The United States of America is a huge country with a colossal swatch stretching up to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Ocean. This land boasts a diverse geography, including deciduous forests, rolling hills, great lakes, islands, beaches, oceans, deserts, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, the Grand Canyon, and the Great Plains. Undoubtedly, this great nation holds many hidden treasures yet to be discovered. However, what it has already revealed to the world offers more than enough for a lifetime of exploration. From the busy streets of New York to the majestic mountain ranges, travellers can list down different places in their bucket list to visit it once in a lifetime.

The nation offers destinations for both luxury and budget travellers looking for a solo journey or with a family. The only thing you need to do is the planning, listing down of different places, and get a US visa. You must create a United States bucket list, whether you’re visiting with your family or opting for a solo journey. Get yourself a US tourist visa and pack your bags to explore the beauty of the US.

Below are the top 5 destinations in the U.S. that should be on your bucket list:

Austin

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This city enjoys warm weather, a lively nightlife, and countless options for outdoor activities. Though the city is witnessing increasing population, one can still enjoy the peace and charm. With youth and energy as its defining traits, this city is also known as the Music Capital of the World for the music scene it attracts. Visit the Austin campus of the University of Texas that is brimming with youthfulness.

Austin offers several beautiful attractions, including Lady Bird Lake, Austin Duck Tour, SoCo (South Congress Avenue), the Bats of Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin City Limits, Mount Bonnell, and Barton Springs Pool. If you love shopping, then Austin offers you with some of the great places to shop around. The most recommended shopping places are: 23rd Street Artists Market, Allen Boots, Antique Marketplace, and Austin Chinatown Center. If you’re good at bargaining, then you can enjoy buying items at much lower prices.

Best Time to Visit – If you want to take advantage of Austin’s festivals, then spring is the best time to visit.

New Orleans

Known as the City of Soul, this place so full of boundless zest. The city has a rich and long history of French inspired live jazz music, street performers and other temptations of life. It is known as the most vibrant cities in the U.S. and should be in your bucket list ideas. Enjoy the Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, Jazz, cocktail hours and lively culture of the city. Some of the interesting points in New Orleans are: French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, Royal Street and a few others. The French Quarter offers a thriving shopping scene, with Canal Place, French Market, Jax Brewery, and several other spots serving as a paradise for shoppers.

Best Time to Visit – If you want to visit warm and cool weather of the city, then February to May is the right time to visit. Moreover, visiting during December to January when the city is calm and less crowded is also recommended.

Asheville

Known as the Portland in North Carolina Mountains, Asheville is known for its tasty craft beer, food and hipsters. The city is close to the Carolina Mountain Trail and gives a scenic view around. It has lots of parks, gardens and heritage buildings to explore. Visit the Ashville Botanical Gardens, which is the best place for kids. Smoky Mountains and Biltmore Estate are must visit. Tourists flocking here must visit Mountain Town, where 11 different breweries are available. Some of the places to visit are: Oskar Blues, Grove Park Inn, and a few others are worth visiting.

Best Time to Visit – Spring and Christmas are considered as the best time to visit this city. But during the Christmas period, make sure to book your stay in advance.

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Big Sur

If you want to stay away from the city chaos, traffic and tourist crowd then visit Big Sur in California. The Santa Lucia Mountains that plug into the Pacific Ocean is worth visiting. The long stretched blue crystal ocean offers amazing scenic views of nature’s beauty. This is not the only place to visit, some other locations are: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, Bixby Bridge, Los Padres National Forest, Limekiln State Park and Pfeiffer Beach are worth visiting.

Best Time to Visit – The best time to visit Big Sur is from September to November. Winter during December is the right time to visit when there is not many crowds around.

Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is located at Montana and is one of the amazing places in the USA. Enjoy the engineering winds along the Rocky Mountains and drive through the tunnels that admires the alpine meadows. If you love driving, then this is the place to drive where you can halt at various points to admire rush-green Bear Grass and alpine lake that have made its base in the nearby mountain. Recognized as the largest ecosystem in the temperate zone, it holds the designation of a National Historic Landmark. One can enjoy the best adventure activities like skiing, cycling, ice-climbing and many more.

Best Time to visit – Best time to visit Glacier National Park is during Autumn when the place becomes colourful and peaceful.

The United States spans 3.8 million square miles and is home to countless remarkable places. Your United States bucket list can’t be complete without the inclusion of The Pacific Coastal Drive, Redwood National Park, Chicago, Las Vegas, New York, Natchez and many more. Head to the small town and discover some by your own. With a valid US tourist visa from a destination management company, you can look for the packages available. With good planning and thoughtful bucket list ideas, tourists can really enjoy their best time in the U.S.