There is no destination quite as exciting as the USA. With its vast array of incredible states, cities, and regions, it’s hard to find somewhere that can tick a bucket list quite like it. What is even more exciting about holidays to America, is the opportunity to tailor make your getaway into your dream trip every time. Whether that is hitting the open road, city hopping or even beach hopping, we can make it happen for you. Here are 10 epic USA holidays to inspire your next getaway!

1. New York and Las Vegas Holiday

The most epic of combos, New York City and Las Vegas complement each other like no other destinations. New York itself needs no introduction. The ultimate city breaks destination and the perfect place to dip your toe into that American dream, its always the number one city to visit from Ireland. Home to world class attractions, incredible shopping, and cuisines from all around the world, it is easy to see why New York is so loved.

If you are planning your first visit to New York, you are going to want to tick off those iconic attractions such as:

  • Central Park
  • Times Square
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Empire State Building
  • Madison Square Gardens
  • Brooklyn Bridge

If you are planning a return visit, be sure to check out:

  • Summit One Vanderbilt
  • High Line
  • Little Island
  • Hudson Yards + The Vessel

After all that Big Apple fun, your holiday does not need to be over yet! Head west to another unmissable USA destination – Viva Las Vegas! Las Vegas is unlike any other city in the world. Home to some of the world’s most impressive hotels as well as endless things to do and a unique atmosphere, Vegas is a destination everyone needs to visit at least once.

If it is your first visit, be sure to check out:

  • The Welcome to the fabulous Las Vegas sign
  • Bellagio Fountains
  • Venetian Gondola Rides
  • Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
  • Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Tour
  • Neon Museum

    If shopping is on your agenda, you will not be disappointed in Vegas as the city is home to fantastic shopping malls and outlets with something for every budget. Some of our favourites include:

    • Las Vegas Premium Outlets
    • Fashion Show Mall
    • The Forum at Caesars Palace

    2. New England Fly/Drive

    With quaint towns, picturesque coastlines, delicious seafood and fall foliage that will blow you away, New England is one of the prettiest regions you can visit in the USA. Popular during the autumn season for its breath-taking colours, but a gorgeous location year-round, New England has so much to enjoy throughout all its states.

    Start your trip by flying direct to Boston from Ireland and spending a few days in this fantastic city. Take in popular sites and attractions such as the:

    • Freedom Trail
    • Fenway Park
    • Faneuil Hall
    • Harvard University
    • Boston Tea Party Museum

    After your busy few days in the city, hit the open road and take in incredible scenery, warm hospitality, and plenty of history in the gorgeous towns of:

    • Salem, Massachusetts
    • Cape Cod, Massachusetts
    • Newport, Rhode Island
    • Mystic, Connecticut
    • New Haven, Connecticut
    • Hartford, Connecticut

    3. New York and Orlando Holiday

    Is there a more exciting holiday combination? Bringing together two of the top American destinations into one holiday means you are going to have the trip of a lifetime. In New York, discover all that makes this city great from the city’s top attractions to its unmissable Broadway shows and its wonderful atmosphere.

    In Orlando, the possibilities are also endless. From the thrills of Universal Orlando Resort’s three incredible theme parks to the magic of Walt Disney World and its six amazing parks, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to what to do! Other fun for all the family, must dos in Orlando and its surrounding areas include:

    • Airboat ride through a swamp
    • ICON Park on International Drive
    • Visit the town of Celebration
    • Kennedy Space Centre
    • Legoland

    4. Florida Fly/Drive

    Florida is one of the most beautiful areas of the USA. Surrounded on three sides by the ocean, it is home to a huge array of stunning beach resorts, fantastic food and sunrises and sunsets that are unrivalled. While most people travel to Florida for Orlando, we always recommend taking some time to venture even further and explore some of the other gorgeous destinations throughout the sunshine state.

    On the west coast of Florida, you will find popular destinations such as:

    • Tampa Bay
    • St. Pete/Clearwater
    • Fort Myers and Sanibel
    • Naples

    If you head to the East Coast, be sure to visit:

    • Miami
    • Fort Lauderdale
    • Palm Beach
    • Florida Keys

    5. San Francisco and Los Angeles Holiday

    California dreaming? There is no better combination of cities than San Francisco and Los Angeles. In San Francisco, you have so much culture and art to discover as well as interesting attractions and fantastic access to nearby red wood forests. While there, be sure to add the following to your bucket list:

    • Alcatraz
    • Cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge
    • Fisherman’s Wharf
    • Pink Ladies
    • Lombard Street
    • Palace of Fine Arts

    And in LA, you will experience an entirely different Californian vibe. Los Angeles is huge and there is a lot to discover throughout all its neighbourhoods. From the coastal regions to its theme parks, it ticks a lot of boxes for holiday makers. While there, be sure to check out:

    • Santa Monica Pier
    • Hollywood Walk of Fame
    • Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
    • Universal Studios Hollywood
    • Griffith Observatory
    • Hollywood Sign

    6. Nashville and Memphis Holiday

    If an immersive, unique USA holiday is what you seek, it is time to head to the American South to two of the USA’s most musical cities! Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee are the ultimate combination for any music fan. But these cities are also rich in history and home to a fantastic selection of attractions to enjoy.

    In Nashville, you must add the following to your holiday bucket list:

    • Grand Ole Opry
    • RCA Studio B
    • Ryman Auditorium
    • Country Music Hall of Fame
    • Johnny Cash Museum
    • Musicians Hall of Fame
    • Belle Meade Plantation
    • Honky Tonks on Broadway

    While down in Memphis, be sure to check out:

    • Graceland
    • Stax Museum of American Soul Music
    • Sun Studio
    • Memphis Rock N Soul Museum
    • National Civil Rights Museum
    • Beale Street

    7. California Fly/Drive

    California is one of the most breathtaking and unique regions of the USA. Outside of its famous cities Los Angeles and San Francisco, California has a lot to discover and explore. On a fly/drive holiday along the coast, be sure to check out:

    • Monterrey
    • Carmel
    • Santa Barbara
    • Huntington Beach
    • Ventura
    • San Diego

    Inland, you can find:

    • Napa Valley
    • Yosemite National Park
    • Lake Tahoe
    • Palm Springs

    Throughout all of California’s towns and regions, you can enjoy attractions and things to do that will stay with you forever. Think sea cave kayaking off the coast of Ventura, segway tours through the Redwoods Forests outside of San Francisco, stand between two fault lines in the centre of the San Andreas Fault outside of Palm Springs and so much more.

    8. Route 66 Fly/Drive

    Is there any journey more iconic than that of Route 66? After a few days enjoying the sights of Chicago, hit the mother road and make your way across the USA on a holiday like no other. What makes Route 66 so famous and enjoyable is the sheer variety of unique attractions and towns you will pass through and encounter on your trip, as well as scenery that you may only get to see once in your lifetime.

    To begin your trip, be sure to book a couple of nights in Chicago so that you can enjoy this gorgeous city. Take in popular sites such as the iconic Chicago Bean, Navy Pier or maybe even catch a sports game. Deep dish pizza is also a must of course!

    Once you pick up your car, your journey will take you through:

    • St. Louis, Missouri
    • Springfield, Missouri
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    • Amarillo, Texas
    • Albuquerque, New Mexico
    • Holbrook, Arizona
    • Grand Canyon, Arizona
    • Las Vegas, Nevada

    The last leg of your journey will take you to Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California. What an end location to one of the most iconic road trips of all time.

    9. Philadelphia and Washington, DC Holiday

    Who does not love a city break!? If you are travelling all the way across the Atlantic for a city break getaway, it would be a shame to not add at least two cities to your holiday bucket list! Philadelphia and Washington, DC are two of the most historically significant cities in the USA and both will surprise all who visit with their culture and arts scene too.

    In Philadelphia be sure to check out:

    • Independence Hall
    • Liberty Bell
    • Magic Gardens
    • Elfreth’s Alley
    • Philadelphia Museum of Art
    • Tax free shopping

    After a few days in Philadelphia, head to the fascinating city of Washington, DC. Washington, DC is famous for its political importance but also its delicious foodie scene and its huge array of attractions. On a visit, be sure to check out:

    • National Mall
    • Lincoln Memorial
    • Washington Monument
    • National Gallery of Art
    • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
    • Smithsonian National Museum of American History
    • Smithsonian National Museum of Air and Space

    10. American South Fly/Drive

    The American South is unlike anywhere else in the USA. It drums to the beat of its musical past and combined with its warm hospitality, incredible cuisine, and its rich history, its one of the most interesting places you can visit on holidays.

    Outside of Nashville and Memphis, you have so much more to explore on a fly/drive holiday in this region. Popular cities and towns to add to your itinerary include:

    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • New Orleans, Louisiana
    • Chattanooga, Tennessee
    • Jackson, Mississippi  

    Nashville is the home of country music and a must include on all American south itineraries, while Memphis gives you the opportunity to visit the home of Elvis Presley, Graceland. Other cool things to do in this region include:

    • World of Coca Cola – Atlanta
    • Chattanooga Choo Choo – Chattanooga
    • Lookout Mountain – Chattanooga
    • Mississippi Civil Rights Museum – Jackson
    • French Quarter – New Orleans

    So there, you have it, 10 epic USA holidays to inspire your next getaway. As you can see from the vast range of destinations, cities, and regions above, the USA is the most exciting holiday destination in the world as it truly has something for everyone. Our team of USA holiday experts are available seven days a week to help you plan your dream American getaway, just call 01-6995329. Alternatively, discover more about the USA here.