tips and advice
The top 12 places to visit in the USA in 2024
Feb 23, 2024 • 6 min read
Where to even start with travel in the US – the sheer scale is overwhelming. Let us do the hard work with our 12 favorite places to visit in the USA.
wildlife and nature
10 best places to enjoy cherry blossoms in the US in spring 2024
Feb 16, 2024 • 6 min read
You don’t have to fly all the way to Japan to see splendid cherry blossoms. Here are the 10 best places to see these flowering trees in the US this year.
activities
Experience San Francisco like a local with these free things to do
Feb 12, 2024 • 10 min read
Get to know San Francisco and its people with this guide to the best free things to do in the city.
beaches
8 fresh destinations for a family-friendly spring break
Feb 7, 2024 • 6 min read
You don’t need crowded theme parks or beaches to amuse your kids this spring break. Here are eight places all over the US to consider as you plan.
train travel
8 great rail journeys to take across the USA
Jan 29, 2024 • 7 min read
There’s no getting around the sheer size and scale of the USA – it’s an absolute, supersized whopper – and the best way to see it all is via train.
romance
10 of the best weekend getaways for couples in the USA
Jan 25, 2024 • 10 min read
Looking to escape the everyday grind with a picture-perfect romantic holiday? These are 10 of the best weekend getaways for couples in the US.
romance
The USA’s best weekend escapes for 2024
Jan 22, 2024 • 12 min read
The USA is a big country, and there’s a lot of it to explore. Here are weekend getaway ideas for every region of the country.
beaches
Best beaches in the USA? Here's our top 12 for 2024
Jan 17, 2024 • 9 min read
From southeast Florida to northwest Washington to Hawaii, Lonely Planet editors have picked the top 12 beaches in the USA.
train travel
Taking the Silver Meteor train from Miami to NYC - is it worth the 27-hour journey?
Jan 11, 2024 • 5 min read
Monisha Rajesh, author of Around the World in 80 Trains, rides the upgraded train between two of the best cities in the US. Here's what happened.
road trips
10 of the best road trips in the USA
Jan 5, 2024 • 6 min read
A series of road trips is one of the most iconic ways to explore the US. Here are our favorite routes.
hiking
The 7 best US national parks for spring break 2024
Jan 5, 2024 • 7 min read
Spring is a sensorial symphony in the US and national parks its front-row seats. Here's where to see the most spectacular shows.
national parks
The 6 best US national parks for persons with disabilities
Jan 3, 2024 • 8 min read
As national parks look for ways to better serve travelers with disabilities, here are the top parks doing it right.
sustainable travel
24 of the world’s most incredible train journeys
Jan 2, 2024 • 11 min read
From cutting through the countryside to connecting cities, these 24 railway journeys offer entirely new perspectives on a destination.
tips and advice
Feeling the chill? Consider these 10 US warm winter-vacation destinations
Nov 16, 2023 • 6 min read
From Maui to the Texas coast to Key West, here are all the places to escape the cold in the USA this winter.
hiking
Twitchers reveal their top spots for birdwatching in the US
Nov 9, 2023 • 6 min read
American twitchers reveal their favorite spots to see the birds this year.
national parks
Please don't stack rocks on your next hike. Here's why.
Nov 2, 2023 • 5 min read
Rock-stacking is one of humanity’s most ancient art forms. It is also contentious. Here's why.
hiking
It’s not too late to take a fall road trip at these 10 national parks
Oct 18, 2023 • 9 min read
Fall might be the best time to enjoy the USA’s fabulous national parks. Here are 10 of the best to take in 2023.
family travel
Everything you need to know about visiting the USA with kids
Oct 6, 2023 • 9 min read
From Disneyland to dinosaurs, here's how to visit the US with kids.
art
The best places to celebrate Halloween in the US
Oct 6, 2023 • 3 min read
Spooky and utterly delightful events about all over the US each October. Here are five of the best ones across the country.
destination practicalities
16 things to know before visiting the USA
Oct 4, 2023 • 9 min read
The US is supersized, from sprawling cities to natural splendors. This first-timer's guide to the USA lays out everything you need to know before you go.
destination practicalities
Do you need a visa to go to the USA?
Sep 30, 2023 • 6 min read
US visa requirements can be complicated and changeable. We've got all the key info you need about whether you need one and how to get it.
camping
The best US dude ranches to live like a cowboy
Sep 28, 2023 • 4 min read
Whether you’re channeling the show’s cowboy aesthetic or simply looking to learn the ropes, these are the places to make your ranch-hand dreams a reality.
