Things to do in United States

Places to visit in United States

• Things to do in Austin city, food, adventure
• Things to do in Boston city, culture, food
• Things to do in Chicago city, food, culture
• Things to do in Denver nature, adventure, city
• Things to do in Honolulu beach, nature, relax
• Things to do in Las Vegas city, adventure, food
• Things to do in Los Angeles city, beach, food
• Things to do in Miami beach, city, relax
• Things to do in Nashville culture, food, city
• Things to do in New Orleans culture, food, city
• Things to do in New York City city, culture, food
• Things to do in Portland city, food, nature
• Things to do in San Diego beach, city, relax
• Things to do in San Francisco city, food, nature
• Things to do in Seattle city, nature, food
• Things to do in Sedona nature, adventure, relax
• Things to do in Washington DC city, culture, food

Best time to visit United States

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Austin

January through March and September through mid-October offer the cheapest flights to Austin, with fares running roughly 20-35% lower than the spring SXSW surge (March) or Formula 1 weekend (October) peaks. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday instead of Friday or Sunday typically saves another $30-60 per round trip.

Boston

January through early March is the cheapest time to fly to Boston, with round-trip fares from major hubs often 30-45% lower than summer peak (June-August) and Patriots' Day weekend in April. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday versus Friday or Sunday typically saves an additional 10-20% on most routes.

Chicago

January through early March is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago, with fares often 30-40% below summer peaks, expect cold but very manageable prices on flights and hotels. Mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) shave another 10-15% off round-trip fares year-round.

Denver

January through early March (excluding Presidents' Day weekend) and late September through October are the cheapest months to fly to Denver, with fares often 25-40% lower than summer peak. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday instead of Friday or Sunday can shave another $40-80 off round-trip prices.

Honolulu

The cheapest months to fly to Honolulu are September through early November and mid-January through February, when fares can run 25-40% lower than peak summer (June-August) or holiday (December) prices. Flying midweek, Tuesday or Wednesday departures, typically shaves an additional $50-100 off round-trip fares from major hubs.

Las Vegas

January through March (excluding Super Bowl weekend) and late August through September are the cheapest months to fly to Las Vegas, with fares running 25-40% below peak holiday and spring break prices. Tuesday and Wednesday departures consistently offer the lowest fares regardless of season.

Los Angeles

January through early March and mid-September through October offer the cheapest fares to LA, with savings of roughly 20-35% compared to peak summer (June-August) and holiday periods; flying mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday) shaves an additional 10-15% off typical fares.

Miami

The cheapest months to fly to Miami are September and October (hurricane shoulder season), when round-trip fares from major hubs can be 30-40% lower than the December-April peak winter season. Flying mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday departures) saves an additional 10-15% versus weekend travel.

Nashville

January through early March is the cheapest time to fly to Nashville, with round-trip fares from major hubs often 30-40% lower than the peak spring and fall periods. Tuesday and Wednesday departures year-round also tend to shave another 10-15% off versus Friday or Sunday travel.

New Orleans

January through March (excluding Mardi Gras week) and September through October offer the cheapest flights, often 25-40% less than peak summer and Mardi Gras season. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday versus Friday or Sunday can shave another 10-15% off the fare.

New York City

The cheapest months to fly to New York City are January through early March (excluding holidays) and late August through September, when fares can be 25-40% lower than peak summer or December holiday pricing. Flying midweek, Tuesday or Wednesday departures, typically saves an additional 10-15% compared to Friday or Sunday flights.

Portland

The cheapest months to fly to Portland are November through February (excluding holidays), with January and February offering the lowest fares, roughly 30-40% less than peak summer July-August prices. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday) shaves another 10-15% off compared to Friday or Sunday departures.

San Diego

January through March is the cheapest window to fly to San Diego, with round-trip fares from major U.S. hubs often running 25-40% below peak summer pricing. Tuesday and Wednesday departures year-round also shave another 10-15% off compared to Friday or Sunday flights.

San Francisco

January through early March is consistently the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco, with fares running 25-40% below summer peak; mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) shave an additional 10-15% compared to Friday or Sunday flights.

Seattle

The cheapest months to fly into Seattle are January through early March and November (excluding Thanksgiving week), when fares from major hubs can run 30-45% below the summer peak. Tuesday and Wednesday departures consistently offer the best prices compared to Friday or Sunday travel.

Sedona

Fly in January through early March or late June through August for the lowest fares, with savings of roughly 25-40% compared to peak spring (March-May) and fall (September-October) foliage season. Midweek flights (Tuesday/Wednesday) into Phoenix consistently run $30-60 cheaper per person than weekend departures.

Washington DC

January and February are the cheapest months to fly to DC, with fares from major US hubs averaging 25-35% below peak, and late August through early September also sees softening prices after the summer family rush ends. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday departures versus Friday saves another 10-15% on most routes.

Is United States expensive?

It depends on the city and how you travel. Open any destination below and set your dates, budget and home airport to get an estimated total for flights, stays and day-to-day spending, rather than a generic average.

Free things to do in United States

• Austin: Zilker Metropolitan Park Massive riverside park with trails, kite flying, and skyline views that captures Austin's outdoorsy soul.
• Boston: Boston Common & Public Garden America's oldest public park with the iconic Swan Boats lagoon, perfect for picnics and people-watching.
• Chicago: Lake Michigan Lakefront Trail 18 miles of free shoreline path for walking, running, or just soaking in the skyline.
• Denver: City Park & Denver Zoo surrounds Gorgeous lakeside park with skyline-and-mountain views, free to stroll any time.
• Honolulu: Manoa Falls Trail Lush rainforest hike ending at a 150-foot waterfall just minutes from the city
• Las Vegas: Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Elaborate seasonal floral installations changed five times a year, entirely free to walk through.
• Los Angeles: Runyon Canyon Hike Scenic urban trail with panoramic city views and a celebrity-spotting reputation
• Miami: Swim at Haulover Beach or Crandon Park Beach Less crowded than South Beach with the same turquoise water and white sand