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20 Tourist Attractions Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting

17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting

AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.

December 15, 2023 09:30 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Museums + Galleries

The Best Museums in Kansas City

With world-class art collections and institutions dedicated to music and Black sports history, this prairie town has emerged as a cultural hub contender.

May 25, 2021 12:48 PM

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Ann Shields

red cabin overlooking the water with no one around

Health + Wellness

The Tiny Canadian Town That Only Hosts One Traveler at a Time

In Conche, Newfoundland, connection to self—and community—is paramount.

January 14, 2025 09:11 AM

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Maryam Siddiqi

Winter 2025

Where to Go in 2025

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Tim Chester

Travel for Good

We’re All Going to Be Better Travelers Now, Right? A Comedian on Our New Global Future

In a transformed world, Negin Farsad asks: What does it mean to be well-traveled?

October 27, 2020 03:20 PM

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Negin Farsad

Hiking + Cycling

In Scotland, Hiking Where Royals Roam

Following in the footsteps of British monarchs on a guided ghillie walk in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park.

November 6, 2023 10:36 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. lobby with potted plants, warm lighting, colorful rugs, and elegant furnishings

Hotels We Love

These Are the 16 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

History meets modern luxury at these 16 hotels we love—perfect for your next getaway in Washington, D.C.

May 25, 2026 12:28 PM

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Shayla Martin

Bars + Nightlife

NYC’s Attaboy Named No. 1 Bar in North America

The first-ever North America’s 50 Best Bars list was counted down at a live awards ceremony in New York on June 7.

June 9, 2022 11:25 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Lake Kussharo Covered with Mist from Bihoro Pass in the Winter, Hokkaido, Japan

Epic Trips

Canoeing, Snowshoeing, and Getting Naked With Strangers in Japan

Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.

March 13, 2024 05:12 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Outdoor Adventure

How This Wyoming Town’s Artisans Are Continuing a Proud Handcrafting Heritage

From intricate leatherwork to hand-forged steel, the creative soul of the West lives on in Sheridan’s devoted craftspeople.

These are the Florida spring-break alternatives where you can escape the crowds.

March 18, 2024 06:39 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Winter Sports

Mushing Mastered: 7 Lessons From a First-Time Dog Sledder

Dog sledding experiences are growing in popularity. Here’s what to keep in mind if you want to try mushing responsibly.

March 25, 2019 07:50 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Aerial view of Cortez beach with sand beach, with wooden piers, and beach houses on Anna Maria Island, Florida.

U.S. Beaches

7 Airbnb Beach Houses Still Available to Rent This Summer

Summer vacation rentals are booking up fast in the United States in 2024—but it’s not too late.

June 7, 2024 01:46 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

You Can Stay at the “Fresh Prince” Mansion Through Airbnb

Look at his kingdom. You could be finally there.

September 14, 2020 04:04 PM

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Tim Chester

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