Driving the 'Mother Road', Route 66, Russell Contreras searches for the works of Kerouac and Hemingway at the many used bookstores along the way.

With a yawning hole nearly 2km deep at his feet, Mark Meredith looks - very gingerly - into the abyss in Arizona.

After almost two years in Los Angeles, Gin Wigmore has tips for visitors seeking a special spot in her adopted city.

Beth J. Harpaz heads to the new epicenter of Brooklyn-cool.

Shandelle Battersby dreams a California dream in the front row at the Dolby Theatre.

Winter temperatures hovering near zero make Alaska feel almost tropical, writes Stacia Glenn.

In a restaurant in Alaska, Paul Rush has a tussle with the King of Crabs - and wins.

The legacy of a former newspaper magnate lives on at San Simeon, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Shandelle Battersby finds the jewel of the missions along California's King's Highway.

A friendly year-round climate makes Santa Monica a hit with locals as well as tourists, writes Tess Nichol.

Oahu's big waves and warm waters are a magnet to all types and sizes of mammals, finds Paul Davies.

To mark 60 years, Disneyland has conjured up spectacular parades and fireworks, writes Peter Mitchell.

It's hard to imagine this "park in the sky" was once the domain of thundering freight trains.

More than 20 years after hearing a song, Nigel Richardson sees the frontier city that inspired it.

Wanting a family-friendly way to explore the Caribbean? Then board a Disney Cruise ship in Galveston, suggests Tim Lamb.

The Texan capital has an outlaw spirit that makes it the perfect place to party, writes Ewan McDonald.

Nashville's mix of Southern hospitality and rich creative heritage hits just the right note for Jez Smadja.

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

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.

Louisiana's New Orleans is a comfortable road trip destination from Houston, writes Tim Lamb.

One thing that New Orleans does better than anywhere else is party, discovers Ewan McDonald.

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.