America is home to a wide range of amazing cities that are waiting to be explored. A US holiday will deliver the biggest of just about anything – from natural wonders, vibrant entertainment scenes to technological marvels.
Every US city has its distinct character and personality, and you will be amazed at the beautiful things they all offer. With so many amazing cities to choose from, it’s quite essential to know where to go during your US holiday. Here are our top cities to visit in the US, they will surely give any tourist an incredible way to get to know them:
New York
America’s most populous city even before the millions of annual tourists arrive, New York City is rightly famed worldwide as one of our great hubs of modern culture.
First-time visitors are directed to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park. Later on, catch a show on Broadway and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Or just wander the streets and boulevards to take in one of the most extraordinary collections of architecture in the US – or beyond.
From Manhattan’s skyscrapers to Coney Island’s vintage charm, the beautiful High Line to the moving September 11 Memorial, NYC offers something for everyone, day or night.
Nashville
America’s country music capital, Nashville is a place of pilgrimage for fans all over the world – and the genre’s enduring popularity can be seen in how the city is growing into the 21st Century.
The first stop is often the Country Music Hall of Fame, while the Grand Ole Opry still offers daily performances – but also backstage tours.
But there’s plenty more to be seen in Tennessee’s capital. Sometimes known as ‘the buckle of the Bible Belt’, Nashville boasts 700 churches, and the location’s importance in the American Civil War is today reflected in various historic sites to explore.
San Francisco
While many who find themselves in California may head straight to Los Angeles, its sister-city a little up the coast offers just as much to see.
San Francisco is famous for cool summers, rolling hills, and eclectic architecture. And its laidback charms have recently been rewarded by becoming the highest-ranking American city on the Quality of Living survey.
In terms of sights, the Golden Gate Bridge remains an iconic landmark, while former prison island Alcatraz is a popular place to experience the final chapter of many true crime stories.
Houston
Texas is one of the USA’s most characterful regions, and Houston is the biggest city in the Lone Star State. The state’s uniquely independent attitude – rooted in incredible oil wealth – can be seen in magnificent urban architecture, though the city is proud to include more greenery than any others of a similar size. It’s also a great place to see sports on a scale no one else manages, as Ben Groundwater explains on his 1Cover blog.
Modern tourists are just as likely, though, to visit for its role as the base for NASA’s operations. The Johnson Space Centre offers attractions from the Astronaut Training Facility to Mission Control, while Rocket Park is a rare chance to see first-hand some of the massive machines which made space travel possible.
Seattle
Rising to prominence in the nineties due to the popularity of Nirvana (and other Grunge bands), Seattle makes the list to represent the Pacific North West, a part of America with its distinct flavour.
Nowadays, an upsurge in tech investment makes the city one of the most exciting and future-facing in the country. However, the street-level culture of coffee shops and small businesses are very much intact, a testament to the spirit of what still feels like one of the USA’s wilder outposts.
Want make the most of a trip to the US? Don’t spend all your time in one city, be sure to explore as many of the best cities to visit in the US. There’s a whole heap to explore across the United States that we’re sure you’ll love. If you have visited any of these US cites lately, we would like to hear about your experiences, please share with us in the comment.
