“America is known as a country that welcomes people to its shores. All kinds of people.”
-Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This is a big one, because the United States is huge and I have been almost everywhere. The thing is, I visited most of these places as a kid. I remember when I was younger I was always jealous of my classmates going to Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, and I was going out west again. Reflecting back on it, I am glad they did that. International experiences mean so much more as a young adult and I never would have really appreciated it as a kid. And now I have seen my country. I can truly represent my country while abroad because I know it and I have seen it. There is so much diversity in our country. That’s what makes it a really difficult country to just visit as a foreigner. You will only ever see one side of our country. While I won’t be updating this page nearly as much as my European pages, I want to build something for Americans to be inspired by to see their country and for Europeans who are trying to decide where in the United States to visit whether that is the west coast, the Rocky mountains, the midwest (wouldn’t recommend), the historic east coast, or the south. I hope you enjoy the way I see and experience my country.
Need to Know
Facts
- Nickname: Uncle Sam
- Language Spoken: English majority, but in our country you can speak whatever language!
- Capital City: Washington D.C.
- Population: 340.1 million
- Currency: US Dollar
Travel Recommendations
- Airport: Depends on state, usually the capital of the state or any other major city
- When to Visit: Spring or Summer
- Getting Around: Car, sometimes public transportation depending on city or region
Can’t Miss Destinations
- Yellowstone National Park
- The Swamps of New Orleans
- Monticello and Mount Vernon in Virginia
Posts
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What to See in Do in Chicago: The Big City of the Midwest
This is the place where the wind sweeps you away, but the city keeps you here to stay. Chicago is
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What to See in Do in St. Louis, Missouri
Now this may sound like a weird city to have as a favorite in the United States, but weirdly enough
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72 Hours in Seattle
Seattle is one of my favorite American cities. There really is nothing like it. Its colorful buildings, the water surrounding
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Night At The Museum
On Thursday of our vacation to D.C. we hit up the Smithsonian museums and Jefferson Memorial. We walked the most
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18th Century Homes
On Wednesday we woke up early for a long day. We were going to drive all the way to Charlottesville
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National Mall
I am way off on my posting, but I’m trying to catch up. On Tuesday we did the must-dos of
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History is Everywhere
Alright, I am a few days behind. I was too tired yesterday to write about what I did, but now
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