Iconic American Experiences

2,448 miles of Americana from Chicago to Santa Monica.

Best: May–June and September–October.

California's cliff-hugging coastal drive.

Best: April–May and September–October.

Canyons, geysers and granite — the great American outdoors.

Best: Spring and fall for desert parks; summer for Yellowstone and Alaska.

Disney, Universal and the thrill rides that define family fun.

Best: January–February and September–early November.

Blazing reds and golds across Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

Best: Late September–late October.

Curtain up on New York, Vegas and Nashville.

Best: Year-round; January–February offers the best deals.

Volcanoes, reefs and aloha across four islands.

Best: April–May and September–October.

Glaciers and whales from the deck.

Best: May–September.