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California’s Most Exciting Arts Scene Is Hiding in Laguna Beach

Originally founded as an arts colony, Laguna Beach continues to draw art lovers with its many galleries, museums, festivals, and public artworks.

October 30, 2019 03:02 PM

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Stacey Leasca

Museums + Galleries

This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever

A blockbuster exhibition of Jan van Eyck’s work marks the first—and in some cases, the last—time to see some of his masterpieces in one place.

March 10, 2020 06:56 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hiking + Cycling

You Can Win North Face Gear by Tracking Your Hikes on Strava This Month

Join the 100-km hiking challenge on the fitness tracking app in March and you could possibly score a new pair of trail runners—and more.

March 1, 2021 04:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The region has come a long way in its relatively short half-century of winemaking pursuits.

November 28, 2018 07:19 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Restaurants + Cafés

The Next New Meal to Share With Your Friends Is at Momofuku Ssäm Bar

Dinner is best when shared. Ssäm Bar is continuing that tradition with its newest offering, a king crab feast fit for, well, you know.

May 14, 2019 02:54 PM

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Kate Sommers-Dawes

Bars + Nightlife

The Best Rooftop Bars in Los Angeles

Get a bird’s-eye view of L.A. from these vertiginous drinking spots.

September 11, 2018 06:26 PM

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Susannah Chen

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit in Summer

Veer off the beaten path to small-town U.S.A.

July 17, 2020 02:15 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Museums + Galleries

The Louvre Just Closed Due to Overcrowding—Here’s How to Avoid the Lines

In 2018, 10.2 million tourists visited the museum, an increase of 25 percent over 2017.

May 29, 2019 10:29 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Next Great Wine Regions Are Not Where You’d Expect

From coastal wineries producing biodynamic varietals to hilltop vineyards where UNESCO-recognized traditions thrive, these are the overlooked regions wine pundits recommend visiting now.

September 5, 2018 12:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Winter Sports

A Family-Friendly Guide to Sun Valley and Ketchum

With laid-back restaurants, comfy hotels, and outdoor activities for toddlers to teens, south-central Idaho makes for the perfect family vacation.

January 15, 2020 10:35 AM

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Carl Pettit

Tips + News

The First Mars-Inspired Village on Earth Will Open in the Not-So-Distant Future

In the Mojave Desert, a network of self-sustaining biomes by Interstellar Lab will be built to research how future generations could inhabit other planets.

December 24, 2019 11:45 AM

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Sarah Buder

Collage of travel gear on colorful backgrounds

Packing Tips + Gear

Of all the travel products AFAR recommended this year, the most purchased items included luggage, water bottles, and several items for keeping you—and your belongings—safe.

December 21, 2023 07:18 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Bars + Nightlife

The Bloody Mary Turns 100 in Paris

The iconic vodka-tomato juice cocktail can trace its origins back to Harry’s Bar in Paris in 1921. This week the bar is hosting centenary events to mark the cocktail’s landmark birthday.

December 15, 2021 03:32 PM

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Alex Turnbull

Hiking + Cycling

This 1,200-Mile Colorado Bike Trip Is a Cyclist’s Dream

With bike tour operator Cycle of Life Adventures, you can spend 26 days enjoying some of the state’s most stunning national parks and best trails.

February 13, 2020 07:44 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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