Introduction
The USA is a country of beautiful natural wonders, but it’s also home to some of the most iconic cities in the world. From New York City to San Diego, there are so many great places to visit in America. If you’re looking for something off-the-beaten path that still offers amazing views and experiences, check out these hidden gems!
Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.
- Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the United States.
- Yellowstone is home to several species of wildlife, including bison and elk.
- It’s also a great place to visit during summer when it’s warmer outside!
Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon National Park is a United States national park in Arizona. It is the largest canyon in the United States and the second deepest canyon in the world.
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and has an average depth of more than 2 miles. The area has many different elevations including 9,000 feet above sea level at Hermit’s Rest and 8,200 feet at Indian House Point (which was once where Lewis & Clark camped). The Colorado River cuts through this beautiful landscape creating two major segments: one on its way down from Peary Peak to Hance Rapids; another on its way from Marble Canyon to Yuma Crossing where it joins another river system known as Alamo Creek which flows into Lake Mead forming Hoover Dam reservoir before being discharged elsewhere into an ocean or gulf depending on whether you’re talking about California or Florida!”
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a national park in the U.S. state of California, located east of Merced and Mariposa counties, south and southeast of Fresno County, north-northeast of San Francisco, and west-northwest of Sacramento. The park comprises 1,200 square miles (3,100 km2) across some 2 million acres (8 million hectares) from Mount Whitney to Mono Lake. The central portion is known as “Wawona” or “The Canyon”, which contains most visitor facilities; this area includes El Portal Village and Badger Pass Resort; it’s where you’ll find lodging options like hotels or motels for those who just want to relax after a long day exploring nature here at Yosemite National Park!
Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park is a Civil War battlefield that was the site of two major battles during the American Civil War. The first, “First Day” on July 1, 1863, saw Union forces under General George Meade defeat Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. This battle turned into a stalemate when it became apparent that neither side could break through the other’s lines without suffering heavy casualties.
The second battle took place three months later on November 19th when Union troops under General George G. Meade were able to break through Lee’s defenses and rout him from Pennsylvania soil for good—though not before losing over 24% of their army in doing so!
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is a park in Maine, United States, on Mount Desert Island. It is the oldest national park in the U.S., and one of its most popular destinations for visitors. It is home to some of America’s most famous scenery such as Cadillac Mountain and Baxter State Park.
Acadia National Park has been called the “Gem of New England” due to its incredible natural beauty and history as well as being recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1981
Cape Cod National Seashore
The Cape Cod National Seashore is a national park located on the southernmost tip of Massachusetts. It’s about 70 miles from Boston, and it features beaches, marshes, woodlands and coastal dunes.
The main attractions in the park include an abandoned lighthouse (the highest point on Cape Cod), Nauset Marsh Preserve which is home to over 100 species of birds including black-crowned night-herons and roseate spoonbills. There’s also an observation tower at Race Point that offers views over the Atlantic Ocean as well as Acadia National Park across Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island in Maine.
Miami Beach and Key Biscayne
Miami Beach and Key Biscayne are two of the best places to visit in the USA. Both locations are located in Florida, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The cities have a lot to offer including beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, great shopping and cuisine options as well as awesome weather year round!
The first thing you’ll notice when you arrive at either city is how clean everything seems compared to other cities around America; this may be due to strict building codes that require all new construction projects meet certain standards before being approved by local authorities. This can make visiting both Miami Beach or Key Biscayne feel like an entirely different planet from where we live today!
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a United States National Park located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It was established on November 23, 1959 by presidential proclamation and became the newest national park in the United States when it was added to the list on January 5th, 1960. It is also one of only two volcanoes (alongside Crater Lake) that are included within an American national park system; this includes more than 900 types throughout America alone with more than 300 being active today!
The island itself has been inhabited since 500 AD with evidence showing clearly how difficult life was at that time due to earthquakes and lava flows coming from Mt Kilauea which caused huge damage during its eruption back then too!
Saratoga Springs, NY and Saratoga Spa State Historic Park
- Saratoga Springs is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It is located in the Capital District region of New York State and is situated along the Hudson River. The population was 28,389 at the 2010 census.
- In 1777 it became part of the newly formed United States when Congress passed an act organizing Vermont into two counties (Washington County and Addison County) to be named after George Washington and Ben Franklin respectively.* Saratoga Springs became an incorporated village in 1813 when it separated from Washingtonville; however these days there are more than one town: East Main Street – downtown; South Main Street – near the famous Spa Springs Hotel; West Main Street – southwest of downtown; Northside Drive / Ithaca Road / Broadway Avenue / Shore Road etc…
Las Vegas Strip and Hoover Dam.
Las Vegas Strip and Hoover Dam. The Las Vegas Strip is a must-see for anyone who has ever been to Nevada. It’s the most visited place in Nevada, with over 6 million people visiting it each year!
Hoover Dam is also a great place to go on vacation if you’re into history and architecture (and we all are). It was built in 1931 by President Herbert Hoover and is located about 70 miles southeast of Las Vegas on Lake Mead (the second largest man-made lake in North America). The dam itself covers 1,244 feet at its highest point—that makes it taller than any mountain peak in Europe or Asia! And if you want even more info about this amazing structure? Check out our article on how many people have been killed while trying to take an escalator ride down its side!
Conclusion
These are just some of the places you should visit if you ever find yourself in the United States. There are many other great destinations that we didn’t include here, but these 10 will give you an idea of what to expect when visiting America’s best kept secret!
