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Get to know Washington, DC, with this walking tour along the National Mall. Getty Images

Sep 13, 20249 min read

A walking tour of Washington, DC’s National Mall

The quirky “museum” that is Randyland is one of Pittsburgh’s best free attractions. Amy Lutz/Shutterstock

Sep 10, 20246 min read

Pittsburgh, for free: 12 ways to discover a great American city

Iconic Neuschwanstein might be the most famous castle in the world. Daniel Pahmeier/Shutterstock

Sep 9, 20246 min read

Counting down Bavaria’s top 10 castles

Get in on the new California gold rush with this guide to the best art to see in LA right now like the Best in Low exhibit at the Peterson Automotive Museum. Photo courtesy of The Peterson Automotive Museum

Sep 8, 20246 min read

Don't miss these 5 art exhibits running in Los Angeles right now

Follow the stages of the Freedom Trail in Boston with our guide. Getty Images

Sep 7, 20248 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to Boston’s Freedom Trail

Take your pick of the entertainment on show at theaters across Chicago. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Sep 3, 20246 min read

Hottest tickets in Chicago

The views of Pittsburgh’s from the top of the Duquesne Incline are a highlight of any visit to the city. Marc Guitard/Getty Images

Aug 30, 20246 min read

The ultimate long weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The (free) people-watching is as appealing as the vintage finds at the daily Place du Jeu de Balle flea market in Brussels. Shutterstock

Aug 26, 20247 min read

10 Brussels experiences that cost next to nothing – or are flat-out free

Panama City, Panama - September 12, 2013: Woman walking the streets and a vendor sleeping, in historic Casco Viejo district of Panama City, Panama.
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Aug 22, 20249 min read

15 top things to do in Central America

For dry rub ribs, it's got to be Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous in Memphis. Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

Aug 12, 20248 min read

Where to find the best BBQ in the USA

From the volcanic Haleakalā to the tourist resorts of Wailea, get to know the history of Maui at these significant locations.

Aug 11, 20249 min read

15 places to learn about the history of Maui

Aug 9, 20247 min read

New York City after dark

There's plenty to fill a weekend break in Ljubljana, from museum visits to riverside walks and breaks at pavement cafes and restaurants. Roman Babakin/Shutterstock

Aug 9, 20246 min read

The ultimate weekend in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Kitty Green leads tours of that bring to life Gullah Geechie culture on South Carolina’s St Helena Island. Ethan Payne for Lonely Planet

Aug 5, 20248 min read

Where to explore Gullah Geechee culture in the Southeastern US

People enjoying the sunshine near the Imperial Butterfly House at the edge of the Burggarten park.

Aug 2, 20248 min read

The 12 best things to do for free in Vienna

An EV road trip through Basque Country allows you to explore where the hidden jewels of this region – such as Txomin Etxaniz Winery – lie. Coke Bartrina for Lonely Planet; Graphics by Dustin Johnson

Aug 1, 20248 min read

Eco-friendly cars connect to the best of Spain’s Basque Country

In Bansko, you can enjoy exciting mountain activities and a charming historic center year-round. Alexey Oblov/Shutterstock

Aug 1, 20246 min read

The 12 best things to do in Bansko, Bulgaria

Considering traveling solo? Here's why it's an extra worthwhile experience for women.

Jul 27, 20244 min read

5 benefits of solo female travel

The stories of history are set in stone and wood at the Catedral de Cuenca and other architectural gems of Castilla-La Mancha.

Jul 24, 20247 min read

Architectural wonders of Cuenca and Toledo

Vieux-Québec is enchanting - yes. But you’ll find some of Québec City’s most memorable moments in the neighborhoods beyond

Jul 24, 20249 min read

Copy My Trip: 4 days in Québec City

Vías Verdes are the quiet hero of Spain's countryside, and there's a far-reaching community of cyclists, walkers and runners who adore them. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Jul 19, 20246 min read

Spain’s Vías Verdes exemplify its cycling culture

Spain is a global leader in cultural preservation. Experience some of the most rewarding fruits of that labor in Madrid and Barcelona. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Jul 16, 20246 min read

Protecting Spain’s heritage: Barcelona, Madrid and beyond

Fairy-tale castles (like the one at Bojnice) dot Slovakia’s countryside. Shutterstock

Jul 16, 20247 min read

The 9 unmissable things to do in Slovakia

Snail Creek Hat Company in Luckenbach. A Texas road trip can create memories that last a lifetime.

Jul 14, 202411 min read

Unique experiences through West Texas and Hill Country

Sustainable agritourism activities – like you can find at Quesos Artisanos Villarejo – are revered cultural experiences in Spain. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Jul 12, 202410 min read

Spanish agritourism: Rural experiences in La Rioja and beyond

Plan your time away from the Olympics with our guide to what else is happening in Paris this summer © Loic Lagarde / Getty Images

Jul 12, 20245 min read

In Paris for the Summer Olympics? Here's what else is happening

People on bicycles following a trail beside a lake, with skyscrapers in the background

Jul 10, 202410 min read

The perfect 48 hours in Chicago

Bison at sunset in Grand Teton National Park. Bison grazing on the plain in from of Mount Moran.
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Jul 8, 20248 min read

10 amazing places to visit in Wyoming for big nature, outdoor adventure and cool towns

Follow in Netflix's Queen Charlotte's footsteps with these amazing destinations © Nick Wall / Netflix

Jul 2, 20247 min read

Explore the real Georgian-era history of England inspired by Netflix's Queen Charlotte

The popular period drama Bridgerton was filmed in locations around England including London, Bath and Oxfordshire © Liam Daniel / Netflix

Jun 28, 20247 min read

13 Bridgerton filming locations you can actually visit

At sites and museums in Mexico City like Templo Mayor, you can feel the presence of the Aztec culture. Shee Heng Chong / Shutterstock

Jun 26, 20244 min read

6 places to find Aztec history in and around Mexico City

Within an hour of Amsterdam, you can find modern architecture, charming historic towns and (naturally) windmills aplenty © Wut_Moppie / Shutterstock

Jun 11, 20247 min read

6 great day trips from Amsterdam for canals, windmills, cutting-edge buildings and more

Machu Picchu's new routes will let you choose the right experience for your trip © Judyta Jastrzebska / Getty Images

Jun 11, 20246 min read

Machu Picchu has new routes for 2024 – here's what you need to know

From epic coastal drives to historic maritime villages to whale watching in the Bay of Fundy, read all about the best places to go in Nova Scotia © NetaDegany / Getty Images

May 23, 20249 min read

11 top places to experience Nova Scotia

From the lakeside beauty of Berchtesgadan to stunning Bavarian castles, here are the best day trips from Munich © Cavan Images / Getty Images

May 18, 202411 min read

10 of the best day trips from Munich: nature, culture, and fairy-tale castles

Few countries pack as much to do into one small space as Portugal © Giacomo Augugliaro/ Getty Images

May 17, 20247 min read

Passport to Portugal: Six ways to dive into its culture

Across the country, masterpieces of civic architecture like Baltimore’s George Peabody Library enlighten and inspire © Andrea Izzotti / Shutterstock

May 17, 20248 min read

10 of the USA’s most beautiful and inspiring libraries

Edmonton has a rich Indigenous history and contemporary culture © Brandon Mattice

May 15, 20249 min read

Get to know the Indigenous side of Edmonton, Alberta's capital city

Get to know Tucson, the only UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in the US, with a visit to its Mission Garden © Bailey Freeman / Lonely Planet

May 6, 20246 min read

A reason to visit Tucson: the UNESCO-worthy Mission Garden

An outdoor sculpture of a child on an adult's back is installed on a sidewalk in front of stores.

May 4, 20248 min read

Best neighborhoods in Sedona

There’s always something new to try in Washington, DC – like an electric boat tour of the Potomac River © courtesy of SeaDC

May 1, 20246 min read

The ultimate long weekend in Washington, DC

The author and her nephew take in the city from one of Lisbon's top viewpoints, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte © Brekke Fletcher/Lonely Planet

Apr 30, 20246 min read

Copy My Trip: a weekend getaway in Lisbon

Explore the history, cultures and flavors of Jaipur and landmarks like Amber Fort (pictured) with this guide © Akanksha Singh

Apr 30, 20246 min read

Copy My Trip: a culture and food tour of Jaipur

Taste the best of Florence's flavors with this local's guide to where to eat and drink (pictured Il Vegetariano, a popular local lunch spot) © Angelo Zinna

Apr 29, 20246 min read

Local Flavors: where to eat and drink in Florence

From rafting the Rogue River to seeing theatrical performances, here are the best things to do in and around Ashland, Oregon. Erik Isakson/Getty Images

Apr 27, 20246 min read

10 of the best things to do in and around Ashland, Oregon

Make the most of a short visit to O'ahu, Hawaii, with this itinerary © Pgiam / Getty Images

Apr 25, 20248 min read

How to spend the ultimate weekend on Oʻahu, Hawaii

Eating is a national obsession in Singapore © Pei Shyuan Yeo

Apr 24, 20246 min read

Local Flavor: the best places to eat and drink in Singapore

Bird Creek in the shadow of the Chugach Mountains is lined with fisherman hoping to catch silver salmon © Karen Timmons / Getty Images

Apr 24, 20247 min read

Lonely Plan-it: A fishing trip to Alaska

From walking tours to live music, there are lots of free things to do in Austin © Kris Davidson / Lonely Planet

Apr 23, 202410 min read

Save your cents with the 10 best free activities in Austin

Bars like New York’s White Horse Tavern are known as much for their literary regulars as their cocktails © Stephanie Keith / Getty Images

Apr 23, 20247 min read

10 timeless literary bars around the world

Popular for diving, beaches and incredible sunset views, here's where to go in the Gili Islands © Seungwon Ryu / Getty Images

Apr 22, 20247 min read

The 9 best places to visit in the Gili Islands

Rolling through the Italian countryside on a restored 1960s train? A once-in-a-lifetime experience © Sina Hotels

Apr 19, 20248 min read

Copy My Trip: A grand rail tour of Italy from Rome to Venice

Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies is one of the places Lonely Planet staffers plan to visit this summer © Paul Zizka Photography / Banff Tourism Board

Apr 19, 202411 min read

Where Lonely Planet staffers are traveling this summer

Some of Rome's ancient sites are about to become more accessible © Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet

Apr 19, 20244 min read

Rome to revamp historic center with new visitor-friendly promenade

If you've only got time for either Agra or Jaipur, Lonely Planet writers can help you choose © iStock

Apr 18, 20247 min read

Agra vs Jaipur: which Indian city is best?

Follow our walking route to experience the best of Las Vegas’ iconic Strip © View Apart / Shutterstock

Apr 16, 20246 min read

Local Strolls: 10K steps on the Vegas strip

Most of Miami's beaches are completely free to visit © stbaus7 / Getty Images

Apr 16, 20246 min read

9 great things to do in Miami for free

A Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir river in Córdoba Spain, with the Great Mosque in the distance © istock / Getty Images

Apr 12, 202410 min read

8 European cities with incredible architecture

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Apr 11, 20249 min read

12 free things to do in Sedona, Arizona

Florida is well-suited for road-tripping © Philip Lange / Shutterstock

Apr 10, 20247 min read

7 best road trips in Florida

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