Destinations

  • Manitou Springs, Colorado, USA - October 24, 2015: Costumed people celebrating Halloween and particpating in the annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races along Manitou Avenue in Manitou Springs, Colorado

    Oddball Festivals Across America

    With perfectly curated Instagram photos at music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach consistently flooding your feed, you might get the idea that festivals are reserved for spending hours planning your outfits and partying with your friends while listening to live…

  • One Room School

    Charming Schoolhouses Across America

    As parents everywhere hope for a new year of in-person learning, it may be worth remembering that the tradition of school has survived despite changing dramatically, from lessons to classrooms to lunches, over the years. Buildings used to be one-room…

  • Cape Hatteras Light Station, North Carolina

    18 Spectacular Lighthouses Across America

    Lighthouses are historic and charming, and many remain active. Lighthouse enthusiasts travel the country to view and climb them, but even the uninitiated will thrill to the breathtaking panoramas from on high (and sometimes from the ground). Here are lighthouses…

  • A miniature golf course with a pagoda, palm trees and blue sky.

    Unique Mini-Golf Courses To Putt at Around the Country

    Miniature golf is an affordable activity for young and old alike and occasionally a step into fantastical surroundings. The game has been around since the 1920s, and today there are several thousand courses in the United States that run the…

  • Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York

    Destinations for a Quiet Weekend Getaway

    Not a fan of crowds, lines, or round-the-clock partying? It’s certainly possible to have a relaxing getaway without any of that — but you won’t have to scrimp on style to do it. Visit these popular spots in the off-season…

  • A group of men most likely surveyors and builders working on the new housing developement known as Hollywoodland pose for a portrait beneath the sign that was erected to advertize the site, circa 1925 in Los Angeles, California

    Hollywood: Then and Now

    We may think of the whole entertainment industry as “Hollywood,” but the actual Hollywood is a small part of the city of Los Angeles. In the 100-plus years the film industry has been in town, a lot has changed —…

  • The Wakely Home

    The Oldest Building in Each State

    The United States is a relatively young country, but it still has plenty of history to explore. And one of the best ways to trace America’s past is through its…

  • Glacier National Park in Montana

    The Best Remote Vacation Spot in Every State

    Sometimes the best vacations are the ones that don’t just allow us to get away from home, but to get away from other people as well, which is especially appropriate…

  • Boracay, Philippines

    25 Destinations Where Your Dollar Goes Far

    When planning a vacation in a foreign country, finding inexpensive lodging and transportation is an important first step, but there are also the costs for food, additional travel, shopping, and…

  • woman with small backpack taking photo of Yosemite

    Epic Hiking Trails Around the World

    Looking for a fun, adventurous, and affordable summer vacation? Go take a hike — literally. Hiking is a great way to see waterfalls, mountain peaks, and alpine meadows without spending…

  • Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant Holland

    The Restaurant With the Best View in Every State

    The best restaurants keep regulars coming back for ambiance and atmosphere as much as for the food — and nothing says ambiance like a stellar view. Every state in the…

  • Imagine Strawberry Fields and Flowers in Central Park

    30 Beatles-Inspired Destinations Fab Four Fans Will Love

    People might mock how even a rumored connection to Founding Father George Washington gives historic cred to sites across the country, even centuries after his heyday. Well, if someplace has…

  • The Alamo, San Antonio

    50 Tourist Traps That Locals Still Love

    As a tourist, it’s tough to separate must-see attractions from those that just leave your wallet a little emptier. Businesses in every state try to lure out-of-towners with promises of…

  • Little Italy in New York City

    Places to ‘Travel Abroad’ Without Leaving the U.S.

    Overseas travel will always be the best way to get a feel for other cultures, but the cost of plane tickets, accommodations, and sightseeing can put it out of reach…

  • Gryffindor Common Room in Canada

    Harry Potter-Themed Airbnbs and Vrbos of All Snapes and Sizes

    It’s been 25 years since Harry Potter donned the Sorting Hat and joined the ranks of Gryffindor, and yet people still can’t get enough of the wizarding world. That staying…

  • Antique Barn Condo

    Cool Barn Conversions Across America

    Barn conversions have become a popular trend, with farms dating as far back as the 1700s getting transformed into magnificent homes, restaurants, and venues. Many of these spaces retain traditional…

  • falling water

    50 Tourist Hot Spots and the Fascinating Stories They Tell

    America’s popular summer tourist spots — whether visited in person via a virtual road trip — are often destinations imbued with layers of history, symbolism, memorable moments and sometimes, just…

  • Senior man and woman couple on bicycles enjoying changing leaf colors during autumn in a park with lots of trees, selective focus, trees with beginning yellow and orange leaves

    12 Budget Vacation Destinations for Seniors

    One benefit of being retired is the luxury of time. Many seniors enjoy a fair amount of flexibility, which means ample opportunity to save big bucks on travel. By vacationing…