I agree with so many of the above writers, however..........I would not waste my time going to a Disney park, when you can do that in Europe.
Instead, enjoy the various parks and a few cities. You cannot do nearly enough in only one month. I have been in all 50 states and 47 countries and there is never enough time to see any one place, never mind 48 states and tons of cities.
DO visit some small towns.....away from the city suburbs.....as they are each unique and so varied depending on the state and area of the country.
The National Parks are fabulous....and, not to be missed because it is soooo different is the Grand Canyon NP. No one mentioned The Grand Teton NP, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful and is easily seen in a couple of days.
Food? Soooo varied and so different, again....depending on the geographical area: from BBQ to southern cooking to gourmet city restaurants to the small non-chain fast food places........each is different in it's own way.
Just do not to drive, as your month will be gone and you will have seen very little except the highways of our country.
ENJOY!
Reply to this Definitely check out Denver if you get time. It's such a beautiful place and you will never have the full American journey if you don't check out the <snip>
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Reply to this Yellowstone National Park is one of a kind. It is not overly expensive once you are there, depending upon what kind of accommodations you chose.
Reply to this For a good time and flashing lights..
New York and Vegas, Baby. Well throw LA and Atlanta in too.
For the Arts:
Boston, Detroit, San Francisco
For the Scene:
Burlington, Portland, Seattle
For the Southern charm:
Raleigh, Charleston, Savannah, Austin
The UnderdogsL who knew they could pack so much fun?
Kentucky (Derby), Washington (phosphorescent springs), Pennsylvania (every town is famous for something random), Wisconsin (famous for cheese, known for the amount of breweries), North and South Dakota (gorgeous scenery)
Camping:
Montana, Colorado, Virginia, Arizona, California
Reply to this Manhattan, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Giant Sequoias of California
Reply to this So many come to the US and have a limited amount of time and end up not seeing much except the big, big cities like NYC or LA.
If you take a look at this blogger you will see someone who has taken the time to see small town America.
Take a look and you may find some things you may want to do while you are here.
thedribbleman Reply to this Why, all of these are great suggestions. It could be helpful to plan trips around local festivals.
Raleigh, North Carolina has a Beer, Bourbon and BBQ festival at the end of August. It offers great food, drinks and entertainment (some different "The Triangle’s Best Beer Belly Contest").http://www.beerandbourbon.com/
Nashville, Tennessee: on June 7-10 the city throws the ultimate fan fest. It includes the biggest country bands in the heart of country music. http://www.cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival/tickets/tickets-2012
If Traveling in Late August, Early September, check out College football.
Some great City/schools for that our:
Athens, Georgia/ University of Georgia Bulldogs
Baton Rouge, Louisiana/ Louisiana State University Tigers
Seattle, Washington: This is a beautiful city with a lively club scene and venues of every scale, from stadium to hole-in-the-wall. The city offers a strong soccer fan base, one that can rival any in Europe.
Reply to this Hawaii and California... I can' t pick a single city. I love so much of California.
Portland, Seattle for the music scene and the beer
Las Vegas... its vegas.
New York, Chicago, Boston, Miami, Denver, Atlanta
for nature you got too many great choice to name them all....
Yellowstone, grand canyon, Big sur, yosemite, zion, and so many more.
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