The Great American Bucket List: 50 Things to Do in the U.S. Before You Die

The USA is a huge country and it might feel quite overwhelming to try and figure out what you should try and see/do while there. Thrillist compiled a list of 50 things they think are worth experiencing in the U.S.

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Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston

Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston

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Compare Philly Cheesesteaks From Old Rivals Geno's and Pat's

Compare Philly Cheesesteaks From Old Rivals Geno's and Pat's

3

Catch a Broadway Show in New York City

Catch a Broadway Show in New York City

4

Drive Cape Cod to Provincetown in the Summer

Drive Cape Cod to Provincetown in the Summer

5

Eat Buffalo Wings in Buffalo

Eat Buffalo Wings in Buffalo

6

Bike the National Mall in DC

Bike the National Mall in DC

7

Feel the Mist of Niagara Falls

Feel the Mist of Niagara Falls

8

Eat Blue Crabs on the Water in Maryland

Eat Blue Crabs on the Water in Maryland

9

Peep the Fall Foliage in New England

Peep the Fall Foliage in New England

10

See a Show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville

See a Show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville

11

Drive From Miami to Key West

Drive From Miami to Key West

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Watch NASCAR at Talladega

Watch NASCAR at Talladega

13

Visit the Alamo in San Antonio

Visit the Alamo in San Antonio

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Drink a Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby

Drink a Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby

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Eat a PB & Banana Toastie at Graceland

Eat a PB & Banana Toastie at Graceland

16

Tailgate at the Grove at Ole Miss

Tailgate at the Grove at Ole Miss

17

Stroll the French Quarter in New Orleans

Stroll the French Quarter in New Orleans

18

Hang Out in Austin NOT During SXSW

Hang Out in Austin NOT During SXSW

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Spend a Day in St. Augustine

Spend a Day in St. Augustine

20

Catch a Game at Wrigley Field

Catch a Game at Wrigley Field

21

Canoe the Boundary Waters in Minnesota

Canoe the Boundary Waters in Minnesota

22

Rock Out at Summerfest in Wisconsin

Rock Out at Summerfest in Wisconsin

23

Ride the Millennium Force at Cedar Point

Ride the Millennium Force at Cedar Point

24

See a Michigan Game at the Big House

See a Michigan Game at the Big House

25

Eat "Food on a Stick" at the Iowa State Fair

Eat "Food on a Stick" at the Iowa State Fair

26

Swim in a Great Lake

Swim in a Great Lake

27

Watch a Sunrise in the Upper Peninsula

Watch a Sunrise in the Upper Peninsula

28

Hear the Roar of the Indy 500

Hear the Roar of the Indy 500

29

Drive the Pacific Coast Highway

Drive the Pacific Coast Highway

30

Gaze at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park

Gaze at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park

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Ski Aspen Highlands in Colorado

Ski Aspen Highlands in Colorado

32

Stroll Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles

Stroll Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles

33

Drive Into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater

Drive Into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater

34

Hang Out on Cannon Beach

Hang Out on Cannon Beach

35

Take a Wine Tour in Santa Barbara

Take a Wine Tour in Santa Barbara

36

Hike Through Glacier National Park in Montana

Hike Through Glacier National Park in Montana

37

Take a Surf Lesson in San Diego

Take a Surf Lesson in San Diego

38

Stand in Arch Rock in Joshua Tree

Stand in Arch Rock in Joshua Tree

39

Watch the Fish Fly at Pike Place Market

Watch the Fish Fly at Pike Place Market

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Get Lost in Redwood National Park

Get Lost in Redwood National Park

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