Travel Guest Post: Top 5 US Vacation Ideas

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In spite of the diversities in its landscapes, the United States of America is not really touted as a nation boasting of a potpourri of extremely different cultures. A potential traveler in any case can observe the distinctly different lifestyles encouraged in a city like New York and somewhere like Las Vegas. Though there are not many to choose between the two, if he watches closely he can surely figure out the difference in the measures of vibrancy exuded by these cities. That is what America is about. Its people are boisterous, flamboyant and outgoing—– be they belong to the mountains, beaches or plush cities. So keeping this point in view let us explore the top five vacation ideas for the US

New York City: Quite an obvious choice for not only the US but for that matter any list of top holiday destinations anywhere across the world, the New York City is a dreamer’s paradise— be you are an opulent or a frugal dreamer. The bustling city and heart of America, is perhaps one of the few destinations in the world which provides a range of entertainment options in the form of swank bars, theater, museums, ballet, opera and low key nightclubs all at varied prices. So the pocket pinch is taken care of there. Here is a list of top attractions in the city:

American Museum of Natural History

St. Pattrick’s Cathedral

Central Park

Times Square

SoHo

Miami Florida Keys and Key West: If you are one of those with an adventurous bent of mind you should better consider these popular gateways for East Coasters. Only a few hours’ drive from Miami, these islands are ideal for water sports like kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, deep-sea fishing etc.

Washington D.C: Get soaked in the country’s history by including this city in your itinerary. Be it museums, historic buildings, or for that matter cozy eat-outs, there is no escaping this city’s charm if you are one of those who are driven by the quintessential old world charm. If visiting New York serves more as a thumping travel statement, it is Washington DC which should keep you hooked to the history of this country. Here is a list of the places which you should visit in Washington DC:

Washington National Cathedral

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

US Capitol

Georgetown

Union Station

White House

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

National Gallery of Art

Washington Monument

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Northern California: Some of the key locations to visit here are Monterey and Pebble Beach, offering wondrous ocean views. Beyond Napa Valley and Sonoma, in further north you will come across beautiful redwood forests and coastline. San Francisco however remains the key attraction and the prime places to visit here are:

Fisherman’s Warf

Golden Gate Bridge

Alcatraz

Angel Island

Las Vegas: If you are one of those opulent spenders, willing to shell out thoughtlessly in drinks, eat-outs night clubs, and casinos then Las Vegas should top your list of an ideal vacation in the US. Vegas is an adult’s playground, all about mindless self-indulgence and playful revelry. Here are the Vegas top spots:

Venetian Casino and Grand Canal

MGM Grand Casino

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Wynn and Encore Casinos

Bellagio Casino and Fountains

Author’s Bio: Driven more by passion and not compulsion for travelling, author Sam Payn has etched out a niche for herself when it comes to writing about travel blogs and articles. While her forte remains unraveling the mysteries of the lesser charted territories of even the remotest corner of the world, she is equally comfortable in writing about general travel ideas as well.