For many years, American culture has been exported well. The cinema, TV series and even the music industry broadcast universes and codes that seem very familiar to us today. In short, everything you need to maintain the dream of one day setting foot on US soil! Here are 10 must-see cities that will help you know where to go in the United States.
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge is 2,737 m long and is not the only asset of California’s most beautiful city. Head to the mythical Haight Ashbury, home of hippies in the 70's, to stroll the streets lined with Victorian houses, tattoo studios and trendy bars. At Fisherman’s wharf, you can take advantage of the markets and its picturesque quay, where you regularly come across playful sea lions. Do not hesitate to visit the legendary Alcatraz prison or the magnificent Museum of Modern Art, in which there are notably works by Matisse and Andy Warhol.
Its magnificent skyline and avant-garde urban design place Chicago at the forefront of architecture in American cities and beyond. As proof, its numerous skyscrapers branded by the greatest architects and the astonishing Millennium Park in the Loop district. Lincoln Park is also worth a look: it houses a zoo as well as a botanical garden and welcomes millions of visitors each year.
Its name immediately evokes colossal buildings and a statue that has become emblematic. Let yourself be tempted by a little shopping on 5th avenue in Manhattan, a cup cakes break at Magnolia Bakery then direction Central Park for a moment of relaxation. Also enjoy the bars of Brooklyn in the evening in Williamsburg the hipster or Park Slope the literary. Finally, a detour to Harlem on 52nd Street is a must to attend unforgettable jazz concerts.
Right in the middle of the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas is a mythical place renowned for its excesses of all kinds. Difficult to resist the many casinos on the Strip (main artery) which attract more than thirty million visitors each year. Gambling, fiery shows, à la carte weddings, mesmerizing signs and neon lights ... Nothing is impossible in the city of sin!
Located at the mouth of the Mississippi, this engaging city is unlike any other in the country. It retains colonial architecture of Spanish and French inspiration, especially in the French Quarter, the historic center of the city where St Louis Cathedral rises. Next door, in the Cabildo Museum, you can learn more about the history of Louisiana, full of twists and turns. Bourbon Street is the most famous street in the city but we prefer to meet you at Faubourg Marigny to enjoy bars and jazz clubs, here much more underground.
A historic city in the United States, it enjoys a dynamic and varied cultural life, especially with its wide choice of museums. Among the best known, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and its steps that many dream of climbing like Rocky in the eponymous film. Inside are the works of Rubens, Manet, Duchamp and Picasso: to visit without fail! Philadelphia is also a city attached to its heritage with many listed buildings from the 18th century. and very few skyscrapers.
Close to the Mexican border, it enjoys a pleasant and sunny climate with beautiful beaches. Among the most remarkable, Coronado Beach, where it is good to surf or sunbathe. In San Diego, you should also see Balboa Park which includes a zoo and a botanical garden made up of exotic plants, as well as museums, art galleries and shows. Finally, take advantage of the Gaslamp district, a historic district which is now very lively
How can you resist the urge to walk around Hollywood Bvd and walk the Walk of Fame in the footsteps of your favorite stars? Los Angeles is the city of entertainment par excellence. Have fun in local amusement parks, such as Universal City, where the sets of many cult films are found, or Disneyland. Then enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in California in mythical Malibu. In the evening, head to Sunset Boulevard to enjoy trendy bars and clubs or attend a concert.
Miami, the beaches, the sun… Direction Miami Beach, the bling bling beach with its art deco architecture and its tanned inhabitants to play it sporty (kayak, surf) or idleness. Nearby, enjoy the musical atmosphere marked by Latin Caribbean sounds in the many bars and nightclubs. Coconut Groove will be, finally, the capital of shopping with its two large shopping centers: CocoWalk and The Streets of Mayfair.
The city is full of charms and benefits. It is not uncommon to come across cowboys or country music lovers since the city is the undisputed cradle. To learn more about this characteristic music, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Wild west atmosphere to the end, since Nashville is full of modern bars and saloons to enter to refresh yourself with a good pint.
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