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visitusa.org.uk 3 BMI PUBLISHING LTD, 501 THE RESIDENCE, NO.1 ALEXANDER TERRACE, GUILDFORD, GU1 3DA UK. TEL: +44 (0)20 8649 7233 EMAIL: ENQUIRIES@BMIPUBLISHING.CO.UK EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: STEVE HARTRIDGE, PUBLISHER: SALLY PARKER, FEATURE WRITERS: PETER ELLEGARD, STEVE HARTRIDGE, DESIGNERS: MATT BONNER, NEIL JONES, OPERATIONS MANAGER: CLARE HUNTER, PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATOR: STEVE HUNTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR: MATT BONNER, CEO: MARTIN STEADY | ALTHOUGH EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACHIEVE ACCURACY, THE PUBLISHERS AND VISIT USA ASSOCIATION (UK) DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS ©BMI PUBLISHING LTD 2025 VisitUSAUK @VisitUSA_UK visitusauk WELCOME TO THE USA YOUR GUIDE TO PLANNING THE ULTIMATE USA HOLIDAY Features 4 Wow Moments 6 Musical Heritage 10 National and State Parks 12 All-American Road Trips 16 Sporting Venues 18 Space Travel 20 Indigenous Experiences 22 Hidden Treasures 26 Shop Like a Local 30 Train Trips 32 Food and Drink 34 Family Favourites 36 Museums and Galleries 38 Independence 250 40 Beach Life 42 Magical Islands 44 Wildlife 46 Accessibility 48 American Icons 50 Offbeat Americana 52 Colourful Districts 54 Twin- and Multi-Centres 56 Characterful Hotels Travel Toolkit 57 Helpful hints and tips you need to know before you go Visit USA Members 59 Find out more Contacts to help you plan your perfect U.S. itinerary ESTA 64 ESTA - new mobile option Map 66 Plot your route around the U.S. with highways, gateway cities and train routes marked on this map of the nation Be Inspired 8 Central Florida 14 Arizona 19 New Mexico 24 Oklahoma State 25 Oklahoma City 28 New Orleans 31 New York State 37 Birmingham, Alabama 43 Massachusetts 51 Kentucky
HIGH POINTS Whether it is jaw-dropping scenery or adrenaline-fuelled experiences, the U.S. delivers endless unforgettable holiday moments Take it to the edge, literally, leaning out over Edge, 100 storeys up the highest outdoor platform in New York City. Scale the outside of the 30 Hudson Yards skyscraper with City Climb. Feel the heat at the lowest point of the Western Hemisphere, Badwater Basin in Death Valley, near the border of California and Nevada, where the temperature has topped a scorching 56C. Watch a breathtaking sunrise or sunset reflect in the waters and swamps of Florida’s Everglades during an airboat tour. Look up in awe at California’s Yosemite Falls as the water cascades 2,425 feet down one of the world’s highest waterfalls. WOW MOMENTS EDGE PETER ELLEGARD EVERGLADES NPS/G GARDNER 4 visitusa.org.uk
WOW MOMENTS Venture underground to tour the world’s longest known cave system. Discover a whole other world of stalactites, stalagmites, vast caverns and subterranean rivers at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Take a leap of faith from a light aircraft flying more than 13,000 feet above central Florida on a tandem skydive. Witness the sky fill with more than 550 hot-air balloons at New Mexico’s colourful annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. See the Northern Lights dance with myriad colours in the skies over Alaska. NEW MEXICO TRUE KENTUCKY TOURISM JUNO KIM/JODY OVERSTREET visitusa.org.uk 5
Discover the roots of the U.S.'s musical genres or pay homage to some of its legendary stars. ALL THAT JAZZ Jazz is everywhere in New Orleans' French Quarter. Enjoy free music in the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and watch virtuoso performances at Preservation Hall. Other popular spots include the Spotted Cat Music Club and Maison Bourbon. At the New Orleans Jazz Museum, see interactive exhibitions and catch top jazz musicians. ROCK ON Go on a rock ‘n’ roll homage to Graceland, the Memphis home of Elvis Presley, or to the Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame or the clubs of Beale Street, world famous as the “Home of the Blues”. Also consider the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture and Paisley Park, Minneapolis, Prince’s one-time home and studio. MUSIC CITY Bristol, Virginia, is the official birthplace of country music, however, the home of country music today is Nashville, aka Music City. Notable venues include the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, the Johnny Cash Museum and the Historic RCA Studio that made Elvis famous, while live music permeates Nashville’s Honky Tonk Highway, Broadway. The National Museum of American Music celebrates the many music genres created by African Americans. YOU GOTTA HAVE SOUL The “Godfather of Soul”, James Brown, was born in Augusta, Georgia, and is celebrated there in museums, theatres, events and on tours of his old haunts hosted by family members. Detroit’s Motown Museum showcases stars of the Hitsville USA label, such as Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Philadelphia’s Sigma Studios, where the Philly Sound originated, is listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. BLUE BLUEGRASS For bluegrass music lovers, Kentucky is the holy grail. Owensboro is the home of the Austin is called the “Live Music Capital of the World” but Seattle, New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles also pulsate with live sounds KNOW THE SCORE Jazz, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Bluegrass and Country, the U.S. hits all the right notes for music lovers MUSICAL HERITAGE TENNESSEE TOURISM. PETER ELLEGARD MEMPHIS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 6 visitusa.org.uk
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum while Rosin is where the “Father of Bluegrass”, Bill Monroe, grew up. A two-year exhibition dedicated to one of the genre’s most famous exponents, the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, opened in May 2024. Branson, Missouri, is another bluegrass hotspot. COUNTRY ROADS The Mississippi Country Music Trail includes Elvis Presley’s birthplace and childhood home in Tupelo. Virginia’s 300-mile Crooked Road takes in Bristol, where a museum highlights country music’s beginnings. Also drive the Rhythm and Routes Oklahoma Music Trail. The BB King Museum in Indianola, Mississippi, now features a 1978 Rolls-Royce and a 1984 Chevrolet the Delta Blues guitarist owned PICTURED Main image: Honky-tonk bars on Lower Broadway, Nashville. The district is famous for the numerous country music entertainment establishments. Above: All that Jazz in New Orleans; Below: Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, is now the singer's much-visited home and final resting place; The Motown Museum in Detroit; Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis Justin Fox Burks Untitled-2 1 18/11/2024 08:53 PETER ELLEGARD
BE INSPIRED, VISIT VISITCENTRALFLORIDA.ORG Smiling faces and warm sunshine embraces, southern specialities and farm-to-table treats are just some of the reasons why Central Florida’s Polk County is the perfect place for travellers who are looking to experience the beauty and charm of "real" Florida and its small-town communities. Located between Orlando and Tampa, Central Florida is the place for family fun in the sun. THEME PARKS & AUTHENTIC FLORIDA Central Florida offers a vast choice of fun experiences – from stunning nature and wildlife, wild safaris, cruising on the historic Chain of Lakes or visiting legendary botanical gardens, Bok Tower Gardens, with its 205-foot-tall singing tower at its centrepiece. And don’t miss a visit to the USA’s longest running Saturday night Rodeo at Westgate River Ranch Resort and Rodeo. Polk County is home to both the LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort and Peppa Pig Theme Park, the only theme park devoted to everyone’s favourite pink preschooler, Peppa Pig. Coming soon, SEA LIFE Florida will debut at the LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort, where guests will embark on a voyage of oceanic exploration. FARM TO TABLE DINING Central Florida has a growing culinary scene with original restaurants serving up fresh locally grown produce. Farm-raised beef, pork and poultry and lip-smacking barbecue have even earned the area its title of “BBQ Capital of Florida”. HOLIDAY HOMES & MORE Central Florida boasts over 8,000 affordable holiday homes close to all the famous attractions of Orlando. Enjoy more space and even a private pool with the choice of two-bedroom to six-bedroom homes. There’s also a wide variety of great hotels to suit all tastes and budgets – from LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort’s three themed hotels to Camp Margaritaville RV Resort which offers charming familyfriendly one-bedroom vacation cabana cabins which sleep up to six. Polk County is a great base to explore the “real” Florida, close to everything yet away from it all The Real Florida Magic Visit Central Florida “Central Florida’s Polk County is the perfect place for travellers who are looking to experience the beauty and charm of “real” Florida and its small‑town communities” HARRY LIM 8 visitusa.org.uk BE INSPIRED
WESTGATE RIVER RANCH :: LAKE WALES, FL THE REAL FLORIDA MAGIC IS HERE Just a short gallop from Orlando’s theme parks, you’ll discover Central Florida’s Polk County. Here, local flavors, unique accommodations and memorable moments are all waiting to be found. Plan a trip at VisitCentralFlorida.com.
America's protected lands include 429 National Park sites and over 10,336 State Park sites. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING, MONTANA AND IDAHO The world’s first national park was created in 1872 and spans 2.2 million acres, mostly in Wyoming. It has more than 10,000 hydrothermal features and of those, over 500 are geysers, Old Faithful being its most famous. Yellowstone is also home to wildlife such as bison, elk, bears and wolves. HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, HAWAII Hawaii Volcanoes National Park covers about 523 square miles of the Big Island, almost the size of sister island Oahu. Its two volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Loa, are two of the world’s most active. The park rises to 13,680 feet, taking in six climate zones. Among popular sights is Halemaumau Crater, on Kilauea, while visitors can also see rugged lava fields, rainforest flora and fauna, lava tubes and craters, ash-covered deserts and alpine tundra. WATKINS GLEN STATE PARK, NEW YORK A two-mile hike along paths and up 800 stone steps takes visitors through narrow, steep-sided gorges deep into this natural wonder in the Finger Lakes region. The entrance to the park is located on Main Street in Watkins Glen. Along the way, a series of waterfalls tumble over cliffs and ledges, collecting in deep pools below. Some of the paths pass behind waterfalls to give a unique perspective of them. The Gorge Trail is open from May to November. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONTANA Explore the park's craggy mountain scenery, glaciers, alpine meadows, forests, lakes and abundant wildlife on scenic roads including the spectacular, 52-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road or by hiking some its 734 miles of trails. Or take an interpretive Red Bus Tour on vehicles dating back to the 1930s. Stay in the park in a backcountry chalet or the historic Many Glacier Hotel. Close to Anchorage, Chugach State Park claims Alaska’s most frequently-climbed mountain, more than 60 glaciers and hiking trailheads NATURAL RESOURCES Waterfalls, geysers, volcanoes, glaciers, colourful corals, wild horses and herds of bison – America’s national and state parks are as diverse as they are distinctive NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS NPS/TIM RAINS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 10 visitusa.org.uk
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA A World Heritage Site regarded as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon never fails to leave you in awe, whether you’re a first-time or repeat visitor. From viewing points on the South Rim or the less-visited North, look down the gaping, multi-coloured chasm to the Colorado River a mile below. The adventurous can hike or take a mule ride down to the bottom and go rafting or tubing on the Colorado river. VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK, NEVADA Nevada’s first state park, created in 1935, is just an hour’s drive from Las Vegas. Its name derives from the fiery red sandstone rock formations, which glow even brighter at sunrise and sunset. Highlights include Elephant Rock, Arch Rock and Fire Wave, while hiking trails go past other formations and to the prehistoric carved petroglyphs of Atlatl Rock. Stop off at the visitor centre to see exhibits about its geology, ecology and history. CUSTER STATE PARK, SOUTH DAKOTA The lakes and rolling grasslands of this 71,000-acre reserve in the Black Hills can be explored by car, bike or on foot. It is home to almost 1,400 American bison, which roam freely and can often be seen along the 18-mile Wildlife Loop Road, where the Custer State Park Bison Centre is located. JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK, FLORIDA America’s first undersea park (1960) forms part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. View the colourful corals on a glass-bottom boat or by snorkelling or diving. PICTUREDMain image: Sunset at Mather Point, Grand Canyon. Above: A waterfall in Watkins Glen State Park, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Below: Grinnell Glacier is a remnant of the last ice age in Glacier National Park, Montana; Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park; Christ of the Abyss in Pennekamp State Park, Key Largo, Florida. The top of the statue is just ten feet from the surface, making it popular among snorkellers. Maryland’s Assateague State Park is a barrier island famous for the wild horses frequently seen on its beaches and in its marshes NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS PETER W. CROSS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STEVE HARTRIDGE visitusa.org.uk 11
Mountains and alpine lakes line Beartooth Highway from Montana’s Red Lodge to Yellowstone National Park. Visit the Top of the World Store DRIVE TIME Whether you take the high road, the low road, a highway or a scenic byway, there are some epic driving trips to enjoy across the U.S. VISIT FLORIDA STEVE GREENWOOD ALL-AMERICAN ROAD TRIPS A road trip offers a memorable way to see the U.S. and explore communities beyond the highways. SCENIC BYWAY 12, UTAH This “A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway” is a 123-mile-long road that can be driven in three hours. It passes through two arches in Red Canyon, skirts state parks like Escalante Petrified Forest and Kodachrome Basin, and Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks, Dixie National Forest and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, climbing to a 9,000-foot scenic overlook. OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, FLORIDA Leapfrogging keys between Key Largo and Key West, the southernmost stretch of U.S. Highway 1 crosses 42 bridges including the Seven Mile Bridge. The 113-mile Florida Keys road follows the path of Henry Flagler’s short-lived Over-Sea Railroad from Miami to Key West, built in 1912 – 37 of the original bridges were replaced 70 years later. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, CALIFORNIA While just short two stretches of California’s coast-hugging Route 1 are officially AllAmerican Roads, the Pacific Coast Highway stretches more than 650 miles from just south of Los Angeles to northern California’s Mendocino County and is one of America’s most iconic drives. The designated sections are its shining jewels, from San Luis Obispo past quaint fishing town Morro Bay and hilltop Hearst Castle, and the towering cliffs and redwood forests of Big Sur. BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA Enjoy mountain and valley vistas, pastoral scenes and hiking trails as this route twists for over 450 miles along Blue Ridge Mountains crests connecting the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Allow four days for the drive to take in mountain communities, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and seasonal, colourful foliage . ROUTE 66, ILLINOIS TO CALIFORNIA November 2026 marks the centenary of Historic Route 66, known as "America’s 12 visitusa.org.uk
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TASTE Try Native American fry bread and devour a savoury Indian taco at the Historic Cameron Trading Post in Northern Arizona. Enjoy worldrenowned Native American-inspired cuisine at KAI in Chandler, Arizona’s only Forbes Five-Star restaurant. Kai’s dishes tell the story of the Akimel O’odham and the Pee Posh peoples. TRIBAL Each of Arizona's Tribal Nations have their own history, traditions, heritage and culture that visitors can learn about when engaging with their music, scenery, arts and cuisine. Below are a few suggestions on how you can Embrace the Five Senses on Tribal Lands in Arizona. TOUCH Embark on a guided tour into the Hopi Tribe’s mesas and explore the Hopi Arts Trail’s various art galleries. Feel the softness of a woven basket, the smoothness of a wooden Katsina doll and the ridges of a silversmith’s work on turquoise, coral and shell jewelry before buying a masterpiece to take home. SMELL Tribal communities in Arizona use the creosote bush for medicinal purposes. Breathe in the creosote aromas as you stroll through Mission Garden in Tucson and enjoy its scent and wellness benefits with a Shegoi Wrap & Massage at the Aji Spa drawn from sacred Pima and Maricopa tribe treatments. SEE Hire a Navajo guide and experience Canyon de Chelly National Monument. View ancient pueblos, famous geologic formations and viable agricultural communities. Visit San Xavier del Bac, a Spanish-style mission in Tucson that was built by the Tohono O’odham Nation in the 1780s and is still an active church today. HEAR Listen to drums while watching the world’s best Hoop Dancers at the annual World Champion Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. Dancers are scored on their skills in precision, timing, showmanship and speed. Raft through the Grand Canyon with the Hualapai River Runners and learn about the Hualapai Tribe’s history. Arizona Embrace the sights, sounds, flavours, scents and textures of Indigenous Experiences of one of Arizona’s 22 American Indian Tribes Five Senses on Tribal Lands BE INSPIRED, VISIT VISITARIZONA.COM/UK DONALD NELSON AN PHAM ARIZONA OFFICE OF TOURISM CONSTANCE MARIENA JEWEL CLARK ARIZONA OFFICE OF TOURISM 14 visitusa.org.uk BE INSPIRED
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The last of the year’s four tennis grand slams, the U.S. Open, takes place over two weeks from late August at New York’s Flushing Meadows TAKE A TOUR Sports fans can tour stadiums, catch a live game, watch top horse racing, visit motorsport venues and cheer on the stars of golf SPORTING VENUES A sports event or stadium tour offers visitors the opportunity to experience a slice of 'Americana'. METLIFE STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY The MetLife Stadium will host the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – but visitors can take a tour of the stadium before then. With a capacity of 85,000, it is home to both of New York's NFL teams: the New York Giants and the New York Jets. CRYPTO.COM ARENA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA The multi-purpose downtown Los Angeles venue is home to three sports franchises – the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Los Angeles Lakers and WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks basketball teams, and the National Hockey League’s (NHL) LA Kings ice hockey team. Along with game-day tours, the stadium now offers behind-the- scenes VIP tours. BUSCH STADIUM, ST LOUIS, MISSOURI The St. Louis Cardinals became the first team in almost 100 years to win a World Series Championship in the inaugural season of a new ballpark, after the 46,000seat retro-style 'New Busch Stadium' stadium opened in 2006. The Classic Tour includes admission to the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, featuring seven galleries of exhibits about one of the oldest and most successful Major League Baseball franchises. INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA A permanent seating capacity of 235,000 that can reach 350,000, including nonseated spectators, makes the home of the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar and NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 the largest sports venue in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Tours are available year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, offering a variety of track and behind the scenes tours. The adjacent International Speedway Museum has been undergoing a major $89 million renovation programme and reopens in April 2025. PETER ELLEGARD ISTOCK.COM/TRAVELER1116 16 visitusa.org.uk
The FIFA Club World Cup will feature 32 football teams with games being played in 11 stadiums across the U.S. from June 15-July 13, 2026 Discover the Cincy Region, where North meets South on the banks of the Ohio River. Steeped in historic significance, this off-the-beaten-path destination blends Cincinnati’s German heritage with Northern Kentucky’s Southern charm, delivering an authentic American experience. VISITCINCY.COM FINDLAY MARKET NFL BENGALS SPORTS CINCINNATI CHILI UNIQUE CUSINE ONLY IN CINCY AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM BLINK FESTIVAL ROEBLING BRIDGE BB RIVERBOATS NORTH AND SOUTH CONNECT WHERE Untitled-6 1 12/11/2024 14:21:22 RYDER CUP, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK STATE After its chastening 2023 defeat in Rome against Europe’s golfers, the American team will be looking to exact revenge and regain the Ryder Cup when it heads to Long Island’s daunting Bethpage Black golf course from September 23-28, 2025. Up to 250,000 spectators are expected to watch the biennial transatlantic battle over the four days of competition and practice days, including many fans from the UK and Ireland. Bethpage Black is a ‘public’ course, meaning keen golfers can also take on the tough ‘Black Challenge’. PICTURED Main image: Ex-New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady at MetLife Stadium. Above: U.S. Open tennis at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadow. Below: Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team; Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana; the tough Bethpage Black Golf Course, host of the 2025 Ryder Cup between the U.S. and Europe
SPACE CENTRE HOUSTON, TEXAS The Gateway Habitat, a training mock-up of a lunar-orbiting space station module built as part of NASA’s Artemis programme, is the newest exhibit at the Smithsonian affiliate facility. Visitors can gain a glimpse of life orbiting the Moon, experiencing a day in the life of operations in the habitat. KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE, TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA From Project Mercury to the Space Shuttle Programme, see where American astronauts are remembered in the U.S. Astronuat Hall of Fame. Meet an astronaut during a live theatre presentation, walk among giants to see rockets, and experience the Apollo Moon landings through various interactive exhibits. GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTRE, MARYLAND NASA’s premier space research complex was where the James Webb Telescope, the largest, most powerful and most complex telescope ever launched into space, was built. Visitors learn about the telescope on a 3D interactive tour. An immersive exhibit reveals how the Sun affects everything in the solar system. COSMOSPHERE, HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Called “the greatest space museum on planet Earth” by NASA’s Artemis II mission crew, the renovated Hall of Space Museum tells the story of space exploration from the World War II German rocket design that evolved to power the Apollo 11 moon landing mission. In the CosmoKids area, learn how to build a rocket. NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM, DC/VIRGINIA Washington’s Smithsonian institution is nearing completion of a major renovation that began in 2018. Eight galleries opened in 2022, including Destination Moon, and the remaining 15 will open between spring 2025 and late 2026. Exhibits at the Udvar-Hazy Centre in Chantilly, Virginia, include the Space Shuttle Discovery. OUT OF THIS WORLD SPACE TRAVEL GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTRE COSMOSPHERE, HUTCHINSON, KANSAS SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM KENNEDYSPACECENTER.COM KENNEDYSPACECENTER.COM 18 visitusa.org.uk
BE INSPIRED, VISIT NEWMEXICO.ORG New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, offers natural beauty, rich culture, adventure, and vibrant events True Adventures New Mexico “New Mexico is a road tripper's dream, with its scenic byways and iconic routes. Every road reveals the charm and character of this unique state" New Mexico is a road tripper's dream, offering scenic byways and iconic routes that lead to unique destinations. Drive along Route 66 for a nostalgic journey through neon-lit motels, vintage diners and quirky roadside attractions or take to the Turquoise Trail, connecting Albuquerque with Santa Fe, winding through charming mining towns and breathtaking landscapes. For something a little different, the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway near Taos offers mountain vistas, alpine meadows, and historic villages. No matter your path, every road in New Mexico reveals the charm and character of this fascinating state. Nature at Its Finest New Mexico’s diverse landscapes beckon adventurers of all kinds. White Sands National Park captivates visitors with its waves of glistening gypsum dunes, while the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Area presents surreal, otherworldly landscapes that offer a unique and unforgettable adventure. For those seeking thrills, Taos Ski Valley delivers world-class skiing in the winter and mountain biking trails in the summer. The Rio Grande offers kayaking and rafting adventures, and the Gila Wilderness invites you to explore rugged trails and ancient cliff dwellings. With pristine skies, New Mexico is also a premier destination for stargazing, offering unforgettable nights under the stars. Festivals to Ignite Your Imagination New Mexico's vibrant calendar of events celebrates its rich culture and creativity. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest hot air balloon event, paints the skies with a dazzling array of colours each October. Santa Fe hosts the Indian Market, a showcase of Native American art, and the International Folk Art Market, drawing artists and collectors from around the globe. The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta celebrates the pairing of world-class wines and New Mexico’s flavourful cuisine in a vibrant setting. These events, steeped in tradition and innovation, make any visit to New Mexico unforgettable. visitusa.org.uk 19 BE INSPIRED
See powwow dancers and drummers, learn about tribal arts and paddle an outrigger canoe. STEP BACK IN TIME Experience 18th century Cherokee life in North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains in the Cherokee-owned and operated Oconaluftee Indian Village living history museum, near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance. Tours offer demonstrations of pottery, basket weaving and woodworking. Also explore historic buildings and watch traditional dancing. NATIVE AMERICAN SWAMP SAFARI Immerse yourself in the culture and heritage of the Miccosukee Tribe as you skim over the Everglades in an airboat captained by a tribal guide and learn about the Everglades ecosystem. Watch tribal members demonstrating traditional skills such as doll making, beadwork, patchwork and basket weaving at the Miccosukee Indian Village, 20 miles west of Miami. TRIBAL NATIONS COME TOGETHER The Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the largest powwow in North America. Taking place over three days each April, the event celebrates Native American culture and heritage through song, dancing, drumming competitions, a horse parade and Miss India contest, with more than 3,000 performers from over 500 tribes taking part. The Indian Traders Market features ethnic art, crafts, clothes, jewellery and food. RODEO GA GA Charging Home Stampede Park in Browning, Montana’s Blackfeet Indian Reservation, just east of Glacier National Park, is the focal point for the largest Blackfeet tribal event of the year, in July. Members of the four Blackfeet bands take part in the four-day North American Indian Days. Celebrations include a carnival, parade, drumming, stick games and professional kids’ rodeos. ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE The Alaska Native Heritage Centre near Anchorage honours the 11 indigenous cultures native to Alaska. Visitors explore Oklahoma City’s annual Red Earth Festival, hosted by the Red Earth Art Centre, features dancers, singers and Native American artists INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES FIRST OF ALL Experiences and festivals provide an understanding of the heritage, culture and traditions of America's Indigenous peoples WESTERN MONTANA'S GLACIER COUNTRY GMCVB 20 visitusa.org.uk
six life-sized recreated dwellings with a native guide introducing them to the ways, traditions and lifestyles of the Dene, Iñupiat, Sivuqam Yupigi, Yupiit, Cupiit, Unangax̂, Sugpiat, dAXunhyuu, Łingít, Xaadas and Ts'msyen peoples. The centre’s Hall of Cultures has a crafts workshop. MONUMENTAL SIGHTS Join a guided Navajo tour of Monument Valley, not a national park but a tribal park that spans 30,000 acres of Utah and Arizona within the 16-million-acre Navajo reservation. Go off-road to explore the sandstone buttes and desert scenery of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park – or Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, meaning valley of the rocks in the Navajo language – on a narrated Jeep tour and visit usually restricted areas such as the Ear of the Wind arch. TRADITIONAL OUTRIGGER Take part in age-old Hawaiian chants while paddling a traditional hoe wa’a outrigger canoe on a tour through Hawaii’s history from Maui’s Wailea Beach, known in Hawaii’s ancient language as “Waters of Sacred Happiness”. Paddlers get to learn about the Polynesian voyagers who used celestial navigation as they sailed the Polynesian Triangle from New Zealand to Rapa Nui and Hawaii. PAY HOMAGE TO SITTING BULL Vsit the Sitting Bull Visitor Centre in Fort Yates, North Dakota, and see the original burial site of the chief whose Sioux warrior force annihilated General George Custer’s cavalry unit in the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Bismarck, South Dakota, hosts one of the largest Native American culture celebrations in the United Tribes International Powwow. PICTUREDMain image: Western Montana's Glacier Country sits on the ancestral territory of the Amskapi Piikani, Ksanka, Séliš, and Qlis̓pé people. Above: Outrigger canoe tour in Hawaii'. Below: Miccosukee man carving wood in Florida; The Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, held annually on the fourth weekend in April, is the largest powwow in North America. Yarn and weaving demonstration at Monument Valley Tribal Park See the carving of sacred pipes from soft pipestone by American Indian tribes at Minnesota’s Pipestone National Monument INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES MATT MORGAN HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY/TOR JOHNSON visitusa.org.uk 21
SURPRISE PACKAGES Beyond the well-known and much-photographed sites there are 'lesser known' attractions waiting to be discovered across the U.S. Crater Lake in Oregon, created 7,700 years ago by a violent volcanic eruption, is the deepest lake in the U.S. and is open to visitors year round. Near the Mexico border, the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River in Texas winds its way through desert expanses and canyons of stratified rock. The gigantic monolith Devils Tower In Wyoming’s Black Hills featured in the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Tour Arizona’s Antelope and Rattlesnake Canyons and marvel at the contorted red sandstone walls of the narrow slot canyons. HIDDEN TREASURES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AOT/CHADWICK D. FOWLER 22 visitusa.org.uk
HIDDEN TREASURES The shifting sand dunes, eerie wetlands and tranquil forests of Indiana Dunes National Park feel like total isolation – yet on clear days Chicago’s skyline can be seen across Lake Michigan. Take a boat trip in New York State on the engineering marvel that is the Erie Canal, which celebrates the 200th year of its completion in 2025. Often called the 'Grand Canyon of Maine', Gulf Hagas is a deep, rocky gorge in the state’s north with rapids and waterfalls. Hallett Peak in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park is a favourite with hikers. The 15.6km out-and-back trail is near Estes Park. NYS DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEV-NYSDED MAINE OFFICE OF TOURISM NPS PHOTO /KATRINA GEORGE visitusa.org.uk 23
BEAUTIFUL STATE PARKS Oklahoma’s 38 State Parks are scattered in 12 distinctly different eco-regions. Five State Parks offer stylish renovated lodges, or stay overnight in a yurt, tiny cabin, or Conestoga wagon. Enjoy abundant wildlife, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and pure serenity. LEGENDARY ROUTE 66 Stretching 4,000 km across eight US states, Route 66 is packed with vintage and quirky sites, especially Oklahoma’s original 644-km stretch. Two newly revised self-drive road trips help you to slow down and do more! Choose either Route 66 East (16-days) or West (18-days). URBAN OKLAHOMA Regional gateways, Oklahoma City and Tulsa are urban jewels! The state’s capital, Oklahoma City, has a modern western vibe while Tulsa, Oklahoma’s 2nd largest city, combines southern comfort with cosmopolitan style. Both offer vibrant nightlife with diverse culinary scenes. CULINARY VIBE Along Route 66, Oklahoma serves up plenty of tasty BBQ, chicken fried steak, broasted chicken, homemade pie, and the famous onion burger. Modern indigenous cuisine is delicious and abundant, while the craft brewery scene is dynamic and fun. Do indulge! AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE Okla-Homa means ’Red People’. Plunge yourself into tribal history, song, art, and culture of 39 American Indian Tribes headquartered in Oklahoma. Truly comprehensive, the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City beautifully presents the sacred traditions of these native people. SIGNIFICANT MUSIC While Oklahoma boasts all types of concerts and annual music festivals, country superstars Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, and Blake Shelton have called it home! In Tulsa, don’t miss the Bob Dylan Center, Woody Guthrie Center, and Leon Russell’s Church Studio. Oklahoma The land of a million photo ops. Landscapes of 12 distinct eco-regions, 39 Tribal Nations, and ’one-off’ Route 66 roadside oddities One State. Many Nations. NATHAN HARMON PHOTOGRAPHY LORI DUCKWORTH /OKLAHOMA TOURISM BE INSPIRED BE INSPIRED, VISIT TRAVELOK.COM 24 visitusa.org.uk
visitusa.org.uk 25 BE INSPIRED BE INSPIRED, VISIT VISITOKC.COM Oklahoma City: Welcome to the Modern Frontier! Oklahoma City blends sleek modernity with deep-rooted heritage. Visitors are drawn to its downtown renaissance, featuring world-class museums, a growing art scene and top-tier restaurants. Whether its the roar of OKC Thunder fans or the stampede of Western heritage, OKC embraces its rich history while offering the amenities of a modern metropolis. New and Coming Soon The highly anticipated OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, a $400 million development along the Oklahoma River, is set to open in Spring 2025. Anchoring the Horizons District, OKANA will feature an 11-story, 400-room hotel, spa, outdoor lagoon, amphitheater, indoor waterpark and over 12 dining and retail outlets. The lagoon, one of the largest in the U.S., promises to make OKANA a prime destination. Also in the works is a nearly $1 billion arena, the future home of the Thunder, set to open in 2028. Spanning 750,000 square feet, this cutting-edge venue will host top concerts and Thunder games in downtown OKC. Unique OKC Experiences Oklahoma City offers diverse experiences, from its Native American and cowboy heritage to vibrant arts and entertainment districts. The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and First Americans Museum showcase how Indigenous and cowboy cultures shaped OKC’s history. For thrillseekers, RIVERSPORT Adventures offers whitewater rafting, zip-lining, and climbing, while Scissortail Park, a 70-acre oasis in downtown, is perfect for relaxation or group events. Explore Bricktown by Water Taxi or catch a game at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. There’s always something new in OKC, the Modern Frontier. Experience the energy, excitement and welcoming spirit of OKC! Oklahoma City Visit Oklahoma City “Whether its the roar of OKC Thunder fans or the stampede of Western heritage, OKC embraces its rich history while offering the amenities of a modern metropolis.” SUNDANCE PHOTOGRAPHY SUNDANCE PHOTOGRAPHY SUNDANCE PHOTOGRAPHY
The U.S. has numerous shopping destinations, including large malls, shopping centers, and unique shops BLESS THE MALL The nation’s largest shopping centre, Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, augments its 500 shops with 27 thrill rides and attractions in its Nickelodeon Universe along with two on-site hotels. American Dream, at East Rutherford, New Jersey, incorporates a Nickelodeon Universe Park, North America’s largest indoor water park and over 450 stores. GRAB A BARGAIN Leave space in your luggage for the bargains found at outlet malls. The biggest, Sawgrass Mills, is close to Fort Lauderdale. For designer labels, The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills offers luxury-brand outlet shopping, with other upmarket outlet shopping centres including Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in New York and Fashion Outlets of Chicago and South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, California. TAX-FREE SHOPPING Several states have no sales tax or offer refunds for visitors. Five states – Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon and Alaska – have no state sales tax. Pennsylvania also has many tax-exempt items, including most clothing and shoes. International shoppers can get their tax refunded on purchases at one of the 4,500 stores in Texas participating in its Tax-Free Shopping programme. FLEA MARKETS Flea markets can turn up some real steals. Colorado’s Mile High Flea Market, near Denver, features 3,000 stalls on its 80-acre site. There's also a farmers’ market, food stalls and rides. New England’s largest flea market is the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Connecticut, which operates every Sunday from April to December, typically with about 500 vendors. TOP SHOPPING STREETS Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive is home to some of the ritziest stores. The same goes for Honolulu’s Ala Moana Centre is the world’s largest openair shopping centre, with its annual sales topping one billion dollars BAGS OF FUN Dropping into a high-end or outlet mall or browsing a local market will register high on the ‘must do’ list for many SHOP LIKE A LOCAL TRAVEL TEXAS 26 visitusa.org.uk
swanky Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida, where designer shops, Rolls-Royces and supercars abound. Fifth Avenue is the place to shop in New York City for its luxury boutiques and flagship stores. STAY AND SHOP Many Las Vegas hotels have shops, but Caesars Palace and The Venetian take it to another level. A huge triumphal arch and painted Mediterranean sky greet shoppers in Caesars’ Romanesque subterranean Forum Shops, while The Grand Canal Shoppes below The Venetian feature a shop-lined canal complete with gondolas. With 1.25 million sq ft of retail space over 10 floors, Macy’s Herald Square in New York is the world’s largest department store PICTURED Main image: Shop like a cowboy at Allen's Boots in Austin, Texas. Above: Forum Shops, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Below: A little luxury retail therapy is on the shopping list of many visitors to the U.S.; Nickelodeon Universe in Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota, is the largest indoor amusement park in the U.S.; Macy's in Herald Square, Manhattan, New York City Untitled-4 1 27/11/202 PETER ELLEGARD
Experience more than 300 years’ worth of stories, celebrations and one-of-a-kind culture in New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans The highlights of Award-Winning Attractions Get inspired by award-winning museums with subjects ranging from Mardi Gras to World War II. Dive into the city’s rich history with a modern twist at Sazerac House Museum, enjoy interactive story telling with 360-degree views at Vue Orleans, or immerse yourself in a cultural funhouse at JAMNOLA. A City of Festivity With over 100 festivals each year there's a celebration for everything and everyone in New Orleans. The city is home to so many fascinating festivals yearround that celebrate fabulous food, innovative music and cultural diversity. Be sure to check out the festival line-up to plan your visit. Live Music New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz music. Today, live music permeates and enriches everyday life in the city. All kinds of musical genres, from traditional jazz to zydeco to rock and the blues can be found here on street corners, in music venues and at world-renowned festivals. Celebrated Cuisine New Orleans’ rich history and cocktail culture have led the city to become one of the most legendary places to eat in the world. With hundreds of restaurants to choose from, you can experience a culinary adventure that spans a wide array of cuisines and atmospheres. BE INSPIRED, VISIT NEWORLEANS.COM WERNER KRUG ZACK SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY 28 visitusa.org.uk BE INSPIRED
BOREALIS AURA MAKING HEADLINES Amtrak’s Borealis rail service between Chicago, Illinois, and St. Paul, Minnesota, has proved so popular since its introduction in May 2024 that Amtrak and state partners Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, which fund the service, are looking to add capacity. Amtrak has also launched a new Chicago-Miami route. AMTRAK IS SPEEDING AHEAD New-generation Acela trains on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor are whisking passengers between Washington DC and Boston at speeds of up to 160mph. Amtrak’s most environmentally sustainable trains to date feature at-seat meal service, access to station lounges and contactless luggage storage. LET THE COG TAKE THE SLOG Ride on America’s two cogged railways. The Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire climbs to the 6,288ft summit using steam and diesel locomotives. The round trip on Colorado’s Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the world’s highest and longest cog railway, takes three and a half hours. ALL STEAMED UP TO YESTERYEAR One of America’s most popular heritage trains, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has, chugged through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and San Juan National Forest since 1882. Enjoy a day trip to yesteryear to historic mining Silverton. Some services are operated by steam train, while others are hauled by diesel locos. ARRIVE BY PLANE THEN TAKE THE TRAIN Tour operators, travel agents and customers can now seamlessly book combined plane and train journeys when arriving into or departing from Orlando International Airport. Brightline, which runs an express service to Miami, was granted a designator code by airline organisation IATA in autumn 2024. ON THE RIGHT LINES TRAIN TRIPS STEVE HARTRIDGE THE MOUNT WASHINGTON RAILWAY COMPANY NICK KOGOS|VISIT DURANGO MATT DONNELLY 30 visitusa.org.uk
BE INSPIRED, VISIT WINEWATERWONDERS.COM For outstanding natural beauty, historical landmarks, culinary experiences and outdoor adventures, head to the Empire State Wine, Water & Wonders New York State “Feel the full force of Niagara Falls by donning a cape and climbing the stairways to The Cave of the Winds, a natural cave behind Bridal Veil Falls" Mention "New York” and the Big Apple – Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Statue of Liberty, et al – will likely first come to mind, but New York State offers a host of attractions that should be recommended to lovers of the great outdoors, culture and adventure. Farm-to-table dining Begin your journey in the Hudson Valley, a region renowned for its lush landscapes and rich history. It is just a 90-minute drive north of the Big Apple - or hop on a train from Grand Central and enjoy a relaxing and scenic journey along the Hudson River. The region is a leader in the farmto-table movement, and locally produced wines – you can visit orchards, craft breweries and cideries. And don’t miss Storm King Art Center Sculpture Park. Further north, nestled in the Adirondacks, the Lake George Area offers a natural playground for exploration by land or water, including kyaking on the lake, while the surrounding mountains provide excellent hiking opportunities. Continue on to the Finger Lakes, a region famous for its glacially carved lakes and the largest wineproducing region on the USA’s east coast. You will discover rolling hills, charming villages, and vineyards. The area’s 25 state parks include Letchworth State Park, dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the East." Fall for Ithaca Be sure to visit Ithaca, home of Cornell University, an Ivy League college. Ithaca's vibrant downtown offers an eclectic mix of shopping and dining while Cornell Botanic Gardens features an arboretum and multi-tiered Cascadilla Falls. Other waterfalls in the area include Ithaca Falls. At nearby, Watkins Glen, visitors can hike through a gorge at Watkins Glen State Park, which has 19 waterfalls and 200ft cliffs Also in the Finger Lakes, the Corning Museum of Glass has the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass art. Visitors can witness live glassblowing demonstrations and even create their own glass masterpiece. Thundering waters At the top of the state, awaits the thundering waters and stunning views of Niagara Falls. Visit the Aquarium of Niagara, which has a resident Humboldt penguin colony and the new Great Lakes 360, dedicated to the ecosystems of the world’s largest freshwater system. For families, Rochester is the cultural hub of New York State, home to over 140 annual festivals and world-class museums like the Strong National Museum of Play and the George Eastman Museum. Whether you’re seeking adventure, or culture, the Wine, Wonders and Water of New York will deliver. MIKE DINARDO GRANT TAYLOR visitusa.org.uk 31 BE INSPIRED
BBQ, Bourbon, oysters, cheeses and doughnuts, there are appetising ways for foodies to enjoy the U.S. KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL Kentucky’s popular Bourbon Trail marked its 25th anniversary in 2024 with a revamp to merge the previous Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour into the main trail to create a single visitor experience. Over two million visits are made to Kentucky distilleries each year with 46 distilleries on the trail. Tours and tastings need to be booked early. VERMONT CHEESE TRAIL The Green Mountain State is home to 45 award-winning cheesemakers producing more than 150 small-batch varieties of cheese. Visit producers on the trail to sample and buy cheeses, meet makers and tour farms, learning how to pair Vermont wine and beer with cheese. A scavenger hunt held each autumn by the Vermont Cheese Council encourages participants to explore the state's outdoor environment, arts, culture, history and its cheeses. VIRGINIA OYSTER TRAIL Oysters have been harvested in the state for thousands of years, first by the Indigenous people then by early English settlers after they arrived in 1609. The Virginia Oyster Trail provides authentic experiences to sample them in eight oyster regions, from oyster farms to seafood restaurants and raw bars. PALM SPRINGS VILLAGEFEST VillageFest brings casual party vibes to the California desert city every Thursday evening throughout the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. The street fair brings together Coachella Valley residents and visitors to celebrate local food, arts and crafts, entertainment and shopping. Downtown bars and restaurants offer Thursday night specials. BUTLER COUNTY DOUGHNUT TRAIL Southern Ohio’s Butler County boasts one of the largest number of doughnut shops per capita in the Midwest. Sweet-toothed fans can grab a special passport and visit the 13 family owned and run shops on the trail in the area. Completing the trail is possible in a Explore the Denver Beer Trail and enjoy a taste of the Mile High City’s brewing culture at some of its 150 brewpubs, breweries and taprooms ACQUIRED TASTES Discover local specialities, farm-to-table produce, local markets, craft breweries and distilleries that show off regional flavours FOOD AND DRINK VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS TRAVEL BUTLER COUNTY VERMONT TOURISM 32 visitusa.org.uk
morning, although the recommended time is two days. A fully stamped passport unlocks offers and deals from local attractions. MISSISSIPPI BBQ TRAIL Started in 2011 to help combat an epidemic of feral pigs across the Southern states, the trail highlights places in Mississippi where residents and tourists can find barbecue joints serving up grilled pork. With more than 200 listings, it is the largest BBQ trail in the U.S. and features one-off restaurants, national franchise outlets and food trucks. Barbecue events and competitions are held throughout the state. Pickling was brought to Pennsylvania by German settlers who introduced sauerkraut. Get in a pickle on the Fermented Food Trail PICTURED Main image: Villagefest in Greater Pam Springs, California. Above: Bourbon barrels are plentiful and stacked high on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Below: Cheeses from the Crowley Cheese Factory in southern Vermont; Enjoy fruits of the sea on Virginia's Oyster Trail; Sweet times on the Butler County Doughnut Trail in Ohio VisitGreaterPalmSprings.com Turn every meal into a sun-kissed memory. Globally inspired cuisine Farm-to-table flavors Dining with mountain views KENTUCKY TOURISM/CLAY COOK
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