“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 and Do in Atlanta
While it may not be the most scenic or touristy place in all of the United States, Atlanta still has a lot of charm that anyone can enjoy. From its up and coming art scene to its connection to history especially in regards to the Civil War and Civil Rights, there is a lot you…
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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 one of my favorite cities in the United States. When I was in high school I thought I would move to Chicago one day. It is the big city of the Midwest and it about…
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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 it is one of my favorites. I think its because I never expected much from it. I always considering Chicago to be THEE city in the midwest and always thought of cities like Atlanta or…
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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 it, its distant mountains, its amazing Asian food, and its (almost) always predictable weather is all unique to the city of Seattle. I love this city and I wish I had longer than the 3…
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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 on this day than any other day. I had a total of 21,868 steps… We started the day walking to Jefferson Memorial. It was a little out of the way. It isn’t located with all…
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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 and back to D.C. in one day. The first stop on our mini road trip was to Mount Vernon, Washington’s home. The first picture was of his house. It is a lot smaller than what…
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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 D.C. before we did our walking around the city we went to the Holocaust museum. The Holocaust and World War II have always interested me. I like to think in another life I lived in…
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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 here it is. I DID get a flight to D.C. Monday morning at 6:00 am. We arrived in the morning. The first thing we did was eat. We had Chick-fil-a, because it is nearly impossible…
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