The USA boasts countless incredible experiences for travelers, from boundless national parks that are sure to thrill outdoor enthusiasts to cultural institutions that educate and inspire.

These amazing places are celebrated in the new second edition of Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List, our bestseller that ranks the 500 most remarkable experiences around the world in order.

Of that number, 29 are based in the US. Here’s the top 10 from the list.

This wonderful, rugged site was the first national park in America to receive its designation back in 1872, and today it welcomes around 4 million visitors every year.

Nearly 1000 miles of nature trails are open to hikers and walkers, while campgrounds cater to those wishing to sleep beneath the stars.

This astonishing red-rock abyss at Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic sights in the US, famous the world over, and is a popular and common bucket-list item for many people.

Spanning 227 miles in length and plunging to a depth of 1857m, the immensity of the two-billion-year-old chasm has to be admired in person.

Most visitors access the canyon from the South Rim, north of Flagstaff, Arizona, with the view being most spectacular at sunrise and sunset. There’s also rafting along the Colorado River.

With endless waterfalls flowing out of the mountains, giant sequoias and an abundance of wild bears, Yosemite is the beauty of raw nature on display.

The rocks are the stars of the show however, with granite peaks and famous ridges like Half Dome and El Capitan that draw climbers, photographers and travelers from all over the world.

A Unesco World Heritage site, the park also boasts the emerald-green Yosemite Valley, pristine pathways , winding rivers and lush forests. It's also home to hundreds of wildlife species.