USA sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

These spots really worth the attention of a real traveler-researcher.
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Monuments and architectural objects, notable for the history and culture of the country.
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The luxury hotels in USA, deserving attention of the most discerning traveler.
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History and Entertainment
Today, literally all possible sorts of entertainments are accessible to the guests of the USA. They come here for luxurious beach recreation. The most popular beaches here are located in Los Angeles and Miami. The first are perfect recreation places for partygoers and clubbers. On the contrary, the beaches of Miami are characterized by a more sophisticated and more delicate atmosphere. So, this is not a coincidence that world-famous celebrities choose them for their vacation. Fans of recreation in an exotic atmosphere can visit enchanting resorts of the Hawaiian Islands.
The best hideaways for couples in love, as well as top hotels for wedding and honeymoon.
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National and city parks of USA
♥ Nature Park 'A.l. Burruss' . On the map
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♥ National Historical Park 'Abraham Lincoln Birthplace' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Acadia' . On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Accotink Stream V' . On the map
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♥ State Park 'Afognak Island' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'A.l. Burruss' . On the map


♥ National Historical Park 'Abraham Lincoln Birthplace' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Acadia' . On the map


♥ Local Park 'Accotink Stream V' . On the map


♥ State Park 'Afognak Island' . On the map


Michelin-starred restaurants in USA
♥ Restaurant 'Aatxe' San Francisco. Type - Spanish. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Absinthe' San Francisco. Type - Mediterranean. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Aburiya Kinnosuke' New York. Type - Japanese. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Abyssinia' New York. Type - Ethiopian. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Acadia' Chicago. Type - Contemporary. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Aatxe' San Francisco. Type - Spanish. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Absinthe' San Francisco. Type - Mediterranean. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Aburiya Kinnosuke' New York. Type - Japanese. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Abyssinia' New York. Type - Ethiopian. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Acadia' Chicago. Type - Contemporary. On the map


Famous and uniques places in USA from our review series
Rift in Michigan
From the series “Dangerous Faults and Rifts of Earth Crust”
Eileen Heider whose house is near the fault was the first who saw this mysterious phenomenon. Locals say that in that evening when the unusual phenomenon has happened, all heard a strange noise and felt light earthquakes. Later the researchers found that the earth has raised for 3-4 meters in a short period of time. It is important to say that the area has never had any gas pipelines and other systems of … Read all
San Andreas Fault
From the series “Dangerous Faults and Rifts of Earth Crust”
The strong earthquake was in San Francisco in 1906. The last major earthquake Loma Prieta was in 1989. The ground displacement in 7 meters was stated in the area of the fault. For last hundred years of numerous earthquakes, Santa Cruz city was drastically damaged, because of close ground location to San Francisco. In 1989 there was ruined more than 18 000 houses and 62 … Read all
Alamogordo Test Site
From the series “Largest and Famous Nuclear Test Sites”
One of the main conditions was an absence of Indian in the nearby regions. The test site was ready to work in 1945 and had quite a small area – 145 square meters. In 1945 on the Alamogordo Test Site was experienced the plutonium bomb. For the nuclear weapon of the 20th century, it was an important step forward. Today the place of the explosion is a popular touristic place.
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Future Travel Trends by IHG
Nearly 60% of the survey respondents had to cancel up to four leisure or business travels in 2020. People had to postpone their plans but didn’t skip them more than half of the respondents have already rebooked hotels or plan to do this in the nearest future. Family vacations or visits to family and friends are the main reason for people to travel these days. People in all age groups from 18 to 55+ are optimistic about the future of travel and hope that vaccination will allow reopening the borders.
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06.03.2021
Nearly 60% of the survey respondents had to cancel up to four leisure or business travels in 2020. People had to postpone their plans but didn’t skip them more than half of the respondents have already rebooked hotels or plan to do this in the nearest future. Family vacations or visits to family and friends are the main reason for people to travel these days. People in all age groups from 18 to 55+ are optimistic about the future of travel and hope that vaccination will allow reopening the borders.

06.03.2021
Sightseeing in popular cities of USA
The stairs in Empire State Building have 1860 steps, but no one uses stairs to get to the top of the building. Empire State Building is equipped with 73 elevators, some of which are made especially for tourists. The 86th floor of the building, located at the height of 320 meters, is equipped with a large observation platform, from which guests will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of New York. When the weather is good, the visibility from the deck is more than 70 km. Moreover, there is a … Read more

The first mentions of this wonderful area date back to 1853. A group of explorers discovered the beautiful Coachella Valley and fell in love with a palm tree grove. Just like a naturally formed wall, this grove surrounded the area between the hills. Explorers also discovered a source of freshwater here. The first hotel in the area opened already thirty-three years later. Taking into consideration the favorable climatic conditions, the city’s authorities opened a wellness complex for … Read more

Lombard Street is really beautiful and unusual place. The street itself is a small stretch of a highway on the Russian Hill with a length of 400 meters. This street is one of the most winding in the world. Travelers are attracted here by incredibly beautiful flower beds on both sides. The road surface is made of red brick, which makes the street even more unique. Painted Lady architectural complex lies in the historic district of San Francisco. This is the title of several Victorian villas … Read more

Native Americans inhabited the area of modern Daytona Beach in the past. This was the land of the Timucua tribe that became nearly exterminated during the bloody battles with Europeans in the 18th century. During twenty years in the 18th century and the era of British rule of Florida, an important road – the King’s Road – passed through the territory of modern Daytona Beach. This road started in Saint Augustine and ended in New Smyrna. At the beginning of the 19th century, an American … Read more

Another interesting architectural monument is the Houston Public Library located in the territory of the picturesque park. The building was built in 1854 and served as a lyceum initially. It was decided to open the library here in 1905. Today, it houses over 50 000 books. The Houston Public Library is distinguished not only by a wide range of rare books, but also by its luxurious vintage interior. Here, you can still see old furniture and antique decorative elements. One of the most … Read more

If you are not indifferent to the history of space, be sure to visit Kennedy Space Center. The excursion turns into an exciting trip to the world of high technologies. Visitors to the center will be able to see how cosmonauts are trained with their own eyes. There is also a museum with a variety of interactive exhibits in the center grounds. It holds tours for children of different ages. One day is not enough to explore all the hidden corners and exhibitions of the large-scale center. The … Read more

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is the place where history comes alive. This is the place where you can find everything - from various fossils to a ten meter figure of Tyrannosaurus Rex. Besides this, the museum’s large aquarium is the place where visitors can look at sharks that seem to be waiting to eat you. The section dedicated to insects is the most visited attraction of the museum. Stratosphere Tower. Without a doubt, 356-meter Stratosphere Tower is one of the most popular … Read more

There is one more historical landmark not far from the cathedral – the Bexar County Court House. It is a fabulous example of the Roman Renaissance architecture. Sandstone is the main material used in the building of this fabulous building. The court house was finished in 1896. Travelers with children and fans of active recreation will find it incredibly interesting and exciting to visit the Marine World entertainment complex that is located on the outskirts of the city. This center includes … Read more
