USA Road-trip
- Rotem Haskia
- Apr 25, 2020
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 27, 2020
Join me for my journey where I explored United Stated in the best way! Enjoy America's beautiful roads between the best cities and the wonderful views.
San Francisco
This foggy city is a popular tourist destination known for the Golden Gate Bridge and the lovely Lombard Street but it has so much more to offer.
What to do?
Golden Gate Bridge: the longest suspension bridge in the world. This magnificent bridge is one of San Francisco's most famous marks and is a must visit location.
Lombard Street: a picturistic steep street with sharp turns that looks like a postcard.
Steinhart Aquarium: the home to around 38,000 animals, this place is one of the best and most interactive aquariums in the world.
Pier 39: the wonderful pier and my favorite thing about San Francisco, here you will enjoy from the view of the bay filled with countless sea lions, street entertainers, shops, restaurant, the Alcatraz jail view and more, the options are limitless.
Alcatraz island: 2 km offshore of the city this island is the home of the famous Alcatraz prison. Visit this island for a full fascinating tour in the prison that housed 1,576 federal inmates, including some of America's most ruthless, such as Al Capone.
Fisherman’s Wharf: San Francisco’s most famous waterfront community, here you can enjoy the best seafood, boat tours and great views.
Rout 1
This 1053 km road is the longest state road in California and is a must visit road especially on a road trip. This road goes through the coastline and offers so many magnificent views and stops that will take your breath away from sea lions on beautiful beaches to old bridges.
Monterey
A coastal city in the edge of Monterey Bay on Rout 1 and in it you can make a stop at the lovely beach or famous aquarium.
Los Angeles
The largest city in California, the second most populous city after New York and the third most populous in North America. Visit this city and let it infect you with its beach vibes and Hollywood atmosphere.
What to do?
Hollywood Walk of Fame: 2,500 stars of famous personalities embedded in the sidewalk along blocks of Hollywood Boulevard.
Hollywood Sign: on Mount Lee in Griffith Park you will find this iconic symbol of the city.
Universal Studios Hollywood: my favorite amusement park in the entire world where everything is based on Universal Studios productions, and updated every few years to stay current.
Rodeo Drive: a luxury street decorated with the famous palm trees.
The beach: The L.A warm weather attracts to this city many sunseekers to enjoy the lovely beaches like Santa Monica, Zuma and Malibu.
Las Vegas
A resort town mainly famous for its nightlife and gambling options but it is also fun as a family destination. The main thing about Vegas is the Strip main street filled with unique hotels that each owns unique attractions and I'm going to mention them below.
The Venetian: a luxury hotel that its inside looks exactly like Venice, including gondola rides in the canal.
Bellagio: a luxury resort that is the home of the famous impressive musical fountains show.
Excalibur: a castle shaped hotel and casino.
New York: have a taste from the Big Apple straight from Vegas and d don't miss this hotel's roller coaster.
Paris: a hotel that owns its very own Eiffel tower experience that offers a view of this city of lights from above. Tip: come here at the time of the Bellagio's fountain show for the best view.
Luxor: an Egypt themed hotel in the shape of a pyramid which is very interesting to see.
The Strat: a hotel that its signature attraction is the Stratosphere Tower, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States that has many adrenaline activities.
Cesar Palace: a glorious hotel with impressive Roman look.
Mirage: right outside of this hotel you will find a spectacular volcano show of lights and fire.
Utah
This city attracts many tourists for its unique parks the has marvelous natural landmarks and beautiful colored rocks.
What to do?
Zion National Park: explore this park that is the home to impressive cliffs, fascinating canyons and animals. Soak in the colors, the history and the pure nature.
Bryce Canyon National Park: home of the largest concentration of the impressive odd rock columns found anywhere on Earth.
Tip: I recommend coming here before dawn and watch the sunrise over the breathtaking canyon.
Arizona
Most famous for its desert look and hot climate. In addition to the internationally known Grand Canyon National Park, which is one of the world's seven natural wonders you will find in Arizona many gems.
What to do?
Antelope canyon: a long, narrow, deep channels inside a rock that is one of the most impressive places I have even seen.
Lake Powell: a breathtaking lake surrounded with breathtaking colored rocks that you should explore by a boat.
Horseshoe bend: a horseshoe-shaped part of the Colorado River.
New York
Also known as the Big Apple NY is the most populous city in the USA and is one of the most famous cities of the world.
What to do?
Times Square: the city's most famous square covered with screens, commercials, people, signature yellow taxis and incredible atmosphere. Here you will find the famous Broadway theater, the Red Steps and countless shops.
Central park: a huge green park in the middle of this concrete jungle city where you can enjoy a calm day in a peaceful park filled with great views and forest animals.
Broadway theater: probably the most famous and best theater in the world. Tip: I recommend on the Lion king show and Aladdin for the entire family.
Empire State building: skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of this concrete jungle city from above.
Fifth Avenue: the best place for shopping in luxurious shops.
Statue of Liberty: sail to visit this symbol of the city in the island near New York.
Atlas: a famous bronze statue in Rockefeller Center.
Wall street Bull: is a statue of a charging bull that symbolize Wall Street.
Nine Eleven Memorial: a memorial and museum in the memory of September 11 attacks, which killed 2,977 people.
I truly think that there is no better place in world to travel especially for families than the USA. this country combine the best views, nature, cities, culture, amusement parks and what not in affordable prices, easy to understand language, great food and nice people.
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