The Grand Canyon is really grand. When standing on the ridge of the canyon and looking 1 mile (1600m) down to the river Colorado that created all this, you do owe the river a lot of respect. It is possible to walk all the way down and back up in a day, what can be recommended.
Las Vegas is the show and gambling capital of the USA and the Western world. The city is featured in many, many movies and TV series. Las Vegas is a desert city with water coming from Lake Mead.
The Las Vegas strip is the best known with casinos, fancy hotels and top-class resorts. You can also find the Eiffel Tower, Little Venice, a Pyramid and Lady Liberty here. Of course you can get married here with Elvis Presley as your witness.
Miami Florida is one of the main economic centres of the USA. It also has a world-famous beach and the best weather. Cuban and Puerto Rican influence is felt here, for example Miami Sound Machine. For many this is the starting point of a great US vacation.
Orlando is known as "the theme park capital of the world" where it hosts Disney World (with Epcot Center) and others. Being in the state of Florida there is usually a lot of sun and playing golf is a serious option.
Everglades National Park is a large network of wetlands and forests in Southern Florida with animal life like panther, crocodile and manatee. The park is the largest tropical wilderness in the United States and a World Heritage Site.
Los Angeles (aka. City of Angels) is the 2nd largest city in the USA and has a lot to offer, including great shopping (a la Pretty Woman), Hollywood, Venice Beach and sports (L.A. Lakers).
San Francisco is a favourite city for so many: Americans, Tourists and Homeless. The climate is just perfect for almost anything including growing wine (Napa valley) or computer (Silicon Valley). Tourist will enjoy the local cable train, Alcatraz prison and The Golden Gate bridge.
Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous parks in the US. Yosemite is best known for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, lakes, mountains and biological diversity. El Capitan, the face of the park, is a giant rock towering over the park.