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USA Tips & articles

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  1. Cincinnati: five more reasons to put the Queen City on your list

    30 May 2012

    A few months ago, Lonely Planet picked Cincinnati as one of the Top US Travel Destinations for 2012 ahead of...

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  2. Illinois road trip: three presidents, one route

    23 May 2012

    While those vying for the big chair in the White House are dashing around the US debating their merits, it’s...

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  3. Bourbon and beyond: North America’s thriving craft distillery scene

    22 May 2012

    Prohibition in North America never worked. Canada largely kept on quaffing and the US failed to temper its love for...

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  4. 15 things you didn’t know about the Golden Gate Bridge

    17 May 2012

    San Francisco is poised to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Golden Gate Bridge on May 27. Next time you...

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  5. Top 10 places to view the Golden Gate Bridge

    17 May 2012

    The world’s most beautiful bridge turns 75 on 27 May 2102. Much is in the works to celebrate, including a...

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  6. Beyond Hollywood: LA’s local life

    16 May 2012

    Sure, Hollywood, Venice Beach and Downtown should not be missed, but then steer toward some of Los Angeles‘ lesser-known neighborhoods...

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  7. Insurance: don’t leave home without it

    14 May 2012

    There’s nothing like fine print and legal language to put a dampener on a spontaneous adventure, but many argue that...

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  8. The art of urban foraging

    10 May 2012

    If you left the house 10 years ago with a wicker basket to harvest sorrel, ceps or cobnuts, most people...

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  9. Believe your eyes: the world’s strangest optical illusions and mirages

    10 May 2012

    Can you believe your eyes? When it comes to these head-twisters, chances are you can’t. Come around the globe with...

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  10. Hiking O‘ahu: a walk through Hawaii’s history and culture

    08 May 2012

    Lonely Planet has produced this article for O’ahu Visitors Bureau. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and...

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  11. California’s other wine countries

    05 May 2012

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

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  13. Tattoo tourism: where ink and travel meet

    01 May 2012

    Art and travel go hand-in-hand. Local galleries can capture the history and creative culture of a destination, but if you’re...

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  14. Live it up! The greatest mansions and grand houses.

    01 May 2012

    Explore these magnificent palaces and mansions and see how the other half lived…1. Marble Palace Mansion, Kolkata, IndiaThe extraordinarily grand ...

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  15. Saddle up for the world’s best cycling routes

    01 May 2012

    There’s no better way to explore a place than by bike. In honour of our favourite two-wheeled travel companion, here...

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  16. Top tourist hot spots worth the crowds

    29 April 2012

    The hordes come to these places for a reason. Don’t hate them just because they’re popular or you’ll miss out!...

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  17. Best adventure travel ideas

    29 April 2012

    If you’re after an outdoor adventure, look no further. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we bring...

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  18. Where to go in November

    25 April 2012

    Fancy hitting the road in November? Check out these recommended places from Lonely Planet Magazine.The Cotswolds, EnglandIt might be chilly,...

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  19. Where to go in October

    25 April 2012

    Travelling in October? Consider one of these destinations from the experts at Lonely Planet Magazine:New EnglandThere are few better ways...

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  20. The USA’s 10 best motorcycle roads

    24 April 2012

    A great road is a great road, but if you’re riding a motorcycle, you’re looking for something special: twisties, vistas,...

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  21. Babymoon guide: how to plan a pre-parenthood adventure

    23 April 2012

    Are you used to packing your bags for last-minute trips whenever you feel like it? Concerned that parenthood will spell...

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  22. Top 10 reasons to visit Portland, Oregon

    23 April 2012

    Lonely Planet has produced this article for JetBlue. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect our...

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  24. Glacier National Park by train

    20 April 2012

    America’s love affair with the motor car is a relatively recent phenomenon. One hundred years ago, wealthy tourists searching for...

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  25. Finding solitude in USA’s national parks

    16 April 2012

    You want to get close to nature, but the loud tourists want to get close to you. Here’s how to...

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