For his five-day road trip through the Midwest and South, Benji Lanyado was guided solely by tips from Twitter and Guardian readers
Writer Glenn Taylor's guide to Chicago's great street-food spots, and where to head for the best in live music
Where have all the cowboys gone, asks Emma John, as she seeks – and ultimately finds – authenticity in Nashville, the capital of country music
For his epic road trip Marcel Theoux was guided solely by tips from Twitter and Guardian readers
Nevada, Colorado and Utah capture the American story: this is western territory and it is hauntingly beautiful, says Nevada Barr
Sunshine and clean air make Denver a magnet for holidaymakers in search of outdoor pursuits
For her epic 1,600-mile road trip from Texas to Albuquerque, New Mexico, Katie Rogers was guided solely by tips from Twitter and Guardian readers
Having grown up in Santa Fe, Anna Gunn, (Skyler White in Breaking Bad) was thrilled to return to New Mexico to shoot the TV show. She gives us her hometown lowdown
The highlights of Jacob Steinberg's jaunt down the west coast from Seattle to San Francisco guided solely by tips from Twitter and Guardian readers
Seattle is famed for its coffee and Portland its quirkiness, but this is also a region that celebrates the environment and the arts, as well as being a home for Amazon, Boeing and Microsoft, writes Peter Mountford
'Florida, no appointments and a full tank of gas.' That's writer Tim Dorsey's motto for a road trip as he leads us on a weird and wonderful tour of roadhouses, gator nuggets and airboat rides into the swamps
Austin, state capital of Texas, is a slice of alternative life in a conservative region, with festivals, arts, parties and a reputation for excellent food
San Francisco's neighbourhoods were shaped by industrialisation, urban revivals and earthquakes. Each has its own feel, and highlights include Michelin-starred restaurants, renowned galleries and vintage shops
No other city in America has a history as rich and intriguing as New Orleans. And it's a tale that's far from dry – in fact you can follow it through the city's food, drink and music
Rhinestone cowboys, garage bands and Jack White - where to find the beating heart of the Music City
In the hip-hop capital of America, expect bags of style and attitude - as well as great bars, clubs and food
From Mad Men tours to Famous Fat Dave's whirlwind cab ride around the best eating spots in the city - follow our guide to get the biggest bit out of the Big Apple
Arizona has a reputation for being all desert, but the Grand Canyon state is actually home to some of North America's most astonishing landscapes
For beautiful sandy beaches, great lobster and amazing seascapes, the Maine coastline is hard to beat
Stay in Elvis's old room, by the Crossroads where Robert Johnson 'sold his soul', or above Morgan Freeman's blues club
In Chicago you can bet your bottom dollar you'll lose your blues, but you may add a few waistline pounds at the city's selection of top restaurants, everyday diners and coffee hangouts, says Kate Bernot
From basic campsites to luxury log cabins, Colorado has plenty of options for staying in the great outdoors. With the Colorado Trail and San Juan mountains as a backdrop, there's also cool hiking, climbing and cycling to be had
From the rugged coastline of Washington state to the sunbathing destination of San Francisco's Baker beach, California and the Pacific Northwest have some of America's best beaches, writes Sean Patrick Hill
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Video (8min 59sec) Cerys Matthews goes on a musical pilgrimage from Nashville, the home of country music, where she visits the legendary Ryman Auditorium, to the birthplace of rock and roll, Memphis
Video (8min 24sec) Adventurer Guy Grieve takes a road trip through Ernest Hemingway's Idaho and discovers why the American wilderness was so inspirational for the swashbuckling author
Video (9min 44sec) Photographer Toby Amies takes us on a road trip from Houston to Austin looking at the art of the Lone Star State
Video (10min 58sec) Michael Fordham, author of the The Book of Surfing: The Killer Guide, travels from San Francisco to Los Angeles in search of the heart of American surf culture
Video (11min 22sec) Author Richard Grant goes in search of the spirit of the Deep South, exploring the eccentricities of the region
Video (5min 22sec) The star of Treme and The Wire shows Georgia Brown around his home town
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