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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 $129 BOOK WITH VIATOR Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls and Mt Hood Tour from Portland
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $129 BOOK WITH VIATOR Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
    5.0
    Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
    Tours from $129 »
    FROM $139 BOOK WITH VIATOR Willamette Valley Wine Tasting from Portland
    5.0
    Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
    Tours from $139 »

    Places to visit in Continental USA

    New York City Trip planner BEST FOR: Observation Deck, Scenic Walking Area, Monument Washington DC Trip planner BEST FOR: Monument, Specialty Museum, Government Building San Francisco Trip planner BEST FOR: Island, Bridge, Pier / Boardwalk Las Vegas Trip planner BEST FOR: Performance, Fountain, Cirque du Soleil Show Grand Canyon National Park Trip 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
    Empire State Building ©
    Observation Deck
    Empire State Building
    New York City
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Buy tickets from $46 »
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art ©
    Art Museum
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    New York City
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Golden Gate Bridge ©
    Bridge
    Golden Gate Bridge
    San Francisco
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Continental USA

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area ©
    Canyon
    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
    Las Vegas
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Statue of Liberty National Monument ©
    World heritage site
    Statue of Liberty National Monument
    New York City
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Walt Disney World Resort ©
    Disney Park / Activity
    Walt Disney World Resort
    Orlando
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Universal Orlando Resort ©
    Theme Park
    Universal Orlando Resort
    Orlando
    4.2
    Duration: 8 hours

    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 »
    The National WWII Museum ©
    Military Museum
    The National WWII Museum
    New Orleans
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Buy tickets from $30 »
    National Gallery of Art ©
    Art Museum
    National Gallery of Art
    Washington DC
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    National Air and Space Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    National Air and Space Museum
    Washington DC
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Continental USA

    Alcatraz Island ©
    Island
    Alcatraz Island
    San Francisco
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Grand Canyon South Rim ©
    Canyon
    Grand Canyon South Rim
    Grand Canyon National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tidal Basin ©
    Water Body
    Tidal Basin
    Washington DC
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Buttermilk Mountain ©
    Mountain
    Buttermilk Mountain
    Aspen
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours

    Wildlife in Continental USA

    California Overland Desert Excursions ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    California Overland Desert Excursions
    Borrego Springs
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    YExplore Yosemite Adventures - Day Tours
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    YExplore Yosemite Adventures - Day Tours
    Yosemite National Park
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Shark Valley Visitor Center ©
    Wildlife Area
    Shark Valley Visitor Center
    Everglades National Park
    4.4
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Florida Keys Flats Fishing ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Florida Keys Flats Fishing
    Tavernier
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Continental USA

    Haleakala Crater ©
    Volcano
    Haleakala Crater
    Haleakala National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Hoover Dam ©
    Dam
    Hoover Dam
    Boulder City
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Garden District ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Garden District
    New Orleans
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Mob Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Mob Museum
    Las Vegas
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Buy tickets from $30 »

    Featured attractions

    Cooper Landing Fishing Guide ©
    Day Trip
    Cooper Landing Fishing Guide
    Cooper Landing
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Paradise Spa ©
    Spa
    Paradise Spa
    Treasure Island
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Kaanapali Ocean Adventures ©
    Speed Boats Tour
    Kaanapali Ocean Adventures
    Lahaina
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Discover Lake Tahoe - Scenic Bus Tours ©
    Bus Tour
    Discover Lake Tahoe - Scenic Bus Tours
    South Lake Tahoe
    4.6
    Duration: 6 hours

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