Experiences of a Lifetime Across the USA

Admire some of the most recognizable skylines and structures in the USA in vibrant and welcoming big cities. In San Francisco, California, witness expansive natural beauty from the sparkling Golden Gate Bridge. Stroll the Presidio Plaza and sip coffee at the café, then walk to the Golden Gate Overlook for selfies.

Maybe the USA’s most world-famous city, New York, New York is a world entirely its own. Can’t-miss attractions include the Empire State Building, Central Park, One World Observatory, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, but you’ll find local color around every corner of this cosmopolitan gem.

The best way to experience a city is to immerse yourself in its local traditions. Celebrate love and acceptance at LGBTQ+ Pride parades, parties and festivals in most major cities across the USA during June. Head to California to participate in the San Francisco Pride Parade, one of the oldest and largest celebrations of its kind in the world.

Explore the USA’s tradition of space travel with a trip to the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida, where you’ll get up close and personal with real rockets and learn more about what it takes to become an astronaut.

Get your head in the clouds at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, when hot air balloons fill the skies outside New Mexico’s biggest city for nine days every October. Book a balloon ride with a local tour guide and take in a unique perspective from the sky.

If you enjoy a slower pace of life, experience the charm and hospitality of small-town USA. Breathe in salty sea air, hike through rocky mountain terrain and cruise winding rivers in the small towns of the Pacific Northwest. Learn more about the nautical history of how these waterfront communities came to be, explore pioneer and indigenous history and chat with friendly locals in coastal communities like Coupeville and Mukilteo, Washington.

Traveling to a destination just for the fall colors may seem a little unusual, but that’s only because you haven’t seen the colorful foliage of the USA’s Eastern Seaboard. More than witnessing the kaleidoscope of reds, oranges and yellows blanketing the trees, you’ll learn about fascinating history and wander charming towns. Take a spectacular road trip through New England, or venture a little farther south to Pennsylvania and West Virginia.