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What's the #1 travel experience in America?
For the first time, the experts at Lonely Planet have ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across the USA - to create the ultimate hitlist.
Lonely Planet's Ultimate USA Travel List is the regional follow-up to our bestselling Ultimate Travel List and the must-own bucket list for both travellers to the USA and residents who want to discover their country’s most iconic sights and activities.
With inspirational photos, insightful commentary and details of how to visit each place, this is your essential guide to exploring the very best of the nation’s travel experiences, from the classic to the quirky.
Whatever your interests, there’s a memorable experience awaiting you:
National Parks
Be awed by nature’s power at Grand Canyon National Park, ArizonaFeel humbled by geological giants at Yosemite National Park, CaliforniaDrive through dreamy landscapes in Bryce Canyon National Park, UtahThrill at the might of lava at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai’i
Family Fun
Relish the mountain-themed amusements at Dollywood, TennesseeImmerse yourself in marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, CaliforniaFeel the magic at Walt Disney World, FloridaSoak up the nostalgic, kitschy charm of Coney Island, New York
Museums & Galleries
Appreciate human creativity at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkLearn important lessons at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DCThink of the victims at the September 11 Memorial and Museum, New YorkFind your inner rock god at the Museum of Pop Culture, Washington
Road Trips
Enjoy the ups and downs of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, MontanaTravel through US history on the Colonial Parkway, VirgininaSnake past scenic peaks along the Beartooth Highway, MontanaGape at grand peaks on a Continental Divide drive, Colorado
Eating & Drinking
Tuck into Seattle’s smorgasbord at Pike Place Market, WashingtonGraze gourmet treats at LA’s Original Farmers Market, California Imbibe Appalachian moonshine at Sevier Distilling Company, Tennessee Indulge your gourmet side at Chelsea Market, New York
Entertainment
Tap into musical history at New Orleans’ House of Blues, Louisiana Cheer for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, Illinois Dig the acoustics at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Colorado Speed like a demon at NASCAR Racing Experience, Florida
Plus many more!
Discover the rankings and over 450 additional recommendations inside the book!
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
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Top National Parks
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (01)Yosemite National Park, California (02)Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (03)Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah (05)Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai'i (07)
Top Museums & Galleries
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (04)The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC (08)The Civil Rights Museum, Tennessee (12)September 11 Memorial and Museum (20)
Top Eating & Drinking
Pike Place Market, Seattle (94)Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles (104)Russ & Daughters, New York (107)Chelsea Market, New York (139)Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, Vermont (180)
Top Road Trips
Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana (28)Continental Divide, Colorado (237)Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee/Alabama/Mississippi (332)Colonial Parkway, Virginia (369)Beartooth Highway, Montana (396)
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Our most comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and lesser-known experiences. Whether you’re visiting the big cities or exploring smaller towns, this guide will equip you to design a trip that matches your interests. Discover the freedom of the open road with this guide to driving in the USA. Packed with 2-day to 2-week road trip itinerary recommendations, essential driving information and suggested detours to see the region's highlights. Our most comprehensive guide to the USA’s National Parks. Containing 52 full-color trail and park maps as well as useful features that cover Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes. The 2nd edition of Lonely Planet’s bestseller presents an all-new ranking of the 500 greatest travel experiences on Earth. This is a must-have coffee table book for explorers and armchair travelers.
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Publisher : Lonely Planet; 1st edition (September 14, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1838694587
ISBN-13 : 978-1838694586
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.35 x 1 x 11 inches
Reviewer: Connelly Eseman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome reference book that we will keep and use for years
Review: Pictures and descriptions for each and an easy to follow index to search by state or unique name.Couldnât be happier.
Reviewer: Cindy A. Anderson
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Well-done, but No Map, No Listing by State
Review: It's a LIST with brief well-written descriptions and very nice photos of most of the places, but I think every entry is deserving of a photo! I think for the last 100 places, the photos could be small, as well as use smaller headings for that section so we could still see what the place was like. I have that complaint about their World Version Top 500 too, but it had MAPS to orient you to it all. WHY NOT this version??!!I was extremely disappointed that NO MAP was included 🙁 In planning a trip, you need to see what's somewhat nearby to possibly include if anywhere near it! Also, an expanded or second INDEX should list the places included for each state. The Index lists page numbers for that, but I want to see things spelled out, like was done for the Nation Parks that were included.Overall, it's a nice armchair travel book, but I think I know why I got it on sale. Would not have bought if I saw in a store. But I'll keep it and hope for one day a response here with a link to the map...
Reviewer: Loredana bidmead
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not wow
Review: The book is lovely but the recommendations did not wreck my boat. They were OK
Reviewer: Craig O. Patterson
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Itâs good for the coffee table.
Review: This is beautifully done but, not a good planner for a road trip. There no organization to the sites to visit. The quality of the writing, the photography and quality of the paper is fantastic.
Reviewer: Robin L. Robinson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: GREAT BOOK!!!
Review: My brother is retiring in a couple of months and plans on spending a lot of his time traveling. I got this book as part of his Christmas present. The book is a great read. I'm sure he's going to find a lot of useful information when planning his excursions.
Reviewer: Elaine
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love this book, bought another one as a gift.
Review: taking a guided tour is ridiculously expensive and this book gave me ideas to goplaces that I did not know existed.
Reviewer: Christopher T. Dunlay
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great gift for my sister!
Review: A great travel gift for my sister, who wants to visit as many states as possible!
Reviewer: Peter H.
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Wanted an overview this didn't work for me
Reviewer: Janine Aujard
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good quality product