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Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City
Tour these U.S. cities by kayak for a fresh perspective.
March 20, 2025 10:54 AM
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Jill K. Robinson
Off The Tourist Trail
The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans’s Hidden Gems, From Mausoleums to a Monster Shop
Roam the French Quarter at daybreak, discover mini cities or a lighthouse, and find locally loved Indian-spiced catfish.
January 7, 2026 02:49 PM
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Jenny Adams
Family Travel
As Disneyland Turns 70, These Are the Park’s Best Historic Rides—and the Most Exciting New Attractions
Afar’s deputy editor Michelle Baran grew up near the groundbreaking theme park and has been going for more than 40 years. She has some thoughts on the best things to see and do at Disneyland—old and new.
June 27, 2025 05:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Hiking + Cycling
5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors
You don’t have to get out of town to have rewarding encounters with nature. These green spaces offer ample opportunities to hike, walk, bike, glide or ride in the heart of the city.
July 16, 2021 06:38 PM
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Kristin Braswell
Road Trips
The 14 Most Scenic Drives in the United States
A change of scene is as good as a rest.
August 31, 2023 02:00 PM
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Tim Chester
4 Days In
4 Days in New Orleans: Zip Lines Over Alligators, Raised Mausoleums, and Cajun Sausage Croissants
Find locally recommended haunts during a long weekend in a city both ancient and young, silly and sacred, polite and profane.
October 24, 2025 09:10 AM
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Jenny Adams
Food + Drink
10 Houston Restaurants Where You Can Taste the Flavors of America’s Most Diverse City
Move over, Los Angeles and New York. Houston might be the most impressive dining destination in the United States.
January 30, 2024 03:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Summer 2022
Secret Snowballs? Inside the “Alternative Universe” of New Orleans Pop-Ups
In New Orleans, pop-up is a place, a verb—and a lifestyle.
August 11, 2022 05:03 PM
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Leslie Pariseau
Hotels
It’s Not Too Late to Book These Hotels in New Orleans for Mardi Gras
Carnival season is here, but there’s still time to make reservations for a last-minute trip to the Big Easy.
January 12, 2024 10:08 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Trains
Not Every Amtrak Route Is Scenic—But These 8 Train Rides Are Truly Worth It
Slow down and soak up the beauty of the U.S. on these epic train trips.
April 24, 2025 02:23 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Cities We Love
The New Orleans Neighborhood You Must Visit
Where to eat, shop, and stay in the Garden District and other uptown neighborhoods in New Orleans.
August 7, 2023 06:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotel News + Openings
The First Gluten-Free Hotel in the U.S. Has Opened in Louisiana
The Hotel Monroe has no gluten on site.
May 5, 2026 07:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
Natural Wonders
Europe’s First Urban Quiet Park Is Finally Here
Just a few miles from Trafalgar Square, Hampstead Heath offers visitors 790 peaceful acres to escape the noise of the city and tune in to the sounds of a pristine green space.
July 19, 2021 04:39 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Outdoor Adventure
How the U.S. National Park System Is Welcoming Neurodiverse Travelers
Customized itineraries, social stories, and sensory kits help families pull off a seamless visit.
April 2, 2024 11:37 AM
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Lisa Kadane
Trains
Get Half Off Private Room Fares on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Routes This Spring
This two-for-one sale lets you bring along a companion for free in a private Amtrak Roomette.
March 15, 2022 07:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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