Popular Travel Destinations in the USA
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Travel to the Incredible Destinations of the United States
Hundreds of National Parks, spanning coast to coast, world class cities, and charismatic small towns in between rural farmlands. It's what makes the United States such a unique world travel destination, begging to be explored. From the coastal inlets of New England to the arid desert of Death Valley, the snow capped peaks of the Grand Teton range to the wetlands of the southern states, the USA is incredibly diverse, and easily traveled.
Here you'll find some of the best destinations in the USA, with links to further information on each region, along with some travel tips and suggestions.
Travel by Road Trip
Visit the best destinations in America via road
Road travel can be the best way to see many of the destinations within the United States. Places like New England, California, Florida and the east coast have many attractions within a relatively small area, so it just doesn't make sense to fly. Other regions like the four corners and the southwest don't have air travel to the remote deserts, so you're only option is to drive. Driving will allow you to see everything, and can stop at some of the smaller, more personal destinations along the way.
The U.S. Road Trip Travel Blog
The latest on traveling the United States via road trip

Road Roamer blog to find more information on road trippin' across the country!
RoadRoamer.com features some of the best destinations within the USA, from coast to coast, along with travel tips and advice.
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Road trips require some pre planning, as fun and spontaneous as they sometimes are. Some of the best ones thrown together at the last minute, but some simple preparation will let you enjoy the trip even more. For instance, do you want to be eating fast food your entire trip? Do you want to be caught in the predicament of rush hour traffic major city after major city? Read some of these lenses for suggestions on what to do before you head out.
Road Trip T-Shirts and Totes
Hit the road with the perfect gear to compliment your trip!
Road Trip Tote Bag
A familiar Interstate symbol and the open road beneath on this cotton canvas tote bag.
Road Trip USA Ash Grey T-Shirt
Take a road trip in the USA and get ready for your big trip with this ash gray mens t-shirt!
Road Trip! Black T-Shirt
It's road trip time! A black t-shirt featuring a white silhouetted automobile.
Retro Route66 Women's Dark T-Shirt
This retro Route 66 t-shirt is the ultimate road gear. Reads "get your kicks..." underneath the vintage style map of the United States.
Road Signs Infant Creeper
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign... all over this onesie baby shirt! A cute shirt for your toddler that's available in many sizes.
U.S. Travel in the News Right Now
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- Euro Debt Crisis Threatens U.S. Business Travel
- 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If the European debt crisis grows significantly worse it would wreak havoc on US business travel, according to new research from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation (GBTA). According to a new report, ...
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The Coachella Valley of California
Southern California's inland desert valley

Greetings from Palm Springs Art Print
The Coachella Valley of southern California is one of the hottest areas of the United States, and one of the most interesting. The region is an innovator in wind energy, as you see wind turbines lining the pass near Mt. San Jacinto. Further into the valley, a vast desert community sprawls out over the towns of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio, and others. Often referred to as the Palm Springs area, some of the best golf resorts and luxury spas in the country are right in the valley. The world famous Aerial Tram is one of just a handful of rotating tram cars in the world, and will provide an enormous view of the valley and way beyond.
A Road Trip to New England
Travel the six unique states of New England...
New England is an easy place to plan a road trip, with each of the states being only a few hundred miles apart at any given distance. Experience what Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont all have to offer on this illustrated lens featuring some of the best things to do and places to see in this northeast region.
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Washington DC
The nation's capitol and the monuments

T-Shirts to Remember your Trip to DC
Unique, customized designs on these Washington DC t-shirts and totes!
The ExSquidition Travel Journal
Find some of the best travel destinations all over the world!
Visit the ExSquidition Travel Journal for some of the best travel lenses on Squidoo, from Hawaii to the Philippines, Oregon to Bournemouth.
The ExSquidtion Travel Journal
The best travel themed Squidoo lenses you can find!

The ExSquidition Travel Journal puts a spotlight on the best travel destinations across the world, as written by the talented lensmasters of Squidoo. Each post contains links to some of the best information on the web for that specific destination, whether it be the Philippines, The Canadian Rockies, London, Ireland or Disney.
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The man made paradise in the desert of Nevada

The Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada Art Print
A hundred years ago, Las Vegas was nothing more than a pile of sand. Now, you can see it from space as the night sky illuminates upwards (most noticable the Luxor hotel). The city boasts incredible luxury in the form of hotels, spas, bars, and popular getaways for all around fun. Oh yeah, and the casinos, don't forget those.
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Yosemite National Park
Northern California's majestic granite peaks and domes
If you could label just one place in the USA as heavenly, it might be Yosemite National Park. The park's valley view is a moving experience that can only be described by actually being there, but I'll try. As you leave the tunnel that leads through the mountains just before the valley, you'll immediately be dumped out into the "valley view" area of Yosemite. Gazing across the valley floor, you'll see rows of alpine spruce trees, framed with granite peaks. Gushing waterfalls cascade down in between the peaks and rumble all across the park, as the mountains recede into the distance as far as you can see.
Utah
The beatiful National Parks of southern Utah
Utah is a favorite spot to visit in the United States for a number of reasons. First, there's a string of National Parks one right after another in the southern portion of the state. Second, it's a trip in itself, as you make your way from Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park, to Capitol Reef to Canyonlands and Arches National Park. The red rock canyons and sandstone formations will leave a lasting impression on you that won't soon forget.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: The USA
A recommended guide to traveling the United States
DK Eyewitness makes one of my favorite general guides to the United States, this one. It covers every region of the country in depth, with travel tips and advice that's easy to look up on the go. The size of the book is perfect for traveling, and the cover is durable and won't bend or curl over time. There's also a lot of illustrations in the book, which gives a better idea of what you might be interested in than big blocks of boring text.
USA (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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This guide highlights the USA's national parks, scenic routes, the vast wilderness, world-class cities, top museums and galleries. Regional chapters cover the culture, history and sights in-depth. A practical section on visiting the USA helps you plan your trip in advance, giving tips on travel, customs, laws and what to expect while traveling in the USA.
Death Valley National Park
The largest National Park in the lower 48 states

Moving Rocks, Death Valley Photographic Print
It's one of the most remote National Park in the lower 48 states, yet still attracts thousands of people even in the peak months of summer. Why? The area has the biggest sand dunes on the west coast, enigmatic features like the "Racetrack" moving rocks, and even it's own castle. Intrigued yet?
Everglades National Park
Florida's wetland wilderness reserve

Sunrise in Everglades National Park, Florida Photographic Print
No, this isn't Disney World, it's the real must-see attraction of Florida, the Everglades. This massive moving tidal zone covers the entire southern region of Florida, as the entire water system slowly ebbs back and forth with the ocean. Towering palmettos offer welcome retreats to the endangered bird life, while the low lying mangroves deeply root into the creeks and rivers. The water leads to the open waters of the Atlantic, home to sea turtles, coral reefs, manatees, and some of the clearest water in the United States.
The Grand Canyon, Acadia National Park, the Everglades... these are what America is known for. It's the natural beauty that is synonymous with traveling the United States...
National Parks in the USA
The pristine wilderness and historical areas of the United States

Mountains, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA Photographic Print
These National Parks are amongst the greatest in the country. Experience the wildlife and lapping waves of the Atlantic beaches, the panoramic views of the Rockies, or the amazing geysers of Yellowstone's geothermal system.
50 Places to Visit in the United States
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Where's Your Favorite Spot in the United States?
Where would you recommend people visit?
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waldenthree.net
Dec 11, 2011 @ 7:50 pm | delete
- Your topic is importanta and more so than mine. Mid-Atlatnic has heritage, history and nature. Seniors likes train trips. Spirit of USA tomorrow I just did. Thanks.
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Lindrus
Aug 24, 2011 @ 2:47 am | delete
- Excellent travel lens with beautiful photos!
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bercton
Jun 29, 2011 @ 8:05 pm | delete
- Brilliant lens and very informative travel infomation!
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RawBill Jun 2, 2011 @ 3:27 pm | delete
- This is a great page. I road tripped across the USA in 1998 and it was one of the best trips that I have ever taken. I visited quite a few of the sites mentioned here.
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puertoricoistheplace
Feb 16, 2011 @ 5:20 pm | delete
- Wonderful info! Thanks for sharing.
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EdgeSavvy
Jan 25, 2011 @ 8:03 pm | delete
- what a nice lens! thanks for sharing the info
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SelfAndSource Jan 13, 2011 @ 5:51 pm | delete
- I think everyone should take a car trip across country at least once their life. To see the purple mountains majesty and such is just awesome. I had flown to many of the places we saw but to drive is such an awesome experience. Thank you for your lens effort.
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DelfinAshley
Jan 10, 2011 @ 12:44 am | delete
- One of the finest lens on travel I ever seen. with such a great information along with amazing pics. even my travel blog http://www.thingstodoadvisor.com can't compare with this.
Great work & good writing keep it up & keep writing.
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DestinationsHoliday Nov 30, 2010 @ 12:52 pm | delete
- Very well written blog! I enjoy reading! Which destination is my favorite?? Too many to name, but if I have to name some. San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Key West, Bethany Beach, Old Forge are some of my favorite destinations. I enjoy looking at your pictures. Thank you~
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TamaraKajari
Nov 1, 2010 @ 7:11 am | delete
- Very nice travel tips and beautiful photos. I've been to US once, only GA and quite a while ago, but this makes me wanna come back and stay longer:-) Great lens!
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onemoremiletravel
Oct 26, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
- Great lens! Very informative and good photography too!
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ShamanicShift Oct 22, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
- What great potential plans for dream touring this lens shows, and what a great lens and reference it is!
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elisesch Oct 20, 2010 @ 11:56 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens! Loved all the pic's.
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WordCustard
Sep 14, 2010 @ 3:15 am | delete
- If I ever get a chance to take a US road trip, this lens will be my first port of call! What a useful resource for any visit to the top destinations in the USA.
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Bella_Stella
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- Amazing picture!!! I love it.
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