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People at a Halloween event at St Helens, with a festive display in the foreground and City Hall in the background

Oct 1, 20266 min read

The Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the US

People milling about in an open-air market in Bryant Park in Manhattan. A tree is lit up in blue in the background amid skyscrapers

Sep 30, 20266 min read

8 of the USA’s Best Christmas Markets

View from the Golden Gate Bridge on a sunny day with blue sky in San Francisco

Sep 25, 202636 min read

The 23 Best Destinations for Solo Travel

Clouds and blue sky are reflected in a calm lake with a forested shore.

Sep 24, 20267 min read

3 Days in the Midwest: National Parks Edition

Lgbt pride rainbow flag during parade in NYC, USA at a Pride parade

Sep 21, 20265 min read

USA's 10 Best LGBTQ+ Neighborhoods

A group of long-legged pink birds gathered on a small island surrounded by water at the Bronx Zoo, NYC

Sep 14, 20269 min read

7 of the Best Zoos in the USA

An RV cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway in California

Sep 7, 20268 min read

10 Best Road Trips in the USA

Make the most of the dreaded layover with these tips. Shutterstock/Torjrtrx

Sep 1, 20264 min read

Travel Hack: How to Make the Most of Your Long Layover

A group of people float in a raft on a river with bright yellow foliage and mountains in the background

Sep 1, 202613 min read

15 US National Parks Perfect for Fall Road Trips

A procession of people dressed as skeletons for Día de Muertos in Los Angeles, USA.

Aug 26, 20268 min read

The Best Día de Muertos Celebrations in the United States

A hiker on a coastal trail high above the ocean: Kalalau Trail, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi

Aug 24, 20269 min read

The Best Permit-Only Hikes in the US – and How to Actually Get a Spot

A vast theme park with several roller coasters at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio

Aug 20, 20268 min read

8 Best Amusement Parks in the USA

A blue home at the curve in a blacktop road through trees with autumn foliage.

Aug 20, 20267 min read

10 Best Places to See Fall Colors in the US

Guide to car camping: photos of the author's overlanding vehicles at various campsites throughout the United States.

Aug 20, 20268 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Car Camping

Views from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. digidreamgrafix/Getty Images

Aug 14, 20267 min read

11 Small US Airports We Love

Rocking chairs in a wood-paneled room facing a green landscape.

Aug 12, 20268 min read

6 Stunning Inn-to-Inn Hikes in the US

Outdoor yoga. Canyon Ranch

Aug 6, 20267 min read

The 7 Best Wellness Retreats in the US

Bowens Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island.

Jul 30, 20269 min read

The USA's Top 10 Shoulder Season Destinations

Kaimana Beach, Honolulu, Oʻahu, APRIL 2026. Hawaiian Monk Seal sunbathing
OAHU, HAWAI'I. APRIL 2026

Jul 30, 202624 min read

22 Best Beaches in the US

Blue cottage decorated for Halloween in New Orleans.

Jul 30, 20268 min read

7 Best Places to Visit in the Fall in the US

A boat on Lake Powell in Page, Arizona

Jul 30, 202611 min read

11 Best Lake Vacations in the USA

A person sits on the ground next to a yellow tent looking at a rocky mountain range.

Jul 23, 20266 min read

The 9 Least-Visited National Parks in the USA

Amtrak's California Zephyr travels between Emeryville, California, and Chicago. Amtrak

Jul 16, 20266 min read

Riding the California Zephyr

A cowboy on horseback leads another horse in front of a historic barn and the snow-capped Grand Tetons in Mormon Row

Jul 10, 202611 min read

Missing the Calgary Stampede This Year? Here Are the 12 Best Towns to Experience Cowboy Core

Zion National Park, Utah. September 2025.

Jul 7, 202635 min read

Hike the Greatest National Parks in the US

Tourists on a bus through Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. September 2025.

Jun 18, 20266 min read

A Seat by the Window: Seeing the American West by Coach

Marchers at Chicago's annual Pride parade.

Jun 5, 20265 min read

Where to Celebrate Pride in the US in 2026

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: An American flag is hung as people celebrate the Fourth of July at Coney Island on July 4, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. This yearâ€™s celebrations including, the annual Nathanâ€™s hot dog eating contest, and the Macyâ€™s 4th of July fireworks display, are happening at full capacity following smaller or mostly virtual celebrations in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: An American flag is hung as people celebrate the Fourth of July at Coney Island on July 4, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. This year’s celebrations including, the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, and the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks display, are happening at full capacity following smaller or mostly virtual celebrations in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
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independence day- us holidays, 4th of july, bestof, topix

Jun 4, 202611 min read

Best Places to Celebrate America 250 on July 4, 2026

An adult and child in a canoe on a calm lake at sunset.

Jun 1, 20269 min read

The Best Family Camps in the USA for a Throwback Summer Vacation

A group of people in different styles and types of Indigenous clothing stand together in the grounds of a museum.

May 27, 20269 min read

The Indigenous Homelands at the Heart of Route 66

People walk and bicycle on a crowded street lined with flowerpots and storefronts.

May 15, 20268 min read

11 of the Best Places to Visit in the USA’s Midwest

A train crosses a low bridge over a river in a mountainous region.

May 13, 202615 min read

A Guide to Train Travel in the USA

People dressed in bright colors and waving Pride flags on a float in the NYC Pride parade

May 13, 20264 min read

Pride 2026: 6 Historic LGBTQ+ Destinations to Visit in the US

A woman jumps double dutch as a small group gathers around during a Juneteenth event along Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC

May 13, 20263 min read

5 of the Best Juneteenth Celebrations in the USA

Passport control at New York City's JFK Airport. 4kclips/Shutterstock

May 1, 20265 min read

This App Is the Most Underrated US Airport Hack

Visitors at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA.

Apr 8, 202614 min read

43 dos and Don'ts for Visiting US National Parks

People at viewpoint over the rim of a vast red-rock canyon.

Apr 4, 202614 min read

23 Things to Know Before Traveling to the USA

Coronado Beach in San Diego, California. bluestork/Shutterstock

Mar 31, 20267 min read

8 Fresh Destinations for a Family-Friendly Spring Break

People rafting in a river surrounded by pine trees and large rocky mountain.

Mar 30, 20266 min read

10 of the Best Natural Wonders in the USA

Hikers in colored coats sit on the rocky canyon rim in Grand Canyon National Park, USA.

Mar 27, 20269 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting America's National Parks in 2026

A car drives on a bridge over a ravine by the coast at sunset.

Mar 26, 202613 min read

13 Romantic Weekend Escapes for Couples Across the USA

Close-up of rock cairns created by visitors in Joshua Tree National Park

Mar 26, 20265 min read

Why You Shouldn't Stack Rocks on Your Next Hike

Evening view from the Tunnel View overlook in Yosemite National Park. Seen are the icons of the park: El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Falls.

Mar 12, 20267 min read

The 7 Best US National Parks for Spring Break

Discover these historic sites and monuments that tell the story of America. Orhan Cam/Shutterstock

Mar 9, 20268 min read

15 of the Best Places to Explore Black History in the US

The Whitney Plantation, in Wallace, Louisiana, offers a window into the state's history. Getty Images

Mar 6, 20268 min read

9 Places in the Southern US That Embody the Civil Rights Movement

The Empire Builder train crossing the North Fork Skykomish River, Washington. Ian Dewar Photography/Shutterstock

Mar 2, 202611 min read

10 Best Rail Journeys in the USA

People walking along the Riverwalk in Chicago.

Feb 28, 202614 min read

14 Top Summer Vacation Spots in the USA

canto-dr96r9jk - Badlands National Park. Ian Safranschi / Shutterstock

Feb 6, 20268 min read

The 9 Best Places to See Dinosaur and Plant Fossils in the US

Zion National Park, Utah. Rhia Hylton/Lonely Planet

Jan 18, 20268 min read

9 of the Best Springtime Destinations in the USA

Use your Amtrak USA Rail Pass to take in the country’s staggering scenery from the comfort of an observation car © Jacob Boomsma / Shutterstock

Jan 15, 20268 min read

How to Make the Most of the Amtrak USA Rail Pass

A woman in a hot spring surrounded by forest.

Jan 14, 202615 min read

The 14 Best Hot Springs in Western USA

The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City. Max Touhey, via Whitney Museum

Dec 22, 20255 min read

6 Exhibitions in the US Worth Traveling for in 2026

People sitting outside at tables near a big lawn and view of a city behind them.

Dec 15, 202511 min read

14 Best Places to Visit in the US

Real ID airport signage. Ivan Marc/Shutterstock

Dec 10, 20254 min read

Everything US Airline Passengers Need to Know About Real ID

Denali (the mountain) in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska.
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Nov 26, 20257 min read

The 10 Best US National Parks for RV Campers

A camper van on a dusty trail along a sheer yellow and red rock face.

Nov 26, 20258 min read

I Took My Camper van Across 48 US States. These Are My 10 Favorites

An RV drives on a two-lane blacktop road around a curve with reddish rock formations behind it; the sky is blue, and there are green bushes to the side of the road.

Nov 26, 202517 min read

Thinking of Living in an RV? Here's What You Need to Know

Route 66 is the quintessential American road trip. WildSnap/Shutterstock

Nov 26, 202516 min read

Plan Your Route 66 Itinerary with This Guide

A packed crowd at Henrietta Hudson in New York City. Henrietta Hudson

Nov 24, 20256 min read

14 of the Best Lesbian Bars in the USA

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