The United States has been dubbed many things in its brief history - the great American melting pot, the land of the free, and the home of the brave. And visiting the country will make you realize that there is some truth behind America's clichéd nicknames. Stress will melt away as you lounge by the tranquil beaches of the Hawaiian Islands. Fluffy marshmallows will melt into a steaming mug of hot chocolate after a long day on the slopes in Aspen, Colorado. The burnt oranges and the flaming reds of the Grand Canyon will free you from the confining, steely grey of city life. And bravery is required whether you're rafting down the ice-cold Colorado River or strutting beside the fashion-conscious down the sidewalks (or maybe even runways) of New York City.

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Selected places to go in United States

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