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Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums

New museums and exhibitions are exploring the underrepresented experiences, histories, and legacies of minorities in the United States.

April 6, 2020 02:28 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Tour the Country by Train for $399 With Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass

Trains

Tour the Country by Train for $299 With Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass

The American version of the Eurail Pass is currently $200 off the regular price.

January 10, 2023 12:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

6 Most Beautiful Spring Train Rides Around the World

Trains

8 Train Rides to Take for Stunning Spring Scenery

Enjoy the best of spring with a trip on a Japanese bullet train or a vintage railcar in England.

March 17, 2025 03:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Holiday Travel

You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb

The one-night stay only costs $25 (Chicago’s finest pizza included).

December 1, 2021 08:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles will debut an exhibit that explores both the triumphs and challenges of Black American filmmakers.

Art + Culture

Five Essential Exhibits Worth Traveling for This Summer and Beyond

Build an entire itinerary around these groundbreaking exhibits and anticipated museum openings.

July 21, 2022 10:52 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

History + Culture

Monument to Activist Ida B. Wells Unveiled in Chicago

Wells, born enslaved in 1862 in Mississippi, became a newspaper editor and was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer in 2020 for her reporting on the lynching of African Americans.

July 2, 2021 04:45 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Hotels

The Hotel Brand That Transformed Modern Hospitality

From Victorian London to Boston and Pasadena, Langham hotels continue to define timeless elegance and modern hospitality.

Sponsored by Langham Hotels & Resorts

Grey plaque with the words "Juneteenth" and a description of the event

Festivals + Events

How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year

Why, where, and how people observe this important event.

June 14, 2023 07:33 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort (Oasis Pool shown on the left)

Road Trips

7 Detour-Worthy Hot Springs Within an Hour’s Drive of Route 66

Cars refuel in gas stations, and humans recharge in thermal waters.

February 18, 2026 12:03 PM

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Matt Kirouac

A picture of Fallingwater in Pennsylvania.

Art + Architecture

Step Back in Time at These 12 Frank Lloyd Wright Houses Across the USA

Although he became famous for designing public works like the Guggenheim Museum, the American architect’s bread and butter was building private homes.

July 14, 2025 12:54 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Colorful village by the mountains and waterside

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in October

Prepare yourself for a month of spirited traditions and off-season adventure.

August 4, 2025 03:49 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Museums + Galleries

The Immersive Dr. Seuss Experience Is Coming to Chicago

The attraction is based on the famous children’s books by the author and illustrator.

September 9, 2021 10:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

The World’s Largest Digital Art Projection Is Coming to the U.S.

A vibrant ongoing display will decorate 2.5 acres of a landmark building’s exterior in front of downtown Chicago’s riverfront promenade.

August 16, 2018 04:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Books

28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

November 19, 2025 03:21 AM

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Aislyn Greene

New York City took first place again in 2022.

Cities We Love

America’s Best Cities of 2025

The numbers are in: New data reveals how U.S. cities stack up in Resonance’s annual list of the best in the country.

June 24, 2025 09:24 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

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