2006-11-29 02:51:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
It's a very big country, you really need to narrow it down a bit.
In general I'd say the west coast is more interesting than the east, but I do like Boston and the northern New England coast, when it's not raining too hard to see. Portsmouth NH and Bar Harbor ME are two of my favorites. Mt Washington is pretty spectacular, but also damned cold at this time of year. I'd agree with Niagra Falls too, but there's nothing much around it that is worth seeing, make sure you go to the Canadian side, their part of the falls gets 90% of the water.
On the west coast people seem to like Big Sur and the northern California coast , the Oregon coast (I'd stick to the more northern part) and the Washington coast. Death Valley is interesting, but not somewhere I'd like to spend a lot of time. Yosemite, CA and Crater Lake, OR are my favorite national parks in the coastal states. Yellowstone is probably the grandest of the national parks in the lower 48, it takes a good while to get round everything. Then there's the Grand Canyon, Glacier NP, Messa Verde, Rock Mountains NP, Monument Valley, Bryce and Arches NPs in Utah.
Alaska is just one huge mass of incredible scenary.
If you decide on the north west you might as well take a trip over the border too and visit British Columbia, Banff and Jasper are as beautiful as anything you will find south of the border. I also like Vancouver Island and the Sea to Sky highway from Vancouver city to Whistler.
There are so many beautiful places, it's impossible to list all of them. The biggest surprise I had recently was Ruby Vally in central Nevada, I was expecting desert and found lush wetlands.
2006-11-29 03:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say where you're coming from - or - what if anything you know of the USA - or even if you've been here before.
The US is maybe 3,000 miles East coast to West coast and perhaps 2,000 North to South.
Driving across country is a major feat for sightseeing.
You definately need to narrow it down for us. What is your arrival location? New York? Chicago? LA?
By knowing your entry point - we will be better able to guide you to the vast array of things the USA has to offer.
Wherever you go - the people are the greatest asset. Overlook any rude ones you meet and cherish the good.
All of the sights the other responders noted for you get my vote as well. Great places! But miles & miles apart.
Enjoy your trip .... and in advance - let me be the first to say "Welcome to the USA".
2006-11-29 20:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by chey_one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virginia its so pretty by the blue ridge mountains and in them too. its worht a visit but beware alot of hiking or you could drive up there like a old lady would but then it takes half the fun away. go to anderson county thats the best county to explore.
2006-11-29 10:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by A K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fell in love with West Virginia and its mountains and caves while I was in the US. Highly recommended. The people there are very friendly to tourists.
2006-11-29 10:59:34 · answer #4 · answered by Gallifrey's Gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Niagara falls
Grand Canyon
Las Vegas ;)
National Park Yellowstone
etc...
There must be plenty of places to see, these are just my choice :)
2006-11-29 11:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by butterfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
niagara falls...... i dream of it since i was 18 .....that means 8 years ago.... and if u get there, enjoy and take a deep breath for me too....
the grand canion, florida, hollywood
2006-11-29 10:55:08 · answer #6 · answered by L ME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋