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The United States is the most sought after destination for higher studies by millions of students from all over the world. With numerous famous universities and colleges in the USA it is not surprising that international students choose to study in the USA, from pursuing a particular course that is available at a specific US college, to gaining scholarship, or even just to enjoy living in the country whilst studying.

The Statue of Liberty or Liberty Enlightening the World is situated in the heart of New York on an island called Liberty Island. To commemorate the magnificence of the Statue of Liberty, the island which was earlier called Bedloe's Island got renamed Liberty Island. The renaming was done in 1956 by an act passed by the United States Congress. Through his presidential proclamation 2250, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the Island as part of the Statue of Liberty National monument. While we have known the Statue of Liberty for a very long time, there are still some very interesting and spectacular facts that are still not known to most of us.

Non-essential trips to visit friends and family or for tourism, via land and ferry border crossings across the United States border for fully vaccinated travelers will recommence November 8th 2021. Unprecedented restrictions that limited travel into the United States during the onset of COVID-19 pandemic are set to lift on November 8th for fully vaccinated Canadian and Mexican visitors coming from across the border. This means that Canadians and Mexicans and in fact even other visitors flying from nations like China, India and Brazil — can reunite with family after many months or just come for recreation and shopping.

If you are curious about knowing more about the past of the USA, then you should certainly pay a visit to the museums in various cities and gain more knowledge about their past existence. Museums are always a place of discovery, or let's say they put forth what has already been discovered or what has been left behind in the dust of time. When we visit a museum, it is not just history that we come in terms with, it is also some spectacular facts about civilization that comes to surface.

Best known as a family friendly city of America, the city of San Diego situated on the Pacific Coast of California is known for its pristine beaches, favourable climate and numerous family friendly attractions, with everything from unique museums, galleries and immense parks and gardens situated at every corner of the city. With year-round pleasant weather and lots of fun places to be around, this could easily be the first choice for a family vacation in the United States.

Known to be the second largest island of Hawaii, the island of Maui is also called The Valley Isle. The island is loved for its pristine beaches, national parks and one of the best places to get a glimpse of Hawaiian culture. With the term Maui being associated with Hawaiin legends and folklore, Maui island is as much of a fantasy as its name! Given its endless green valleys and numerous world famous beaches, this island located in America’s only archipelago, is one of the best and the only way to witness the tropical side of the country.

A city shining with vibrance at every hour of the day, there is no 'The List’ which could tell you what places to visit in New York among its many unique attractions. Nevertheless, these well renowned and city’s most favourite places are mostly never skipped on a visit to New York city. A city where every new turn might take you to some state of the art monument, museum, gallery or simply a place which might be the first of its kind in the world, New York is so synonymous with America that it becomes only obvious to visit it on a trip to the United States. And with all that the city has to offer, it is so worth it!

Known as the the cultural, commercial and financial center of California, San Francisco is home to America’s many picture-worthy locations, with several places being synonymous as the image of the United States for the rest of the world. A city with a touch of all good things, San Francisco also has one of the country’s most walkable streets, given its numerous culturally rich streetscapes and diverse neighbourhoods scattered with shops of all kinds.

One of the largest cities in the United States famed for its architecture, museums, skyline dotted with skyscrapers and the iconic Chicago-style pizza, this city located by the shores of Lake Michigan, continues to be the biggest attraction for visitors in the United States. Often named as a top tourism destination in the U.S. given its food, restaurants and waterfront, along with many attractions in the neighbourhood, Chicago remains one of the most favourite places to visit in America.

Los Angeles aka City of Angles is the biggest city in California and second biggest city in the United States, a hub of the country’s film and entertainment industry, home to HollyWood and one of the most loved cities for those travelling to the U.S. for the first time. With so many good locations and places to spend a great time, it is not an option to skip L.A. on a trip to America. Read along to know more about some of the best places to see when on a visit to Los Angeles.