One way to show that you’re not as smart as an American is to make some comment about how you want to see the country on your one week trip. Americans know exactly how long it takes to get anyplace in their country. Ask instead what’s great to see in the region. They can then point you to a place that’s no more than a day away that you may have missed.
For scenery you cannot find better than Arizona, for wide open skies Kansas, for beautiful sea shores there is Maine and Oregon, for amazing flowers there is the South and for historic places there is an abundance in the North East.
Here are some famous cities to visit in USA.
1. Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city on the shore of the great lakes that has an important cultural offer. Bet on a visit in summer, as the weather in Cleveland can be particularly unpleasant during the other seasons. Cleveland offers its visitors numerous cultural attractions. It has two important museums, a zoo, numerous concert halls as well as impressive parks and green spaces. The city is not called "forest-city" without reason.
In addition, Cleveland hosts many festivals. As in Chicago, the Saint Patrick's Day is very famous. The famous Cleveland fashion week is the most famous in the United States after that of New York fashion week.
The extreme northeast corner of Ohio is one of the best places to see autumn leaves due to its dense deciduous forests and sparse population. For the best views, head to Ohio's only national park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, located between Cleveland and Akron that boasts some of the best nature displays in the region. Geauga County, located south of the Lake and Ashtabula counties, is another great place to see autumn leaves.
This largely rural county rewards visitors with scenic farms, rolling hills, Amish communities and a host of antique shops. Chester Township in Geauga County includes the communities of Chesterland and parts of Kirtland and Chardon. The area features rolling hills, horse farms, production stands and lots of fall colors.
Lanterman's Mill, part of the Mahoning County Metropark system, makes another lovely fall encounter from Cleveland. Located just outside the small community of Youngstown, you can enjoy many autumn events in this historic landmark.
Return to the Wild West at Malabar Farm State Park, located just outside Mansfield. During the fall, the farm (now a state park) features hay rides, special autumn color hikes and barn dances. The property's agricultural market also offers abundant apples, pumpkins, squashes and other autumn products.
Autumn offers one last chance to enjoy the islands of South Bass, Middle Bass and Kelleys before the cold triggers access until spring. Your efforts will be rewarded with less crowd, fresh autumn lake air and a panorama of beautiful red, yellow, orange and purple leaves. In addition, sunsets are much more lively during the cooler fall season.
2. Charlotte, North Carolina
North Carolina is one of the best places to visit in United States. This State is famous for it’s museums, outdoor activities, and theme parks. North Carolina is famous for it’s best natural tourist attraction to visit. This State offers tourist and visitors to experience the adventure of hiking and trekking on the Chimney Rock State Park.
With the Atlantic Ocean to the east, North Carolina has a great deal of shoreline for visitors to enjoy with water activities, sunbathing, or just relaxing on the beach. The long history of the state means that you can find important historical sites from the revolutionary and civil wars. One of the best places to visit in North Carolina is Charlotte which is one of the largest cities to visit.
McAdenville is located in North Carolina, and it is also regarded as one of the best places to celebrate special occasions and events. It is just 20 minutes' drive away from Charlotte. More than six million people visit this town annually on this special day. All the celebrations are free of cost, and even certain volunteers also distribute food items among the participants by packing them in corrugated ornament storage trays.
Raleigh is alive with young people, making it ideal for you if you have a young family. And of course, you understand that cities with a huge influx of job seekers and new graduates mostly have low costs of life and affordable housing.
3. Asheville, North Carolina
Looking for a new spot that a good deal of people may not have heard of? This is pretty much the perfect place for having self-care retreat. This little town is right in the middle of the blue ridge mountains, giving it one the most awe-inspiring vistas you can see in the area. But these are not the only thing you’ll find in here as this town has a well-earned reputation for being a hotspot for wellness and health.
There are multiple spa options, which include many different and quite strange treatments to help you better both, your health and your mind, state. Some of these include sensory deprivation tanks, hot tubs with a gorgeous mountain views, and even a salt therapy treatment in which you're led into a cavern with many salt crystals which are believed to help you heal.
If spas aren’t your thing, you can’t miss the many hiking trails that you can take starting from Asheville. There are many different paths to take. So it doesn’t matter if you’re an expert hiker or a first-timer, you’ll find a trail that’s right for you! Famous for it’s modern life and modern architecture, the Biltmore Estate is another most popular tourist attraction to visit, famous for it’s unique beautiful architecture.
With plenty of things to do, you and your family can go horseback riding, rock climbing, or hike the trails. Waterfalls are plentiful, and there are places to ski in the colder months. The changing of the seasons means you can warm up in North Carolina in the spring by visiting mountains or coastal refuges. There are also vineyards for adults to enjoy and theme parks for guests of all ages.
4. Savannah, Georgia
Savannah has been steadily rising in popularity as a touristic destination and for a good reason. It's a very pretty town with a lot of awesome things to do and see so it's one of the greatest road trip destinations in USA. It takes a roughly 3-hour drive from Atlanta which is not that much all things considered.
Your first stop in Savannah should be Forsyth Park, which is surrounded by the town’s many historic buildings. It’s perhaps one of the quaintest places in all of Savannah. There are plenty of trees that provide a lot of shade, beautiful fountains and even a garden of fragrant flowers alongside a bandshell, where you can often see bands and other musical performances.
Now there are a lot of must-try culinary options in Savannah so don’t fill up with snacks on the way here. Some of the specialties of the town include fresh seafood, traditional southern cuisine and there’s even an ice cream shop that has nearly a century of ice-cream-making tradition!
Now, you might infer this from Savannah’s fresh seafood, but this is also a great destination for enjoying a day at the beach at Tybee Island. It is more like a little peninsula than an island but still, it's a great place for feeling the sand between your toes and the salty Atlantic breeze. It’s a mere 30-minute drive from Savanah and there are plenty of sea view restaurants and many fishing piers for you to enjoy your stay.
With its squares populated by oaks, its elegant architecture and the sense of calm that floats in the environment, Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities in the southern United States. Among things to do in Savannah, if you got excited about the unforgettable Forrest Gump, you will love discovering that several scenes were filmed in Savannah.
The Chippewa Square appears in several moments, as Forrest narrates his life to different strangers. You will not find the bank of Forrest Gump there, as it is displayed in the Savannah History Museum, but you can stand next to the Chippewa Square sign and say that of 'Life is like a box of chocolates; You never know what you're gonna get.'
5. Detroit, Michigan
Within the huge borders of the Great Lakes region, which crosses north to Canada, is picturesque villages in the style of Dutch villages, idyllic islands that keep pace with horse-drawn carriages and romantic beacons, such as the Big Red Lighthouse (Michigan's most photographed), which stand out above the cobalt-blue lakes.
Spend some time in university cities par excellence, such as Ann Arbor or East Lansing, or explore the wonders of the Upper Peninsula, which include wrecks, colonial forts and miles of snowmobile trails.
Immerse yourself in one of the most historically important cities in the United States, Detroit, full of authentic neighborhoods and diverse cuisines, eclectic shops and outstanding museums.
Here, Motown's legacy in the city remains alive at Hitsville USA, Motown's first home, while its automotive heritage is preserved at the Detroit Historical Museum and the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. Watch the Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera at the Detroit Institute of the Arts, take a walking tour of Corktown, the oldest ethnic area in the city, or appreciate the iconic architecture of Fisher Building.
Find a Petoskey stone, a fossilized coral that is often found on local beaches. Sail through one of the thousands of lakes in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Walk through the woods in the fall, and head to the Traverse City wine area in the spring. Here the recreation lasts all year, from fly fishing to flyboarding, sleigh rides and swimming.
Visit natural wonders like Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Places like Sleeping Bear Dunes, a paradise formed by glaciers thousands of years ago, embody the wild spirit of Michigan.
Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit once was the third largest aquarium in the world and was the oldest continually operating public aquarium in North America. It featured freshwater species from the great lakes and others from around the world, including some specimens as big as your coffee table, and even had some of the now rare pupfish.
It also participated in breeding programs for several endangered species and even had a rare case of parthenogenesis with one of it's spotted bamboo sharks. Although its not as big or as flashy as some newer aquariums across the world it has an architectural charm befitting its purpose.
