This historic Massachusetts town just 30 minutes from Boston offers visitors an interesting museum, local bakeries, and green spaces to explore.
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This underrated destination in Southern Maine is a haven for lovers of the outdoors with multiple opportunities for kayaking and a nearby island to explore.
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This sprawling California paradise is an idyllic retreat where you can hike and bike among towering redwoods, then camp beneath their canopy.
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Reader's Digest named this New York village the "Nicest Place in America" for 2026, thanks to its welcoming community and active nonprofits.
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Complete with a 110-acre fishing lake, scenic woodland hiking, and an impressive variety of sports facilities, this park has something for everyone.
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Lake County is at its very best in this gorgeously serene forest preserve not far from the border between Illinois and Wisconsin.
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This underrated gem of a town is considered the gateway to Georgian Bay, better known as the "sixth Great Lake," offering endless ways to get out and explore.
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Ditch the crowds at Big Bear Lake for backcountry camping and trout fishing at this hike-in lake in California's Sierra Nevada.
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This once-thriving medieval village is now a historic hamlet with a charming courtyard, a beloved bakery, gorgeous trails, and resident alpacas.
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Boomers are traveling in retirement. The European country the older generation visits most is not Italy or Scotland, but another beloved gem.
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If you want to avoid disappointment, skip the more popular U.S. national parks and head to these two underrated parks with scenic water adventures.
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Explore this village’s charming local pubs on a day trip from Hull or Scarborough while enjoying the wooded scenery of the Yorkshire Wolds.
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This historic town, located a few minutes east of Newcastle, has a scenic coastline, majestic limestone cliffs, and eateries that serve the day's fresh catch.
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If you're traveling down the iconic Route 66, a.k.a. The Mother Road, you should consider rest stops at these kitschy, historic diners and restaurants.
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Open to reservations from November 2026, this new Maryland park offers beaches with Chesapeake Bay views plus fishing, hiking, and birding in small groups.
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You might think that popular destinations like New York City or Chicago are the nation's most walkable, but this little East Coast charmer takes that crown.
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Walk through the quaint streets of a market town in England’s County Durham, where you can explore art galleries and a historic palace with gardens.
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Experience a different side of Japan in Okinawa's capital city, bursting with rich culture, historical sites, local food and shops, and lively festivals.
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Cruise the River Avon in a canal boat, see the former pub that hosted Shakespeare's notorious drinking match, and enjoy this English village's quiet atmosphere.
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If you like sweeping countryside, historic villages, Yorkshire charm, and one of the best pie menus in the United Kingdom, this is the village for you.
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While the rock bridge is the main attraction, this tiny Ohio community is a great spot for hiking, kayaking, and all sorts of other outdoor adventures.
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Follow in a king's footsteps to a gorgeous sandy Dorset escape, where pastel waterfront buildings, quirky boutiques, historic ruins, and family fun await.
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Looking for cowboy adventures, home-cooked meals, and horseback riding in a peaceful setting? Then head to this family-owned guest ranch on your next vacation.
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Scotland has many historic market towns, but this one stands out for its connections to royalty, an 18th-century palace, ancient oaks, and riverside trails.
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Instead of hiking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim, opt for a less intense (but still challenging) route through Utah’s otherworldly Canyonlands.
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This town might not be near major tourist cities, but that's part of the appeal, and its main street district has plenty to keep you busy and your belly full.
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Michigan is famous for its many lakes, and this lesser-known gem has clean water, year-round trout fishing, boating, and waterfront cottages.
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