USA travel guide for visitors from abroad

How many days each place needs and what it costs.

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The Grand Canyon seen from the rim in low evening light, layered red and tan buttes stepping down to a glimpse of the Colorado River, a dusting of snow on the rocks in the foreground
Grand Canyon National ParkNational park in Arizona
Best months
April to May, September to October
Time needed
Two days on the South Rim
Nearest big airports
Phoenix 231 miles, Las Vegas 278

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Best hikes in Glacier National Park

Logan Pass, 5 Nov 2026 Out of reach by car: road closed

The best hikes in Glacier National Park in our order: miles, climb, trailheads, the boats, what is closed on 5 November 2026 and what to check for 2027.

Places to visit in the USA

92 places

Cities, towns and parks, each opening with the months, the days and the airport.

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  1. Jackson HoleArea in WyomingAirport to townAbout 9 miles, inside Grand Teton
  2. AshevilleCity in North CarolinaBiltmore House ticketFrom $110, varies by date
  3. Charleston, South CarolinaCity in South CarolinaFort Sumter ferry$43 an adult, cards only
  4. SavannahCity in GeorgiaSquares surviving22 of the original 24
  5. Estes ParkTown in ColoradoStanley Historic Tour$30 a person, on the hotel's own site
  6. Santa FeCity in New MexicoElevationAbout 7,000 feet

The USA by state

51 states

The places in each state, and the order that saves the most miles.

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Plan a trip to the USA

Entry, money, car hire and park fees, answered with dated figures.

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