From iconic landmarks to once-in-a-lifetime adventures, the United States is packed with unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you're chasing the Northern Lights in Alaska, exploring historic cities like Charleston, or hitting the open road for an epic road trip, this Ultimate USA Travel Bucket List covers 100 must-visit destinations and experiences across all 50 states.

Top USA Travel Bucket List Experiences

Natural Wonders & Outdoor Adventures

See the Northern Lights - Alaska
Camp at the bottom of the Grand Canyon - Arizona
See Horseshoe Bend & tour Antelope Canyon -Arizona
Paddle The Buffalo River - Arkansas
Hike the Narrows in Zion National Park - Utah
Explore Monument Valley - Utah
Catch the sunrise over Bryce Canyon - Utah
Walk through the Bonneville Salt Flats - Utah
Hike to Iceberg Lake in Glacier National Park - Montana
Hike through Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Michigan
Take a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway - Virginia
See Old Faithful erupt at Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming
Swim in Crater Lake - Oregon
Walk through Luray Caverns - Virginia
Soak in Kirkham Hot Springs - Idaho
See the fall foliage along the Appalachian Trail - Vermont
Take a float trip on the Mountain Fork River - Oklahoma
Kayak through Devils River - Texas
Hike to Smith Falls - Nebraska
Explore Hells Canyon - Idaho
Drive the Kancamagus Highway in the fall - New Hampshire
Watch the sunset over the Badlands - South Dakota

Iconic Cities & Landmarks

Walk through Times Square - New York City
See the Statue of Liberty - New York City
Catch a Broadway show - New York City
Ride a San Francisco cable car - California
Catch a sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge - California
Take an architecture riverboat tour - Illinois
Tour the Grotto of the Redemption - Iowa
Tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Ohio
See Mount Rushmore - South Dakota
Visit the White House - Washington D.C.
Experience Cherry Blossom season - Washington D.C.
See the Hoover Dam - Nevada
Party on the Las Vegas Strip - Nevada
Experience an NFL game at Lambeau Field - Wisconsin
Walk along the Freedom Trail - Massachusetts
Catch a baseball game at Fenway Park - Massachusetts
Visit the Civil Rights Memorial - Alabama
See the most eastern part of the U.S. at West Quoddy Head Light - Maine
Tour Graceland, Elvis Presley’s former home - Tennessee
Explore Colonial Williamsburg - Virginia
Visit Salem around Halloween - Massachusetts
Take a steamboat ride on the Mississippi River - Louisiana
Take a ghost tour in Savannah, the most haunted city in America - Georgia
See the Liberty Bell - Pennsylvania

Coastal Getaways & Beach Escapes

Relax on Rehoboth Beach - Delaware
Spend a summer in Nantucket - Massachusetts
Visit the Outer Banks - North Carolina
Stroll through the oldest public market in the U.S., Pike Place Market - Washington
Go whale watching in the Pacific Northwest - Washington
Experience true Southern charm in Charleston - South Carolina
Spend a summer at the Jersey Shore - New Jersey
Watch the sunset from The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn - Rhode Island
Eat lunch at Ocean House and explore Watch Hill - Rhode Island
Take a trip to Chesapeake Bay - Maryland

Culture, Food, & Entertainment

Eat a New York-style pizza - New York City
Try Nashville Hot Chicken - Tennessee
Eat a Philly Cheesesteak - Pennsylvania
Go wine tasting in Napa Valley - California
Experience Mardi Gras - Louisiana
Try a California burrito in San Diego - California
Eat Maine lobster - Maine
Go to the Indy 500 - Indiana
Indulge in a Chicago-style hot dog - Illinois
Drink your way through the Texas State Fair - Texas
Sip bourbon along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - Kentucky
Attend the Kentucky Derby - Kentucky
Listen to live jazz at Green Mill (Al Capone’s favorite spot) - Illinois
Experience the nightlife of Miami - Florida
Eat your way through Portland’s famous food scene - Oregon
Experience a Red Rocks concert - Colorado
Tour the Budweiser Brewery - Missouri
Eat your way through Rainey Street, Austin - Texas
Go to an Alabama football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium - Alabama
Explore Savannah’s moss-covered squares - Georgia
See a Broadway show - New York City
Attend the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - New Mexico
Eat lunch at the oldest restaurant in the U.S., White Horse Tavern - Rhode Island

Ultimate Road Trip & Scenic Drives

Drive the Road to Hana - Hawaii
Travel along the North Shore Scenic Drive - Minnesota
Take a scenic drive on the Talimena National Scenic Byway - Oklahoma
Explore the Bridges of Madison County through the Covered Bridges Scenic Byway - Iowa
Walk down the world’s Longest Yellow Brick Road - Kansas
Do the Bridge Walk over New River Gorge Bridge - West Virginia
Experience bioluminescent kayaking on Florida’s Space Coast - Florida
Walk along the Las Vegas Strip at night - Nevada
Take a road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway - California
Drive through the scenic Ozark Mountains - Arkansas

Adventures & Unique Experiences

Hike the Hollywood Sign - California
Zipline through the Kauai rainforest - Hawaii
Go river tubing in Austin - Texas
Try the tallest roller coaster in the U.S., Kingda Ka - New Jersey
Go skiing in Vail - Colorado
Ski in Sun Valley - Idaho
Go diving in Florida’s crystal-clear springs - Florida
Climb the tallest sand dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park - Colorado
Hike to Multnomah Falls - Oregon
Take a hot air balloon ride over the Arizona desert - Arizona
Spend the night in a treehouse hotel - Georgia

Start Planning Your Ultimate USA Adventure…

No matter what type of traveler you are, this USA travel bucket list offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences for every kind of explorer. Which of these destinations is next on your list?

The Ultimate USA Travel Bucket List: 100 Must-Do Experiences Across America