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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.

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

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. 

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

The Bay Area has one of the most iconic cities in the U.S., as well as cutting-edge universities, acclaimed vineyards and stunning state parks.

The biggest island in the United States is a tropical paradise where you can swim , hike and explore volcanoes.

Strange and beautiful natural wonders pepper the landscape of Utah, a state known for its five breathtaking national parks and creative capital city.

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

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

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

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

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.