Usa Travel Stories

Aug 21, 2024 • 6 min read

Sunrises. Stargazing. S’mores over the campfire. An RV campervan gets you to the heart of the US national parks. These are the best.

Aug 21, 2024 • 24 min read

From the Caribbean to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Lonely Planet editors have picked the 28 best beaches in the US.

Aug 12, 2024 • 7 min read

No other food is as quintessentially American as the barbecue, the nation's favorite feast. Here's our pick of the best BBQ joints in the USA.

Aug 9, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether it’s a yoga retreat in the mountains or a spa getaway in the desert, the US is filled with wellness resorts all dedicated to rejuvenation.

Aug 9, 2024 • 4 min read

Rock-stacking is one of humanity’s most ancient art forms. It is also contentious.

Jul 14, 2024 • 11 min read

From lush Caribbean islands to Rocky Mountain getaways, North America offers up an incredible diversity of places for solo travelers to explore.

Jul 6, 2024 • 5 min read

The USA packs spectacular biodiversity within its borders. Here are the nation's best natural landmarks.

Jun 28, 2024 • 9 min read

We asked our expert writers and staff to share their favorite places to escape the crowds in the USA.

Jun 25, 2024 • 5 min read

Whether you’re channeling the rancher aesthetic or genuinely looking to learn the ropes, here are the best spots to make your cowboys dreams a reality.

Jun 21, 2024 • 5 min read

Three words: Cute. Tiny. Airports. Here is our pick of the USA's very best.

Jun 17, 2024 • 8 min read

The Fourth of July is one of America's most festive holiday. Here are the best places to celebrate.

Jun 13, 2024 • 13 min read

From Chicago deep-dish to the "red strips" of Rhode Island, here are the best places to try the many different pizza styles of the USA.

Jun 11, 2024 • 4 min read

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the USA. Here’s how some cities around the country mark the occasion.

Jun 7, 2024 • 10 min read

Nothing says summer in the USA like heading to the lake. We asked our writers to share their favorite lakes in the country.

Jun 7, 2024 • 7 min read

Wander through a prehistoric wonderland of colorful rock formations, fossils, and prairies in the Badlands National Park in South Dakota. 

May 20, 2024 • 4 min read

For Pride month – or any month – these six sites crucial to LGBTIQ+ history in the USA will inspire and inform.

May 17, 2024 • 7 min read

Embodying a range of architectural styles, these libraries all over the USA are meant to uplift as well as educate.

May 7, 2024 • 7 min read

Check out these top places in the USA for a car-free summer of fun.

May 5, 2024 • 5 min read

There is a sense of humor around every corner when you're driving in the USA – extraterrestrial landing sites and energy vortexes are just the beginning.

May 3, 2024 • 12 min read

The summer months are the USA’s busiest travel season. Plan your vacation with these top places to visit.

Apr 22, 2024 • 13 min read

These 12 stupendous lodges, inns and hotels get you up close to the splendor of the USA’s best national parks.

Apr 18, 2024 • 7 min read

Behold the incredible majesty of the most beautiful waterfalls in the US.