Attractions: Sightseeing in the USA is a lifelong pursuit, such is the vast
scale and variety of the attractions on offer. Indeed the USA is
far more than a single country, as each state and region has its
own character, geography and unique, world-class sights. Three-quarters of all foreign tourists spend time in California,
Florida and New York, while the country's five most visited cities
by foreign tourists are in these three states. In between east
coast California's beaches, movie glitz and sunny weather and west
coast New York's urban thrills and iconic sights is a country of
stunning diversity: the Creole culture of Louisiana, the wide-open
plains of the great mid-West, epic skiing around the Rocky
Mountains, the magnificence of the Grand Canyon and astounding
lights of nearby Las Vegas. Off shore Hawaii is a place of
irresistible beauty too, and Alaska offers a unique wilderness to
explore. Given all there is to see and do, and the vast distances between
them, you'll need to plan your trip carefully and concentrate on a
few areas. Be aware that winters (November to February) in the east
coast get very cold with plenty of snow, while beaches can get
uncomfortably hot over peak summer months of July and August. Also
look out for big national events like Spring Break (March), Fourth
of July, and Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) when
transport and accommodation get very busy.
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