Cities We Love

Get ideas for city getaways and urban adventures—and what to do once you’re there.

Ships floating off a dock, red and orange trees on land.
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated Coast in the Midwest Is Full of Freshwater Adventure
August 29, 2024 09:03 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
People sitting and sub bathing on docks and boats at the La Banchina restaurant in Copenhagen's Refshaleøen neighborhood with a red building and sloped power plant in the background.
Cities We Love
The 6 Essential Copenhagen Neighborhoods—and What to See, Do, and Eat There
August 27, 2024 06:45 PM
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Lisa Abend
London cityscape with Big Ben
Where to Travel Next
Where to Find London’s Hottest New Restaurants, Art Exhibitions, and West End Shows
August 20, 2024 11:17 AM
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Nori Jemil
Find the Real Rome in These Unmissable Neighborhoods
Cities We Love
Find the Real Rome in These Unmissable Neighborhoods
August 19, 2024 09:37 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Off The Tourist Trail
I’m a Barcelona Local—Here’s How to Avoid Tourist Crowds
August 15, 2024 12:43 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
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Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen
August 07, 2024 05:27 PM
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Lisa Abend
People bending over and planting trees in the ground with a bridge in the background
Longreads
New York City Is Known for Big Things. Its Latest Attraction Is Tiny.
August 01, 2024 10:35 AM
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Harrison Hill
The living room of the Hanover Suite at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in London features white sofas and floral themed wallpaper.
Stay Here Next
This New London Hotel Feels Like Your Own Private Flat
July 29, 2024 02:59 PM
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Sara Hamdan
the interior of El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires. The store is in an old theater and you can see the stage, red curtains, and all the balconies where the seats used to be. The floor is lined with bookcases.
Cities We Love
5 Reasons to Go to Buenos Aires That Aren’t Steak and Wine
July 26, 2024 09:02 AM
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Billie Cohen
People sitting on docks and on a boat sunbathing, eating, and drinking outside of La Banchina restaurant in Copenhagen
Cities We Love
10 Best Things to See, Do, and Eat in Copenhagen
July 11, 2024 12:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
Seine River in Paris with a person sunbathing on the banks and a bridge with a boat cruising underneath it in the background
Trending News
Will the Seine River Be Clean Enough for Swimming in Time for the Olympics?
July 09, 2024 06:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
St. Charles Church "Karlskirche" at sunset in Vienna, Austria
Cities We Love
This Is the World’s Most Livable City
July 08, 2024 05:55 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler
Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago
July 03, 2024 09:50 AM
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Elaine Glusac
Chicago Field Museum
Family Travel
The Best Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Chicago
July 01, 2024 10:36 AM
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Elaine Glusac
New York City took first place again in 2022.
Cities We Love
America’s Best Cities of 2024
June 25, 2024 08:03 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.
Where to Travel Next
A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit
June 24, 2024 08:47 PM
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Miles Howard
The Cathedral Valley in Garden of the Gods is one of the most visited spots in Colorado Springs.
Cities We Love
In Colorado Springs, Mountains Meet Cool Museums and Creative Restaurants
June 21, 2024 12:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Beacon Grand's enclosed, rooftop bar, The Starlite Lounge, echos its heyday as a popular dance hall in the early 1900s.
Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hotels in San Francisco
June 21, 2024 11:58 AM
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Jessie Beck
Historical downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina, USA at twilight.
Cities We Love
In Charleston, a Modern Art Scene Thrives
June 18, 2024 12:25 PM
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Ellen Schmedinghoff
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Cities We Love
Seattle Is Booming—Here’s How Locals Are Keeping the Emerald City Green
June 18, 2024 12:20 PM
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Allison Williams
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Restaurants + Cafés
Paris’s Best Restaurants—and What to Order There
June 17, 2024 01:35 PM
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Eleanor Aldridge
Chidorigafuchi Park
4 Days In
How to Make the Most of 4 Days in Tokyo
June 11, 2024 04:04 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Detroit, Michigan skyline
Cities We Love
Detroit Is Alive With New Possibilities—but Don’t Call It a Comeback
June 06, 2024 04:42 PM
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Sarah Bence
Martinhal Lisbon Oriente is located 30 minutes outside the city center and has a white exterior with balconies.
Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hotels in Lisbon
May 30, 2024 11:05 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to the New Hotels, Restaurants, and Cultural Events in San Francisco
May 24, 2024 07:50 AM
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Chelsea Davis
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Videos
Can’t Miss Things To Do in Bilbao, Spain [VIDEO]
May 21, 2024 08:54 PM
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Claudia Cardia
Sonoma town, Healdsburg, is just one of almost a dozen of our favorite weekend getaways from San Francisco.
Weekend Getaways
11 Easy, Drivable Weekend Getaway Ideas From San Francisco
May 09, 2024 03:50 PM
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Jessie Beck
Villa Borghese Laghetto
4 Days In
4 Days in Rome: How to Spend a Perfect Long Weekend in the Eternal City
May 09, 2024 03:26 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Grazing Moose on grass by Cook Inlet in Anchorage Alaska with city skyline across the water and mountains in the background
Cities We Love
9 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska
May 08, 2024 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Las Vegas Chinatown Plaza Gate at Twilight
Cities We Love
4 Lesser-Known U.S. Chinatowns With Incredible Food and Culture
May 02, 2024 12:07 PM
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Rachel Chang
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