United States Travel Guide

The United States is my home country, and one that I really do love exploring. The U.S. is so large and so diverse that you could travel here for years and still not see everything. From incredible national parks to cool cities to some of the best road trips in the world, the United States has it all.

I make it a point to plan at least one or two big trips in the U.S. each year in order to explore more of my own country, which is why you'll find so much USA content on my blog!

United States quick facts

  • Population: 323 million
  • Language: English
  • Currency: US Dollar (USD)
  • Capital city: Washington, D.C.
  • Country size: 3.8 million square miles
  • High season: Summer, especially in national parks and large cities

Getting  around

The best way to fully experience the USA is by road trip. There are so many places to visit outside of the major cities, and having a car gives you the freedom to stop as often as you want. The highway system in the US is very good; all cities are well-connected, and the condition of roads is generally good. (Search for a rental car here.)

If driving isn't something you feel comfortable doing in the United States, flying is probably the second-best way to get around. Multiple airlines service every corner of the country, including budget airlines like JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier, though flying within the U.S. is still pretty expensive.

The U.S. also has a train system (Amtrak) and long-distance bus options like Greyhound and Megabus.

Planning your USA trip

Further down, you'll find everything I've written about traveling in the US, but if you're looking for the “greatest hits,” so to speak, here are some of the most popular topics you might be looking for, along with some of my favorite adventures to have in the USA.

USA National Parks
USA road trips
USA city guides

Top USA adventures

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Posts about the United States

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