USA Castles & palaces, Historic buildings, Landscape, Museum + Winter pictures

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The big skies welcome visitors for year-round outdoor activities: spring rafting, summer camping, fall hiking and winter skiing.

Enjoy the scenery beside lush green hills and visit the art galleries in the riverside towns of this sprawling rural area.

A distinct “hump” in the landscape offers panoramic views over the Valley of the Sun.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Discover a star-studded hangout and marvel at the art deco splendor of one of LA’s stellar attractions.

The beaches of Santa Monica, boutiques along Beverly Hills’ tree-lined boulevards, and Universal Studios’ movie sets set the scene for a perfect West Coast break.