Worth of Visit reviews for USA

Alcatraz is one of the most famous penitentiaries in the world. Located a rock island in middle of San Francisco bay, just north of the downtown, the prison has held several well-known crooks, such as Al Capone and Robert Franklin Stout ("Birdman of Alcatraz").

The cool waters and currents in the... More >

Before the modern cars, San Francisco public transport was handled by cable cars. As the hills are steep in the residential area in the city, normal light train systems cannot be used. The cable cars move by grabbing a constantly moving cable that runs below the street level between the tracks. When... More >

A trip to New York is not complete without visiting Central Park, the lungs of the city. The huge park occupies several square meters of space in the middle of Manhattan, stretching from 59th Street to 110th Street. The sloping terrain and curvy roads hide the fact that you are inside a huge metropo... More >

Central Park Zoo is one of the smallest zoos that I've ever visited, but maybe for this reason it is also one of the best experiences. There are only a dozen or so bigger species and then a whole bunch of smaller ones, so the trip is not exhaustive but just fun. It is also the most accessible, being... More >

Civic Center is the cultural hotspot in San Francisco. The smallish park is surrounded with museum, library, opera house and symphony hall.

As the city is quite wealthy, the shows are good. Obtaining the tickets may be a challenge, though. There are also a lot of independent theatre groups, so th... More >

Coit Tower is an art deco tower erected on Telegraph Hill as memory of San Francisco earthquake firefighters. The tower was funded by Lillie Hitchcock Coit and it was completed in 1933. The tower has several murals on the first floor.

The hill itself has magnificent views to the surrounding areas... More >

Lake Tahoe looks like a rounded square in satellite photos, except for one bay that protrudes three miles into the mountains. The bay is called Emerald bay and it has also the only island in the lake, Fannette Island.

The ring road around the lake goes very near the bay and there are a couple of ... More >

Fisherman's Wharf is one the prime spots for tourists in San Francisco, a lot of different things to do for both adults and children. Some of the shops are a bit tacky and you have to be very careful when buying anything more expensive, such as electronics, as the prices may be much better in downto... More >

Golden Gate Bridge spans over Golden Gate, a channel that separates San Francisco from Marin County up north.

Walking is the best way to admire the magnificent engineering of the bridge and the views to the bay and downtown. The bridge is quite long, several kilometers, so be prepared with good s... More >

Once famous for hippies, Haight Ashbury has been able to keep its charm while it has been commercialized and most of the shopkeepers care more about money than love.

The neighbourhood is pleasant and there are a lot of shops selling clothes, records, generic stuff and peculiarities. You can get t... More >