<p>מהקצה השפיצי של בניין האמפייר סטייט בניו יורק, דרך הדיונות הסוחפות של עמק המוות בקליפורניה &ndash; ארצות הברית היא ארץ של ניגודים וקיצונויות &ndash; ואפשרויות בלתי מוגבלות. אל תפספסו את הערים הסואנות ומלאות החיים והאתרים העולמיים המפורסמים בהן &ndash; גשר שער הזהב בסן פרנסיסקו, רחובות מיאמי שטופי השמש, הסטייל הקריאולי המיוחד של ניו אורלינס, או הטבע המרהיב שבפארקים המגוונים. תוכלו לחוות הכל בעצמכם או עם מדריכים, לבלוע עיר כמו ניו יורק שהיא עולם ומלואו, לצאת למסע מחוף לחוף, להתרשם מיפי העיירות הציוריות של ניו אינגלנד, מפלי הניאגרה בצפון מדינת ניו יורק, לעבור בערים שהן תחנות חובה בהיסטוריה של המוזיקה, הטכנולוגיה והכלכלה העולמית ועוד. מי שמחפש חוויות בגוון שונה לגמרי יוכל להרחיק צפונה עד לאלסקה הפראית, או להתפנק על חופי הוואי הבתוליים. ארצות הברית מציעה כל כך הרבה למבקרים, שנדמה שאין תייר שיוכל להכיל את כולה בזמן-חיים אחד. אז חבל על הזמן &ndash; ביחרו יעד וצאו לדרך!</p>

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מהקצה השפיצי של בניין האמפייר סטייט בניו יורק, דרך הדיונות הסוחפות של עמק המוות בקליפורניה – ארצות הברית היא ארץ של ניגודים וקיצונויות – ואפשרויות בלתי מוגבלות. אל תפספסו את הערים הסואנות ומלאות החיים והאתרים העולמיים המפורסמים בהן – גשר שער הזהב בסן פרנסיסקו, רחובות מיאמי שטופי השמש, הסטייל הקריאולי המיוחד של ניו אורלינס, או הטבע המרהיב שבפארקים המגוונים.

With all the charm of a small town, Sebastopol lies peacefully in Sonoma County some 50 miles north of San Francisco. It is known for its proximity to wine and apple country, with a charming downtown area and liberal culture. Check out the quirky local art on display along Florence Avenue downtown — many of the pieces are made using recycled materials — or take a tour of a local farm. Famous horticulturist Luther Burbank once maintained massive gardens on Sebastopol land.

Small restaurants and cafes all over town serve fresh local food and wine. Tasting rooms offer the best of the region’s wine and beer, and dozens of hiking, biking, and walking trails are set against rolling hills. Sebastopol is bordered on the east by the Laguna de Santa Rosa Wetlands Preserve, providing access to the natural beauty of the area.

Sebastopol

Whether you’re in the mood to shop, eat or do some wine tasting, Oxbow Public Market has you covered. This indoor marketplace is home to two dozen merchants that feature everything from local and artisan food, to award winning wine and decorative home accessories. It’s loved by tourists and locals alike. While residents may appreciate the butcher shops, and fish market a bit more, it doesn’t matter where you call home, the coffee shop, cupcake counter and distillery will put a smile on your face.

Outdoor seating is available and put to good use on sunny days. The hardest part might be deciding what to eat. Choices include everything from Italian, to Mexican, to American comfort food and an oyster bar. Dessert is just as important. Think organic ice cream, multiple bakeries and locally made chocolate.

Oxbow Public Market

Located a quick and easy 15 minutes north of Napa, Yountville is a fun addition to any wine country vacation must-do list. It’s the type of place where you don’t necessarily need to have a plan. Park the car when you arrive and wander down Washington Street. There are numerous tasting rooms to choose from including Jessup Cellars and Girard Napa Valley.

If only bubbly will do, it’s just a quick ride to Domain Chandon. Tours and tastings are offered regularly. Yountville is also a tasty place to be when hunger strikes. The list of gourmet restaurants is long; Ad Hoc Restaurant, Bistro Jeanty, Bouchon Bistro, and Bouchon Bakery. Then there’s The French Laundry, known around the world for its amazing food and hard-to-get reservations.

The Town of Yountville gets its name from founding father George C. Yount, the first person to plant grapes in the area.

Yountville

Ensconced amid manicured gardens and a tasting room dotted with sculpture, paintings, and photography, Domaine Chandon is Napa Valley's showcase for sparkling wine. But the bubbly is not all you’ll taste; Domain Chandon also produces fine still wines, including Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.

Tastings are a special event at Domaine Chandon. In the Tasting Lounge - with its breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside - guests linger around the bar, a cocktail table, or shaded patio table in modern, stylish setting to taste wines by flight, glass, or bottle. The winery also has the valley's only fine-dining restaurant, which serves French-inspired meals for dinner and more casual meals for lunch. In summer, Domain Chandon extends it hours, and often hosts live music and dancing.

Domaine Chandon

Napa Valley is chock full of charming towns worth a visit during your stay in wine country and St. Helena is one of them. There are countless wine tasting spots to choose from in St. Helena, so know when you visit that you’ll be back for more. Even if you only have a couple of hours in between wine tastings, it’s worth taking a stroll down St. Helena’s Main Street. Along with boutique style shopping you’ll find an assortment of great restaurants that offer both fine and casual dining. If a cooking class is on your wine country wish list, St. Helena is also home to a campus of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

On weekends it’s worth making the trek a few miles north of town to the Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park. Here visitors can see the tallest waterwheel west of the Mississippi in motion, milling corn and wheat into flour, cornmeal and polenta.

St. Helena

California's Russian River is one of the largest in the San Francisco Bay Area, starting in Mendocino County and cutting through Sonoma County on its way to the ocean.

The entire Russian River runs more than 110 miles from its source to the Pacific Ocean, and much of the area is popular as a tourist destination. Towns like Healdsburg, Cloverdale, Santa Rosa, Geyserville, Sebastopol, Jenner and Bodega Bay are all draws for outdoor recreation, fine dining and winery visits.

The river itself is great for canoeing, swimming, and fishing from spring through fall. In the beautiful countryside on either side of the river you can go horseback riding, hiking, camping or golfing. The Russian River Valley is famous for its wineries, known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – and that thriving wine culture brings with it a thriving food culture. You can take wine tasting tours in the area, and cap them off with excellent meals in nearly any town throughout the Russian River Valley.

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