Best places to visit in the USA in 2022
21.07.2023 - 07:53
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Whichever way you look at it — from the crater of a colossal canyon, staring up from the foot of a cloud-skirting skyscraper, gazing out across a great lake, or peering through the forests of a jungle-swathed island — it’s fair to say that the United States of America does nothing by halves, as revealed in The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in the USA.
Showcasing the most inspiring, exhilarating and beautiful places to visit in the USA, this picture-packed whopper of a book — a great gift for all the adventurers in your life — will have you yearning to explore this epic country. Before you start packing, read on to uncover a selection of the best places to visit in the USA featured in this inspirational guide.
This vast northern region between Albany and the Canadian border covers an area larger than Connecticut and Rhode Island combined, meaning when it comes to grandeur, the awe-inspiring Adirondacks take some beating. For context, 46 of its peaks scale more than 4000ft. Visit in summer to see the purple-green mountains stretch into the distance as a series of tree-shrouded tiers.
Come autumn, you’ll be rewarded with a shimmering show of russet red and gold. Once the preserve of fur trappers, loggers and Manhattan millionaires, its rugged wilderness is now better known as a top destination for mountaineers, skiers and hikers.
Whiteface Mountain, Adirondacks, New York © nyker/Shutterstock
Maine more than lives up to its “the way life should be” motto, not least for travellers who like to get out and about in their own time, in their own space. lts forests, lakes and seaside settlements invite leisurely exploration, especially if you’re into food and drink. You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to lobster shacks to stop off in. Local brewery tours are fun and fulfilling, as are the region's culinary tours.
What’s more, though it’s as big as the other five New England states combined, Maine has barely the year-round population of Rhode Island, which means it’s the perfect place to wander and ponder in peaceful, picturesque surroundings.
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Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park © Maine Office of Tourism
If you think of New York, chances are Manhattan’s staggering skyline will spring to mind. Chances are, too, you’ll want to see it from atop the 102-storey Empire State Building (try to time your visit to reach the top at sunset, and look to book an express admission ticket to beat those queues). Central Park is another Manhattan icon, and boy is it an experience, with tonnes of criss-crossing paths to walk or explore by bike or electric scooter, and plenty of cool places to sip cocktails at sundown.
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