We even used the book to plan our entire Las Vegas itinerary. Simply by stopping there for an hour, our family saw a new historical site and our kids learned about the War of 1812 in an interesting and fun way. Turns out it’s only a few minutes outside of New Orleans, and none of our travel guide books had mentioned it. At first glance, that might seem crazy and meaningless, but it’s turned out to be a great way to find cool sites that might be otherwise overlooked.įor instance, we only found out about Jean Lafitte National Park when we checked the passport while driving through Louisiana. We’ve always enjoyed driving, and wherever we went, we’d check the Passport to see if any parks were along our route. Use it to find a nearby national park to visit They’re all different, right? So whether you’re a city slicker, a history buff or a nature lover, America has parks that you’ll enjoy.īonus: Most parks are free, some have campgrounds or historic hotels, going off-the-beaten-path is encouraged, and they offer a lot to see and do. Think about the Statue of Liberty, Gettysburg and the Grand Canyon. Why not start with America’s national parks and national monuments? Many are iconic sights that you’re probably already familiar with, and if you’re into world heritage sites, more than 10 of them have been designated as UNESCO sites. are all fine and dandy, but what if you want to see what the rest of the country has to offer? How do you choose where to begin? No wonder so many Americans have never bothered to get a passport! America is so large and varied in culture and cuisine that it would be easy to spend an entire lifetime there and never run out of things to see. When it comes to sightseeing in the United States, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed.
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