America in 250

250 things you have to see and do across the USA

The United States turns 250 on July 4, 2026. We're spending the year visiting the places and experiences where America's story actually happened — small towns, big cities, battlefields, museums, local food, outdoor adventures, and everything in between. Watch as we explore 250 things worth seeing and doing. These are the experiences that define America.

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A series by Juliana & Trey. Photographs by Trey.

America in 250

The series, chapter by chapter

Watch Fireworks in D.C. on July 4th

Visit the Great American State Fair

Visit the American Aspirations exhibit at the Smithsonian Castle

Watch the sun rise through Mesa Arch in Canyonlands NP

Drive Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

Eat Shave Ice in Hawai'i

Be in 4 states at the same time at Four Corners Monument

See every state flower at the United States Botanic Garden

Watch a sunrise from the Kuwohi Observation Tower in Great Smoky Mountains NP

Visit Dollywood in Pigeon Forge

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