An independent guide to the USA
Extraordinary places. Real journeys.
From the red-rock trails of Utah to New York’s skyline and the bright coast of Florida, find the routes, neighborhoods and national parks that make an American trip your own.
The best place to begin
Three very different American adventures
A Pacific Coast drive, a sunny Florida escape or a few unforgettable days in New York? These essential guides help you decide before you book.
GRAND CANYON · ARIZONAWild America
Some places are worth the whole journey.
National parks are not just quick stops. Plan for changing weather, trail choices, entrances and the distance between one remarkable landscape and the next.
A trip for every kind of traveler
What kind of America is calling?
Choose the experience you want first. The right destination becomes much easier to spot.
Featured itinerary
The Mighty Five, without the rush
Utah’s national parks reward a route with breathing space. Use this planning guide to compare overnight bases, driving days and when to spend a full day on the trails.
- 01 Give Zion time for the shuttle and trail decisions
- 02 Include Bryce Canyon for a very different landscape
- 03 Build in Moab for Arches and Canyonlands
- 04 Let season and distance shape the final route
City spotlight
New York is more than its skyline.
The best days mix a famous landmark with time in a neighborhood. Use our NYC guides to avoid spending every hour in a queue or on a subway.
Sleep smarter
Where you stay changes the trip.
Pick a useful base before you choose a hotel. These destination guides explain neighborhood tradeoffs, driving distances and when it’s better to change accommodation.
Practical hotel areas, without random property lists.
Further afield
More places worth your attention
Adventure isn’t limited to the same familiar postcards. Make room for volcanic islands, mountain towns, desert sunsets and wild coastlines.
Explore by destination
Your next state starts here.
Open a published guide to start planning, then follow its links to cities, national parks and nearby routes.
Ready to make a plan?
Begin with a place. Leave with a route.
Compare a few inspiring guides, choose your travel season and save enough time for the experiences that matter.
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