An American adventure
Whether you’re looking to take in awe-inspiring views, taste heartwarming soul food or spend your evenings immersed in live music, the US has it all
With so much to discover, from the buzzing cities of the East Coast to the sweeping national parks of the West, a trip to the US has something for everyone.
Music lovers will gravitate to the Deep South to feast on jazz (as well as jambalaya), while nature fans can soak up the stunning landscapes of Yosemite National Park and the Grand Canyon. And if food is your favourite part of any holiday, you’ll enjoy the huge variety of cuisine on offer, from corner taquerias to chic restaurants to late-night diners serving fried chicken and waffles.
To make the most of your holiday,
travel with escorted tour specialist Cosmos, whose experienced tour directors and unique itineraries will help create those pinch-yourself moments you’ll talk about for years.
SOUL SOUNDS
Each of America’s big cities has its own rhythm. Whether it’s blues and rock ’n’ roll in Elvis’s hometown of Memphis, Louisiana’s Cajun sounds or Nashville’s legendary country heritage, there’s music all around.
Put on your travel to-do list:
❉ Visit New Orleans to enjoy a melting pot of musical influences. Grab a steaming bowl of gumbo and soak up the atmosphere in the French Quarter.
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❉ Watch country music stars perform from your reserved seats at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry as part of the Cosmos Southern Sounds tour, which takes in New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville.
❉ Follow in Bob Dylan’s footsteps on a guided tour of New York’s Greenwich Village, at the centre of the beatnik scene in the 1950s and 1960s.
COMFORT FOOD
Loosen your belt because there’s plenty to satisfy those cravings, with a thriving food scene in every state. Put on your travel to-do list:
❉ Head to Cape Cod to try the famous New England clam chowder in idyllic fishing villages.
❉ Visit San Francisco for its vibrant mix of high-end dining, street food and world-class Californian wines.
❉ Enjoy a barbecue under the stars with a proper cowboy cookout in the Wild West town of Jackson, as part of the America’s Greatest Treasures tour through Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming and Utah.
EPIC LANDSCAPES
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There’s lots to tempt walkers, amateur photographers and nature lovers out of the cities and into the wild, thanks to America’s endlessly diverse landscapes, from lush forests to golden sands and snow-capped mountain peaks. Put on your travel to-do list:
❉ Stay overnight at the Grand Canyon and watch the sunrise as part of the National Parks & Canyon Country tour.
❉ Head to Lake Tahoe, on the border of California and Nevada, and bike along the Truckee River or relax on the golden sands at Kings Beach.
❉ Take a Southern California tour and you’ll have the chance to stargaze with a local expert at Death Valley National Park. The remote desert location offers perfect views of the starry Southern skies. Tours start from £975 per person. To order a brochure or speak to a travel specialist about your American adventure, call 0330 808 7444 or visit cosmos.co.uk/northamerica2020.