Top Islands To Visit In The Us

The United States of America is a massive country to travel across. Fortunately, this opens up a variety of fantastic vacation and holiday spots and a wide plethora of options for travelers.  There are some of the best cities, mountains, jungles, national parks, and, of course, some of the nicest islands in the United States, all of which are well worth visiting.

In this article, we will mention some of the best islands to travel to and to spend time in during your vacation. 

• Amelia Island (Florida)

Amelia Island is one of the most beautiful, picturesque, and nicest islands in the United States, with vast stretches of palm-tree-lined white sand beaches and pure blue waves lapping at the coasts. You can get the opportunity to take a river cruise while you're here, where you can get up close and personal with manatees and even alligators which might appeal to the adventurous soul. 

Random but fun fact- This is one of the few spots in the United States that allows horseback riding on the beach.

• Santa Catalina (California)

Located just off the coast of Los Angeles, this wonderfully breathtaking island is the ideal spot for a relaxing vacation. You can indulge in some shopping or sunbathing as you laze out in the sun or partake in activities such as parasailing for the adventurous and the daring. 

However, for a truly unique experience here, you must go on a whale-watching tour on a boat and then explore the local sea caves. 

• Alcatraz Island (California)

Not your typical picturesque vacation spot, but a Tour of Alcatraz Island should be on the top of your to-do list while in San Francisco. Although it lacks the natural beauty of some of the other islands, the infamous Alcatraz is worth a visit just for its history.

Visitors can take an audio tour of the island, which includes recorded commentary from some of the past convicts and various exhibits displays. On clear days, Alcatraz offers panoramic views of the city as well as the Golden Gate Bridge. You can book tickets in advance and online for a hassle-free experience. There are options for a day tour, night tour, and even a combined tour of Alcatraz Island and Angel Island.

• Kauai (Hawaii)

To be honest, all of the Hawaiian Islands are among of the nicest places and the best islands to visit in the United States, but Kauai's lush greenery is undoubtedly unique and only here you can have a full rainforest experience without having to leave the country. 

While in Kauai make sure to take a tour of Waimea Canyon State Park to see the Waimea Canyon, an awe-inspiring natural beauty that's been dubbed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.

• Angel Island (San Francisco)

Angel Island, San Francisco Bay's second-largest natural island, offers a unique blend of history, typical holiday recreation, and outdoor sports.

 The island's immigration station processed and held thousands of immigrants during the early 1900s. The Immigration Station is now a museum that you can tour and learn the story of the building's long, illustrious, and often sordid history. Angel Island also offers a variety of hiking and biking trails for the enterprising and bold.