our USA top 10s
Our USA top 10s highlight the very best in tourist attractions, beaches and cities across America. Find out the best time to visit, travel tips and much, much more with our interactive maps. Click on the tabs below to see our top 10 cities, beaches and tourist sites in the US.
Space Needle
| Attraction: |
Space Needle |
| Info/Trivia: |
It is 184 meters high and was built for the 1962 World Fair. |
| Pick-up location: |
Seattle airport |
| 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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Golden Gate/ Alcatraz
| Attraction: |
Golden Gate/ Alcatraz |
| Info/Trivia: |
The world´s most infamous prison and most photographed bridge were both opened in the 1930s. |
| Pick-up location: |
San Francisco |
| Best time to visit: |
January and 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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Vegas Strip
| Attraction: |
The Strip |
| Info/Trivia: |
Home to the neon lights of the world’s biggest casinos. |
| Pick-up location: |
Las Vegas |
| Best time to visit: |
Avoid major US sporting events (such as the Super Bowl in the 1st week of February) and the weekend of 04 July. |
| 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 |
| Info/Trivia: |
The famous sign was erected in 1923 and originally spelled out HOLLYWOODLAND. |
| Pick-up location: |
Los Angeles |
| Best time to visit: |
Great weather all year round but avoid the Oscar season in March. |
| Travel tips: |
It is possible to do backstage film tours at some of the large amusement parks, only a short drive from L.A. |
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Great Lakes
| Attraction: |
Great Lakes |
| Info/Trivia: |
The largest group of freshwater lakes in the world. |
| Pick-up location: |
Chicago O’Hare |
| Best time to visit: |
The lakes are warm in the summer months but frozen in the winter months. |
| Travel tips: |
Ferries can take you to the islands in the middle of the lakes, some of which are protected nature reserves. |
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Manhattan
| Attraction: |
Manhattan Island |
| Info/Trivia: |
The city that never sleeps is home to some of America’s most visited city attractions. |
| Pick-up location: |
JFK or Newark |
| 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: |
If you find large queues for the normal tourist boats, The Statue of Liberty can be seen from the Staten Island ferry . |
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Arlington
| Attraction: |
Arlington National Cemetery |
| Info/Trivia: |
Home to the grave and eternal flame of JFK. |
| Pick-up location: |
Dulles |
| Best time to visit: |
Avoid the key memorial dates; 29 May, 04 July, 11 Nov, 22 Nov 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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Nashville
| Attraction: |
Grand Ole Opry |
| Info/Trivia: |
Famous country music venue that has hosted the likes of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. |
| 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. |
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Memphis
| Attraction: |
Graceland |
| Info/Trivia: |
The former home of Elvis Presley. |
| 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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French Quarter
