Usa Travel Stories

Nov 4, 2024 • 3 min read

Whether you’re already on the road or looking for somewhere to chow down on turkey, here are five National Parks where you can celebrate Thanksgiving.

Oct 29, 2024 • 9 min read

Cities in the US come in all shapes and sizes. Narrow down your travels with our guide to the best.

Oct 23, 2024 • 5 min read

On the American holiday of Thanksgiving, people line the streets of major US cities to inaugurate the festive holiday season leading up to Christmas.

Oct 21, 2024 • 8 min read

If you really want to get to know a place, track down a local grocery store or market.

Oct 13, 2024 • 6 min read

From Maui to the Texas coast to Key West, here are all the places to escape the cold in the USA this winter.

Oct 2, 2024 • 7 min read

Snow-covered forests, a candlelight stroll and a canyon adventure without the crowds: read on for the best nature walks to do this winter.

Oct 1, 2024 • 6 min read

Celebrate Halloween in scary style with our guide to the best places for a fright-filled vacation, from horrifying historic sites to eerie parades.

Sep 19, 2024 • 11 min read

There’s something special about the fall. Here are the coziest small towns in the US to visit for leaf-peeping, snuggly stays and that Gilmore Girls vibe.

Sep 18, 2024 • 8 min read

Explore beautiful fall foliage then get cozy indoors at these top US places to visit in the autumn months.

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Prince was one of the most talented and celebrated musicians to ever grace the planet. Pay homage to the Purple One at these 10 key sites in the US.

Sep 11, 2024 • 16 min read

From counter-service lunches to upscale eateries, here's a sample platter of unexpected foodie destinations in the USA.

Sep 11, 2024 • 7 min read

Do you want to tromp through New England's classic red and orange-clad hills or hike through Colorado's golden hues?

Sep 9, 2024 • 5 min read

Some places draw visitors both human and supernatural. Here are eight places all over the USA where you might enjoy a...spirited encounter.

Sep 3, 2024 • 17 min read

Where to even start with travel in the US – the sheer scale is overwhelming. Let us do the hard work with our 12 favorite places to visit in the USA.

Aug 28, 2024 • 15 min read

The USA is a big country, and there’s a lot of it to explore. Here are weekend getaway ideas for every region of the country.

Aug 27, 2024 • 16 min read

Looking to escape the everyday grind with a picture-perfect romantic holiday? These are 14 of the best weekend getaways for couples in the US.

Aug 21, 2024 • 6 min read

Sunrises. Stargazing. S’mores over the campfire. An RV campervan gets you to the heart of the US national parks. These are the best.

Aug 21, 2024 • 24 min read

From the Caribbean to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Lonely Planet editors have picked the 28 best beaches in the US.

Aug 12, 2024 • 7 min read

No other food is as quintessentially American as the barbecue, the nation's favorite feast. Here's our pick of the best BBQ joints in the USA.

Aug 9, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether it’s a yoga retreat in the mountains or a spa getaway in the desert, the US is filled with wellness resorts all dedicated to rejuvenation.

Aug 9, 2024 • 4 min read

Rock-stacking is one of humanity’s most ancient art forms. It is also contentious.

Jul 14, 2024 • 11 min read

From lush Caribbean islands to Rocky Mountain getaways, North America offers up an incredible diversity of places for solo travelers to explore.