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From celebrity-spotting to clothes shopping, the fabled heartland of the film industry offers substance as well as style.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

Walk amid towering trees, hike along scenic coastal trails and spot rare wildlife at this spectacular national park in North Coast California.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

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.

Venture to the northern stretches of New Jersey to find abundant nature, close-up views of Manhattan and some impressive museums. 

If you like your art with a modern twist, you’re in for a treat at this exceptional museum, which also features impressive furniture and architecture galleries.

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.

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

Lush mountainous landscapes surround this northeastern Alabama city, known for its fun-filled festivals and its role in the Revolutionary War and space age.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.

Visit this iconic square with its dazzling surroundings and vibrant mix of people, and see what makes New York tick.