Usa Travel Stories

Jun 13, 2025 • 18 min read

From the Caribbean to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Lonely Planet editors have picked the 23 best beaches in the US.

Jun 12, 2025 • 23 min read

Whether it’s the atmosphere or the culture, some places are naturally suited for people traveling alone. These 23 spots are perfect for solo travelers.

Jun 10, 2025 • 4 min read

Celebrate the annual fall festival of lederhosen, liter-large steins of lager and Bavarian culture at these German-style towns across the USA.

May 28, 2025 • 3 min read

For Pride month – or any month – these six sites crucial to LGBTIQ+ history in the USA will inspire and inform.

May 22, 2025 • 4 min read

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the USA. Here’s how some cities around the country mark the occasion.

May 20, 2025 • 9 min read

Ride an Amtrak train to these National Park gateway stations in the USA.

May 19, 2025 • 6 min read

Experience the best of the US's national parks, monuments, lakeshores, historic sites and battlefields.

May 12, 2025 • 6 min read

Something clicked when pizza arrived in the USA more than a century ago. But who does it better? New York, Chicago or Detroit?

May 11, 2025 • 8 min read

From wearing the right shoes to securing permits for popular trails, there are important rules to remember when visiting a US national park.

May 9, 2025 • 4 min read

Featuring everything from cattle mustering to fly fishing to well-being activities, these are the best spots to make your cowboy (and girl) dreams a reality.

Apr 30, 2025 • 10 min read

If you're a fan of exploring on your own two feet, plan your next trip to one of these pedestrian-friendly cities in the US.

Apr 28, 2025 • 6 min read

Few LGBTIQ+ travelers can resist making a beeline to the local gayborhood. Here's our pick of the best in the US.

Apr 26, 2025 • 10 min read

Lonely Planet editors love these lakes for swimming, kayaking, sunning and docktails.

Apr 22, 2025 • 5 min read

With the Mobile Passport Control app, US citizens and some other travelers glide into a separate, shorter immigration line.

Apr 14, 2025 • 13 min read

Looking to escape the everyday grind with a picture-perfect romantic holiday? These are 13 of the best weekend getaways for couples in the US.

Apr 12, 2025 • 7 min read

Wander through a prehistoric wonderland of colorful rock formations, fossils and prairies in Badlands National Park in South Dakota. 

Apr 8, 2025 • 10 min read

The most exciting thing for anyone visiting the USA? The country’s size and scope. Plan your itinerary with our list of the country’s best places.

Apr 8, 2025 • 15 min read

The USA is a big country and there’s a lot of it to explore. Get to know it on a weekend break at one of these wonderful locations.

Apr 7, 2025 • 8 min read

Explore 12 must-see Midwest destinations that are perfect for your next adventure.

Apr 3, 2025 • 6 min read

Which end of the US reigns supreme: East or West Coast? Two of our editors go head to head.

Mar 31, 2025 • 7 min read

Memorial Day Weekend sneaks up on you. It's not too late to plan a fabulous last-minute trip.

Mar 28, 2025 • 7 min read

Far from the crowds yet still ridiculously scenic, these US campgrounds should be on any traveler's shortlist.