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The 8 Best Museums in Los Angeles for People Who Love Film, Gardens, and Ancient and Contemporary Art

L.A. goes beyond Hollywood with its powerhouse museums. Here’s where to see neon signs, ancient Roman sculptures, and verdant gardens.

September 13, 2026 01:23 AM

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Pat Tompkins

A modern, curved metal building housing a museum

Art + Culture

University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art, Often for Free. Here Are 10 of the Best in the U.S.

You don’t have to go to Bilbao or Arles to see a Frank Gehry-designed museum.

August 26, 2026 12:18 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park features 16 gardens and accessible paths.

Art + Culture

This Midwestern City is an Unexpected Destination for Arts, Music, and Culture

Downtown Grand Rapids delivers museums, dining, and live music—all within easy reach.

Sponsored by Experience Grand Rapids

Stay Here Next

This Ryokan Is the Perfect Pause Between Tokyo and Kyoto

The renovated Kai Hakone near Tokyo has tatami floors, kaiseki dinners, and hot spring bathing, along with updates that make the experience accessible to a wider range of travelers.

August 3, 2026 10:08 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Singapore Changi is a treasure trove of unique airport attractions, including this massive indoor garden.

Air Travel News

The World’s Best Airport Has a Semi-Olympic Pool, Giant Trampoline, and More Than 60 Places to Eat

Arriving early encouraged.

March 18, 2026 03:00 PM

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Lottie Gross

Door County, Wisconsin, is one of the many easy-to-reach day trip destinations from Chicago.

Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways From Chicago for Beaches, Museums, and More

Escape Chicago for a few days with one of these 10 weekend trips, all within easy driving distance or by train.

May 28, 2025 05:47 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Gifu, Japan - May 3 2023: World heritage site - The Historical Village of Shirakawa-go, Gifu, Japan.

Where to Travel Next

7 Charming Small Towns in Japan You Must Visit

Venture beyond the big cities and you’ll find peaceful onsen, historic architecture, and the freshest sushi.

October 3, 2024 11:45 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

See art everywhere you look in downtown Dallas

Art + Culture

Why Art Fans Love Visiting Dallas

With renowned museums, award-winning performing arts, and free public art, Dallas is an art lover’s dream vacation.

Sponsored by Visit Monaco

In the Magazine

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

November 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

The banks of the Seine river in Paris in the autumn.

Cities We Love

Essential Things to See and Do in Paris in the Fall

Take the charms of Paris, factor in autumn’s mellow colors, plus an art world and restaurant scene waking up after the summer, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to book a trip.

October 12, 2023 12:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

New Orleans, LA/USA-Feb. 2, 2012 Sculpture entitled "A Battle for the Resistance Fighters" in City Park's Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Gardens.

Art + Culture

4 of the Most Appealing Sculpture Gardens in the USA

Fresh air and scenic grounds make sculpture gardens the perfect antidote to wintry cabin fever.

February 13, 2023 05:15 PM

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Pat Tompkins

The view of downtown Des Moines from the steps of Iowa's gold domed capitol building.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

9 Things to Do in Des Moines, Iowa

From the biggest beer bar west of the Mississippi to the famed Iowa State Fair, there are oodles of reasons to visit this capital city.

September 13, 2022 08:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Museums + Galleries

Paris’s Rodin Museum Sculpture Garden Reopens to Public

The famed Parisian sculpture garden reopened to visitors on January 16 after a months-long closure due to coronavirus restrictions.

January 19, 2021 12:27 PM

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