On the outskirts of Ashland, Dana Campbell Vineyards is a great stop if you're looking for a low-key place to sip wine while taking in beautiful views. Here you can sample wines made from a variety of grapes grown on-site, including tempranillo, malbec, mourvèdre, and viognier.
The deepest lake in the United States, Crater Lake sits in the hollows of a volcanic crater far in the eastern Oregon Cascades. Most people come to see the awe-inspiring lake itself, but beyond its shores, you can hike through old-growth forests and explore the rugged high desert of Crater Lake National Park.
Arguably the world’s most famous coffee chain, Starbucks got its start in 1971 in downtown Seattle—it’s one of the reasons the city is synonymous with coffee. There’s often a line out the door at what’s called the original location, with coffee drinkers eager to say they’ve had a cup of joe at the birthplace of a worldwide phenomenon.
Celebrated in New Orleans and beyond for its piping-hot beignets (airy dough fritters covered with powdered sugar) and chicory-infused coffee, Cafe du Monde is possibly the city’s best-known culinary attraction. It opened in 1862 in the French Market, and while there are plenty of branches around town (and at the airport) with the same offerings, visiting the original location is part of the quintessential NoLa experience.
The El Paso Public Library, established in 1895, is one of the oldest public libraries in Texas. It offers a rich collection of books, digital resources, and community programs, including literacy classes and cultural events. With multiple branches, it serves as a vibrant hub for learning, creativity, and connection, fostering growth and knowledge for El Paso's diverse community.
A favorite haunt for garden enthusiasts, nature lovers, and families, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of the premier outdoor attractions in Columbus. Explore its 40 acres (16 hectares) of lush gardens and greenhouses, home to hundreds of species of plants, flowers, and trees, its elegant 19th-century palm house, and the children’s garden. Visitors can also admire rotating installations from the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly glass artwork in a botanical garden.
Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, travelers flock to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for its chic rooms, shows and entertainment, three pools, in-house casino, and exceptional spa. It’s also a foodie destination: You’ll find 28 different eateries inside, ranging from casual cafés to cocktail bars and fine-dining restaurants.
Rampant tourism hasn’t reared its head in Todos Santos, probably the prettiest town in Baja—and this long beach is gloriously free of any development. Reach the beach via La Cachora dirt road for beach days, long-distance whale-watching, gnarly surf breaks, and top-notch strolling and sunset watching. Undertows and heavy breaks make La Cachora dangerous for swimming most of the year.
Gain a better appreciation of Russian culture at the Museum of Russian Art, the only museum in North America devoted to preserving and presenting all forms of Russian art and artifacts. Housed in a beautifully restored historic building, the museum features a dynamic rotation of temporary exhibitions and special programs.
A family-run park just north of El Paso, Wet n' Wild Waterworld has appealed to families for four decades. The seasonal, outdoor water park offers dozens of rides and attractions, including slides, wave pools, and volleyball courts. Bring a cooler, and grill beneath the park's trees, book a cabana, or grab a tube for a speedy ride.
On the outskirts of Ashland, a city best known for hosting the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Belle Fiore is a sprawling winery with multiple tasting rooms and dining options, plus a massive main building that resembles a castle. It produces a variety of wines—including Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat—in French, Spanish, and Italian styles.
The Alchemist Brewery calls a town known for its skiing and beer culture home. The family-owned Alchemist Brewery specializes in fresh, unfiltered IPAs. With spaces for beer lovers inside the brewery and on its grounds, and almost daily tours, a visit to this Vermont favorite is a must.
The Contemporary Arts Center is New Orleans’ main museum for works by contemporary artists, and showcases everything from photography exhibits to immersive installations. Many of the works displayed here are by artists from New Orleans and elsewhere in the Gulf region, and visiting is a great way to get an introduction to the area’s arts scene.
California’s El Dorado wine-producing region is situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. With a low-alpine climate—warm days and cool nights are ideal for growing grapes for wine—the area is home to about 50 wineries, producing dozens of celebrated wine varietals.
With its movie memorabilia, video walls, sing-alongs, and a celebrity chef–designed menu, the Disney Springs™ outpost of this world-renowned restaurant chain is the place to eat American comfort food while enjoying tributes to Tinseltown. Visitors can plan on seeing movie montages, music videos, and regularly performing live music acts.
Between Cody and Powell in Park County, you’ll find the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. It’s a former WWII Japanese-American confinement site that looks back at the history of anti-Asian prejudice in the US. There’s a museum, a memorial, and the original relocation camp areas where you can explore photographs, artifacts, and interactive exhibits, including the old hospital and root cellar, plus a replica guard tower.
Fans of the TV series Breaking Bad will be well aware that Albuquerque served as the backdrop for the antics of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, so it’s fitting that The Breaking Bad Store ABQ is located near the city’s Old Town Plaza. The gift shop features an array of merchandise and memorabilia and is a must for any Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul affectionados.
Originally built as a World War II warship, the Felipe Xicotencatl was part of Mexico’s naval fleet for decades. It sunk off the Caribbean coast in 1999, and was later donated to Cozumel’s marine park as an artificial reef. Today, the Felipe Xicotencatl is part of a popular dive site and is home to corals and other marine life.
Indeed Brewing Company is a Twin City mainstay, and you’ll find their beers in more than 300 bars in the metro area. The Minneapolis taproom is located in the artist-heavy (and historic) Solar Arts Building. Pop inside to clink pints of lagers, pale ales, and even wood-aged sours in a communal space that’s all about good friends and good beer.
You know what you’re getting at a Hard Rock Cafe, and this Las Vegas chain restaurant doesn’t disappoint. In a prime spot along the Las Vegas Strip, the Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas is decked out in one-of-a-kind rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia and boasts the biggest Rock Shop across the entire Hard Rock universe. Look out for the signature neon-lit guitar out front.
The traditional land of the Mi’kmaq of Metepenagiag stretches along the banks of the Miramichi River. The nation has lived on the land since time immemorial, fishing from the broad river and hunting in the Acadian forests that still cover the region. Today, the park is a place of learning and sharing, where you can hear stories and walk through forest trails.
Tomales Bay Oyster Company, which dates back to 1909, is California’s oldest shellfish farm. It’s situated north of San Francisco on the shores of Tomales Bay, an inlet between Point Reyes National Seashore, on the western edge of Marin County. Its proximity to San Francisco means city-dwellers flock here on the weekends to purchase oysters fresh from the sea.
Right on Hartford’s Main Street, you can step into the 18th century as you walk through the historic Butler-McCook House & Garden. Built in 1782, the property contains original colonial furnishings, Victorian-era toys, and other mainstays of home life during the four generations when the Butler-McCook family resided there. See family bedrooms, admire period artwork, and learn what the area was like nearly 250 years ago.
The Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno, California, are a network of underground rooms, courtyards, and passageways built in the early 1900s by Baldassare Forestiere that are just as impressive today as they were way back when. Trees, shrubs, and vines still grow throughout, making for quite the sight next to the garden’s massive stone walls.
Learn about the history of Omaha and the American West at the Durham Museum. Located within the historic, art deco-style Union Station building, the museum offers an array of permanent and temporary traveling exhibits on subjects spanning history, culture, science, industry, and more.
Good times in Vegas aren’t just for grown-ups. Located downtown, the Discovery Children’s Museum promises a captivating and enriching experience for younger visitors. The 3-story museum houses nine themed exhibition halls filled with interactive, hands-on displays that are designed to stimulate creativity and curiosity while kids learn, explore, and play.
One of Brooklyn’s most popular foodie destinations, Smorgasburg Williamsburg is a street-food market, which runs seasonally outdoors. Held on Saturdays and located in Marsha P. Johnson State Park overlooking the East River, the market is a New York summer staple. With more than 70 food vendors serving dozens of global cuisines, it offers a uniquely eclectic dining experience.
In Flushing Meadows Corona Park you’ll find New York City’s Queens Zoo, a small zoo that houses animals native to the Americas. There are separate areas for wild and domestic animals, as well as an aviary, a waterfowl marsh, and a pool with sea lions. The animals aren’t kept in cages and are free to roam in natural-like habitats.
Nestled in Southern California’s wine country, Vindemia Estate Winery in Temecula produces premium red wine varietals from estate-grown grapes. This family-operated winery offers tastings, plenty of beautiful space to picnic or relax in, and even hot-air balloon rides over Temecula. Many visitors enjoy a stop here before taking on other wineries or exploring Old Town Temecula.
