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

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

Chase Sapphire airport lounge with blue seating and a curved mezzanine at LaGuardia Airport

Air Travel News

Chase Sapphire’s Newest Airport Lounge Opens at LaGuardia in New York

AFAR got a sneak peek inside New York’s first Chase-branded airport lounge. Here’s how you can access it too.

January 16, 2024 10:56 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Winter Sports

Dutch Skate Amsterdam’s Canals for First Time Since 2018

“Especially nowadays, it’s a once-every-so-many-years experience, so when you get the chance, do it.”

February 16, 2021 01:41 PM

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Mike Corder

History + Culture

7 Cities That Honor Women Civil Rights Leaders

From Selma to Little Rock, meet the women who risked their lives to make America’s parchment paperwork mean something.

March 2, 2022 10:18 AM

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Deborah D. Douglas

The Away Bigger Carry-On is one of AFAR's favorite carry-on suitcases.

AFAR Approved

Is the Away Bigger Carry-On Worth the Hype?

Here’s one editor’s honest review of the Away Bigger Carry-On.

December 22, 2023 10:55 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Wooden tree house cabin surrounded by pine forest

Hotels

Take Leaf Peeping to the Next Level at These 16 Tree House Airbnbs

These properties prove that, while money doesn’t grow on trees, a great vacation just might.

September 11, 2023 10:16 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

Finding Blissful Solitude in Yellowstone National Park in the Winter

January, February, and March offer beautiful wintery scenes and a distinct lack of other people.

March 9, 2022 06:24 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks

The country’s second-most popular park finally barricaded its roads amid calls for a nationwide park shutdown during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

April 6, 2020 02:07 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Books

7 UNESCO Cities of Literature Every Bookworm Should Visit

Make the most of your readerly passions at these global cities recognized for their vibrant literary communities.

November 27, 2023 11:06 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Cheyenne Wyoming Mural Jordan Dean Visit Cheyenne

Art + Culture

What Makes Cheyenne Wyoming’s Art Scene Stand Out

Vibrant street murals, art galleries, and live performances reveal a side of Cheyenne that goes beyond its Western reputation.

Sponsored by Visit Cheyenne

2XK0J6J July 13, 2024: Day 1 of July 2024 Black Mesa photo trip at Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, OK.

Astrotourism

Black Mesa Is One of the Loneliest, Darkest Corners of America. That’s Exactly Why You Should Go.

Come to Oklahoma for petroglyphs, bighorn sheep, and some of the darkest skies in North America.

March 24, 2026 12:08 PM

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Heide Brandes

Air Travel News

Navigating Delta and United’s New Boarding Procedures

Both airlines are changing how passengers board their flights with the goal of making frequent flyer program members happier, while also reducing crowding at the gates. But will it work?

December 13, 2018 05:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Lands End offers a patch of rugged wilderness on the edge of San Francisco.

Style + Design

Where to Find California’s Most Inspiring Landscapes

Three creative Californians share the landscapes, neighborhoods, and lesser-known places that inspire their work.

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