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How to Experience Buffalo’s Vibrant Arts and Architecture

From 20th-century masterpieces to contemporary murals, here are ways you can enjoy all the art, culture, and design in Buffalo—the other New York City.

Years in the works, the NYC floating pool project will finally become a reality thanks to recent backing from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

February 15, 2024 07:41 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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

A look at the newly renovated interior of the Grand Palais, complete with its glass ceiling.

Just in time for the Summer Olympics, visitors will get a sneak peek of this art nouveau masterpiece before its full reopening next year.

June 24, 2024 05:05 PM

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Cat Sposato

As we trekked from Namche to Thame, we stopped in Thamo for lunch. The village was busier than usual, as the community worked on building a new stupa. These Buddhist dome-shaped monuments are frequently found throughout the area, and are filled with relics. Tree branches and pine needles burned on a pile of rocks to fill the air with incense as the men worked hard to construct the stupa.

In the Magazine

I Spent 12 Days Trekking to Everest Base Camp. Here’s the Story in Photos.

Images from a quieter hike to Everest Base Camp, filled with visits to monasteries, walks through ancient forests, and stops in local villages

November 6, 2024 08:43 AM

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Michelle Heimerman

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.

A proposed bill would allow local leaders in England to introduce visitor taxes, putting the country on par with tourism hubs in other European countries.

May 22, 2026 03:29 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Millions of passengers have been affected by Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn staff strikes, which will continue into the weekend.

March 8, 2024 01:45 PM

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Blane Bachelor

A silhouette of a person stargazing on a deck.

Ocean Cruises

5 Amazing Excursions Curated by Afar

Go stargazing in Norway with expert astronomers, learn to play the bagpipe, and enjoy more enriching cultural excursions with Atlas Ocean Voyages.

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