{"id":36222,"date":"2020-07-13T16:21:58","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T16:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=36222"},"modified":"2021-02-23T20:33:25","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T20:33:25","slug":"u-s-stand-ins-for-far-off-lands-for-when-you-cant-travel-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/u-s-stand-ins-for-far-off-lands-for-when-you-cant-travel-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. stand-ins for far off lands (when you can&#8217;t travel abroad)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><i> All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state and local advisories before scheduling trips.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Your passport may be screaming, &#8220;Stamp me,&#8221; but for the time being it will need to remain shut. You on the other hand, need not surrender your desire to see faraway places. The United States is a nation of immigrants and their presence can be felt everywhere, sometimes in the unlikeliest of places. Here are 8 spots that will make you feel like you&#8217;re in another country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/5-things-to-know-before-taking-an-rv-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: 5 things to know before taking a RV trip<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Leavenworth, WA&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36227 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Leavenworth.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Leavenworth.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Leavenworth-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Leavenworth-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Sprechen Sie Deutsch?<\/em> You don&#8217;t actually have to speak German in this Bavarian-style village nestled in the Cascade Mountains, but its German architecture is&nbsp;so authentic that you may want to bring a passport just in case. Like its European counterpart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Leavenworth-Hotels.d10786.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leavenworth<\/a> is famous for its Christmas lights and holiday market so go when it&#8217;s snowy!<\/p>\n<p><em>Distance from Seattle: 2 hrs, 12 mins<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Las Vegas, NV&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_36238\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36238\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chinatown-vegas-flickr-cc-pony-rojo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chinatown-vegas-flickr-cc-pony-rojo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chinatown-vegas-flickr-cc-pony-rojo-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chinatown-vegas-flickr-cc-pony-rojo-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/chinatown-vegas-flickr-cc-pony-rojo-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ponyrojo\/9461540919\/\">Pony Rojo<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>We know that Strip resorts like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Luxor-Hotel-And-Casino.h15237.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luxor<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Las-Vegas-Hotels-The-Venetian-Resort-Las-Vegas.h1443.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Venetian<\/a> are meant to resemble far off places, but we&#8217;re here to point you in the direction of Chinatown, a sprawling nabe full of pagoda-style architecture and easily the best kept secret in Vegas. This other strip is home to amazing Asian cuisine (not just Chinese) and locals hope you never find out about it. Oops!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>New Glarus, WI<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_36239\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36239\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/new-glarus-wisconsin-flickr-cc-cragin-spring.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/new-glarus-wisconsin-flickr-cc-cragin-spring.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/new-glarus-wisconsin-flickr-cc-cragin-spring-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/new-glarus-wisconsin-flickr-cc-cragin-spring-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/new-glarus-wisconsin-flickr-cc-cragin-spring-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chiski\/36183525631\/\">Cragin Spring<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Don&#8217;t think you can come here and open a Swiss bank account, even though you might be tempted. This Midwest village is so proud of its Swiss heritage it dares to call itself Little Switzerland and is celebrating its 175th birthday this year. Admire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/New-Glarus-Hotels.d137641.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Glarus<\/a>&#8216; Swiss architecture and see if you can spot the 16 cow sculptures placed around town (and manufactured in Zurich, of course). Be sure to stop by beloved New Glarus Brewery to pick up a six-pack of its famed Spotted Cow ale on the way out of town, and check to see if its beer garden (pictured) is open.<\/p>\n<p><em>Distance from Milwaukee: 1 hr, 45 mins<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Big Sur, CA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36225 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Big-Sur.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Big-Sur.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Big-Sur-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Big-Sur-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Big-Sur-Hotels.d177505.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">woodsy cabins<\/a> dotting Pacific Coast Highway are pure Americana, but the coastline screams Portugal&#8217;s Algarve Coast. Although the waters here are much cooler and the beaches less crowded than its famed European counterpart, what both places have in common are rugged coastline punctuated by craggy rock formations.<\/p>\n<p><em>Distance from San Francisco: 2 hrs, 35 mins<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>St. Augustine, FL<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36229 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/St-Augustine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/St-Augustine.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/St-Augustine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/St-Augustine-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>America&#8217;s first city was founded by the Spanish, but that doesn&#8217;t mean dinner service at restaurants begins at 11pm here (trust us, it definitely doesn&#8217;t!). Nevertheless, enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/St-Augustine-Hotels.d6047864.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Augustine<\/a>&#8216;s Spanish Renaissance architecture, cobblestone streets and historic landmarks. Another thing the city has in common with Spain? Fabulous beaches, of course.<\/p>\n<p><em>Distance from Jacksonville: 45 mins<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bonneville Salt Flats, UT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36234 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Bonneville.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Bonneville.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Bonneville-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Bonneville-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Is your Insta feed feeling jealous of all those otherworldly photos of Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia, try juicing up the Prius and trekking on out west for a photo shoot at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Bonneville-Salt-Flats-State-Park-Hotels.0-l6224973-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bonneville<\/a>, a densely packed salt pan in northwestern Utah. As with Uyuni, visiting after a rainstorm provides an irresistible mirroring effect. Your followers will love it!<\/p>\n<p><em>Distance from Salt Lake City: 1 hr, 30 mins<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Solvang, CA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/solvang.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/solvang.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/solvang-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/solvang-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Little Copenhagen? New Denmark? All are titles befitting this Danish-inspired hamlet located a stone&#8217;s throw from HWY 101 as its twists through California&#8217;s Central Coast. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Solvang-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d9797-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solvang<\/a>&#8216;s Danish-style architecture and pastry shops are legit although we&#8217;re guessing the windmills are just for show. Check out nearby wineries and Ostrichland USA!<\/p>\n<p><em>Distance from Los Angeles: 2 hrs, 20 mins<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Craters of the Moon National Monument, ID<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36223 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/craters-of-moon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/craters-of-moon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/craters-of-moon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/craters-of-moon-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even when there&#8217;s no pandemic sweeping the globe, you can&#8217;t exactly whisk away to a vacation on the moon. Nevertheless, we had to include this one for its breathtaking lunar-like landscapes\u2014but with oxygen! If you think Idaho is merely the land of potatoes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Craters-Of-The-Moon-National-Monument-Idaho.d6102013.Vacation-Attraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craters of the Moon<\/a> will take your breath away.<\/p>\n<p><em>Driving distance from Boise: 2 hrs, 45 mins<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No passport required!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101,"featured_media":36225,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[165],"tags":[1477,1945,200,182,871,539,219,206],"class_list":["post-36222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-romantic","tag-big-sur","tag-craters-of-the-moon","tag-las-vegas","tag-solvang","tag-st-augustine","tag-utah","tag-washington","tag-wisconsin"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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