What’s new, America?
2018 has come with a wonderful abundance of compelling attractions that are opening across the United States. The level of excitement is quite difficult to hide at this point, given that these attractions are the best of their kind nationwide and even worldwide.
So now you have plenty of reasons to travel and explore America this year.
Borealis Basecamp, Alaska
Borealis Basecamp offers an astonishing show of the breathtaking Northern Lights from the comfort of your fancy dome retreat.
Only half an hour drive from Fairbanks, this magical camp opened last year in September, with stunning domes that combine both a taste of wilderness and the comfort of home luxuries (kitchenettes, full baths, etc).
What’s more, you can stargaze, anticipate the aurora borealis, and just enjoy a good night’s sleep under the stars. We just can’t dream of a better way to enjoy a vacation.
Zipline at Grand Canyon West, Arizona
Adrenalin junkies and adventure lovers are going to lose their minds over this new pair of epic zip lines that are about one thousand feet above a side canyon’s floor in the heart of the mesmerizing desert scenery.
The adrenalin-boosting 3,500-ft zip line is the latest addition to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. It has 2 quad zip lines which let 4 people soar at the same time in parallel at about 50 miles/hour.
So what are you waiting for! Invite your squad and go get your backpack.
Rancho Mirage Observatory, California
Are interested in some luxurious stargazing? I bet you are, so welcome to California’s new Rancho Mirage Observatory, which is actually Coachella Valley’s very first observatory.
This sophisticated observatory offers projections of the beautiful starry night sky, an open deck for budding amateur astronomers, and an immense 75-ton telescope, which is more than enough to bring the California stars closer to you.
Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, Colorado
Aspen Snowmass welcomes its latest attraction: Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, which will take you through one mile of forest on a high track at up to 28mph for a bewitching 8-minute thrill, and wait!
That’s not all, you’ll also travel through various bends, curves, and turns. Moreover, passes include a 2-hour session in addition to access to tubing and unlimited rides on the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster.
Fast & Furious Supercharged, Florida
Prepare yourself for an awesomely thrilling at Universal Orlando’s new Fast & Furious Supercharged ride. Start by meeting the team and then discover some of the movie’s classic vehicles and locations. Actually, the ride comes with plenty of pleasant surprises that’ll certainly give you a unique, fun experience.
Great Wolf Lodge, Georgia
Georgia offers the nicest tourist attraction this summer. Great Wolf Lodge guarantees the best water park experience for people of all ages. There is a magnificent variety of kid-friendly activities, games, and even a special spa for the little ones.
This can be the best spot for a family summer vacation. What’s more, the water park also includes many shopping outlets, on-site dining, and spacious suite options.
Kualoa Helicopter Tour, Hawaii
This is isn’t exactly a tourist attraction, but it’s a totally-worth-it adventure. This is a new adventure-packed tour of Oahu’s famous movie settings and most interesting historic sites launched by Paradise Helicopters, an eco-friendly helicopter tour company.
The Kualoa Helicopter Tour whisks you over Honolulu Harbour, Waikīkī, and Diamond Head Crater, setting off from around the Ko Olina resort area and touching down at Kualoa Ranch. Once you arrive, you can go on a ground adventure: a zip line tour, an ATV tour, or a horseback tour.
Central Idaho Dark Sky Park, Idaho
Idaho is home to the first International Dark Sky Reserve in the US. The park is 1,400 square miles, taking in towns like Stanley, Sun Valley, and Ketchum. The crystal-clear skies in Central Idaho Dark Sky Park make it one of the best spots in the country to watch the Milky Way.
And when the sunlight comes out to chase the darkness, you can enjoy backpacking, horse riding, and hiking in this wilderness area.
Time Traveler roller-coaster, Missouri
Missouri’s Time Traveler roller-coaster is the world’s tallest, fastest, and steepest spinning coaster. At fifty miles per hour, Time Traveler takes riders one hundred ft down a mountainside in the wooded terrain of Branson Ozark.
In this the 2-minute ride, you should be prepared for a few upside-down flips during a 95-ft-tall vertical loop, a zero-G roll, and a dive loop, isn’t it amazing! Or does it already make you feel sick!
Starfleet Academy Experience Exhibition, New Jersey
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to be amazed by Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience Exhibition in New Jersey’s Liberty Science Center presents. Put your starship navigation skills to the test, practice phaser targeting, and learn how Star Trek foresaw several cutting-edge technologies, like the functional tricorder.
Plus, there are many other surprises you just got to discover yourself!