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Once a minor trading post, today this vibrant city offers visitors a cosmopolitan centre packed with galleries and museums, and an outer ring dotted with historic suburbs, family theme parks and scenic lakes.

The Treasure State is a treasure indeed, a land of rugged, glacial beauty with mountainous peaks, thrilling wildlife and rolling prairies that are rich with history.

This picturesque Tennessee town bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers acres of wilderness, breathtaking scenery and lots of adventure activities.

The “Magic Isle” of Hawai‘i is known for its beaches, blue water, abundant marine life, the volcanic Haleakalā National Park, quaint towns and scenic drives.

Philadelphia, known as the “City of Brotherly Love”, was an important meeting place for the Founding Fathers during the Revolutionary War. It was here that they discussed the American independence and the constitutional framework for the United States. As you can probably tell, ‘Philly’ is a city steeped in history with plenty of historical attractions to explore.

With charm and a beautiful shoreline, this Maui town is filled with fun and unusual attractions worth a daytrip or a lengthy stay.

With charm and a beautiful shoreline, this Maui town is filled with fun and unusual attractions worth a daytrip or a lengthy stay.

Pay your respects to one of the greatest American visionaries at this architecturally stunning memorial.

LA has more than its fair share of stars, but the natural wonders of the universe outshine the film variety at this famous observatory.

This huge city-centre park is home to a range of fantastic cultural institutions, and it’s also a lovely place for a walk.

This oceanfront city in Mississippi offers a wide choice of casinos, popular eco-tourism options and a touching memorial for those affected by Hurricane Katrina.