Towering above the city of Boston, this clock tower makes London's Big Ben seem small, and visitors can enjoy tours of its 26th-floor observation deck for free.
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Not Florida or California, not even a spot on the New England shoreline, the top spot went to a popular tourist destination in the south.
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This Texas town became famous for its storytelling festival, but it also has a unique line-up of restaurants and historic buildings downtown.
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This Connecticut lake provides fishing opportunities for anglers, and it's known to be one of the cleanest and most transparent lakes in the state.
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A quick drive from Charlotte, this park lets visitors gaze out over the surrounding mountains and down into an abandoned quarry that nature is reclaiming.
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This secluded getaway in the Monterey Peninsula offers Mediterranean-style suites, luxury spa amenities, golf privileges, and coastal landscapes.
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This peaceful forest park in New Hampshire offers scenic woodland trails, quiet ponds, rustic camping, and a sandy swim beach surrounded by New England scenery.
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Skip the crowds of Zion National Park and take in the stunning scenery during a hike at this red rock conservation area, covering 45,600 acres.
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This Iowa village blends the old and the new with historical architecture, cozy restaurants and bars, and charming clothing and interior decor boutiques.
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Located near Joshua Tree National Park is a secret California wilderness that is perfect for some solo time with no crowds and some incredible views.
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Hundreds of different bird species have been identified in this tiny park, which is a quick drive from Milwuakee and features a short boardwalk hike.
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This western Oklahoma town along Route 66 features a Smithsonian-affiliated space museum, retro diners, roadside attractions, and historic Main Street.
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If you want to avoid the crowds of Massachusetts' cities and beaches, you can head to this waterfront state park that is relaxing and very quiet.
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Hidden away in Upstate New York, this tiny village is the ideal spot for a weekend getaway that offers quiet boating and fishing opportunities.
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This Washington lake, open year-round, is an angler's dream, with several fish species and regular stocks of rainbow trout added to the water.
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This art deco restaurant in a historic airport in New Orleans, Louisiana, has front-row runway views and top-rated food worth going to the airport for.
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Just a 30-minute drive from Des Moines is a state park escape with an 814-acre lake where you can fish, paddle, and lounge on the expansive beach.
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Perched along the Mississippi River, this quiet village in Wisconsin offers easy access to outdoor adventures and is home to a charming downtown.
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The city is well-known for its multicultural influences, lively events, unique local dishes and cuisine, and famously eclectic architecture.
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This charming New Jersey suburb is a town you should visit near Newark with a walkable downtown, parks for playing sports and walking around, and family fun.
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If you love sleeping beneath millions of stars, among rock formations, cacti, and sand, these camping destinations in the American Southwest are ideal.
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Perfect, peeling waves are coming to Palm Desert’s new surf park in summer 2026, delivering 1,000 waves per hour for beginners and experts alike.
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See how the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and others compare in miles, terrain, elevation, and endurance demands.
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An often overlooked conservation area in Southwest Florida was once a thriving ranch, and now offers rare looks at wildlife from scenic campgrounds.
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Indianapolis, Indiana, is home to nearly 100 unique neighborhoods, including this one with an exciting arts and food scene, as well as newly refurbished parks.
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This New Jersey suburb offers waterfront parks, neighborhood eateries, scenic river views, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere with family-friendly appeal.
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Though your trip to the Finger Lakes may be for Watkins Glen State Park's waterfalls, there are more waterfalls and quieter trails in this near village.
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