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The great American experience is about so many things: bluegrass and beaches, snow-covered peaks and redwood forests, restaurant-loving cities and big open skies, and that's just for starters.
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The USA travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.
Best Things to Do
If you’re looking to visit the top attractions for couples, solo travelers and families in Durham, North Carolina, start with these 12 places.
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Best Time to Visit
Choose the best time for your visit to the US with this guide to events, seasons and crowds through the year.
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Things to Know
Find essential travel tips on visas, airport security, planning an itinerary, etiquette and safety before you take off for the USA.
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Transportation
Plan your travels across the USA with this guide to everything from car hire and bus services to cycle routes and domestic flights.
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Best Neighborhoods
Few LGBTQ+ travelers can resist making a beeline to the local gayborhood. Here's our pick of the best in the US for Pride 2026.
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Best Road Trips
Road-tripping across the US is one of the most iconically American things you can do. Here are 10 of the best ways to do it.
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Money and Costs
From North Carolina to Florida, experience the best of the southeast corner of the US on this wallet-friendly road trip.
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Traveling with Kids
Here are our top picks for family-friendly trips in some of America’s most treasured national parks
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Best Places to Visit
Cities in the US come in all shapes and sizes. Narrow down your travels with our guide to the best.
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5 Shops
Independent shops in this mountain town spotlight its outdoorsy, Western and artsy vibes. Here are five of our favorite ones.
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Accessibility
With sights and infrastructure that consider mobility, visual, and hearing needs, Hawaii has worked hard to be accessible to all travelers.
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LGBTIQ+ Travel
For Pride month – or any month – these six sites crucial to LGBTQ+ history in the USA will inspire and inform.
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