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Carlyle House in Alexandria, Va provided real-life inspiration for the PBS drama Mercy Street. The home of James Green along with his wife and daughter Emma; during the Civil War it also served as housing for doctors, surgeons, patients and important visitors to Alexandria. Today the Carlyle House stands as a museum. In addition to sharing the pivotal role the home plays during the Revolutionary era, new exhibits feature the real life history of the house and its occupants during the Civil War. Here you can see Civil War artifacts including period medical instruments and spy supplies.

Read articles from this print issue of Afar Magazine.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, journalist Liz Beatty—host of the North Americana podcast—explores the Viking hearts of New Icelanders, from Gimli, Manitoba to Mountain, North Dakota.

On this episode of “View From AFAR,” safari industry veterans Nicky Fitzgerald and Joss Kent discuss how social media, overcrowding, and poor regulation are threatening East Africa’s iconic wildlife migration.

Explore houseboat stays, canoe trips, and lakeside towns.

The newest hotel in Jackson Hole sets the standard for comfortable luxury in downtown Jackson. The Hotel Jackson boasts a central location (just one block from Jackson Hole Square and the infamous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar) and beautifully appointed guest rooms that seem to bring elements of the outdoors in, but most impressive is the hotel’s ability to create a a welcoming and distinctive sense of place to both visitors and Jackson locals alike. During the warmer months The Back Deck bar and restaurant comes to life with live music in the evenings and offers a modern yet casual outside vibe. The Back Deck had only been open for four weeks when I visited, yet it felt a bit like “Cheers” - everyone seemed to know and love the jovial owner of the hotel and his son, Jim and Sedek Darwiche. The hotel’s more formal restaurant, FIGS, serves surprisingly delicious Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the owner - who is originally from Lebanon, but has been a beloved figure in Jackson Hole since he opened his first business here in the 1970s (a tiny jewelry boutique that you can still visit within the same square block). Even if you choose not to stay at Hotel Jackson during your time in WY, I highly recommend stopping by the property for a drink or snack. You’ll be treated like a local, and that, in my opinion, is key to any great hotel experience.

Swap the well-traveled sites for cozy stays, rugged shoreline, and waterfalls along Lake Superior’s North Shore.

From adrenaline-pumping surf sessions to an awe-inspiring aerial tour, Turtle Bay Resort offers incredible excursions for the adventurous traveler.

On this episode of “View From AFAR,” recorded live at IPW in Chicago, president and CEO of Explore Asheville Vic Isley talks about the resilience of people and western North Carolina.

Kayak the Danish capital’s canals and take spectacular day trips to Dragør and North Zealand with this summer itinerary.

Explore local customs and traditions during an eye-opening, culturally enriching stay at Turtle Bay Resort

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Discover firelit rooms, comforting food, and calm winter scenery.