Things To Know
- Highlights – National Parks, New York City, Washington D.C., Pacific Coast, Rocky Mountains, Las Vegas Strip, Grand Canyon
- Language – English
- Currency – US Dollar (USD)
- Power Outlets – The United States uses power plug and socket types A & B. The standard voltage is 120 V, with a standard frequency of 60 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – The United States is a safe country to visit.
- Water Safety – Tap water is safe to drink in The United States. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle just to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber and Lyft are available throughout most of the country.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit the United States all depends on where you are going and what you want to experience. With such abroad geographic range, climates vary greatly among the different regions throughout the country.
The fall (September, October, and November), and spring months (March, April, and May) are generally the mildest months of the year in terms of temperature. Typically, the farther north you travel the cooler the temperatures will be. Travel farther south and you will see the temperatures rise steadily.
The summer (June, July, August) and winter (December, January, February) seasons can see extreme temperatures in certain regions.