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History buffs and baseball fans delight in Boston
Catch a Major League Baseball game at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Walk the historic Massachusetts grounds on a guided tour and learn team, park and player history dating back to 1912. Stop by in summer and you can watch a headline concert from the stands.
John Ellis
Stay in Burbank, California, where movies are made
Go behind the scenes of a working backlot with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood or adjacent Universal Studios Hollywood. Then enjoy live TV tapings, helicopter tours and 18 amazing hotels.
Visit California/David Collier
Amazing adventures in California
With nine national parks and endlessly diverse landscapes, California is a beacon for road trip enthusiasts. Get out of the car often and sightsee in gorgeous places like Santa Barbara's tree-lined Cabrillo Boulevard.
See the famed Cloud Gate sculpture and more
Affectionately dubbed “The Bean” by Illinois locals, Cloud Gate is Chicago’s most recognizable public art installation. This is your gateway to The Loop, an entertainment district where you can see landmarks like gorgeous Buckingham Fountain and the bustling Chicago Riverwalk. Grab a Chicago-style hot dog and start exploring!
Roberto Hernandez
Nonstop action at Dallas’ premier live attractions
Sports fans can watch the Dallas Mavericks play at the American Airlines Center, and music lovers can catch acclaimed artists on stage between games. Seven professional sports teams and hundreds of live entertainment venues call this Texas city home, so you’re sure to find a show that sparks your imagination.
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Emily Branca
Darling Dutch heritage in Holland, Michigan
Nestled on the Lake Michigan shoreline, Holland is a classic small town with a touch of Dutch. Be transported by the flowers and features of Windmill Island Gardens, a seasonal park with a working Dutch windmill and other authentic elements. Go in spring to see over 100,000 tulips in bloom.
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
Revisit a bygone era on car-free Mackinac Island
This is the place in Michigan to slow down and discover waterfront vistas, historic inns and famed fudge shops. Explore by foot, bicycle or horse-drawn carriage. Opt for a narrated ride or drive your own horse and buggy. Dig deeper into the island's transportation tradition at two carriage museums.
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Beauty on Florida's Paradise Coast beaches
With 48 kilometers of white-sand beaches across Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, Florida's Paradise Coast draws people to watch brilliant sunsets. You'll relish the beautiful colors after your exciting day of birdwatching, hunting for seashells or just relaxing on these picturesque shores.
Balmy days and entertaining nights in New Jersey
Let the kids play in the surf and visit the Steel Pier amusement park. Go shopping and enjoy great meals, casino games, live shows and nightlife. It’s all on Atlantic City’s boardwalk, where the Atlantic Ocean provides a gorgeous backdrop for your action-packed stroll.
Chuck Haney
Seek simple pleasures in the wide-open West
North Dakota is known for stunning sunsets, big skies and even bigger adventures. It’s easy to find unhurried and affordable fun in the state’s numerous natural areas. A crowd-pleasing plan? Watch the wildlife in Theodore Roosevelt National Park where herds of majestic bison roam.
Awe-inspiring views of the USA’s deepest lake
Stand atop the rim of Oregon’s Crater Lake and let the deep blue marvel move you. A volcanic eruption created this place, now a national park, where you can hike, ski, snowshoe, boat and camp. Guided tours can introduce you to the natural and cultural history of the area.
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Follow this National Recreation Trail in Newport
Allow Atlantic Ocean breezes to lift your spirits as you stroll past grand mansions on Rhode Island’s Cliff Walk. The expansive elevated promenade winds past Gilded Age estates and unique geological features on Newport’s eastern shore. Look for smartphone-friendly trail markers to reveal details about points of interest.
Road tripping to the Great 8 in South Dakota
See famous faces carved into the side of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, one of the Great 8 places you can add to your South Dakota itinerary. The variety of landscapes, sites and sights throughout the state makes it hard to pick a favorite.
Nathan Satran
Dig into history in Southeast Montana
Live out your paleontology dreams at the Carter County Museum in Ekalaka, one of 14 stops on the Montana Dinosaur Trail. See complete skeletons, mounts and casts and learn about regional dinosaur discoveries. Visit in July to gain hands-on experience during the annual Dino Shindig and Fossil Field Expedition.
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Traverse City Tourism
Towering bluffs lead to gorgeous Michigan vistas
You’ve never seen a beach like this before. With its steep, sandy face and vast plateau, Traverse City’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a marvel on Lake Michigan. Visit the Dune Center to attempt the Dune Climb. Your prize for cresting the challenging hill? An exhilarating run back down.
Greet the day in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Watch the sunrise over Point Udall in St. Croix – it’s the easternmost point in the USA. Gaze at the giant sundial called the Millennium Monument as it stands in relief against the sea. With the day before you, trek to more magnificent views like those you'll find atop nearby Goat Hill.
Impressive Mount Rainier, Washington’s centerpiece
Enchantingly beautiful state and national parks, meadows and forests surround Washington’s capital city, Olympia. Visit Mount Rainier National Park for a unique view – the active volcano’s signature snow-capped peak looms over the countryside.
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Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau
Explore pristine Olympic National Park year-round
Experience nature in its purest form in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Among must-see places in Olympic National Park is Hoh Rain Forest, where ferns and mosses fill the landscape with countless shades of green. Hike the Hall of Mosses trail to see maple trees cloaked in club moss.
Melanie Griffin
Relax in Willamette Valley’s rock-ringed pools
Admire the mystique of the Willamette National Forest as you bathe in Lane County’s Terwilliger Hot Springs. Also known as Cougar Hot Springs, the woodland oasis features four geothermal pools in a step-like formation down a ravine. Select your spot based on water temperature – the warmest tub is at the top.
Wyoming Office of Tourism
Authentic Wyoming dude ranches welcome you
Ever dreamed of saddling up your horse and living the cowboy lifestyle? At Wyoming’s rustic guest ranches, you can learn the way of the cowhand as you participate in Wild West activities like horseback riding and archery. At night, enjoy fireside sing-alongs and stirring stargazing.
