Taking a gap year in the USA allows you to experience one of the most exciting countries in the world. Its attractions range from glitz and glamour in Las Vegas to some of the planet's most stunning natural scenery. There is such a great variety of places to go and things to see, it can be overwhelming deciding where to start - five of the top adventures to be had are listed below.
For a glimpse of glamour, gambling and giddy excitement, there can be no better place to visit during America holidays than Las Vegas. See the bright lights of the casinos of the Strip and head into them for a taste of nightlife in this never-sleeping city.
Speeding down Las Vegas Boulevard in a limo is a great way to start your exploration of the city, letting you see its most famous areas as well as soaking you in glamour. And for something even more decadent, why not indulge in a helicopter ride over the Strip itself?
Besides bright lights and gambling, Las Vegas also has an incredible number of shows you can go and see. So, if you have time, they are the perfect way to see another aspect of the city's focus on entertainment.
If you prefer to get your thrills from sports rather than nightlife, white water rafting in Jackson, Wyoming could be for you. Setting off down the Snake River - reputedly one of the most untamed in country - is a guaranteed adrenaline rush and an absolutely unforgettable experience during your North America travel.
The river is a tributary of the Colorado River and runs into the Snake River Plain, which is characterised by mountains and canyons.
After trying your hand at taming the unstoppable rapids, you may want to pay a visit to the Silver Dollar Saloon to taste some of its well-known 'red-eye' whiskey.
And if you love being by the water, you'll be itching to visit Niagara Falls, another of the top attractions of a gap year in the USA. Simply looking at the falls is an incredible experience, but why not take it a step further? You can get right up close to the cascading waters by venturing onto the Maid of the Mist, a boat that travels along Lake Ontario right up to the falls themselves. The sound and feel of being right next to the pounding waters is absolutely unforgettable.
Of course, Niagara Falls is not by any means the only natural wonder the US plays host to. The Grand Canyon ranks as one of the seven wonders of the world - and when you visit it, it's easy to see why.
This vast chasm is an incredible sight that has to be seen to be believed. Walking along the rim at sunrise or sunset is the perfect way to view it at its best - or for something a bit different, take a flight over the top to see it from an aerial point of view.
Exploring this National Park is an absolute must, while others such as Yosemite National Park are also great places to visit. With stunning waterfalls and granite monoliths, this beautiful park holds a host of natural treasures. Alongside this scenery you will find an abundance of wildlife, some - such as coyotes and black bears - as exciting as the terrain itself.
The landscape here contrasts with another of America's iconic scenes - the deserts of the west. The last, but by no means least, of the top five attractions, Sonora Desert is the perfect place to visit for would-be cowboys.
If you grew up watching westerns, a horseback ride across the desert is probably the perfect experience for you during your gap year. You'll be able to ride past cacti rising up some 20 ft, which is certain to get you into the cowboy spirit. After crossing the desert, you can enjoy a chuck wagon dinner before settling down for the night under the stars.
A gap year in the USA is the perfect way to explore the amazing attractions the country has to offer. In covering such a vast area, travelling back and forth from the UK to see the regions that interest you can be impractical, whereas a gap year allows you time to discover the most exciting sights all in one trip - as well as giving you memories you will never forget.
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