United States
Bright lights and big cities, bluegrass and beaches, snow-covered peaks and redwood forests, restaurant-loving cities and big open skies, the great American experience is endless. Go on a road trip as you explore 4 million miles of highways passing stunning sceneries such as red-rock deserts, towering mountain peaks, wheat fields, hillsides of the Great Plains, the lush rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, the sultry swamplands of the South and the scenic country lanes of New England.
Destination in a Nutshell
9.834 million km²
Area
329.5 million
Populations
Washington, D.C.
Capital
Quick Facts
Home to many UNESCO world heritage sites such as Grand Canyon National Park, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Yellowstone National Park.
America has a huge impact on global culture and a portion of that stems from entertainment. Many romance and action movies we enjoy are filmed and produced in the United States.
Las Vegas has the largest strip of casinos which has earned this city the Gambling Capital of the World title.
Alaska borders both the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean making it the longest coastline in The US.
Currency: United States Dollar
Language: English
Time zone: GMT -4
Best Time to Visit:
Shoulder Season: September to November and April to May
Best for spring and fall colours and getting outdoors.
With a bit of searching, travellers should be able to get a deal on car rental and accommodations.
High Season: June to August
Generally, the summer months see high temperatures. With schools out, expect large crowds at major attractions and popular national parks.
High accommodation rate is to be expected.
Low Season: November to March
Winter in the United States has cold days, snowfall in the north and heavier rain in some regions.
There’ll be festivities such as from Halloween to New Year's Day via the Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, shops, markets and town centers are awash with colour and decoration over this season.
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