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Railroad tracks run along a flat desert and dry grassy plain with mountains in the distance and a red-, orange- and yellow-tinted sky

People may know this high-desert destination as a quirky art outpost, but a new national historic site underscores a lesser-known part of Marfa’s past.

July 24, 2024 06:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

6 Surprising U.S. Places That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Festivals + Events

8 Surprising U.S. Cities and Towns That Go Big for St. Patrick’s Day

Skip the well-known extravaganzas this year and raise your pint of Guinness at one of these rollicking events instead.

March 14, 2024 06:53 PM

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Anna Mazurek

The Best Stops for a Road Trip on the Pacific Coast Highway

Road Trips

16 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway

Sunny days, sandy beaches, incredible surf—this part of California’s State Route 1 may be the best road trip out there.

June 28, 2023 09:34 AM

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Sara Button

Hotels

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Santa Monica

Whether you’re after a boutique retreat right on the sand or a historic hotel for sunset cocktails, these spots will give you a true sense of Santa Monica, California.

February 26, 2024 07:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Scenic road in Upstate New York overlooking the Catskill Mountains in the distance

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the Northeast

From Maine’s coast to New York’s mountain retreats, these are the top road trips to take in nine Northeastern states.

March 18, 2026 09:14 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

The Folly Beach Pier framed by palm tree. Folly Beach South Carolina.

Outdoor Adventure

Charleston Is Magical, but Not for the Reasons People Think

The Holy City is known for its urban attractions, although the natural wonders outside town are equally sublime.

January 14, 2025 01:03 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

Colorful yellow, blue, orange and red houses and green trees are nestled into dramatic rocky cliffs that sharply descend into the water in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada

Expedition Cruises

This Canadian Island Is an Unlikely Dream Destination That’s Best Explored by Sea

Enjoy moose stew, remote national parks, and towns only reachable by boat on a circumnavigation cruise.

April 21, 2026 12:20 PM

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Cassandra Brooklyn

Tandem Bakery, Portland scenic, Norimoto Bakery

Restaurants + Cafés

Portland, Maine, Is America’s Best Bakery Town

From James Beard Award–winning sourdough to miso-scallion scones, Portland, Maine, is one of the country’s most exciting places to eat pastries and bread. Here’s where to go.

April 15, 2026 11:20 AM

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Regan Stephens

The River Danube bisects Hungary, a chain bridge connecting the hilly, western half of the city called Buda with the flat, eastern part called Pest.

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in September

These locations all shine during the shoulder season.

June 30, 2025 03:00 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Outdoor Adventure

Asheville Alfresco: The Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in This Vibrant North Carolina City

Where to hike, bike, plunge, and otherwise get outdoorsy in the Blue Ridge Mountains of this vibrant North Carolina city.

May 8, 2024 01:36 PM

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Erin McGrady

Left: Gwangjang Market;right: Changdeokgung, royal palace in Seoul, Secret garden

Family Travel

Ancient Palaces, a Cat Café, and KPop Demon Hunters—the Perfect Family Travel Itinerary for South Korea

My kids wanted to go to Japan. We took them to South Korea instead—and our timing was “Golden.” Here’s our parent- and kid-approved itinerary for exploring Seoul and Jeju Island.

February 3, 2026 11:13 AM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

Italy’s New Fellini Museum Invites Visitors to Experience La Dolce Vita in the Director’s Hometown

The Federico Fellini International Museum in Rimini promises a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning director’s life and his most iconic works.

April 8, 2022 05:35 PM

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Mae Hamilton

CHARLESTON, SC, USA - AUGUST 5, 2019: St Michael's church, whose bells have crossed the Atlantic seven times after damage, dominates the colorful colonial architecture of historic Broad Street,

History + Culture

Charleston Is Best Explored on Foot—Here Are the City’s Best Walking Tours for Food, Architecture, and History

Do a deep dive into the South Carolina city’s history and cuisine by wandering the streets with an expert guide.

December 9, 2024 01:52 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

4 Days In

4 Days in Dallas: Stetsons, Samurai Armor, and Seriously Good Tex-Mex

Come for the cowboy hats and stay for the frozen margaritas—one Dallas local maps out the perfect long weekend.

March 4, 2026 10:26 AM

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Jonathan Thompson

Dramatic evening light looking out across the Great Smoky Mountains from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can See USA’s Most Visited National Park Without Crowds—Here’s the Local Expert Guide

Fireflies and blue hills shine brighter with fewer people in the way.

October 30, 2025 02:53 PM

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Olivia Young

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