Travel in the US

Top Cities and Sites in All the 50 States and Washington, DC

Let's take a look at the top attractions in each of the 50 states.

Each state is expansive and there are tons of things to do, but if you only have a couple of days to explore, here are some places you may like.

Alabama - TBA

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Arizona

City: PhoenixGood for: Family Trips, Amusement ParksClosest Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Top Attractions:

Arizona Science Center ~$35
OdySea Aquarium ~$40
SEA Life Arizona - ~$20
Desert Botanical Garden ~$30
Enchanted Island Amusement Park - Free to enter, pay for rides and games - ~$22 for day ride pass.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park ~$40
Mystery Castle
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix - Six Flags ~ $45 ticket
Desert Wolf Tours

Best form of Transportation: Car, Uber
Best Neighborhoods to Stay:

Downtown Phoenix

Places to Stay:

Surestay Hotel by Best Western Phoenix Airport - $105/night
Kimpton Hotel Palomar PhoenixCityscape ~$200/night
Found Re Phoenix ~$230/night
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Chandler Golf Resort ~$100/night

--------------------------City: SedonaGood for: Nature Exploration, National Parks, HikingClosest Airport: Flagstaff, Arizona (48 minute drive)
Top Attractions:

Cathedral Rock
1. Rather than start at the Cathedral Rock Trailhead which requires a steep climb to reach cathedral rock, you can drive to Oak Creek then take the Verde Valley School Road to the trailhead next to the Baldwin Trail. From there the trail follows the cool shade of Oak Creek for a while then begins a more gradual ascent to Cathedral Rock. It is about a 3.5 mile round trip hike.
Oak Creek Canyon
1. Rainbow Trout Farm
2. Arizona Winery Tours
3. Uptown Massage
4. Sedona Transformation Spa
Red Rock State Park
1. Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179)
2. Ride a Hot Air Balloon with Red Rock Balloons ~$225 pp (3-4 hours, sunrise rides)
Slide Rock State Park - natural water park
1. Montezuma Castle National Monument
2. Walnut Canyon National Monument
3. Coconino National Forest
Grand Canyon

Best form of Transportation: Rental Truck/SUV (get a truck to drive through the national parks)
Best Place to Stay:

Sky Rock Inn of Sedona $400 a night
AirBnB - Sedona Red Rock Studio apartment-island in the sky ~$200 a night
AirBnB - Unique CAVE on The Creek ~$420 a night
AirBnB - Casita with Red Rock Views ~$326 a night
Sedona Cabin Rentals - prices vary
Room Rentals on AirBnB
Hostels ~$75/night
Camping Gear and Spot ~$35 a night

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California

Some people are going to say that you are going to visit California, then Los Angeles is the place to go. I personally loved San Diego way more than I loved LA. So I'll oblige and do both cities:
City: Los AngelesGood for: Tourist AttractionsClosest Airport: Los Angeles International Airport
Top Attractions:

Griffith Observatory
Venice Beach
Hollywood Stars on Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame
Santa Monica Pier and Beach - 20 minutes from LAX
Universal Studios - 41 minutes from LAX

Best form of Transportation: Rental Car. Ubers can be expensive, and public transportation is spotty.
Best Neighborhoods to Stay: Downtown Los Angeles or Santa Monica
Budget: $150 a day (budget more for the day you go to Universal Studios) - plus rental car, hotel, and flight
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City: Southern CaliforniaGood for: National ParksClosest Airport: Los Angeles International Airport
Top Attractions:

Joshua Tree National Park - hours from LA - 3 hours from LA
- And Palm Springs - 45 minutes from Joshua Tree
Disney Land - 1 hour from LAX

Best form of Transportation: Rental Car.
Best Neighborhoods to Stay: Downtown Los Angeles or Santa Monica
Budget: $75 - $150 a day (budget more for the day you go to Universal Studios) - plus rental car ($100 a day), hotel ($100 a day), and flight--------------------------------------------City: San DiegoGood for: Outdoors, ActiveClosest Airport: San Diego International Airport
Top Attractions:

Torrey Pines Gliderport
La Jolla Cove
Balboa Park

Best form of Transportation: Rental Car. Ubers can be expensive, and public transportation is spotty.
Best Neighborhoods to Stay: La Jolla
Budget: $75 a day, plus rental car, hotel, and flight. Some days you will spend very little because you will be hiking and going on nature walks. Other days you may choose to do a paid attraction.

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Florida

City: MiamiGood for: Party All Day and NightClosest Airport: Miami International Airport
Top Attractions:

South Beach
Rent a boat and go to the Sandbar
Nikki Beach - Beach Club
La Fontainebleau Resort Beach Area
Expensive Dinner
1. Barton G's

Best form of Transportation: Ubers are pretty affordable
Best Neighborhoods to Stay: South Beach
Budget: $150 a day (budget more for the day you go to Universal Studios) - hotel, and flight

------------------City: Key WestGood for: Party All Day and NightClosest Airport: Key West
Top Attractions:

South Beach
Rent a boat and go to the Sandbar
Nikki Beach - Beach Club
La Fontainebleau Resort Beach Area
Expensive Dinner
1. Barton G's

Best form of Transportation: Ubers are pretty affordable
Best Neighborhoods to Stay: South Beach
Budget: $150 a day (budget more for the day you go to Universal Studios) - hotel, and flight

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Maryland

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Tennessee

City: NashvilleGood for: Live Music, Bars, BBQClosest Airport: Nashville International Airport
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Grand Ole Opry House
County Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Belmont Mansion
Nashville Zoo at grassmere
Eat: Fin and Pearl, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Whiskey Kitchen, Peg Leg Porker BBQ

Best form of Transportation: Car/Uber, Old Town Trolley Tours Nashville
Best Neighborhoods to Stay: Downtown Nashville, off of Broadway

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City: MassanuttenGood for: Ski Resort in Winter, Indoor Pool Paradise in Summer, Caverns, Wineries, Alpaca FarmClosest Airport:
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Visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to see 20 miles of trails that lead to civil war remnants and scenic overlooks.
- Guided tour of the Battle of Bolivar Heights
Museums
- John Brown Wax Museum
- Restoration Museum
- Black Voices Museum
Hike along the Appalachian Trail Conservancy -- See Jefferson Rock where Thomas Jefferson stood in 1783
- stop at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headwuarters building
Hile Murphy-Chambers FArm Loop Trail -- a 1-3 mile round trip trail for easy to moderate hikers
Take a photo at The Point, Hapers Ferry
Visit the Heyward Shepherd Monument
Visit the Lockwood House which was originally build in 1848 as the Armory Paymaster's home
Visit the old Harpers Ferry Train Station
Ruins of St. Johns Episcopal Church
Go to Split Rock Overlook for a great photo of the water and the town
Civil War History
- Arsenal Square

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The Rabbit Hole - has an outdoor patio overlooking a hill
The Barn of Harpers Ferry - live music and bar

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What to bring: Hiking clothes, walking shoes

Hiking Prep
- Bear spray
- Sneakers
- Snacks
- Water
- Backpack

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Caribbean Islands

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City: San Juan, Puerto RicoGood for: Relaxation and HistoricalClosest Airport: SJU
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Old San Juan National Historical Sites
- Castillo San Felipe del Morro
- Paisaje de El Morro
- San Antonio Guardhouse
Beaches (all over)
- Tourist Beaches
  - Condado Beach
  - Isla Verde
- Local Beaches (Good during the day, but leave before sunset because of Sand fleas and Sand Flies
  - Playa Aviones
  - Seven Seas Beach
  - Playa La Poza Del Obispo Arecibo
El Yunque RainForest
- Waterfalls and Hiking
  - Light food and drinks at El Yunque Rainforest Cafe - Outdoor quick bite
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- Old San Juan (great area to walk around at night and bar hop)
  - Cafetin 1.0 - $5 flavored Mojitos
  - Ostra Cosa @ Totem - outdoor dinner and live music
- Aviones, Pinones, PR
  - Hook'd at Drift - outdoor eating, good food, fire pits - leave before sunset because of sand flies
- Loiza PR
  - Donde Olga - hole in the wall spot with amazing empanadas
- Isla Verde
  - Mist Rooftop Bar + Kitchen -- great views, drink here, but food was bad, rooftop pool for hotel guest (but I was able to sneak in)
- Condado Beach
  - Serafina

Best form of Transportation: Rental Car
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Condado Beach
- San Juan Marriott Resort
- La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
Isla Verde
- Royal Sonesta San Juan - Luxury Beachfront Resort
- Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort
- Intercontinental San Juan Resort
- Water Beach Hotel

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Travel in the US

Top Cities and Sites in All the 50 States and Washington, DC

Let's take a look at the top attractions in each of the 50 states.

Alabama - TBA

Alaska - TBA

Arizona

Arkansas- TBA

California

Colorado- TBA

Connecticut- TBA

Delaware - TBA

Florida

Georgia - TBA

Hawaii - TBA

Idaho - TBA

Illinois - TBA

Indiana - TBA

Iowa - TBA

Kansas - TBA

Kentucky - TBA

Louisiana - TBA

Main - TBA

Maryland

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