Heather McCracken finds the source of pop culture's global zombie outbreak.

This state in the heart of the Great Lakes region will give travellers a taste of authentic America.

Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues in Chicago.

Greg Buckle climbs the bleachers to enjoy the All-American game of baseball - hey, just don't mention the Sox.

Founded in 1682, Philadelphia served as the US capital for a decade while DC was built. Here are six places you should visit when you're in this historic city.

Jane Jeffries makes a return visit to one of the world's best collections, once protected as an education tool by its owner but now on show in a modern gallery.

The hip sip in Oregon is probiotic kombucha — on tap, discovers Jesse Mulligan.

Five great outdoor adventures to try in this northern US state.

When you hit the highway, leave your speedometer behind but pack your business cards, writes Ben Stanley.

The best way to see Hawaii's marine life is to get wet, so Heather McCracken rides a paddleboard in Oahu.

Patrick McKendry stayed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to watch the boxing bouts of Kiwis Joseph Parker and Robert Berridge.

Got a spare few hours before flying out of LAX? Try this hub of food and fun, writes Jesse Mulligan.

Run the NYC marathon like a pro, even if it's your first time, says Megan Singleton.

Seen Los Angeles? Head to one of these spots to see what else California has to offer.

Visiting Arizona's famous Boneyard is the realisation of a lifelong dream for a plane lover, writes Tim Stewart.

Pamela Wade goes north to Alaska for a taste of tourist-oriented gold-rush era hospitality.

Gaze skywards at one of these five cracking American observatories.

What do a rare Hawaiian monk seal and legendary rocker Mick Fleetwood have in common? A charmed life in Maui.

Cape Cod defies stereotypes as an enclave for the rich by offering spectacular cycle and hiking trails for adventurous families, writes Jenni Quilter.

On a rainy Monday night in Chicago, folk from the audience are taking to the stage in Buddy Guy's Legends bar.

Here are some Chicago conversation starters, even some the city's locals might not know ...

Hardcore drinking and music await in Nashville, finds Leena Tailor.

The Big Apple's top restaurants are regular haunts of many of the famous and infamous.

Danielle McGrane has some tips to help with starlet spotting in Hollywood.

Old-school sophistication or new and hip? Zoe Walker gets a taste of the evolving restaurant and bar scene in wider Palm Springs.

Leena Tailor meets Bill Nancarrow, the unofficial Kiwi wine ambassador in the famous Napa Valley.

New cruise line's winning formula puts creatures before home comforts, write Anne Z Cooke and Steve Haggerty.

Louisiana's Crescent City has a lot to offer visitors besides the music it's famous for.

New Orleans is worthy of a pilgrimage for music lovers, writes Marty Duda.

Pamela Wade opts for some out-of-the-box, wild adventures.