top 10 USA cities
Manhattan
| Attraction: | Manhattan Island  view in google earth |
| Info/ Trivia: | The city that never sleeps is home to some of America’s most visited city attractions. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | JFK or Newark (view map) |
| Best time to visit: | Manhattan tends be very cold and busy in the winter months, a visit in the summer may be better. |
| Travel tips: | The Statue of Liberty can be seen from the Staten Island ferry if you find large queues for the normal tourist boats. |
Arlington
| Attraction: | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Info/ Trivia: | Home to the grave of JFK and the eternal flame. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | Dulles (map) |
| Best time to visit: | Avoid the key memorial dates; May 29th, July 4th, Nov 11th, Nov 22nd and the last Monday in May |
| Travel tips: | Visit the cemetery in the afternoon as many other attractions (such as the white house) are open for visits in the morning. |
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French Quarter
| Attraction: | The French Quarter of New Orleans |
| Info/ Trivia: | The historic centre was started in 1718. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | New Orleans |
| Best time to visit: | During Mardis Gras (Lent). |
| Travel tips: | Bourbon Street is famous for bars and restaurants, whereas Royal Street is home to shops and art galleries. |
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Graceland
| Attraction: | Graceland |
| Info/ Trivia: | The former home of Elvis Presley. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | Memphis |
| Best time to visit: | Avoid August, as the crowds are very large for “Elvis Week.” |
| Travel tips: | Various types of tours are available but cameras and video cameras are not allowed in to the house. |
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Great Lakes
| Attraction: | The Great Lakes |
| Info/ Trivia: | The largest group of freshwater lakes in the world. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | Chicago O’Hare (map) |
| Best time to visit: | They are warm in the summer months and frozen in the winter months. |
| Travel tips: | Ferry’s can take you to the islands in the middle of the lakes, some of which are protected nature reserves. |
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Space Needle
| Attraction: | The Space Needle |
| Info/ Trivia: | It is 184 meters high and was built for the 1962 World Fair. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | Seattle Airport (map) |
| Best time to visit: | Visit in the summer months when there are clearer skies so that you can see the mountains. |
| Travel tips: | Arrive early as the entrance queues get increasingly larger throughout the day. |
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The Strip
| Attraction: | The Strip view in google earth |
| Info/ Trivia: | Home to the neon lights of the world’s biggest casinos. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | Las Vegas (map) |
| Best time to visit: | Avoid major US sporting events (such as the Superbowl in the 1st week of February) and the weekend of July 4th. |
| Travel tips: | It is popular to drive from Las Vegas to the viewing platform for the Grand Canyon. |
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Hollywood Sign
| Attraction: | Hollywood Sign view in google earth |
| Info/ Trivia: | The famous sign was erected in 1923 and originally spelled out HOLLYWOODLAND. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | Los Angeles (map) |
| Best time to visit: | Great weather all year round but avoid the Oscar season in late February. |
| Travel tips: | It is possible to do backstage film tours at some of the large amusement parks such as Universal Studios, which are only a short drive from L.A. |
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Grand Ole Opry
| Attraction: | Grand Ole Opry |
| Info/ Trivia: | Famous country music venue that has hosted the likes of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | Nashville |
| Best time to visit: | Avoid the summer months, as it can get very humid and crowded. |
| Travel tips: | Many visitors combine a visit to the Grand Ole Opry with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame which is also located in Nashville. |
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Golden Gate/ Alcatraz
| Attraction: | Golden Gate/ Alcatraz view in google earth |
| Info/ Trivia: | The world´s most infamous prison and most photographed bridge were both opened in the 1930s. |
| Airport/ pick up location: | San Francisco (map) |
| Best time to visit: | January to March are very busy due to the Chinese new year and St Patrick’s day festivals. |
| Travel tips: | It is worth taking the optional audio tour of Alcatraz as it features commentary from former prisoners. |
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