🌎Travel North America: Guides, Itineraries & Experiences
We’re excited to share our travel stories with you and hope they inspire your next North America adventure ✈️.
North America is home to 23 vibrant and diverse countries, each offering its own unique and unforgettable travel experiences.
We are starting with travel in the United States, simply because it’s where we live and explore most often. This page serves as a growing collection of U.S. travel stories, while also celebrating the beauty and diversity of the entire North American continent. Over time, we look forward to sharing experiences from every corner of North America, helping you plan your own North America travel adventures.
📍 Here’s how the North American page is organized:
- Feature Stories: Explore our signature U.S. travel series, including the 50 State Capitol Challenge, the 63 National Park Challenge, and our Small Town Travel Series.
- U.S. Destinations: Browse through all 50 states in alphabetical order and discover stories to inspire your travels.
- U.S. Territories: Explore these fascinating regions and learn about their unique attractions.
- Other North American Countries: Discover travel stories from across the rest of the continent, listed alphabetically.
🌍 Start exploring and see where your North America travel journey takes you!
🧭Feature Stories: Signature U.S. Travel Series
Our signature travel stories are designed to spark curiosity and inspire journeys across the United States. While every story stands on its own, these series create the bigger picture.
🏛️ 50 State Capitol Challenge
Discover our signature story chronicling our quest to visit every U.S. State Capitol.
Visit the U.S. Capitols: A 50-State Travel Challenge
🌲 63 National Park Challenge
Follow our adventure as we take on the challenge of exploring all 63 U.S. National Parks.
The 63 National Park Challenge
🏡 Small Town Travel Series
See how our anchor story connects the charming small towns we’ve found across the country.
Don’t Forget the Hidden Joy of Small Town Travel
🗽 U.S. States
Browse our United States travel stories, organized in alphabetical order, so you can easily explore each destination.
Alabama
Alabama State Capitol: U.S. Capitol Challenge
Alaska
Arizona
Arizona State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Arkansas
Is Hot Springs National Park Worth Visiting? Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Arkansas State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
California
Joshua Tree National Park: What to Know Before You Go
Colorado
Colorado State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Connecticut
Connecticut State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Delaware
Delaware State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Florida
Everglades National Park: A Wonder on the 63 National Park Challenge
Biscayne National Park: Part of the 63 National Park Challenge
Florida State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Georgia
Georgia State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Hawaii
Idaho
Is Boise, Idaho Worth Visiting? The Ultimate Travel Guide
Idaho State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Illinois
How to Spend a Weekend in Chicago for First-Timers: Your Ultimate 2-Day Itinerary
Illinois State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Indiana
Iowa
The Simple Joy of Small Town Travel: Cherokee, Iowa
Iowa State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Kansas
Kansas State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Kentucky
Kentucky State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Louisiana
Louisiana State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Maine
Acadia National Park: 63 National Park Challenge
Maine State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Maryland
Maryland State House – U.S. Capitols Challenge
Baltimore, Maryland – A Vibrant City
Massachusetts
Michigan
Michigan State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Minnesota
Mississippi
Mississippi State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Missouri
Missouri State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Gateway Arch National Park: Smallest Park on the 63 National Park Challenge
Montana
Nebraska
Nebraska State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
New Jersey
Newark Airport to NYC: What’s the Best Way to Get Into the City?
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Take the Train from Newark Airport (EWR) to New York City
New Jersey State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
New Mexico
New York
New York State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
North Carolina
North Carolina State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Oregon
Pennsylvania
The Simple Joy of Small Town Travel: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Rhode Island
Rhode Island State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Utah State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Zion National Park: Part of Our 63 U.S. National Park Challenge
Bryce Canyon National Park: A Stunning Park to Explore
Vermont
Vermont State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Virginia
Why Virginia Deserves to be on Your Bucket List
Make Your D.C. Stay Even More Special by Staying in Alexandria, Virginia
National Park Challenge: Shenandoah National Park
Virginia State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Washington
63 National Park Challenge: Mount Rainier National Park
West Virginia
West Virginia State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Exploring New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Wyoming State Capitol: U.S. Capitols Challenge
Federal District – Washington D.C.
10 Washington, D.C. Memorials You Can Walk in One Easy Loop
Walking Guide to the Best Museums in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Capitol: A Bonus Stop on Our 50-State Capitol Challenge
🌴United States Territories
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
🌎 North American Countries (Alphabetical)
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Why Newfoundland is a Hiking Paradise You Need to Explore
Exploring the Rugged Beauty of the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada: How to Spend 2 Days
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
2 Days in Puebla, Mexico: The Perfect Itinerary In This Colorful City
The Best Things to Do in One Day in Cholula, Mexico
Exploring Teotihuacan: The City of the Gods
Nicaragua
Panama
WHY We Recommend Visiting PANAMA and HOW To Do It.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Helpful Resources for North America Travel Planning
Planning your North American adventure? Our Travel Resources page is full of tools, gear, and suggestions to simplify North America travel planning.
Discover:
- Booking tools for flights, hotels, and guided tours
- Packing essentials for cities, national parks, and road trips
- Travel planning apps to organize itineraries, maps, and budgets
- Expert tips to make the most of each destination
Plan smarter, pack lighter, and enjoy every North American adventure with confidence!