visiting is one thing, staying and being able to work is another.
I migrated several times and lived in different countries. getting to US was not easy but once there, getting a job was surprisingly easy (arrived, bought car, sent resume to 7 companies, got 7 invitations for an interview - all within 4 days). wish it was easy like that when I came to Canada.
Getting drivers license was another surprise, it costed all $7 (and that is after you pass, those that fail can just turn around and try again - it's free). the whole experience took only 30min including line-up, written test, eye exam and drive test, taking photo. in half an hour i walked out with a driver's license in my pocket. in comparison same experience in Europe used to cost some 2k and took several weeks and tons of paper. plus you get to wait for license until it arrives in mail. in both places one could buy (or see some people driving) cars that cost about the same as drivers license.
in general you must have a car or you can't get around as public transit is usually very poor.
note, whatever you do or apply for, you will need multiple pieces of picture ID and most places are unprepared to even consider a passport as they have never seen one (other than American one of course). so i'd say getting drivers license and whatever else you can come up with (and fast) is a priority. it can be fishing and hunting license (even if you never fish or hunt - it is an ID
nobody cares). to locals it will be more familiar/credible sight than any foreign documents you could provide.
next thing to keep in mind is that starting fresh means going through hurdle of building credit history, your previous scores don't mean squat so be prepared for some frustration.
if you have little kids (or plant to have some) you will find that having no relative nearby can be problematic. once they grow up, things are much easier.
also keep in mind that while it is a free country, there are places to be avoided so even though wast majority of people are very friendly, always be aware of your surroundings. there are places referred to as bad areas (things in movies are not as exaggerated as they my look to a foreigner).