The Best Travel Destinations in the United States

New England  

 

No visit to the Northeastern United States would be complete without a stop in Boston, MA. With its rich historical background and its quaint Colonial architecture, Boston is a must see for any visitor to New England.

The first shots of the revolution were fired here on June 17, 1775 at Bunker Hill after Colonialist raided the harbor and dumped the tea from England into the harbor. While not technically a part of New England, Philadelphia, PA is forever tied to the region because of the historical significance of several sites in the city.

The South 

The best place to visit in the southern United States is Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta you can see the south at its most modern, while only being a few hours driving time from many of the souths most historic destinations like: Montgomery, AL where you can visit the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, honoring Rosa Parks who helped ignite the civil rights movement. Atlanta is also home to Centennial Olympic Park, where the 1996 Summer Olympics were held.

 

Of course if you enjoy sun and surf than Florida would be your ideal destination in the south. With mile after mile of pristine white sand beaches, Florida is a must see destination for those that like the beach and the water.

The Midwest

The Midwest is filled with many interesting places to visit and things to do. A stop in Chicago is a must for any visitor to the Midwest. In addition to being a world class city, the list of things to see and do in Chicago is endless. In addition to the variety of wonderful activities along the Lake Michigan waterfront, Chicago is also home to world class museum's like: The Field Museum of Natural History, The Museum of Science and Industry, and the Art Institute of Chicago.

For car buffs a stop in the Motor City: Detroit, MI is a must to explore the development and manufacture of today's automobiles. The Henry Ford Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the life of the man who developed the means to mass produce the automobile to put a car in every garage in America.

The West

 

San Francisco has so much history and geographic attractions it is a must see for any visitor to the American West. Starting with the gold rush in 1849 San Francisco has grown to become world class city with many interesting attractions and things to do. 

The trolley car system built between 1873 and 1890 is still running today. It is still used by commuters in the city but is mostly a tourist attraction that helps draw millions of visitors to the city every year. Looking across San Francisco Bay visitors can see the famous Alcatraz Island home to the prison of the same name, where criminals like Al Capone once lived.