If you are planning your first ever trip to the United States then no doubt you will be very excited about your trip and eager to find out where to go and what the best attractions are.
First of all, you need to decide which part of the US you are going to. Like most places, the more south you are, the warmer the weather, so if it is a sunshine break you are after, you should head to somewhere like Miami rather than New York. However, if it is the sights that you want, there are few places that can compete with NYC for attractions. So, decide what sort of holiday you are looking for, or even better – do a bit of both!
The ultimate road trip destination
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Road trips are very popular for tourists who want to see as much of the country as possible and there are loads of different routes to choose from. The US is huge so you would need to take a few weeks if you wanted to go from coast to coast, but the west coast is also great for a shorter road trip.
Top cities to visit in US
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The most popular cities to visit in the US are:
- New York
- Chicago
- Atlanta
- Anaheim
- Orlando
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- Philadelphia
- San Diego
- San Francisco
Each city has a very different vibe and offers a completely different experience to the next. Orlando is the theme park capital of the world, with more theme parks than you could possibly visit in a week. So, for family holidays, it is one of the most popular destinations.
LA has the beaches, the Hollywood stars and theme parks amongst many other attractions, whilst Vegas is another kind of holiday altogether, nicknamed Sin City for the type of entertainment it provides.
For many people, New York is the ultimate destination in the US, with Central Park, Broadway, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and so many additional famous attractions to see.
Visa requirements for visiting the US
One thing that you must be aware of before you travel to the US is that you will need to apply for some kind of travel authorization. Citizens that are from a country that is within the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are able to apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) rather than a full visa.
An ESTA is much quicker and easier to apply for than a full visa and you can complete the online form application in around ten minutes. Usually, you will get a response within a few hours regarding whether it has been approved. The ESTA is then automatically linked to your passport and when you go through border control at the airport you fly into in the US, they will be able to see that your ESTA has been approved and is valid.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-most-visited-cities-in-the-us.html
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