Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry – Two other historic American landmarks to put on a list of What to See in New York. The ferry offers a beautiful view of the statue and takes visitors from Battery Park to Ellis Island. There guests learn about the immigrants of America who played a huge role in creating the backbone of America and society. Once back at Liberty Park, ranger tours of the Statue of Liberty and surrounding park occur throughout the day and are free of charge.

Time Square – Time Square is what tourists should see while in New York. This modern, shopping and social area is a prominent symbol of NYC. Theaters and illuminated signs/billboards are the famous attractions. Check out Chicago City Limits, a theater with a regular improv comedy show. Stop in Grand Central Terminal because, not only does it offer transportation, but also a selection of restaurants and high end shops. Herald Square is the place for shopping at Macy’s, Toys R Us and the Manhattan Mall. One of New York’s most famous spots, the Paramount Building, is a must see, and can’t help but be seen because it is a 33 storey clock tower in the center of Time Square.

A USA Walking Holiday in Chicago

"The Windy City" on the shores of Lake Michigan has a rich mix of cultures and a history of music, being famous for its Blues. Chicago has a dramatic skyline which includes the neck-achingly high Sears Tower, now known as the Willis Tower. This was once the tallest building in the world, and remains the tallest in the USA. Walking in Chicago's streets, you will be struck by the number and scale of the skyscrapers here, in a city which invented the skyscraper.

The city's good public transport will help with your sightseeing, which should include a visit to some of the many museums here. One of the finest is the Art Institute of Chicago, which has an amazing collection of paintings. Some of its notable acquisitions include Edward Hopper's hazy, night time image of "Nighthawks" in a lonely bar, and Vincent Van Gogh's colourful "Bedroom in Arles."

A Walk in New York

The Statue of Liberty is a popular attraction and an unmistakable icon of the USA. Walking around its base on Liberty Island, you will appreciate the lady's sheer size. From the ground to the tip of her torch is 93 metres, and her standing height from her sandals to her crown (not including her plinth) is 34 metres. Visitors can walk up inside Liberty's structure and look out from her crown, but you should expect to queue for a few hours because of the attraction's popularity.

The statue was a symbol of hope and welcome to immigrants arriving by boat and preparing to walk on American soil for the first time. Their first port of call though was Ellis Island. For sixty years, Ellis Island was the gateway for all immigrants arriving in America. Walking around the museum you will get a sense of the variety of the immigrants' origins, and the desperation and aspirations that brought them to the New World.

You can get a wonderful view of New York City walking over the Brooklyn Bridge. When the bridge was built in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world and there was nothing taller in the USA. Walking across the East River, you can get a good vantage point of Manhattan, seeing as far as Wall Street and the museums of Upper East Side.

You won't believe the bright lights of Times Square. The huge neon advertisements are a spectacle to see, especially at night. This is a vibrant part of the city with the sidewalks and pedestrian area thronging with tourists and street vendors. New York City is so rich with culture that you may struggle to fit in everything you want to see. As well as other sightseeing favourites such as the Staten Island Ferry, Central Park and the Rockefeller Center, there are many world-famous museums, Broadway's shows, and miles of shops to explore while walking in America.

For a very different atmosphere, a train ride out of the city to the New York State countryside will introduce you to rural USA, walking in the historic colonial villages that were settled by Europeans when America was young. You can see some of the oldest buildings in the country and the picturesque villages of the Hudson River Valley.

The Great Lakes of North America are a group of 5 large lakes which include Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. It is collectively the largest freshwater system on earth. The region includes portions of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York as well as the Canadian Province of Ontario and the 6 U.S. states such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

The region forms distinctive economic and historical and political bi-national history, culture as well as a political economy. The Great Lake region is distinguished for its significant contribution in culture, economy and technology.

The tourists are drawn to these natural attractions for very good reasons, and here's why:

Great Lakes of North America

Lake Michigan
It is the third largest Great Lake of North America and the only one situated entirely within the United States. The lake is bounded from west to east by Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Visitors can cross it by riding a ferry that runs from Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Ludington, Michigan. It is home to bowfin, carp, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pinfish, yellow perch, lake trout and some species of catfish.

Lake Huron
This is the second largest of the Great Lakes bounded on the east by the province of Ontario, Canada and on the west by the U.S. state of Michigan. Its surface is 176 meters above sea level and the average depth is 59 meters. There are several significant cities on Lake Huron such as Sarnia and Goderich, Ontario Canada as well as Bay City, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Alpena, Port Huron and St. Ignace, Michigan.

The lake is home to several fish and plant life like the now extinct deepwater Cisco. The notable feature here is the Manitoulin Island that separates the Georgian Bay and the North Channel from the lake's main body of water.

Lake Erie
This is the 4th largest Great Lake and the 10th largest worldwide. It is bounded on the south by U.S. states of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, on the north by the Canadian province of Ontario and on the west by the state of Michigan. It is primarily fed by Detroit River and it is drained via the Niagara Falls and Niagara River into Lake Ontario. Some major contributors to this lake include the Cuyahoga River, Sandusky River, Maumee River, Huron River and the Grand River. The lake is home to one of the world's largest freshwater commercial fisheries.

Rivers in Great Lakes

St. Clair River
This river is situated in central North America that drains the Lake Huron into the Lake St. Clair. It is 64 kilometers long and 1.5 meters in elevation from the Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair. It is one of the important areas of the Great Lakes Waterway where cargo vessels pass through to travel between the upper and lower Great Lakes.

Niagara River
It flows north from the Lake Erie to the Lake Ontario. The river serves as part of the border between New York and the province of Ontario in Canada. It features two large islands namely the Goat Island and Grand.

Saint Lawrence River
It is a larger river that extends greatly from southwest to northeast of North America. It connects together the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. The Saguenay, Ottawa and Richelieu rivers as well as Lake Champlain are being drained here.

Hawaii

Hawaii is filled with beautiful beaches, great food, world class hotels, and a perpetually perfect sunny weather. It's easy to see why Hawaii is currently America's number one honeymoon spot.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the Center of Entertainment and dubbed as the 'City that Never Sleeps'. Some 39.2 million people visit Las Vegas Every Year.

Florida

Florida offers many breathtaking coast-to-coast beaches as well as great sunny weather and beautiful sunsets.

California

This alluring city is filled with tourist traps: Disneyland, Mann's Chinese Theater, Universal Studios, Hollywood Walk of Fame and more.

Texas

Texas is a favorite among water sports lovers, and a popular destination for spring break destinations and family trips.

New York

New York is the center of fashion, arts and cultural diversity. Here you can find big skyscrapers, expensive fashion labels, and popular tourist destinations such as Chinatown, Central Park, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.

Arizona

Visit the Grand Canyon, learn about geology, or go white water rafting in Arizona.

New Orleans

New Orleans is a quaint party town filled with laughter and animation. Don't miss the Mardi Gras and visit the museums sprawled around the city.

Chicago

Chicago is a beautiful city filled with arts and music. When in the Windy City, be sure to visit the Millennium Park and Sears Tower.

Washington DC

Lastly, Washington DC is great for educational and historical trips. Visit the White House, Pentagon City, and the Smithsonian City to learn more about this great continent.