North America is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The two important constituents of North America are the United States of America and Canada. Both destinations offer numerous tourist attractions for people from all geographies and cultures of the world. The continent as a whole offers a beautiful mix of history, culture, heritage, natural beauty and some amazing man made wonders of the world.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The most fascinating thing about the United States is its grand confluence of people from various cultures, nationalities, races and religions who have made it their home for decades or centuries. America’s truly global and cosmopolitan character comes as a pleasant experience for a tourist from any part of the world.
Every American state has a great variety of sight-seeing places and activities to offer for the tourists. There are world-famous cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Miami. These cities are home to some of the world’s best hotels, museums, amusement parks, casinos, golf courses, heritage buildings, historical monuments, art galleries, sports facilities, spas and other places of recreation. Hollywood, the film city of the U.S. is one of the biggest attractions for tourists from all over the world.
The western coast of the U.S. is known for its national parks, geological beauty, and wildlife. The New England area of the U.S. offers great places of historical value, and the lovers of history and heritage can find many places of interest in the states belonging to the New England.
The exotic islands of Hawaii are another world-famous destination for tourists who are looking for a luxurious tropical vacation.
The Grand Canyon at the Yellowstone national park is one of the most renowned landmarks in the United States. There are other famous mountain areas as well, such as Mount Rushmore, the Apalachian ranges, the Rocky mountains and so on.
The Times Square in New York city is one of the world’s most visited places by tourists, both local and foreign.
CANADA
Canada’s vast open landscapes, its natural lush-green forest covers, and its awesome natural beauty are the biggest draw for tourists from around the world. Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal are the major cities of Canada that attract thousands of tourists every year for the many natural wonders and experiences in wilderness that they have to offer.
Niagara Falls is probably the most famous natural waterfall in the whole world, with its breathtaking scenic beauty.
Quebec is a French-speaking province of Canada that is historic and with a European feel, festive atmosphere, lush greenery, and quiet villages.
The Prairies of Canada are expansive, open lands, with rocky mountains, dense forests and farm lands. Calgary is a modern, booming town on the foothills, Edmonton is a great city for shopping, and Winnipeg is a historic town to be visited by tourists.
The Northern region of Canada comprises of arctic and sub-arctic areas that are frozen in winters, and also are home to some gigantic glaciers. This is a destination of wilderness for the adventure-loving travelers.
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