United States Travel Guide
The United States is vast, with cities, national parks and coastlines that could fill many trips. New York City is the country’s largest city and a common first stop, with Manhattan’s skyline, Central Park, Broadway and world-class museums.
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- US dollar
- New York uses Eastern Time
Destinations in the USA
- New York travel guideNew York City travel guide: Midtown, Times Square, Central Park and Brooklyn, the best neighbourhoods to stay in, JFK transfers and when to go.
About travel in the USA
The United States is vast, with cities, national parks and coastlines that could fill many trips. New York City is the country’s largest city and a common first stop, with Manhattan’s skyline, Central Park, Broadway and world-class museums.
Amtrak trains link New York with Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Boston, and domestic flights connect to the rest of the country.
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- New York uses Eastern Time (UTC−5, daylight saving UTC−4)
Best time to visit the USA
For New York and the north-east, April to June and September to November are the most pleasant seasons. Summer is hot and humid; winter is cold with occasional snow.
Hotels and things to do in the USA
United States travel FAQs
Do I need a visa or ESTA to visit the USA?
Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA; others need a visa. Check the latest US government guidance.
How do you get from New York to Washington, D.C.?
Amtrak trains take around three hours (or less on Acela), and buses and short flights are also available.