USA sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Perhaps, the Statue of Liberty remains of the most famous symbol of the United States. The statue is located on Ellis Island. In the beginning of the 20th century, the island was an important inspection station, and all immigrants entered the country through it. According to some rough calculations, more than 20 million people arrived in the United States during a hundred of years.

Manhattan remains one of the most famous and widely visited districts of New York. This is a large metropolis, fully covered with skyscrapers. It is famous for its large trading centers, restaurants and nightclubs, so not only fans of shopping but also tourists who seek night life will definitely fall in love with Manhattan.

New York has the right to be called one of the main cultural centers in the United States. This is where the famous Lincoln Center is located. It includes Metropolitan Opera, several theatres, concert halls and famous Avery Fisher Hall. The city is famous for its Broadway shows. Les Miserables, Cats, Miss Saigon, Titanic and Phantom of the Opera - these titles are well-known around the world. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Rockefeller Center becomes the most famous destination in the city on Christmas Eve. People come there to enjoy a beautiful Christmas tree. There is a magnificent park near this large office center, and on winter an ice skating rink is organized there. Shiny garlands and neon signboards have become typical for this part of the city. If you move your feet to the closest underground walkway, you will find one more iconic place - the Guinness World Records Museum. Both the location and items exhibited are very unusual. When describing cultural landmarks of the United States, it's simply impossible to fail to mention the Metropolitan Museum. This museum exhibits a large collection of art. Visitors will find here works of famous European and American artists, and several halls are dedicated to collections of antiquity and other ancient artifacts. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum exhibits collections of spacecrafts, airplanes and historic documents connected with the history of aeronautics.

An excursion to Willis Tower in Chicago will be very interesting and entertaining. This is the second tallest building in the United States and its height estimates 443 metres. The building consists of 101 floors. The most entertaining object for tourists is located on the 94th floor. This is John Hancock Center - a spacious observation deck with powerful telescopes located on it. Visitors are welcome to use these telescopes to see all major sights of the city in detail.

History and Entertainment

Today, literally all possible sorts of entertainments are accessible to the guests of the USA. They come here for luxurious beach recreation. The most popular beaches here are located in Los Angeles and Miami. The first are perfect recreation places for partygoers and clubbers. On the contrary, the beaches of Miami are characterized by a more sophisticated and more delicate atmosphere. So, this is not a coincidence that world-famous celebrities choose them for their vacation. Fans of recreation in an exotic atmosphere can visit enchanting resorts of the Hawaiian Islands.

Besides magnificent beaches, there are also excellent ski resorts in the USA. They are located in Colorado. The most famous and most prestigious of them is Aspen suitable for skiers of different levels. This resort is notable for breathtaking landscapes. There are top-rated restaurants. Those who prefer to vacation in a peaceful and uncrowded atmosphere should pay their attention to Beaver Creek Resort. It is distinguished by more affordable prices. Other excellent ski resorts are located in the surroundings of Denver. There are resorts for every taste and pocket.

There are a lot of shopping enthusiasts among the travelers coming to the USA for recreation. The country is notable for its luxurious shopping centers and outlets where you can buy clothes and accessories of world-famous brands. Another interesting feature of American cities is traditional flea markets. Most of them have been working for many years. On such markets, you can buy unique souvenirs and antique items. Local gift shops selling original souvenirs in the Indian style also preserve a special attention. The most popular gifts for tourists are different charms and dream catchers.

Many travelers associate the national cuisine of the USA only with coke and fast food. However, the national cuisine has a lot of interesting historical traditions, so the country is visited by many fans of the food tourism. One of the main components of the national cuisine is meat dishes prepared over an open fire. The American cuisine is very practical and is greatly influenced by nearby Mexico. Each US state has its inimitable food traditions. Residents of different states have one thing in common  an incomparable love of barbecue.