North America Travel Stories

Apr 28, 2022 • 7 min read

Feel the force of Star Wars: a guide to visiting the earthbound destinations once featured in a galaxy far, far away.

Apr 8, 2022 • 8 min read

Many US national parks are best seen from your car – really. Get the best overview of the wilderness with these drives.

Mar 15, 2022 • 10 min read

So you know the most popular US national parks, but what about the 12 newest? Here's where to find them.

Mar 1, 2022 • 4 min read

Ready for a new sports challenge in the cold? Here are the most alternative winter sports you've got to try in 2022.

Dec 6, 2021 • 4 min read

You shouldn't have to travel for miles and miles for a skiing adventure. Here are five ski resorts close to US cities.

Dec 2, 2021 • 4 min read

As new variants delay safari trips abroad, some tour operators are turning to destinations closer to home.

Sep 13, 2021 • 7 min read

Tap into the pulsing energy of lesser-known neighborhoods in major cities with this list of the hottest happenings now.

Apr 16, 2021 • 8 min read

From easy forest rambles to hair-raising scrambles across narrow rock faces thousands of feet in the air, you can make indelible memories on these hikes.

Mar 12, 2021 • 12 min read

When the world shut down with COVID-19, Greyson Ferguson bought a 1960s camper and took the opportunity to see the US in a way he never expected. 

Nov 26, 2020 • 8 min read

As Thanksgiving approaches, a low rumble of stomachs eagerly anticipating the treasured holiday foods can be heard across the country.

Nov 24, 2020 • 4 min read

November 26 is National Cake Day in the USA, which gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things sweet and baked with particular fervor.

Nov 4, 2020 • 6 min read

Boasting prime job prospects, an appreciation for diversity and an active social scene, these are 10 of the best cities for expats.

Sep 30, 2020 • 5 min read

Gigantic pumpkins weighing over a ton, thousands of jack-o-lanterns, and buoyant pumpkin boats – the US has it all. Here’s a list of our favorite events.

Sep 16, 2020 • 6 min read

Driving is a tempting way to explore this spectacular country.

Sep 9, 2020 • 4 min read

Brunch vs. an English breakfast; cold beer vs. warm beer, when it comes to the UK and the USA, whose food is better?

Sep 1, 2020 • 3 min read

Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.

Jul 27, 2020 • 4 min read

These are the best eight US national parks to visit for photography this summer.

Jul 22, 2020 • 3 min read

Driving the Pan-American Highway is the tire-testing, gas-guzzling road trip of dreams. Here's what you need to know.

Jul 22, 2020 • 5 min read

Enjoy some serious vintage vibes with these classic rentals for your next road trip, cruise or flight.

Jul 15, 2020 • 4 min read

There's a growing number of tiny-home resorts across the US. Here are some of the best.

Jul 5, 2020 • 5 min read

As COVID-19 alters the dining scene across the US, carhops have seen a resurgence. Here are 11 drive-ins serving up a little nostalgia.

Mar 2, 2020 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet has rounded up seven of the most intriguing and beguiling abandoned places around the world.