Excellent road, rail and air options make visiting two or more cities on the same holiday a feasible option. BOSTON AND WASHINGTON DC Linking these east coast cities is easy by rail, via Amtrak’s Acela train or on its slower but less expensive Northeast Regional service. See Boston’s Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market and take a harbour cruise. In the capital, rent a bike to explore the National Mall and monuments then enjoy its museums and restaurant scene. SAN FRANCISCO AND HAWAII Hop on one of San Francisco’s cable cars to explore the city. Stroll Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 and board a Bay cruise to visit Alcatraz and sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. Then fly to Hawaii for the tropical lifestyle of Oahu island’s Honolulu and Waikiki Beach before experiencing the contrasting natural splendour of Volcanoes National Park on Big Island and the lush rainforests of Kauai. LOS ANGELES AND PALM SPRINGS Los Angeles is a feast for the senses, from the bright lights of Hollywood to the urban excitement of downtown and beach neighbourhoods Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu. A two-hour road trip takes you to chic desert oasis and long-time celebs’ favourite, Palm Springs, with its spa resorts, a walkable and lively downtown, outdoor adventure activities, golf galore, stunning scenery and its Aerial Tramway. CHICAGO, MEMPHIS AND NEW ORLEANS Indulge yourself in all things jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll on a three-centre itinerary through 900 miles of musical heritage. Amtrak makes the going easy on its daily City of New Orleans service, which takes 19 hours for the Chicago-New Orleans journey. After sampling the Windy City’s blues clubs, stop off in Memphis to soak up the live music scene of Beale Street, ending in New Orleans for its jazz-filled French Quarter. NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA Take a bite of the Big Apple’s famous dishes such as pastrami or pizza and chomp on a An Orlando-Puerto Rico holiday allows chill-out time on the Caribbean island’s beaches after the all-action theme parks of Central Florida TWO-HIT WONDERS Why stay in one U.S. city when your flight across the Atlantic opens up a country packed with unique adventures? TWIN- AND MULTI-CENTRES VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS PATRICK FARRELL 54 visitusa.org.uk
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