Bucket list events USA

If you love pastoral landscapes, bucolic backroads and wildlife encounters, theres nothing quite like the Rocky Mountain. Stretching from northernmost British Columbia all the way to New Mexico, this astounding range peaks in Colorado; the 30 highest summits culminate in the Centennial State. In summer, hiking, biking and rafting are the name of the game; come winter, swap climbing shoes for snow for a bracing plunge down white-washed slopes. If youre seeking alpine-swept solace, this is the off-grid adventure for you. Check out our specially curated Colorado itinerary to see if there is an upcoming departure.

Cradled by the bayou-laced lowlands of the Mississippi Delta, New Orleans is world-renowned as the birthplace of jazz, blues and bounce. Let these Louisiana swells submerge you; from intimate live music tucked-away in Tremé to the savoured pleasures of signature seafood in St Roch. The city sounds are a synthesis of a unique French, Spanish, African and Native heritage. Mardi Gras isnt the only celebration here either; Louisiana Creole and Cajun cuisine are embraced in every eatery. Think oysters Rockefeller, poboy sandwiches and communal crawfish broils. You can have it all on the same plate in the same weekend by joining our bespoke New Orleans trip.

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The US may not have royals, but the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley, comes pretty close. With his buoyant rise from poverty to momentous fame, Presleys success epitomised the American Dream. His legacy lives on at Graceland, his 14-acre [6ha] estate in Memphis, Tennessee. This is where youll find the jewelled jumpsuits, gold records and classic cars; for the biggest fans, you can honor Elvis with a taste of his favourite snack: a peanut butter and banana sandwich.

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A city steeped in lady luck legends and high-roller stakes, Las Vegas is one of a kind. With the colossal casino-hotels, Elvis impersonators and drive-thru weddings, Sin City lives up to the title of entertainment capital of the world. The desert temperature matches the tension of the roulette wheel, but, if gambling isnt your thing, youll find plenty to keep you busy, from helicopter rides over Nevada to the pinball hall of fame. Why not visit the neon boneyard: the final resting place of once-luminous signs.

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Not your average farmers market, the legacy of Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, Washington, is as much about performance as it is produce. What started out as a prank on one employee has now become the draw for thousands; fishmongers routinely hurl 3ft-long [1m] fish to one another behind the counter amid a chorus of chants before theyre wrapped. Watch out for the foam fish that occasionally get thrown into unsuspecting crowds. Dont miss the participatory gum wall downstairs, either.

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If you love fried comfort food, youll never tire of the celebrated African-American cuisine of the American South. Originating from the rations of enslaved peoples in the Antebellum period, soul food has been strongly influenced by the traditional practices of West Africans and Native Americans. Today, its a staple of mainstream food culture stateside. Think crispy fried chicken, smoked ham hocks, stewed collard greens, candied yams, fried okra, baked cornbread, boiled grits and deep-fried hush puppies. Its all good for the soul and even better for the tastebuds.

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For a newcomer to Philly, its important to know that cheesesteaks are both tourist attractions and cultural icons. The top lunch pick of Pennsylvania consists of a long, crusty hoagie roll filled with thinly sliced sautéed beef, smothered in melted cheese and served wit or witout fried onions. Pats and Genos, situated directly across from one another on East Passyunk Avenue, are the two most popular places to sample the famous local sandwich, making them longtime rivals. Both are open 24 hours a day should you wish to tuck in after dark.

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