Central United States Travel Guide
Where to stay in Central United States
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Grant Park and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Nashville
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Nissan Stadium while you're exploring the area.
French Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.
Downtown Houston
Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Minute Maid Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.
Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dallas City Hall and Majestic Theater. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Akard Station or Saint Paul & Federal Tram Stop.
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Popular places to visit
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.
Dollywood
This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.
AT&T Stadium
Relax and enjoy the atmosphere as you watch the Dallas Cowboys in their stunning stadium, one of the largest in the NFL.
Wrigley Field
A big piece of Chicago's soul, an ancient stadium that keeps alive the quirky, edgy madness of baseball.
Ark Encounter
Have a fun-filled day at Ark Encounter and find out why this is a popular theme park in Williamstown. Discover the restaurants and museums in this family-friendly area.
Six Flags Over Texas
Fun for all the family at this theme park, home to the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Texas.
Activities
Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Baton Rouge by Crazy Dash
Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Baton Rouge by Operation City Quest
Baton Rouge Bar Hunt: Baton Rouge Goes Rogue
- Mall of America
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Dollywood
- Wrigley Field
- Six Flags Over Texas
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Bourbon Street
- Mount Rushmore
- Kings Island
- Canal Street
- Lackland Air Force Base
- McCormick Place
- Six Flags Great America
- Naval Base Great Lakes
- Grand Ole Opry
- Graceland
- Navy Pier
- Nissan Stadium
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Hocking Hills State Park