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Trip Planner :  USA  /  Continental USA

Continental USA

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Nothing evokes the imagery of wide-open plains, scenic coastlines, and extraordinary national parks like a trip to Continental USA. One of the vastest and most diverse land masses in the world, Continental USA includes some of the planet's busiest cities and some of its most charming historical towns--plus memorable natural scenery. Many visitors choose to rent a car and drive one of the country's classic routes during their Continental USA vacation, while others prefer to use intercity flights to get around quickly and easily. With everything from snow-capped mountains to sunny tropical beaches, there's no limit to travel possibilities in this expansive part of North America. Plan your holiday in Continental USA and other destinations, from the rural, to the urban, and everything in between, using our United States trip planner.
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    Top Continental USA tours

    FROM $90 BOOK WITH VIATOR Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas with Optional Upgrades
    4.2
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chicago Architecture River Cruise
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Tours from $38 »
    FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour (Optional Sausalito Ferry Ticket)
    4.3
    Duration: 5 hours
    Tours from $73 »

    Places to visit in Continental USA

    New York CityTrip planner BEST FOR: Observation Deck, Scenic Walking Area, Monument Washington DCTrip planner BEST FOR: Monument, Specialty Museum, Government Building San FranciscoTrip planner BEST FOR: Island, Bridge, Pier / Boardwalk Yosemite National ParkTrip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Geologic Formation, Waterfall Grand Canyon National ParkTrip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Canyon, Hiking Trail

    Regions of Continental USA

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    Popular things to do in Continental USA

    Central Park ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Central Park
    New York City
    4.8
    Duration: 6 hours
    Golden Gate Bridge ©
    Bridge
    Golden Gate Bridge
    San Francisco
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art ©
    Art Museum
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    New York City
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Alcatraz Island ©
    Island
    Alcatraz Island
    San Francisco
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Continental USA

    Grand Canyon South Rim ©
    Canyon
    Grand Canyon South Rim
    Grand Canyon National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    North Rim Visitor Center ©
    Canyon
    North Rim Visitor Center
    Grand Canyon National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 6 hours
    Sentinel Dome ©
    Geologic Formation
    Sentinel Dome
    Yosemite National Park
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area ©
    Canyon
    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
    Las Vegas
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Continental USA

    Statue of Liberty National Monument ©
    World heritage site
    Statue of Liberty National Monument
    New York City
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    National Air and Space Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    National Air and Space Museum
    Washington DC
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Walt Disney World Resort ©
    Disney Park / Activity
    Walt Disney World Resort
    Orlando
    4.2
    Duration: 8 hours
    Disneyland Park ©
    Disney Park / Activity
    Disneyland Park
    Anaheim
    4.2
    Duration: 5h 30 min

    Museums in Continental USA

    The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
    Art Museum
    The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
    New York City
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Buy tickets from $25 »
    National Gallery of Art ©
    Art Museum
    National Gallery of Art
    Washington DC
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Art Institute of Chicago ©
    Art Museum
    The Art Institute of Chicago
    Chicago
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    American Museum of Natural History ©
    Natural History Museum
    American Museum of Natural History
    New York City
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Buy tickets from $23 »

    Hidden gems in Continental USA

    Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone ©
    Canyon
    Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
    Yellowstone National Park
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Glacier Point ©
    Geologic Formation
    Glacier Point
    Yosemite National Park
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
    World heritage site
    Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
    Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Old Faithful ©
    Hot Spring
    Old Faithful
    Yellowstone National Park
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Wildlife in Continental USA

    Hayden Valley ©
    Wildlife Area
    Hayden Valley
    Yellowstone National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 6 hours
    ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    Grand Canyon National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 5 hours
    Grand Teton ©
    Wildlife Area
    Grand Teton
    Grand Teton National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Lamar Valley ©
    Wildlife Area
    Lamar Valley
    Yellowstone National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Segway of Savannah ©
    Segway Tour
    Segway of Savannah
    Savannah
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Back Country Excursions ©
    Nightlife
    Back Country Excursions
    Parsonsfield
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Point Cabrillo Light Station ©
    State Park
    Point Cabrillo Light Station
    Mendocino
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Catherine Hill Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Catherine Hill Winery
    Cherryfield
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes

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