Popular Travel Destinations in the USA

The Trip Giclee Print

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sunset on Kiva at Pueblo Del Arroyo, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, USA Photographic Print

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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.

Half Dome and Elm Art Print

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 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.

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?

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.

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.