One of Our Favorite Hotels in California

One of Our Favorite Hotels in California

Pike's Peak Cog Railway in Colorado in winter
This Is the No. 1 Winter Train in the U.S.—and It Goes Through a Forest, Gorgeous Rock Formations, and Passes by a Waterfall
Bike rider on Macinac Island, Michigan
This U.S. Island Was Just Named the Most Bicycle-friendly City in the World
Autumn Color Looking Downstream on Meramec River
This U.S. State Has a 7-story Cave—and Fall Is the Perfect Time to Visit
People walk on a path near homes in San Francisco's Alamo Square.
This Is the Coziest City in the U.S.—and No, It's Not in New England
A hiker with trekking poles and a backpack walks across a grassy field towards a forested view likely during an autumn hike
This New England State Was Just Named the Most Outdoorsy Destination in the U.S.
Alpine skiing at Alta Resort, Utah
This U.S. Ski Tour Lets You Ski at 6 Iconic Resorts in a Single Day—and It's in a State Known for 'the Greatest Snow on Earth'
Aerial view of Rapid City South Dakota featuring buildings greenery and a hilly landscape in the background
This Is the Most RV-friendly City in the U.S.—and It Has Wide Roads, Scenic Drives, and Easy Parking
A serene view of cypress trees and dense mist over water at Caddo Lake in Texas creating an atmospheric scene
This State Was Just Named the Most Haunted in the U.S.—with Nearly 7,000 Ghost Sightings
Snowcovered mountain trails suitable for skiing Whiteface Mountain
This State Has the Most Ski Resorts in the U.S.—and No, It's Not Colorado or Utah
Gateway Arch with surrounding park and a visible pond in the foreground
This Tiny U.S. National Park in the Midwest Was Just Named the Busiest in the World
People exploring a rocky beach by a wooded hillside and calm water
This Remote U.S. Island Is One of the Smallest in the World—Here's How to Visit
Foggy town street view with a school bus approaching and trees in the background
This Is the Rainiest Town in the U.S.—and Its Broody Weather Makes a Perfect Cozy Fall Getaway
Overlook at McAfee Knob in Virginia
This Hiking Route Has Stunning Fall Foliage Views—and It Leads to the Most Photographed Site on the Appalachian Trail
Christmas decorations at Disney at night
This Is the Happiest Holiday Destination in the U.S.—and Science Says It'll Boost Your Mood
A natural spring surrounded by lush vegetation and trees at Blue Spring State Park Florida
You Can See Hundreds of Manatees Gather at This Stunning State Park Every Winter—and It Has Crystal-clear Spring Water
Person hiking near a reflective lake with mountains and autumn foliage in the background
This State Was Just Named the Best in the U.S. for Hiking—and It’s Home to Two National Parks
beach in Maui, Hawaii
This U.S. Destination Dethroned Paris as the Most Romantic in the World
Rolling mountains along a lake
This Underrated Tiny Town in the Adirondacks Is One of the Best Places to See Fall Foliage in New York
A scenic view of Papakolea Beach in Hawaii with green sand cliffs and people enjoying the ocean and shoreline
This Rare Green Sand Beach in the U.S. Is One of Only Four in the World—Here’s What Gives It Its Emerald Glow
The Morgan hotel building in West Virginia under a cloudy sky
West Virginia’s Eerie 'Paranormal Trail' Is Back With 4 New Sites—and It’s Full of Haunted History
A steam locomotive with passenger cars traveling through a forested area smoke billowing from its chimney
This Scenic U.S. Train Was Just Named the No. 1 Rail Journey in the World for Fall
Aerial view of a winding road through an autumn forest landscape Upper Peninsula Michigan
This Is the Best Places to See Fall Foliage Without the Crowds, According to Travelers
Aerial shot at the pacific at sunset Pacific coast road Highway 1 California.
This Picturesque Road Trip Is the Most-searched Route in the U.S.—and It Passes by Mountains and Beaches
Rowboats in Central Park
This Park Was Just Named the No. 1 Tourist Attraction in the U.S.
The exterior of a decorated corner storefront in an urban area
This Chicago Neighborhood Was Just Named the Coolest in the U.S.—Here's How to Experience It, According to a Local
A beach with scattered driftwood on the sand near the shore
This Secret Florida Beach Is Hauntingly Beautiful With Driftwood That Looks Like 'Skeletons of Trees'
Several private jets parked on an airport tarmac with mountains and trees in the background
This Airport Was Just Named the Most Stressful in the U.S., According to a New Analysis
A view of South Beach in Miami showing outdoor dining areas palm trees and Art Decostyle buildings
This Florida City Was Just Named the No. 1 Food Destination in the U.S.—Here's Where to Eat, According to a Local
A train going through fall trees
This Rare U.S. Train Climbs 14,000 Feet for Fall Colors—With Golden Foliage, Elk Sightings, and Epic Mountain Views
Two brown bears sitting next to each other on the ground in a natural outdoor setting
Alaska’s Fat Bear Week Is Back and the Competition Is Bigger Than Ever—Here’s How to Vote for Your Favorites
View of a lake surrounded by forest and rocky formations at sunset on the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin
This 1,200-mile Trail in the U.S. Follows the Path of the Last Ice Age Glacier—and It Has Waterfalls, Rock Formations, and Fall Colors
An aerial view of a scenic vineyard estate with buildings surrounded by rolling hills and farmland
This Is the Oldest Wine Region in the U.S.—and No, It's Not in California
A lighthouse on a pier extending into a calm body of water
This Is the Most Affordable U.S. Lake Town in the U.S.
A red train engine along a lakeside track
This Scenic Fall Foliage Train Ride Is One of the Best Ways to Experience Autumn on the East Coast
Women dressed up for the Witches Float in Macon, Georgia
This U.S. Town Is One of the Best Halloween Destinations for Its Haunted Mansions, Ghost Tours, and 'Witch Float' Down the River
Skiers and snowboarders at a resort with a mountain view in the background
Ski Season Starts in 1 Month—Here Are the U.S. Resorts That Open First
Roller coaster track on a hillside surrounded by trees
This Racing Mountain Coaster With Spirals, Helixes, and LED Night Rides Just Opened—and It's Perfect For Fall Foliage Views
Aerial view of Highway 61 along Lake Pepin in Minnesota
This Lesser-known Scenic Byway Is One of the Best Fall Road Trips in the U.S.—and It’s Studded With Waterfalls, Incredible Lake Views, and Charming Small Towns
Two people on camels with pyramids in the background
This Family Built a 240-Square-Foot Tiny House on Wheels—and Then Traveled 7,000 Miles Across the U.S.
Lifeguard tower on a beach with birds flying sunset in the background
This U.S. City Was Just Named the Most Relaxing Destination in the World
Hoodoo rock formations in a desert landscape at sunset
This Surreal Wilderness Is Called the 'Most Alien Landscape' in the U.S.—and It's a Domestic Dupe for Turkey’s Cappadocia
A scenic view of a small town surrounded by rolling hills and trees in autumn featuring a church steeple and colorful foliage
These 25 U.S. States Will Have a 'Spectacular' Fall Foliage Season, According to AccuWeather
A scenic road surrounded by autumn foliage showing trees with vibrant fall leaves
We Asked Travel Experts Their Favorite Fall Foliage Destination in the U.S.—and They All Picked the Same Place
Fall trees on Mackinac Island
This Island Is One of the Most Idyllic Places to Experience Fall in the U.S.—and It Has Kayak Foliage Tours and 70 Miles of Hiking Trails
Kancamagus Highway in autumn in New Hampshire
This 34-mile Scenic Highway Is One of the Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the U.S.
Bison grazing on a grassland plain with mountains in the background
You Can 'Land Snorkel' at This Secret Prairie Paradise—and It's One of the Most Peaceful Places in the U.S.
Golden Gate Bridge with San Francisco skyline in the background at sunset viewed from a higher elevation above the bay
This Landmark Was Just Named the Most Iconic Bridge View in the World
A train crossing a bridge with a view of the Boston skyline in the background
This City Just Ranked No. 1 for Public Transit—and No, It's Not New York City
A bench facing a lake surrounded by trees and nature
This Is the Most Affordable Fall Lake Getaway in the U.S.—and It Has 3 Scenic Lakes to Explore
Aerial view of a wide sandy beach with gentle surf surrounded by trees and a distant horizon
This Quiet Beach Was Named the Best in the U.S. South—and It's Famous for Its Sunsets, Dolphin Sightings, and Pristine Soft Sand
Steam train traveling through a scenic mountain landscape in autumn
Virginia’s Most Scenic Fall Train Ride Is Back For 5 Weekends—With a Vintage Steam Engine and Peak Foliage Views
Night view of Breckenridge surrounded by snowcovered hills with lights from houses and streets illuminating the town
This Popular Colorado Ski Town Just Became the State’s First Certified Dark Sky Mountain Resort
A cruise ship docked at the Galveston Wharves port, signage visible in the foreground
I’ve Cruised from Florida Over 20 Times—but This Underrated Port Just Won Me Over
Scenic natural spring surrounded by rocky cliff and greenery
This 'Caribbean Blue' Spring in the U.S. Rivals the Bahamas’ Blue Holes
A bridge spanning over a river surrounded by trees in an autumn landscape
This Leaf-peeping Hotspot Was Just Named the No. 1 Fall Foliage Destination for 2025
People holding drinks in front of a slot machine
This U.S. City Was Just Named the No. 1 Nightlife Destination in the World
Landscape view of Big Bend National Park in Texas showcasing rugged formations and valleys
The Deadliest Canyon in the U.S. Is in This National Park—Here Are 3 Safety Tips, According to Experts
Overlooking a cliff edge above a large body of water with clear visibility of the waters depth and surrounding trees
This Is the Cleanest Lake in the U.S.—and It Has Crystal-clear Waters and Zero Pollution
Lifeguard stand on a sandy beach with people walking in the background
This Is the Most Livable Beach Town in the U.S. For Its Affordability, Quality of Life, and Weather
Mountain landscape with autumn trees and a winding road scenery featuring fall foliage
This Southern City Was Just Named the Most Affordable Fall Foliage Destination in the U.S.