Tourism: US government shutdown: How will this crisis affect your planned vacation to America?

Closed: National State Parks 

Sorry, but tourists who are already in the US will just have to "grin and bear" this US  Government shutdown.

If, however, you are still planning planning to visit the US soon you probably are best advised  to try and reschedule your visit.

If your holiday plans only call for visiting a large city, to lie by the beach, or to visit corporate operated exhibits or theme parks, like Disney World, then go by all means.

For tourists who want to visit America's beautiful national parks, historic sites or museums, you should definitely change your plans if you still can, most of the famous spots are presently closed.

These include, but are not limited to:  Liberty Island, The National Zoo, some 19 museums and galleries around the US, including the National Museum, Natural History Museum, the Portrait Gallery, the Air and Space Museum, the White House and The Smithsonian,. Also closed are most State National Parks from Maine to Hawaii.

If you already happen to be  in America don't worry, you can still send a postcard home, although technically bankrupt, the US Postal Services is 'self-funded' and open for business.

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