With winter rapidly approaching, now is the time to begin daydreaming about (or actively planning) a sun-soaked beach getaway. And while countless travelers head to the tried-and-true beaches of Florida or Mexico, real beach connoisseurs in search of smaller crowds…
Aside from being indispensable to their communities, firehouses hold plenty of charm, nostalgia, and civic pride. Many fire stations have a rich past, continuing to serve today as historic landmarks, architectural wonders, and tourist attractions, since many are converted into…
If you travel throughout America, you’ll find a near-countless array of restaurants, theme parks and even entire small towns attempting (with varying degrees of accuracy) to recreate the look, feel and flavors of other countries. And if you travel throughout…
More than 7,000 craft breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs are operating across the country, according to the Brewers Association. With so many choices, finding the best cities for craft beer can be a daunting — if tasty — task, to say…
Sooner or later we all age out of trick-or-treating, but no one is too old to enjoy Halloween. While children gorge themselves on free candy and enjoy pumpkin patches and corn mazes, adults celebrate with their own sorts of revelry, from…
Tales of American innovation never get old, and the nation is packed with reminders of the can-do spirit that has led to some of history’s most important landmarks, public works, and inventions. Though our list barely scratches the surface, it…
Washington, D.C., is one of the most tourist-friendly cities in the United States. Not only is the nation’s capital packed with historical monuments and museums — including the recently reopened Washington…
South and Central America have iconic, bucket-list worthy spots — Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, etc. — that make the shortlist of many world travelers headed that direction.…
Bed and breakfast. The mere mention of those three words usually elicits one of two responses. Enthusiasm from those who genuinely love sharing their morning with complete strangers after sleeping…
While many travelers struggle to accumulate enough rewards points to book a paltry domestic flight, there are those who have managed to jet around the world like royalty (or something…
Leaf-peeping season is just around the corner, a time that inspires nature lovers to hit the road in search of the season’s vibrant displays of color in picturesque and bucolic…
A good drink doesn’t come cheap most places. Except during happy hour, when two-for-one specials and savings on wine, beer, cocktails, and food make it easy to buy a round…
America’s National Park Service is more than 100 years old. Yellowstone was the very first national park, recognized by Congress in 1872. But the agency didn’t become official until President…
From artistic designs to over-the-top luxury, these 20 public restrooms around the world attract visitors for far more than necessity.
Although fall doesn’t officially arrive until Sept. 23, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for many Americans. With tourist season over, assuming the annual vacation budget hasn’t been…
From blue crab spots to museums and free events, discover the best things to do in Baltimore, also known as Charm City.
For most people, camping is all about getting lost in the wilderness, but it doesn’t have to be. Beach bums on a budget, rejoice: There are tons of places to…
More than a collection of concerts, music festivals are supposed to be an experience of their own. That’s why the best ones are as much about the setting and social…