Open roads, a good hamburger, and freedom aren’t all exclusive to the US, but America is a pretty unique place, through its size, history, and diversity. So it’s no wonder that visitors from around the world want to visit and see if it’s all it's cracked up to be.
One netizen wanted to know what “quintessentially American experience” any tourist to the US-of-A should try, and the internet delivered. National parks, aggressive cops, and portions larger than some European countries are all featured, so strap in, scroll through, and be sure to upvote your favorites, and don’t forget to comment your own suggestions below.
#22
As a tourist that visited USA in 2019 I can highly recomend three things.
1. Visit a diner and order pancake stack
2. Go to Walmart
3. And finally go to BBQ grill, bbq in europe does not even come close
2. Go to Walmart
3. And finally go to BBQ grill, bbq in europe does not even come close
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49points
#23
If you can, go to a national park or nature preserve. It doesn't need to be a big name one. Wherever you go, there will always be something unique about it, especially since each state has its own ecosystems.
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48points
#24
Go to southern california and you can experience most biomes of the entire country. Sunny beaches, rainy forests, snowy mountains, sandy dunes, boggy swamp lands, rolling grass lands. All of these things are more or less within 3 hour drives of eachother.
The weather is the best, plenty of shopping and recreational activities and many historical landmarks.
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43points
#26
I'd say driving Route 66, I'm from NM and wanted to do it after high school but never did. Still on the bucket list!
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43points
#28
From a West Coast perspective - if you make it over to our beautiful side of the country, I highly recommend a road trip from the Mexican border to the Canadian boarder, up on the 1 and back on the 5. It's an AMAZING trip that will take you into pretty much every climate you can think of other than tundra. The views of the Pacific from the 1 are unforgettable. It also takes several days so it's understandable if it doesn't fit into your itinerary.
A road trip to Las Vegas from southern California is also a great, classic drive. Anywhere from 6-12 hours depending on traffic. Rent a convertible & drive at night (or at least, time your arrival in LV for after dark). The excess of Las Vegas is a sight to behold and should be experienced at least once. (Put $5 on black for me!)
I also recommend trying your hand at surfing, bowling, pickleball, frisbee golf, or other "American" sports.
Have a great trip!!!
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35points
#29
Lots of folks from overseas, when visiting in the central Texas area, want to eat TexMex, shoot guns, ride a horse, eat BBQ, actually drive a long highway at 80mph+, and visit some museums like NASA or even the Alamo.
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32points
#30
A bill from the local hospital for $17,365.14 because you got food poisoning, who knew children shouldn't be in charge of food safety.
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24points
