Travel
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20 States With the Worst Roads (and 5 With the Best)
Dodging potholes on your way to work? Getting road rage because your local highway is deteriorating? According to Transportation for America, a nonpartisan watchdog that lobbies for responsible infrastructure spending, you’re not alone. The group says 20% of U.S. roads…
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Top 25 U.S. Cities for Craft Beer
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…
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Frightfully Fun Halloween Parades and Parties
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…
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Long Layover? Unique Attractions Near Airports in D.C. & Around the Country
Most airports have decked out their facilities to give travelers a pleasant experience while passing the time between flights. But if you’re connecting through Washington, D.C., or some other city before your final destination and get a several-hour layover instead…
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17 Incredible Feats of American Ingenuity Across the Country
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…
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24 Free or Cheap Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
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 Monument — but many of the best attractions are free.…
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14 Under-the-Radar Destinations in Latin America
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.…
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20 Exceptional Bed and Breakfasts Across America
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…
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You Won’t Believe What These Rewards-Savvy Travelers Got for Free
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…
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25 Most Luxurious First-Class Amenities
Many airlines are moving away from first class, instead upgrading lucrative business-class cabins that are within financial reach of more passengers. Still, the airlines that do still offer first-class travel…
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24 Ways to Take the Hassle Out of Booking Holiday Travel
Working out the logistics of holiday travel probably ranks somewhere between going to the dentist and filing taxes. Between the crowds (on the roads, in the air, and everywhere else)…
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40 Restaurants Where You Can See Dazzling Fall Foliage
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…
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42 Happy Hour Hot Spots Worth Leaving Work Early For
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…
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15 Types of People Who Shouldn’t Visit New York City
Any New Yorker will tell you that there is a real love-hate dynamic about living in the city. The glamorous nightlife, delicious cheap eats, and one-of-a-kind boutiques come with a…
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19 Money-Saving Tips for Visiting National Parks
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…
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10 College Towns That Retirees Love, Too
Just because you haven’t set foot on campus in decades doesn’t mean you should strike college towns from your list of places to visit or retire to. Many of the…
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Boondocking and Other RV Terms You Need to Know
Ready to embrace RV life? Whether you just want to rent an RV for a long summer road trip or are thinking about retiring and hitting the road full time,…
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Worth a Go: 20 Unique Bathrooms Every Tourist Should Check Out
For tourists looking for the ultimate in free sightseeing, the most utilitarian attraction may be none other than a public restroom. There are bathrooms around the world that draw crowds…
