North America Tourism

Situated in north-eastern Wyoming, was America’s first declared National Monument. This extraordinary monument witnesses close to four hundred thousand visitors per annum.

North America offers a variety of diverse dishes to suit every palate, and has innumerable restaurants offering delectable classic as well as contemporary food. From comfort food like mac-n-cheese, scrumptious pies, and juicy steaks; to junk food like irresistible burgers, pizzas, and crunchy fries; to the most outstanding fine dining – North America offers you all this and more!

Some famous must-visit restaurants in North America are The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Texas - an exceptional steakhouse restaurant; Alinea at Chicago; Flying Pig Pub and Kitchen at California; and Edible Canada located in the heart of Vancouver that offers delicious contemporary Canadian cuisine.

Besides fine dining options, there are numerous quaint cafes and bakeries offering fresh food that will make you feel very much at home!

Some sophisticated, upmarket nightclubs in North America that are a must-visit for the nocturnal tourists are - Electric Pickle and Liv at Miami; Beta at Denver; Pacha in New York; Output at Brooklyn; and Spy Bar in Chicago. You must also visit Club Nokia in Los Angeles; The Joint / Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas; 9:30 Club in Washington; and Knitting Factory in Boise and Spokane to experience America’s dynamic club culture.

The continent hosts high octave musical concerts and music festivals, all of which you can attend by booking tickets online and through prior planning.

You will come across the best bars and pubs in New York and San Francisco among others.

Pasadena, California, is worth a visit - it is operational on the second Sunday of every month, from 5 in the morning to 4.30 in the evening.

It is in Ohio, you can shop for some of the best antiques, funky flea market items, and also indulge in delicious food.

A famous flea market in New York, welcomes shoppers every weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market is open in Fort Greene on Saturdays; whereas on Sundays it is functional in Williamsburg.

It situated in central Woodstock, New York, is open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to dusk. This exciting flea market offers a wide variety of items like antiques, modern and estate jewellery, books, collectibles, furniture, Depression glass, artwork, fresh flowers, fresh produce, and lots more.

It is a dream come true for contemporary fashion-conscious shoppers. This exceptional antique and flea market is functional on pre-scheduled Sundays only, from October to May. The market showcases numerous specialty stores and outstanding boutiques, where shoppers can purchase select vintage clothing, jewellery, accessories, and furnishing.

(HKFM) in Manhattan stocks a huge variety of interesting items such as mid-century collectibles and antiques, vintage apparel, jewellery, home décor, and a lot more. The market witnesses all kinds of shoppers from celebrities, artists, and fashionistas, to tourists and even local residents.

HKFM is functional every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open throughout the year - provided the weather permits. On National Geographic's prestigious "Top Ten Shopping Streets in the World" list - Hell's Kitchen Flea Market ranks number one.a

Nature is bountiful in the continent. The beaches of Florida and the national parks of Utah and Texas are some of the biggest tourist attractions.

Some beautiful places where you can enjoy a relaxed time, experience scenic beauty along with luxury, and unwind in the truest sense are Lake Placid Lodge in New York; The Reefs in Bermuda; and Hotel Monaco in Chicago.

A vacation is incomplete without thrill and adventure – and North America has many such exciting activities to offer. Whether hiking or trekking, adventure is always on the cards when you set foot in North America. Some adventure-packed tours you cannot afford to miss are:

• Western Express Northbound, an active 8-day tour which will let you witness ghost towns, the Grand Canyon, streets of San Francisco, and lots more!
• Best of the West is a thrilling 15-day tour that will take you through the various natural and urban wonders of Arizona, Nevada, and California
• Explore the real America by embarking on the amazing Coast to Coast Road Trip Eastbound. This exciting 23-day trip takes you through the significant monuments, natural wonders, national parks, and important cities of North America

At Alaska is a magnificent volcanic caldera, aged 3,700 years. This monument is a must-see, despite the challenging weather and remote location.

It is another fascinating National Monument which cannot be missed - it is situated in the north-western coast of Alaska.

When on vacation, children’s entertainment deserves a lot of attention - and North America takes care of this by offering several places for kids to enjoy themselves to the fullest.Magic Kingdom is a theme park in Florida and it is a fun-filled place that kids absolutely love to visit.

Discovery Cove is another awesome theme park at Orlando, Florida; and Saint Louis Zoo located at Missouri is a place that must feature on your list when visiting North America with kids. Of course, your visit to America is incomplete if you do not take your kids to the beautiful Disneyland in California, the world-famous theme park that opened way back in 1955.

A deeper understanding of a region’s heritage helps one learn more about the place, and one way to achieve this is to visit places of religious significance. There are several religions that North America is home to, and meeting various people coming from different religious backgrounds helps one know and better understand the diverse religions prevailing here. There are several pilgrimages, museums, cathedrals and churches all across North America and each one of them embody the flavour of America’s heritage. Below mentioned area few:

• Bahai House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois is an important site.
• Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights, California attracts quite a lot of tourists visiting the continent.
• Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, Florida is a major religious centre.

Museums exude rich heritage, demonstrate valuable traditions, and encompass religious and historical importance. Many interesting art museums, art galleries, ethnographic museums, and archaeological museums are present all over North America. Maltz Museum in Ohio, Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens in Florida, and Aerospace Museum of California are three distinct museums, but all of them are worth a visit.

The Alaska Botanical Garden is a magnificent 110-acre botanical garden situated in Alaska that is open throughout the year. A must see when you visit North America.

The five acre Georgeson Botanical Garden in Alaska is another renowned garden that should feature on your must-see list. This garden hosts different educational and research programmes in the field of subarctic horticulture, and it is a preferred tourist destination too.

Grand Canyon is a steep canyon situated in Arizona, by the Colorado River. It is a massive natural attraction where along with sightseeing, you can also indulge in hiking, rafting, and even go on a thrilling helicopter tour.

Admiralty Island is a beautiful island in Alaska, inhabited by a large number of brown bears. This is America’s seventh largest island, and is sure to capture your attention.

Art and culture play a significant role in every country’s history, heritage, and value. It is a good idea to read up about the North American culture before paying a visit, primarily because the importance placed on the region’s cultural attractions is very high.

Some important places of cultural importance:

• Statue of Liberty will welcome you upon your visit. This statue stands as an emblem of democracy and liberty
• Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan is a place of cultural importance
• Vaillancourt Fountain is another must to visit in North America
• Marilyn Monroe’s grave is also a major tourist attraction

The 103-storey Empire State Building in New York City tops the list of important landmarks in North America. The Canadian National Tower, standing tall at 1,815 feet, is an important observation and communications tower in Ontario, Canada. The famous Golden Gate Bridge, connecting San Francisco with Marin County, is an architectural marvel that should not be missed.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. is a notable National Monument and famous landmark of North America that was built as an honour to Abraham Lincoln.