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  • Bagpipers in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade
    By Rosheda Stephenson 53 min ago

    Top 11 Things To Do For St. Patrick's Day Around Chicago

    From river dyeing and downtown parades to neighborhood festivals and bar crawls, here are the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago.

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  • North Pier Extending Onto Inks Lake, Inks Lake State Park, Texas, USA
    By Stephen Hanson 2 hours ago

    The 5 Best Lake Camping Spots In Texas, According To Reviews

    From pine forests to rugged canyons, these highly rated Texas lake campgrounds offer scenic water access, solid amenities, and peaceful settings.

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  • A person in a yellow jacket skiing
    By Waverly Colville 5 hours ago

    The Best Ski Towns For A Weekend Trip From New York City

    Just because you live in the city doesn't mean you can't enjoy a day or two on the slopes. There are plenty of ski resorts within 300 miles of New York City.

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  • aerial view of skyline and bridge over Sacramento River
    By Christine Dulion 6 hours ago

    5 Must-Visit Bars In Downtown Sacramento, California, According To Locals

    From tiki bars and speakeasies to sports bars and cocktail lounges, we've rounded up the best spots to have a drink in Sacramento, according to locals online.

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  • A hilly street in downtown Marquette with old buildings brightly lit in the sun
    By Mitchell Peterson 8 hours ago

    5 Michigan Downtowns That Are Delightfully Quaint Charmers

    Nowhere does small-town charm like the Great Lakes State, and these Michigan downtowns are just about the dictionary definition of delightfully quaint.

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  • South Falls in Silver Falls STate Park, with pine trees around a clif with a waterfall and a path in the foreground
    By Jess Simms 18 hours ago

    The 5 American State Parks That People Are Googling The Most In 2025

    Search data reveals which U.S. state parks travelers are most curious about in 2025, from waterfall-filled trails to desert scenery and urban green space.

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  • Bell at the front desk of a hotel
    By Jessica Stewart 19 hours ago

    If Your Hotel Does This, They're Breaking The Law

    Waiting until you've been wronged by a hotel to navigate the legal technicalities involved is a mistake. Know your rights before you travel to avoid a headache.

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  • The Bavarian Belle vintage riverboat docked in downtown Frankenmuth, Michigan near the river and surrounded by Bavarian-style charm
    By Rene Bennett 21 hours ago

    5 Nostalgic Michigan Towns That Feel Straight Out Of The '50s

    Michigan is home to small towns where mid-century architecture, classic diners, lakeside marinas, and long-standing traditions preserve a postwar feel.

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  • Mount Rushmore near Rapid City
    By Patrick Culhane 24 hours ago

    The Midwest's Most Affordable Retirement Destinations For Comfortable Living, According To Research

    The many states of the Midwest might not get as much retirement love as places like Florida and New Hampshire, but these destinations might change that.

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  • The yellow Rachel Carson bridge leading into Pittsburgh
    By Robert Isenberg 1 day ago

    The 5 Most Mouth-Watering Spots To Get Pierogis In All Of Pittsburgh, Per Locals

    If you're going to Pittsburgh for any amount of time, you're going to want to eat some pierogis -- we've done the research and picked out some must-see spots.

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  • A road leads the way towards the Sierra Nevada of California
    By Joseph Richard Francis 1 day ago

    America's 5 States With The Most Mountain Ranges

    These five states have the most mountain ranges in the United States, and the vast majority are found in the western portion of the country.

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  • RV kitchen with a decorative backsplash
    By Sarah Joseph 2 days ago

    5 Easy DIY Ways To Upgrade Common Interior Eyesores In Your RV

    If the interior of your RV is feeling a little worn and outdated, try these five DIY upgrades to refresh old flooring, furniture, and other eyesores.

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  • Beverly Hills during holiday season
    By Lauren Kershner 2 days ago

    5 Glitzy Shopping Districts In Los Angeles Where You'll Rub Elbows With Celebrities

    Planning a trip to Los Angeles? These glamorous shopping hubs combine designer stores, iconic streets, and frequent celebrity sightings in a single itinerary.

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  • NYC Central Park in the spring
    By Lauren Kershner 2 days ago

    The 5 Most Affordable Hotels Near Central Park With Rave Reviews

    Planning a Central Park trip on a budget? These highly rated hotels are within walking distance of the park, with convenient locations and low nightly rates.

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  • Milky Way seen from inside a tent at Big Bend National Park
    By Jamie Ditaranto 2 days ago

    The 10 Best American Locations For Stargazing Without Equipment

    These remote areas of the United States are all far away from light pollution, are DarkSky certified, and some may even give you a glimpse of the Milky Way.

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  • A king penguin stands in front of an iceberg
    By Rebecca High 2 days ago

    5 Ways Climate Change Is Altering How People Travel In 2026

    From changing seasons to evolving traveler priorities, climate change is already influencing travel planning, destinations, and experiences in 2026.

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  • A dead tree has fallen over on the Green Bay shorewhere it cradles the setting sun, Peninsula State Park, Door County, Wisconsin
    By Stephen Hanson 2 days ago

    Wisconsin's 5 Best Spots For Lakeside Camping, According To Seasoned Campers

    In Wisconsin, experienced campers point to a mix of Great Lakes shores and inland lakes as the top places to camp in stunning settings with scenic water views.

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  • Hollywood sign in front of a radio tower
    By Lauren Kershner 3 days ago

    5 Authentically Nostalgic 'Old Hollywood' Steakhouses Unchanged Since The Golden Age

    Transport yourself to the Golden Age of Hollywood at these five iconic, old-school Los Angeles steakhouses, once frequented by silver screen stars.

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  • A family enjoying a trip in an RV
    By Jenna Busch 3 days ago

    The 5 Best Affordable RV Finds You Can Buy At IKEA

    From kitchen rails to sliding trash bins, these Ikea storage finds help RV owners save space, stay organized, and travel with less clutter on the road.

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  • Caribbean beach scene with two lounge chairs, straw hut, and palm tree
    By Christine Dulion 3 days ago

    5 Budget-Friendly Dominican Republic Resorts For Affordable Caribbean Luxury

    A luxury stay in Dominican Republic doesn't always mean maxing out a credit card. We found 5 Caribbean resorts that pamper you for an affordable price.

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  • A cabin in Grand Teton National Park with a scenic view
    By Anastasia Mills Healy 3 days ago

    Wyoming's Most Scenic Cabin Stays Let Tourists Cozy Up Within The Prettiest National Parks

    There's nothing quite like a trip to a national park, and these cabins will give you the best views possible of Yellowstone and other Wyoming beauties.

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  • Woman holding a crystal
    By Leslie Veliz 3 days ago

    The 5 Hands-Down Best Crystal Shops To Go Gem Hunting In Las Vegas, According To Reviews

    Collectors of crystals and gemstones will be spoiled for choice in Las Vegas. For the best variety, here are the five hands-down best crystal shops in Sin City.

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  • A building partially covered by spring flowers in Charleston, South Carolina
    By Rosheda Stephenson 3 days ago

    The 9 Best Cities In America For A Stress-Free Spring Escape In 2026, According To Visitors

    These stress-free U.S. cities are perfect for a vacation in spring 2026, offering walkable streets, pleasant weather, and fewer crowds in general.

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  • Charming English cottage
    By Lauren Kershner 3 days ago

    England's 5 Most Charming Villages With Cottagecore Vibes, According To Travelers

    England's villages are nothing if not charming, but these five are the ones you have to visit to fully experience the cottagecore vibes you're craving.

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  • Aerial view of Chicago's city skyline and suburban areas along Lake Michigan.
    By Ben M Stower 3 days ago

    Illinois' 5 Safest Chicago Suburbs In 2025, According To Data

    Using data from 2025, studies show that some of Illinois’ safest places are found in these Chicago suburbs with low crime rates and easy access to downtown.

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  • Bixby Bridge on Highway 1 and Big Sur along Pacific Ocean coast
    By Lisandra Moor 4 days ago

    America's Top 5 States For Scenic Coastlines

    From winding coastal drives to stunning beaches, the U.S. is spoiled for scenic shores. We've done the research to recommend which states' coastlines to visit.

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  • The old
    By Olivia Typaldos 4 days ago

    5 Once-Thriving Ghost Towns You Can Visit Along Route 66

    These abandoned and nearly-abandoned ghost towns along Route 66 connect the dots between Illinois and California, and each has a unique history.

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