Museums

Aug 26, 2025 • 7 min read

Hike up beautiful mountains, admire Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, visit pastoral farmland and more. Here are the best ways to enjoy Virginia.

Aug 26, 2025 • 8 min read

Rouen is the only city in France to be a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Aug 26, 2025 • 8 min read

See the highlights of Croatia with this week-long itinerary, perfect for first-time visitors.

Aug 22, 2025 • 9 min read

A former industrial powerhouse, Birmingham in the 21st century is vibrant, diverse city that’s home to a plethora of distinctly local attractions. 

Aug 16, 2025 • 9 min read

For such a small island, Ireland doesn’t lack for beautiful spots to visit. We’ve rounded up our ten favorites.

Aug 15, 2025 • 10 min read

Vast, fast-paced and steeped in history, Shanghai is the third-largest city on Earth. Follow this itinerary to take in the highlights in three days.

Aug 13, 2025 • 6 min read

Hiking is among the best ways to explore the area’s natural gems. Many routes are accessible by public transit, and some even have dedicated cable cars.

Aug 6, 2025 • 10 min read

Nowhere conjures up the dense history and complex politics of China quite like Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. Here’s what you need to know when you visit.

Aug 6, 2025 • 10 min read

The ghosts of the emperors of China haunt the 9999 rooms of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Here's how to get more from the world's largest palace.

Aug 1, 2025 • 5 min read

Visit Meknes' sparkling landmarks, including the fortified city within a city, in a single day, from arrival at the airport to an after-dinner stroll.

Aug 1, 2025 • 8 min read

From lovely neighborhoods to exciting history museums and a showstopping cathedral, here are the best things to do in Trondheim, Norway.

Jul 30, 2025 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet contributor Laura Motta shows us how she threw together a quick, inexpensive weekend in Bordeaux, France.

Jul 29, 2025 • 7 min read

With its art-filled cities, charming windmills and beautiful tulip fields, the Netherlands gives you much to enjoy. Here are the top places to visit.

Jul 24, 2025 • 9 min read

Barcelona has a wealth of temptations, but much of what makes the city magical is free: walkable neighborhoods, glowing beaches and lively parks.

Jul 22, 2025 • 10 min read

Experience Brisbane like a local with our guide to the city’s top neighborhoods, attractions and experiences.

Jul 21, 2025 • 13 min read

With a reborn waterfront, top museums, impressive architecture and a rich musical legacy, the city of Liverpool is a must-visit on any trip to England.

Jul 19, 2025 • 9 min read

Detroit is a city of street art, architecture and Americana. Here are some of the best things to explore.

Jul 18, 2025 • 8 min read

Sweden’s second city, Gothenburg offers a heady mix of stimulating museums, quirky shops, amusement-park thrills and nautical heritage.

Jul 18, 2025 • 10 min read

Whatever your vision of the ideal cowboy core experience, channel your inner John Wayne or Annie Oakley in one of these frontier towns.

Jul 17, 2025 • 12 min read

Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the United States, and it's full of things to do – from shopping or sports to dining or playing outside.

Jul 17, 2025 • 6 min read

A to-the-point, expertly crafted itinerary that delivers Rome's most awesome sights in a single day.

Jul 15, 2025 • 7 min read

See the best art, science, theater and sport in Houston with this guide to the city's top experiences.