Usa Travel Stories

Nov 17, 2020 • 10 min read

Phoenix is a hip, arty city, full of mid-century charm, murals, and buzzy restaurants and bars - perfect for a weekend getaway.

Nov 13, 2020 • 5 min read

Florida’s beautiful southwest coast loves to welcome visitors looking to avoid the winter chill (not to mention the crowds in Orlando and Miami).

Nov 10, 2020 • 1 min read

Travel Curious offers 10 private US tours from Olympic National Park to Savannah, Georgia on topics ranging from history to the outdoors to Hamilton the Musical

Nov 5, 2020 • 5 min read

Make no bones about it – Texas barbecue is an obsession. Whether you like sliced thick on butcher paper or doused in a tangy sauce, it's all delicious.

Nov 5, 2020 • 8 min read

The man who created #VanLife is now living off-grid. His new book, Off Grid Life: Your Ideal Home in the Middle of Nowhere, celebrates alternative homes.

Oct 27, 2020 • 5 min read

The Watergate isn't the only US hotel with presidential history. Here are seven iconic properties forever tied to American presidents.

Oct 23, 2020 • 3 min read

Being responsible right now is about doing one’s best to keep yourself and others safe. So should you take a domestic flight in the US right now?

Oct 22, 2020 • 7 min read

Is it safe to visit family for the holidays? Follow these tips to avoid turning Christmas dinner into a superspreader event.

Oct 22, 2020 • 5 min read

It's beginning to feel a lot like Halloween. Get your spooky thrills by checking out these US filming destinations used in horror movies and TV shows.

Oct 20, 2020 • 6 min read

The USA boasts countless incredible experiences available to travelers today. Here's the top ten from Lonely Planet's newly released Ultimate Travel List.

Oct 12, 2020 • 6 min read

Meet the people who are pushing to bring greater representation to the travel industry.

Oct 8, 2020 • 6 min read

California's adrenaline sports aren't limited to warm days by the beach. The trick is knowing where to go. Here's a few spots to get the blood pumping.

Oct 6, 2020 • 2 min read

Los Angeles has replaced Paris as the top choice of US users of Lonely Planet’s Guides App in the last six months.

Oct 5, 2020 • 2 min read

From the very beginning, the Statue of Liberty was intended to be a symbol of freedom. Here are 10 amazing facts about the American icon. 

Sep 30, 2020 • 5 min read

Gigantic pumpkins weighing over a ton, thousands of jack-o-lanterns, and buoyant pumpkin boats – the US has it all. Here’s a list of our favorite events.

Sep 28, 2020 • 5 min read

Visiting a cemetery can be an atmospheric way of getting to know a place and its history. Here are some of the best final resting places in the US.

Sep 23, 2020 • 2 min read

Thanksgiving travel season is likely to be unusual this year. Follow these tips to avoid the crowds.

Sep 21, 2020 • 5 min read

This semester, college students are trading the typical on-campus experience for a chance to try the digital nomad lifestyle.

Sep 18, 2020 • 4 min read

Hike through Great Basin national park to the ancient, resilient bristlecone pines in the timeless desert of Nevada.

Sep 16, 2020 • 6 min read

Ranger Leigh Gardner of Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, Tennessee, believes state parks and the outdoors are for everyone.

Sep 9, 2020 • 4 min read

Brunch vs. an English breakfast; cold beer vs. warm beer, when it comes to the UK and the USA, whose food is better?

Sep 8, 2020 • 5 min read

Here are nine of the best private pools in the US and Caribbean, to help you remain socially distanced on your travels.