United States

North America

United States

The United States covers such range that a single trip barely samples it: neon-lit cities and desert canyons, temperate rainforest coastlines and humid southern bayous, alpine peaks and endless prairie. Road trips are practically a national pastime, whether tracing Route 66, chasing national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yosemite, or working through regional food traditions from New Orleans gumbo to Texas barbecue. Each region carries its own accent, cuisine and sense of identity.

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Main destinations

Food & drink to try

Hamburger

Juicy ground beef patty nestled between soft buns with classic toppings.

Barbecue

Slow-smoked meat with tangy, smoky sauce, a Southern culinary tradition.

Hot dog

Savory grilled sausage in a soft roll, topped with mustard and relish.

Main destinations

Other destinations

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Food & drink to try

Hamburger

Juicy ground beef patty nestled between soft buns with classic toppings.

Barbecue

Slow-smoked meat with tangy, smoky sauce, a Southern culinary tradition.

Hot dog

Savory grilled sausage in a soft roll, topped with mustard and relish.

Fried chicken

Crispy golden-brown chicken pieces with seasoned, crunchy coating inside.

Buffalo wings

Spicy, tangy chicken wings coated in hot sauce, served with blue cheese.

Mac and cheese

Creamy, cheesy pasta dish that's pure comfort in every bite.

New England clam chowder

Milk-thick soup of quahogs, salt pork and potato, served with oyster crackers.

Philly cheesesteak

Chopped ribeye and onions under melted cheese in a long roll, ordered wit or witout.

Gumbo

Louisiana stew built on a dark roux, with okra or filé and whatever the water gave.

Jambalaya

Rice cooked in stock with andouille, chicken and the holy trinity of vegetables.

Biscuits and gravy

Flaky soda biscuits split under peppery sausage cream gravy, eaten at breakfast.

Cornbread

Baked in a hot skillet, unsweetened in the South and argued about elsewhere.

Pastrami on rye

Hand-cut smoked beef piled high on rye with mustard, a New York deli order.

Lobster roll

Chunks of fresh lobster tossed in butter or mayo, tucked into a toasted bun.

Apple pie

Warm spiced apples in flaky crust, served with vanilla ice cream.

Key lime pie

Florida custard of lime juice and condensed milk in a graham crust, never green.

Pumpkin pie

Spiced custard pie that only appears between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

S'mores

Toasted marshmallow and chocolate pressed between graham crackers over a campfire.

Bourbon

Corn whiskey aged in new charred oak, sweet and vanilla-heavy, made mostly in Kentucky.

Coca-Cola

Iconic carbonated cola drink refreshingly sweet with a distinctive caramel flavor.

Entry & health

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Tipping & local customs

Tipping is expected and not usually included in the bill: 15% is generally seen as the minimum for restaurant service, with 18-20% or more considered standard, and similar norms apply to bartenders, taxi/rideshare drivers and hotel staff.

Sales tax is added at the register/bill, not included in listed menu or shelf prices
Tipping (15-20%+) is expected for table service, bartenders, taxis/rideshares, and hotel porters/housekeeping
Alcohol purchase and consumption is restricted to age 21+, and ID checks are common even for older-looking adults
Smoking is banned indoors in most public places, restaurants and bars, and increasingly in outdoor public areas too
Queuing is taken seriously; cutting in line is considered very rude
Personal space and fairly direct eye contact/small talk are the social norm in conversation

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Before you go

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