Sample the cowboy lifestyle - hire a car and visit the best that Houston and nearby Texas Hill Country have to offer, says Tim Lamb.

Ahead of Air New Zealand beginning its direct flights to Houston in December, Ewan McDonald visits the space base.

In Dallas, Winston Aldworth finds there's still plenty of heat in the conspiracy theories.

Megan Singleton finds the best places to grab a drink in Washington DC.

Once you've taken in the obligatory baseball match, why not head to one of these Big Apple favourites ...

In the legendary Yankee Stadium, Andrew Alderson finds fabulous atmosphere - and great chilli dogs - at America's big show.

Tim Stewart takes to the trails of Utah and is overwhelmed by the diversity and beauty of the rock formations.

Heading to the US' Sunshine State? Stop in at the city of St Petersburg and check out some of these sights ...

For decades, it was a whipped dog of a city but Kate Roff discovers a different Detroit. This one is grabbing hold of a new lease on life.

Looking for an excuse to indulge your inner foodie while travelling? Plan your next trip around one of these events ...

A convoy of Harley riders share Brett Atkinson's enthusiasm for Oregon.

There's plenty to see in this vibrant North American city, writes Megan Singleton.

George Gonzalez visits two sites linked to the mysterious mastermind of American horror.

A visit to the USA's famous Monument Valley is an awe-inspiring experience, writes Ellen Creager.

This seaside city's history as a magnet for the prominent can be traced back further than its glittering 19th-century heyday, writes Robert DiGiacomo.

For marathoners there's no better way to see a different country than on foot, packing more than 42km of scenery into the experience and having a finishing medal as proof.

Pamela Wade finds there's more to this Massachusetts city than its spooky history.

Six fabulous US spots to see in the new year.

Prepare to let your jaw drop as you take in this northern state's grand vistas.

Spend a moment with the ghosts of Little Bighorn, writes Ben Stanley.

Shop up a storm at these Big Apple landmarks.

New Zealand's own mother of the nation, Judy Bailey, visits internet mogul Larry Ellison's Hawaiian island - and is impressed by his preservation project.

Heather McCracken finds the source of pop culture's global zombie outbreak.

This state in the heart of the Great Lakes region will give travellers a taste of authentic America.

Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues in Chicago.

Greg Buckle climbs the bleachers to enjoy the All-American game of baseball - hey, just don't mention the Sox.

Founded in 1682, Philadelphia served as the US capital for a decade while DC was built. Here are six places you should visit when you're in this historic city.

Jane Jeffries makes a return visit to one of the world's best collections, once protected as an education tool by its owner but now on show in a modern gallery.

The hip sip in Oregon is probiotic kombucha — on tap, discovers Jesse Mulligan.

Five great outdoor adventures to try in this northern US state.