Destinations
Africa
Asia
Caribbean
Europe
Middle East
North + Central America
South America
Oceania
United States
All Travel Guides
Trip Ideas
AFAR Advisor
Art + Culture
Beaches
Cities We Love
Cruise
Destination Spotlight
Epic Trips
Family Travel
Food + Drink
Health + Wellness
Holiday Travel
In the Magazine
LGBTQ Travel
Longreads
Outdoor Adventure
Road Trips
Sustainable Travel
Weekend Getaways
Where to Go Next
Tips + News
Air Travel News
Cruise News
The Future of Travel
Loyalty + Rewards
Packing Tips + Gear
Trains
Travel Deals
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Trending Travel News
Visas + Passports
Hotels
Hotels We Love
Most Recent Articles
Journeys
Podcasts
Unpacked
Travel Tales
View From Afar
Subscribe
Newsletter
Subscribe to Print Magazine
Give a Gift
Renew Magazine
Magazine Customer Service
Menu
Destinations
Africa
Asia
Caribbean
Europe
Middle East
North + Central America
South America
Oceania
United States
All Travel Guides
Trip Ideas
AFAR Advisor
Art + Culture
Beaches
Cities We Love
Cruise
Destination Spotlight
Epic Trips
Family Travel
Food + Drink
Health + Wellness
Holiday Travel
In the Magazine
LGBTQ Travel
Longreads
Outdoor Adventure
Road Trips
Sustainable Travel
Weekend Getaways
Where to Go Next
Tips + News
Air Travel News
Cruise News
The Future of Travel
Loyalty + Rewards
Packing Tips + Gear
Trains
Travel Deals
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Trending Travel News
Visas + Passports
Hotels
Hotels We Love
Most Recent Articles
Journeys
Podcasts
Unpacked
Travel Tales
View From Afar
Subscribe
Newsletter
Subscribe to Print Magazine
Give a Gift
Renew Magazine
Magazine Customer Service
Search results for
Submit
There are 52 results that match your search.
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
·
Michelle Baran
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
·
Ellen Carpenter
Art + Culture
The 7 Best American Cities for Music Lovers
From the Memphis blues to Seattle grunge, the United States’ unique musical genres are products of the cities that birthed them.
March 21, 2025 10:56 AM
·
Nicholas DeRenzo
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
·
Jill K. Robinson
Off The Tourist Trail
Skip the Crowds: The Best Places in Florida to Visit Next
Head to deserted beaches, seek out lesser-known state parks, and explore downtown Orlando’s neighborhoods.
February 21, 2025 12:05 PM
·
Terry Ward
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in New Orleans, According to Locals
Dive into dim sum, stay in an old jail, and zip-line over alligators.
February 11, 2025 12:14 PM
·
Jenny Adams
Summer 2024
New Orleans Is Ready to Tell a Different Story
Writer Santi Elijah Holley heads to New Orleans to explore how the city’s latest offerings help tell a different, more inclusive story.
September 24, 2024 08:07 AM
·
Santi Elijah Holley
Where to Go in Fall
10 Best Places to Travel in October
Prepare yourself for a month of spirited traditions and off-season bargains.
June 28, 2024 03:18 PM
·
Mark Ellwood
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 02, 2024 11:37 AM
·
Lisa Kadane
Off The Tourist Trail
How to Venture off the Tourist Trail in New Orleans
Wander the French Quarter at daybreak, roam among quieter neighborhoods, and discover the food the locals love.
February 06, 2024 02:54 PM
·
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
·
Mae Hamilton
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
·
Lyndsey Matthews
Where to Travel Next
A Native Texan’s List of the 9 Best Places to Visit in the Lone Star State
From small town getaways to big city lights, these are the best places to visit in Texas.
December 23, 2023 03:46 PM
·
Mae Hamilton
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
·
Tim Chester
National Parks
The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments—With More Coming
President Biden has designated nearly half a dozen new national monuments since October 2022—and that is likely to be just the beginning.
August 11, 2023 11:30 AM
·
Bailey Berg
1 of 4
Next