Destinations
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The 20 Best Water Parks Across America
Ready to get wet? If an affordable beach vacation isn’t in the cards this summer, water parks across the country offer quick and easy access to all the aquatic thrills — or relaxation — that you need. Slap on some…
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12 Free or Cheap Things You Must Do in Chicago
Exploring a new city these days isn’t cheap: There are vacation rentals to pay for, restaurants to explore, and museum fees to fork over. But every city — including Chicago — offers its locals and visitors options for free (or deeply discounted)…
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15 Best Dude Ranches for Escaping the Crowds This Summer
America’s many dude ranches were always about digital detoxing, unplugging, escaping the crowds, and leaving the big, mean world’s stress in the dust — dust that is kicked up by horses. Now those ranches have an added benefit from their…
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The Best Budget-Friendly RV Campgrounds in Every State
Traveling in an RV means a homey and budget-friendly vacation. Many campgrounds charge no more than $50 a night, and many offer resort-like amenities. We combed through TripAdvisor, RV park reviews, and campgrounds’ own review pages to find under-the-radar destinations…
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55 Surprising Facts About America’s Beaches
Think you know all there is to know about America’s beaches? Think again. From UFOs and green sand to nude sunbathers and wild horses, the beaches of the United States contain a diversity of attractions almost as varied as its…
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Beautiful Short-Haul RV Trips for a Memorable Summer Weekend
Recreation vehicles might conjure images of weeks on the road during cross-country treks checking out America’s many RV parks. But you don’t need to block out a month to enjoy the country one spectacular chunk at a time. These are…
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The 20 Safest Big Cities in the U.S.
Violence may seem like an omnipresent concern for cities in America, but its prevalence varies dramatically depending on where you live. While worrying rates of violent crime besiege some communities,…
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The Best Lakes in All 50 States
Even in land-locked states there are plenty of inexpensive spots for swimming, boating, and other aquatic adventures, and not all are crowd magnets. Here are some of the top lakes…
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28 Historic Ships That You Can Actually Sail Aboard
There’s a romance and adventurousness to old-time sailing you just don’t get from chic modern cruise liners. Thankfully, the travel industry provides plenty of opportunities to recreate and learn about…
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Best Cities and Worst Cities for a Staycation
As gas prices continue soaring and inflation keeps getting pumped up, many of us are reevaluating our travel plans for the summer — opting for staycations over vacations. But which…
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Best Fishing Spots in All 50 States
If you like your trophies with a little squeeze of lemon, you must be an angler. From interior lakes and ponds to brackish channels and open ocean, America has a…
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Road Trippers Go Out of Their Way for These 30 Convenience Stores
The first priority of most convenience stores is right there in the name — they’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, just to provide a few cheap essentials in one…
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40 Famous People’s Homes You Can Visit
Everyone wants to know a little more about their favorite celebrities, which is why Hollywood tour companies can make good money driving tourists to see just the exteriors of actors’…
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42 Travel Discounts for Seniors
Having more time for travel is one of the biggest perks of being retired, and this list of travel discounts can help seniors cut their vacation costs. Starting at age…
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Unusual Beaches in America to Visit in Your Lifetime
Beaches offer a relaxing escape when temperatures warm, but besides a chance to swim in the ocean, many beaches in America also offer visitors rare natural spectacles, breathtaking views, and…
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25 Beautiful Summer Vacation Spots If You Hate the Beach
Summer is often associated with sandy beach days and dips in the ocean, but what if the beach just doesn’t do it for you? Unpack your swimsuits and put away…
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43 Free or Cheap Things to Do in New York City
New York City is among the most expensive places in the world to live or to visit, but it’s also among the richest in free or inexpensive things to do…
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Food Trucks Worth Following in Every Major City
There were already legions of loyal food truck fanatics who always preferred restaurants on wheels before the pandemic. But when America’s restaurant industry collapsed, a whole lot of sit-down traditionalists…
