Listen to the music when you explore the Southern city of Memphis, Tennessee, advises Tim Lamb.

Winston Aldworth checks out the differences between two great theme parks.

The Florida city of Orlando has more options than you'd think, writes Megan Singleton.

The Florida city of Orlando is much more than a theme park wonderland, discovers Tim Lamb.

First, there's a long, hot climb to complete that will unsettle Alex Robertson as he sets out to explore Utah's Angel's Landing.

Prepare to be surprised by the Caribbean-like white sands of Florida's Emerald Coast, writes Tim Lamb.

That's a hard-won pearl of wisdom for visitors to Florida's Legoland hotel and park, warns Josie Clarke.

In Orange County, Shandelle Battersby swaps fast food for fresh, sophisticated cuisine.

Josh Noel finds the island of Molokai non-touristy, caring and relaxed - not to mention friendly.

Sophie Barclay takes the train from New Orleans up through Tennessee to Chicago, following a trail of American music history.

Alex Robertson enjoys incredible skiing at a resort in Utah with a rich history, loads of powder and an incredible number of runs.

Beignets and buskers are among the Big Easy's delights, writes Megan Singleton.

If jazz is your poison, be prepared to drink your fill in New Orleans, writes Sophie Barclay.

Sample the cowboy lifestyle - hire a car and visit the best that Houston and nearby Texas Hill Country have to offer, says Tim Lamb.

Ahead of Air New Zealand beginning its direct flights to Houston in December, Ewan McDonald visits the space base.

In Dallas, Winston Aldworth finds there's still plenty of heat in the conspiracy theories.

Megan Singleton finds the best places to grab a drink in Washington DC.

Once you've taken in the obligatory baseball match, why not head to one of these Big Apple favourites ...

Heading to the US' Sunshine State? Stop in at the city of St Petersburg and check out some of these sights ...

For decades, it was a whipped dog of a city but Kate Roff discovers a different Detroit. This one is grabbing hold of a new lease on life.

Europe isn't the only place to boast impressive churches and cathedrals, the United States also has a wonderful mix of traditional and modern places of worship.

Jack Barlow is riveted by the wildlife, human and animal, of Cajun Louisiana.

Looking for an excuse to indulge your inner foodie while travelling? Plan your next trip around one of these events ...

A convoy of Harley riders share Brett Atkinson's enthusiasm for Oregon.

There's plenty to see in this vibrant North American city, writes Megan Singleton.

George Gonzalez visits two sites linked to the mysterious mastermind of American horror.

A visit to the USA's famous Monument Valley is an awe-inspiring experience, writes Ellen Creager.

This seaside city's history as a magnet for the prominent can be traced back further than its glittering 19th-century heyday, writes Robert DiGiacomo.

For marathoners there's no better way to see a different country than on foot, packing more than 42km of scenery into the experience and having a finishing medal as proof.

Pamela Wade finds there's more to this Massachusetts city than its spooky history.