Lonely Planet USA

Lonely Planet’s USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a Broadway show in New York, marvel at the Grand Canyon, and drive the Pacific Coast Highway; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s USA Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information: all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak.

NEW top experiences feature: a visually inspiring collection of the USA’s best experiences and where to have them.

What's NEW feature: taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas.

Pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card: includes wi-fi, ATM, and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel.

Accommodation feature: gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation.

Improved planning tools for family travellers: where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids.

Colour maps and images throughout.

Highlights and itineraries: help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.

Insider tips: to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.

Essential info at your fingertips: hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices.

Honest reviews for all budgets: eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping; hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.

Cultural insights: give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics.

Over 100 maps.

Covers: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New England, Washington, DC, The South, Florida, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Texas, Rocky Mountains, California, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s USA, our most comprehensive guide to the USA, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.

Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket New York City, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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