Is it the holiday season already? Or do you just want to have a short getaway from your daily routine? Whatever the reason is, you made the right decision to land on this page!
Like its title, this article will give you the best recommendations for America’s most memorable trip. Excited? But first, let’s check how many days you have. Three days? Five days? A week? Two weeks? If you only have three days but you live in America, you can still continue reading this article. Before we get onto the list, let’s see what can be chosen for our plate!
What’s on the menu?
So, have you decided on what to do for your vacation? There are a lot of ideas on what to do about it! Will it be spending your time sun-bathing and having the sea as the horizon? Listening to cicadas while lighting a bonfire? Maybe strolling the city to explore the concrete jungle? A road trip using an RV? Parting the sea, sightseeing dolphins on a cruise? Or are you considering a staycation that’s a bit away from home?
Tell us, what do you have in mind? Oh, you have nothing specific? If you have not decided yet, maybe try to think of things that you enjoy the most! Most people like to have a bit of tan, enjoy a glass of long island iced tea, and play limbo with a bunch of strangers. If this also describes your likings, then maybe you should consider going to the beach!
Are you more of that type of person who likes to be one with nature? Who found peace in the smell of post-rain? You might find satisfaction in catching something to later cook it. For example, like to catch and cook the fresh fish you get? An idea to challenge yourself, again and again, to see if you can survive in the wild? The easiest way to have this ambiance is by camping or hiking!
Said that you are more of those people that enjoy city lights and all about the metropolitan experience. Designer’s brands are to die for, and silicon valley screams your name. You should consider a city trip where you can check all your Hollywood bucket lists!
Out of things mentioned before, maybe there are things you have never tried before. Something that kind of unusual, or something a bit fancy such as a road trip or a cruise. Even things that are a bit boring like a staycation. For instance, you have never done a road trip. Little did you know that this can be a fun activity to do to fill in your vacation schedule! You can have a motorbike road trip if you own a Harley, or use an RV so you don’t have to stop for a bathroom visit. Going from one spot to another and having a sing-a-long while driving, stop by the rest-area for a different ambiance of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A road trip enables you to go to multiple places!
Okay, hear us out! What about a cruise! Have you ever tried to be in the middle of the ocean, away from everyone and every place? Of course, there are still people on the boat. But at least it is not as much as everywhere else. This could be the agenda for your upcoming vacation! A cruise also moves you from one place to another, and usually serves you a great meal while on it!
Last and least, a staycation. Ever heard the term staycation? It is a vacation that does not require you to go too far from home by staying at a nice Airbnb or a local hotel that offers you a buffet. This is also an alternative if you don’t have that much time at hand!
The US is the way!
After some suggestions above, what about now? Have you decided what to do? Yes? Great! Before we head-on, we just want you to know that everything is available in the United States of America! With around 50 states, there is no way that this country cannot serve you what you need! From the chicest restaurant to a gorgeous wonderful nature, they have it all! It is kind of hard to decide on what kind of vacation mode you want. But do not be afraid, the more time you have for the vacation means more destinations you can visit!
Here are the top 10 vacation ideas we recommend you to visit that will make you fall in love with America!
Welcome to New York!
The most wanted tour by common tourists is to visit Nueva York(Spanish version of New York), a concrete jungle where dreams are made of. Begin your day with a refreshing treat from the Coffee Project before strutting down the Liberty Statue, Central Park, Broadway-Theatre District, and Empire State Buildings. Have a slice of New York Pizza for your lunch and be a true New Yorker. You had enough? Here comes some anti-mainstream destinations in New York after having the mainstream ones. MET Cloisters is one of the art museums that give you a solid calm ambiance away from the hustle and bustle of the capital. Morgan Library and Museum also offer you the same vibes to take some rest from the busy New York. After all of that walking, make sure to have your sore muscles massaged at the Shou Sugi Ban House, a spa and retreat house to release the tension and negativity the big apple has put on you.
Mainstream and Touristic DC
It is your first time visiting the United States, and you are clueless about the country itself. Instead of going overboard, maybe try to have a bit of introduction with it through visiting museums in its capital. This district serves you with much upcoming knowledge about America! The National Archives Museum should be the head start of your trip, why? So that you can have brief information about the history of America. Later, you can make a turn to the White House, the Washington Monument and end the day watching the sunset (or just to stroll around) at the Memorial of Lincoln. There is more to that in Washington DC! You got the chance to visit the romantic-looking Tidal Basin, visit the Smithsonian’s Museums, even dance the night away at the well-known 9:30 club to close your day!
The American Dream
Okay, maybe boring historical sightseeing is not your style. Or maybe you had enough after one day in DC. Say, you want to experience the real American dream. A walk to remember in California. Some window-shopping, cold espresso to begin your day, fancy grass patch, chic pampered dog on a purse. Be your own Paris Hilton by visiting Beverly Hills’s Rodeo Drive and pamper yourself by sipping champagne at Spago while waiting on your oysters, and taking some selfies with a bunch of flowers at the Beverly Gardens Park.
After your daytime stroll, have a treat using the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM down the Santa Monica Boulevard, and have a nice sweet for you to take away. Before leaving the iconic rich neighborhood in America, do not forget to book a ticket to Saban Theatre. This historic theater will spoil your ear with good soul and jazz music from all-time Hollywood fame and let you end your day feeling like the diva of the day!
Inspired from The Hangover
If you ever imagine America as the ultimate ‘Sin City’, then going to Las Vegas should be your first move! Walking around The Strip, staying at the Caesars Palace, spending cash at the Riviera Casino, and having lap dances at Mink or Scores.
Tell me, can it be more epic than that? Don’t forget to also step your foot at Fremont Street and have a taste of Europe at the Grand Canal Shoppes inside the Venetian Resort for an extra Vegas experience! Very typical and too ordinary? No worries! Vegas is now offering you a tiny Parisian cocktail garden called Vanderpump a Paris and Electric Pickle, a green area that soothes you from the blinding lights of Nevada’s prima donna.
Have some Sun!
Moving to the sunshine state, there are a number of beautiful beaches where you can enjoy a popsicle under the sunlight. The 21st-45th Street Beach might be one of the most iconic areas to be. If you ever play GTA Vice City, you are no longer a stranger to this place.
Alongside the shore, you are welcome to explore all other beaches such as South Pointe Park Pier, Haulover Beach, Surfside, and more! Other than beaches, Miami also offers you a lot of graceful parks to saunter around. The three most famous ones are Flamingo, Lummus, and Muss parks. Had enough and tired of the walk? Then Bayside Marketplace should be the last resort to feed your appetite and buy some souvenirs!
The Beauty and The Zone of Death
As scary as it sounds, do you know that you are eligible to commit a crime in the Idaho part of Wyoming’s National Park? Yup, Yellowstone has a 50 square mile free zone called “Zone of Death” where you can get away with murder. Consequently, evade yourself from that area or you might be next to test its eligibility.
Away from the zone of death, the Grand Prismatic Spring is the show-stealer of the whole park. Its colorful multicolor bacteria layers make this hot spring the hottest spot in the whole Yellowstone Park. Other than that, the Old Faithful Geyser and Morning Glory Pool will also take your breath away. Last but not least, continue your visit to the Grand Canyon if you still have time!
Not only Grand Canyon
The famous grand canyon is no longer a foreign name for nature lovers. But guess what, more things in Arizona are also as beautiful as the national park itself. After visiting the fascinating canyon, you are always welcome to visit its Antilles such as the Tonto Natural Bridge, the Slide Rock State Park, and the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument which is also located in Arizona.
After two or three days of camping around the grand canyon and discovering more of mother earth, don’t forget to have a taste at El Tovar Lodge Dining Room or a quick vegan bite at Green New American Vegetarian restaurant. Both are recommended after a trip from the canyon. Is it worth the visit? Only one way to find out: to give it a try!
Country Road, Take Me Home
Driving away to take a break from screens, have some time to reflect on life, and forget about your workload back at home: why not? Just like Denver has said, “Almost heaven, West Virginia” is where you should go for a road trip!
With a saunter of country vibe and music, your journey on the roadway of scenic Appalachian mountain view will be epic! A short stop by the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, followed by another stop at the Black Waterfall State Park should be the opening of your journey!
Don’t forget to make another stop by the Seneca Caverns before ending your trip!
A bit far from the Mainland
The state is cramped, and you want to be away from the crowded place as much as possible. If that is so, considering a cruise to Hawaii is a smart choice! Hawaii is one of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world. Having a luxury service with the best meal with a view of the sea while sipping lemonade would be a great trip to be done! Sailing from Honolulu, Oahu to Kahului, Maui.
Continuing to Hilo and Kona Hawaii and Nāwiliwili, Kaua`i: this trip is perfect to just be in peace and self-healing! Here are two of many well-known cruises for you to check if you are interested to book one which is the Norwegian Cruise Line and the Ocean Joy Cruise.
(Not) Far-Away from Home
It is tiring to be far away from home, with no time for packing and no time to travel. Therefore, a staycation should be the perfect luxe to be your vacation! Have yourself a new sight in the morning by booking a nice Airbnb or hotel, reserve a place for the best spa and massage relaxation, and get yourself a four-course or fine dining in the best restaurants nearby! Four-course meal? Isn’t it too much? Not if you want to spoon-feed yourself with luxury! One of the best examples of a famous four-course meal is Jack’s Place in Florida and fine dining at TBL Birmingham!
Contributor:
Adinda Megasari
Adinda is a digital enthusiast, who has a unique perspective of looking at the world