In a restaurant in Alaska, Paul Rush has a tussle with the King of Crabs - and wins.

The legacy of a former newspaper magnate lives on at San Simeon, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Shandelle Battersby finds the jewel of the missions along California's King's Highway.

Ewan McDonald sips the flavours of the Old South in Texas and New Orleans.

From books to bikes and beers - Shandelle Battersby looks at the best of Portland.

A friendly year-round climate makes Santa Monica a hit with locals as well as tourists, writes Tess Nichol.

Oahu's big waves and warm waters are a magnet to all types and sizes of mammals, finds Paul Davies.

To mark 60 years, Disneyland has conjured up spectacular parades and fireworks, writes Peter Mitchell.

It's hard to imagine this "park in the sky" was once the domain of thundering freight trains.

The Texan capital has an outlaw spirit that makes it the perfect place to party, writes Ewan McDonald.

Nashville's mix of Southern hospitality and rich creative heritage hits just the right note for Jez Smadja.

Listen to the music when you explore the Southern city of Memphis, Tennessee, advises Tim Lamb.

Winston Aldworth checks out the differences between two great theme parks.

The Florida city of Orlando has more options than you'd think, writes Megan Singleton.

The Florida city of Orlando is much more than a theme park wonderland, discovers Tim Lamb.

First, there's a long, hot climb to complete that will unsettle Alex Robertson as he sets out to explore Utah's Angel's Landing.

Prepare to be surprised by the Caribbean-like white sands of Florida's Emerald Coast, writes Tim Lamb.

That's a hard-won pearl of wisdom for visitors to Florida's Legoland hotel and park, warns Josie Clarke.

Louisiana's New Orleans is a comfortable road trip destination from Houston, writes Tim Lamb.

One thing that New Orleans does better than anywhere else is party, discovers Ewan McDonald.

Sophie Barclay takes the train from New Orleans up through Tennessee to Chicago, following a trail of American music history.

Alex Robertson enjoys incredible skiing at a resort in Utah with a rich history, loads of powder and an incredible number of runs.

Beignets and buskers are among the Big Easy's delights, writes Megan Singleton.

If jazz is your poison, be prepared to drink your fill in New Orleans, writes Sophie Barclay.

Sample the cowboy lifestyle - hire a car and visit the best that Houston and nearby Texas Hill Country have to offer, says Tim Lamb.

Ahead of Air New Zealand beginning its direct flights to Houston in December, Ewan McDonald visits the space base.

In Dallas, Winston Aldworth finds there's still plenty of heat in the conspiracy theories.

Megan Singleton finds the best places to grab a drink in Washington DC.

Once you've taken in the obligatory baseball match, why not head to one of these Big Apple favourites ...

In the legendary Yankee Stadium, Andrew Alderson finds fabulous atmosphere - and great chilli dogs - at America's big show.