Top places to visit in the US

America has been known as one of the biggest countries in the world with 53 states included. Hence, it is not surprising that there are lots of interesting things here for tourists to discover. If you are planning for a trip to this beautiful land on your holiday but have no idea about where to go, let’s keep reading for nice suggestions about top places to visit in the US!

Grand Canyon

Coming first on the list is the Grand Canyon, one of the most popular national parks in the US. Grand Canyon is a system of many mountain ranges formed by erosion and each one has a different depth and height. Having existed for a long time, those cliffs possess natural colors of brown and dark yellow which somewhat shows their old age to visitors. 

There are various species in the Grand Canyon. In detail, people have discovered more than 1500 types of herbs, 89 sorts of mammals, 399 kinds of birds and plenty of amphibians in here. 

Depending on the scientific analysis, Grand Canyon is believed to exist for nearly 2 million years. The rocks which contribute to the huge size of those mountains are thought to be from the Eastern sea and the big amount of sand from Western America forms the sandstone which we still see nowadays. 

Especially, this site is one of the most important clues for geologists to study the Eath’s structure. According to some documents, Grand Canyon was first found in 1540 by a group of European people. However, not until at the end of 1860 did explorers start doing research about this place and get priceless information about the Earth that we know today. 

Yosemite

Located in California, Yosemite is also a famous national park that you cannot miss once coming to the US for your holiday. At a height of up to 4.000 meters from sea level, Yosemite owns the biggest ecosystem in Sierra Nevada and thus plays an important role in preserving rare plants. 

Yosemite is open all year round for travelers to come en enjoy the green space. Besides, there are also numerous activities here for you to do such as taking photos, biking, climbing and riding horses. You can choose to have a short walk to the waterfalls in Yosemite Valley or taking a bus to Glacier Point to view the impressive nature.

Being a hot destination, it is understandable that Yosemite is always full of people during holiday seasons. You are kindly suggested to hire public transports to reach here in lieu of using your cars because there will be no space for you to park it, which also helps to prevent you from bad experiences when going on vacation in Yosemite.

Yellowstone

Being set up on the first of March in 1873, Yellowstone is the most ancient in the world which has been renowned for different kinds of wild animals. Although one-third of the park was destroyed in a fire in 1988, this is still the home of rare animals such as wolves, bears and deers. Additionally, there are also huge grasslands spreading a vast area. 

Yellowstone has a square kilometer of 8.980 including lakes, rivers and ranges of mountains. Moreover, this area is a place of volcanoes that have erupted many times with very strong power. 

Visiting this national park, you are allowed to participate in fun outdoor activities, namely hiking, camping, sailing and fishing. Especially, in winter when there is snow falling, you will have a chance to ride the sleds with the help of instructors working here. 

Maui

If you would like to spend your vacation on the beach, Maui is a good choice for you. This place is known as the second biggest island in the Hawaii Islands and also the 17th biggest island in the States. 

Coming to Maui, you will have a chance to swim in the warm water or challenge yourself by doing diving for surfing. However, kindly remember to bring wet suits with you in case the water gets colder at a deeper level. 

The Southern island has lots of hotels, motels and shopping malls for tourists to stay and buy necessary items. Furthermore, you can watch the whales jumping out of the water when there is a ship going past or dive for hours to see the fish and turtles under the sea.

Glacier National Park

Located in the North of Montana, Glacier National Park is a big area with 4.000sq.km including parts of Rocky mountains, 130 lakes, more than 1000 kinds of flora and hundreds of aminal species. 

Differ from others, Glacier National Park is still not officially considered a wild region. However, there have been policies to protect its threatened species from being extinct. 

Glacier National Park is the place of endangered flora and fauna, namely rare deers, goats, bears, fish birds and thuja plicata. Furthermore, the list also has the name of 62 kinds of mammals and two special sorts of reptiles called garter snakes and painted turtles. For that reason, it has been one of the most favorite destinations for visitors of all ages. 

Honolulu 

Honolulu is a familiar name for people who love to spend their vacation on the beaches. Not only possessing clear blue water, but this shore is also a center of history, art and culture where you can gain a lot of new knowledge once visiting. 

First of all, you can start your good time by walking to Diamond Head. Here, you will see that the amazing Waikiki beach and the Pacific Ocean seem to be endless far away. 

USS Arizona Memorial is the next site you cannot skip on your trip to Honolulu. This is the place to commemorate 1.102 sailors in the war on 07/12/1941. The monument was built in the shape of a bridge and still retains some valuable keepsakes of the old days. If you are planning to come here, you can buy a ticket online, which is much more convenient since you do not need to line up in a long queue.