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Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals

See the best art museum in the country, wander a 985-acre island, and enjoy a coney dog.

March 3, 2025 10:00 AM

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Sarah Bence

Paris, France - 06 April 2025: Tuileries gardens in spring

Cities We Love

How to Spend One Perfect Day in Paris

Locals recommend neighborhoods, antique book stalls, gallery-like designer shops, and—most importantly—towers of pastries, seafood, and natural wine.

February 11, 2026 01:38 PM

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Lane Nieset

Where to Go in Spring

16 Places to Enjoy the Best of Monaco’s Culture

Explore the principality’s arts and culture scenes, from museums and galleries to dance and musical performances.

Sponsored by Visit Monaco

Aerial photo of Buckhead neighborhood at Sunset (L); Pastries at Little Tart Bakeshop (R)

4 Days In

Whiskey Slushies, Green Eggs, and Georgia Shrimp: 4 Days Eating Your Way Through Atlanta

A food writer’s essential itinerary for a long weekend in Georgia’s state capital.

January 29, 2026 10:47 AM

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Lia Picard

Where to Travel Next

For Art Lovers, These One-of-a-Kind Italian Itineraries Were Made for You

These five art-focused tours mix in history, cuisine, outdoor adventure, and more across Florence, Rome, Venice, and beyond for delightfully enriching trips.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Manchester England - Midland Hotel - Billie Cohen.jpg

Cities We Love

The Essential English City to Visit—and the Best Things to Do There

Manchester has always been radical, so it’s no surprise that the northern English city is pushing the country’s arts and culture scenes into new territory as well.

December 12, 2023 09:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

A man in a suit stands in front of grand doors in a historic stone building

Art + Culture

A Guide to the Chic Paris Filming Locations From Apple TV+’s New Drama About Chanel and Dior

Set during and after World War II, The New Look follows the famous designers through hotels, brasseries, and boutiques that are still around today.

February 14, 2024 01:14 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Art + Architecture

Huge Mirrored Depot Will Open Dutch Museum’s Storage to Public

It will open next year once 151,000 artworks have been transferred.

September 24, 2020 02:54 PM

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Mike Corder

Trains

12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations

With their historical significance and elaborate architecture and design, these handsome buildings are destinations in themselves.

February 12, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Navy Pier in Chicago is the official start of Route 66.

Road Trips

4 Can’t-Miss Places to Stop on Illinois’ Route 66

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with a scenic 301-mile road trip from Chicago to Madison, filled with historic sites, local eats, and small-town charm in Illinois.

Sponsored by Enjoy Illinois

People visiting the Louvre in Paris, France.

Art + Culture

10 Paris Museums for Every Kind of Traveler

The Louvre may be the most popular museum in the world, but the astounding art you can see in Paris goes way beyond the “Mona Lisa.”

June 27, 2024 08:20 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Left: Bradford House's Lantern Room; right: Bradford House's Historic Grand King

Hotels We Love

Neon-Lit Landmarks and Stylish Adobe Hotels: Our Favorite Places to Stay Along Route 66

From mosaic tiles to cowhide, these hotels celebrate Americana from Chicago to L.A.

November 11, 2025 08:01 PM

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Matt Kirouac

a woman in braids holds a small glass piece at the Corning Museum's glass shop. she is surrounded by other glass pieces.

Museums + Galleries

What to Buy at the World’s Coolest Museum Gift Shops. Because We All Know the Shops Are Why We Go to Museums.

Because sometimes the finest masterpiece is the one you take home.

November 24, 2025 07:58 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Where to Travel Next

9 Things to Do in This Lesser-Known SoCal Town

You’ll find expansive public gardens, a historic comedy club, a top-rated theater, and more in Pasadena.

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