We rely on our favorite restaurants for a delicious meal, especially when they’ve reached iconic status. But some gorgeous restaurants serve up a feast not just for the taste buds, but for the eyes, too. Whether you need an impressive…
Traveling is enough of a thrill for most people, but some adrenaline junkies thirst for a more heart-pounding experience than placid sightseeing trips. Adventures abound all over the world, even for seniors who aren’t quite ready to hop on a…
There’s nothing like a drive-in to conjure memories of a simpler time, when less than a buck could buy you a juicy burger and fries. Like a lot of the nation’s drive-in theaters, many drive-in restaurants have closed down over…
American history is carried forward in many forms — from official monuments and museums to entire communities. But there is a surprising amount of history in our nation’s hotels, too. From inns in Maryland that existed before they had a…
Living on the road while ticking off spectacular destinations on your bucket list is the point of RV life, but getting tied to a job in one location to help pay for your travels can put a damper on those…
There are few things more refreshing on a hot summer day than taking a dip under a cascading waterfall. But while there are stunning and well-known falls around the country and world, those that allow swimming are much rarer. Here…
Famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted said every city should have a large park for the “unbending of the faculties.” He designed some of America’s most famous grounds, beginning with…
Visiting Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California is practically a childhood rite of passage. The magic isn’t lost on adults, many of whom enjoy returning year after year…
Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to Disney we go. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, honeymoon, or you just won the Super Bowl, Disneyland and Disney World are incredible…
A visit to any national park is unforgettable, but there is something truly spectacular about having a 5-star experience not just inside the park but at your vacation rental, too.…
One of America’s most famous national parks — and a bucket-list destination for many — turned 150 this year, and its sesquicentennial is off to a rocky start. Admission to…
Though they’re a common sight across the U.S., bridges are a truly impressive feat of engineering, often serving as important examples of architecture and flush with historical context. Here are…
Theme parks are built around an idea of “fun” that aims at kids but eludes many parents. The cost of admission, the lines, the additional cost of admission to skip…
Many tourists have gone on a brewery or distillery tour or been through the chocolate wonderland that is the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour in Pennsylvania. But guitar factories, cigar makers, motorcycle…
With the Fourth of July approaching, America is about to enter peak patriotism mode. But there’s more to celebrating the nation’s birthday than just barbecue and fireworks. Take a look into…
Disney Cruise Line sails a fleet of five ships geared toward families, with the 4,000-passenger Disney Wish just being added (and two more ships set to be delivered in 2025).…
Boardwalks are bastions of American culture and consumption, where prime beachside properties are used to cram in as many thrill rides, midway games, fast-food stands, and other attractions as physically…
The Revolutionary War, Civil War, and other monumental battles fought on American soil are squarely in the past, but try telling that to the reenactors that fire muskets or cannonades…