I am thinking about going to the States this year. I am currently a 19yo male living in London, UK. I have wanted to go for a long long time now and have saved up about £1500 (roughly $2500). I love the range of scenery and some of the national parks like Yellowstone/Yosemite. Basically I would love to see everything from big cities like NYC to hiking etc.
The problem I'm having is its just so huge and diverse I have no idea where to start. Any of you guys who'd done it before where did you start in planning it out and any American redditors what should I definitely not miss. Another question would it be worth just concentrating on one part, the West Coast for example, so as not to rush across the country?
As I said I will have about $2500 and however long I can survive on that for. Final question I will be 20 in July but is it worth waiting until I'm 21 for bars etc?
Any help much appreciated!