Usa Travel Stories

Jun 12, 2012 • 3 min read

Gaze out your window at the plaintive desert of New Mexico and Arizona, stroll downtown Santa Fe and Flagstaff, bed down in historic hotels, and choo-choo…

Jun 1, 2012 • 3 min read

Lonely Planet has produced this article for Moloka'i Visitors Association. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect our policy of…

May 25, 2012 • 4 min read

Hey, big spender - think a weekend in Vegas means blowing your life savings at the blackjack table? The glittering Strip may conjure up images of slick…

May 22, 2012 • 4 min read

Prohibition in North America never worked. Canada largely kept on quaffing and the US failed to temper its love for libations, and both nations never lost…

May 21, 2012 • 6 min read

Before surfers, gold miners, or even B movie stars made the scene, spiritual seekers were drawn to California - but for 18th century California dreamers,…

May 18, 2012 • 4 min read

Sprawling along the California coastline for 60 miles around San Francisco, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the world's largest…

May 16, 2012 • 4 min read

Sure, Hollywood, Venice Beach and Downtown should not be missed, but then steer toward some of Los Angeles' lesser-known neighborhoods for a different…

May 8, 2012 • 3 min read

The sun had just cracked the horizon, and already crowds had formed. They huddled around fires, roasted meats and waited for their Dark Lord.

May 5, 2012 • 7 min read

Everybody knows the justifiably famous Napa and Sonoma Valleys. If you're looking to take the next step, venture into California’s less-famous wine…

May 5, 2012 • 3 min read

Okay so we all know the hotspots when travelling to California: San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. But why not take a break from these fast-paced…

May 4, 2012 • 3 min read

A creaking handbrake seems to be the only thing between you and cruel fate as your 15,000-pound cable car picks up speed downhill, careening towards…

Apr 27, 2012 • 4 min read

Nothing guarantees a Wild West adventure like exploring ghost towns, from abandoned mines where lucky prospectors once struck it rich to dusty frontier…

Apr 24, 2012 • 4 min read

A great road is a great road, but if you’re riding a motorcycle, you’re looking for something special: twisties, vistas, turnouts, that perfect stretch of…

Apr 24, 2012 • 5 min read

Most Californians moved here from someplace else, but that doesn't stop us from boasting about the Golden State's coastline like we put it here. Over a…

Apr 18, 2012 • 3 min read

At first look, Anchorage’s cityscape could be from Anywhere, USA: strip malls, stoplights, town homes. But there’s something different about Anchorage -…

Apr 13, 2012 • 4 min read

Often overlooked, the old national highways (with route numbers preceded by 'US') offer some incredible north-south journeys – and authentic journeys of…

Apr 10, 2012 • 6 min read

Romance is a highly personal concept, and no single travel destination will fit everyone's tastes. For some it's a luxurious hotel suite with a whirlpool…

Apr 2, 2012 • 3 min read

Los Angeles is a magical place, known for celebrity sightings, beaches and sunshine. But it is also known for traffic, smog and gridlock - and first-time…

Feb 20, 2012 • 3 min read

While some tourists worry that the 'real' New Orleans music-scene is made up of only never-ending jazz venues, in reality, the musical city’s voice and…

Feb 15, 2012 • 4 min read

Now more than ever, visiting Las Vegas is not just about gambling. A stopover in Sin City these days is all about the headlong, hedonistic pursuit of…

Feb 11, 2012 • 4 min read

New Orleans is a city that likes to party, and Mardi Gras is its marathon party event of the year. Contrary to the drunken debauchery you see on Cops,…

Feb 10, 2012 • 3 min read

There must be something magical about Las Vegas for lovers, because a blushing couple ties the knot there every five minutes. In fact, a jaw-dropping one…