Destinations

  • Chicago skyline aerial drone view from above, lake Michigan and city of Chicago downtown skyscrapers cityscape, Illinois, USA

    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)…

  • Family at a dude ranch riding horses in Montana

    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…

  • Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Delaware, RV park area

    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…

  • Venice Beach in Los Angeles

    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…

  • RV parked on road through Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah with canyon tunnel in the background on a bright sunny day

    Beautiful Short-Haul RV Trips for a Memorable Summer Weekend

    Discover scenic RV weekend road trips across the U.S., perfect for quick getaways without committing to long cross-country drives.

  • ESSE Purse Museum

    Top Museum Gift Shops for Unique, Must-Buy Souvenirs

    Skip the cheesy souvenirs. These museum gift shops across America offer thoughtful, creative finds so good they’re worth the visit alone.

  • Aerial view at sunrise of Santa Clarita, California

    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,…

  • Man diving off rocks into Lake Tahoe

    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…

  • The Brig Niagara under full sail, off of South Bass Island, Ohio on Lake Erie.

    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…

  • Beautiful rainbow over the Hawaii skyline

    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…

  • sport fisherman hunting fish

    America’s Best Fishing Spots From Coast to Coast

    If you’re hooked on fishing, we’ve got some hot spots you need to know about. These fishing spots will fill your net and keep reeling you back in.

  • Orangevale Orbit Gas & Mini Mart

    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…

  • John Ringling's House, Sarasota, FL

    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’…

  • senior couple splashing in ocean

    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…

  • This is the picture of the travler standing on a rock at Secret Beach, Oregon, USA.

    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…

  • Hot Air Balloons rise over  Temecula, California vineyard.

    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…

  • Aerial of lower Manhattan, New York, numerous skyscrapers, surrounded by a river on both sides, on a clear, sunny day

    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…

  • People ordering food on the street

    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…