From windswept coastlines and lofty mountains to geothermal features and abundant wildlife, North America is one of the most diverse continents in the world. Canada, Mexico, and the US are home to jaw-dropping scenery and natural treasures that you won’t find anywhere else.
Take a North America road trip and you’ll be amazed by what you see. Drive thousands of miles on a single road, where you’ll encounter endless mountains, beaches, and deserts. Hit the slopes in the Canadian Rockies or the Appalachian Mountains. Go snorkeling and sunbathing in Florida or Mexico. Indulge in world-class cuisine in sprawling cities like NYC and Mexico City. Whether you’re visiting in the summer or the winter, there’s no shortage of unique things to do across North America.
Top Experiences in North America
Here are my top picks for bucket list experiences and things to do across this vast continent:
- Hike in Glacier National Park
- Go stargazing in Death Valley National Park
- Road trip down Highway 1 in California
- Polar bear and puffin watching in Canada
- Fall foliage road trip in New England
- Chase geysers in Yellowstone National Park
- Food tours in Toronto, NYC, and Mexico City
- Learn how to surf in Hawaii
- Explore ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico
- Go wine tasting in Napa Valley
- Catch the Aurora Borealis in Canada or Alaska
- Stay at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico
- Chase the biggest waterfalls in North America: Niagara Falls
- Road trip around the National Parks in Arizona and Utah
Looking for more unique places and experiences across this continent? You’ve come to the right place. Here are my travel guides, itineraries, and other articles of North America: