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BBC TravelJun 26, 2026

The US that World Cup fans didn't expect to love

From roadside convenience stores to lonely landscapes, travellers are discovering little-known slices of Americana away from the host cities.

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  • Route 66TrailChicago, United StatesRoad known for kitschy roadside stops.
  • Zion National ParkSightSpringdale, United StatesPark with golden orange arches.
  • Grand CanyonSightGrand Canyon Village, United StatesThe Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile.
  • Buc-ee'sRestaurantLake Jackson, United StatesConvenience store, restaurant, petrol station, supermarket.
  • Waffle HouseRestaurantNorcross, United StatesSouthern US institution for breakfast.
  • US National Park systemSightWashington, United StatesSystem of parks with majestic landscapes.
  • Louisiana's lowland swampsSightNew Orleans, United StatesDiverse landscapes to marvel at.
  • Beaver NuggetsPlaceLake Jackson, United StatesPetrol station food.
  • WalmartPlaceBentonville, United States
  • Bass Pro ShopPlaceSpringfield, United States
  • CostcoSightIssaquah, United States
  • Dunkin' DonutsRestaurantCanton, United States
  • Jamba JuiceRestaurantFrisco, United States
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