USA is the land of dreams, and these people ain't afraid to dream big: as big as the Empire State, pastrami on rye and the crashing falls of Niagara. But zoom in and you'll see the smaller joys of the country, where progressive little towns hold niche festivals and coffee at a local diner can feel like champagne at The Ritz.

Full-colour national parks chapter

Interviews with locals and specialist contributors

Expanded itineraries and road-trip section

Where to stay in the USA