Places of Interest
Whether you interested in baseball, music or something in between there are plenty of landmarks to visit. Explore Fenway Park or the Grand Ole Opry -- just to name a few.
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8 Crazy Facts About the Washington Monument
From the beginning, this project was mired in political infighting, lack of funds and construction delays. Sounds familiar? Find out more intriguing facts about the Washington Monument.
Machu Picchu's Twisted Trails Were Spiritual Guides for the Incas
The trail wasn’t the most direct route, but its heart-pounding ascents past other ceremonial sites built suspense for the final reveal — stepping out of the cloud forest to face the fabled mountaintop city.
Dark Tourism: 6 Spots That Draw the Morbidly Curious
These destinations are definitely for folks drawn to the dark side of life.
All the Presidents Busts Are Decaying in a Virginia Field
It could be your last chance to check out the colossal statues of the first 43 presidents' heads — yes, heads.
It's Muggle Madness at London's Platform 9 ¾
It may not get you to Hogwarts, but it's still fun to take your picture there.
What Do U.S. Citizens Have to Do to Travel to Cuba Right Now?
The tropical island next door that was off limits to Americans for more than half a century is now open for business … as long as you're not a "tourist."
What's With the Odd European Replica Towns All Across the United States?
Why have small towns like Helen, Georgia, and Solvang, California, gotten all dressed up in immigrant garb?
Yes, We Live in a World Where 'Poop Cafes' Are a Thing
Toilet-themed restaurants in Toronto and Moscow are two recent examples of this weird craze spreading beyond Asia.
10 Lost Islands
Lost islands are the stuff of adventure movies and ancient tales, but some actually did exist. Others were only alive in imagination or because someone mistook them for another place. Do you know any of these islands?
10 Strange Buildings Where You Can Spend the Night
From murder sites to a building shaped like one of your body's major organs, these rooms for rent deliver way more than free WiFi. You'll never believe all the weird and wonderful places you can bed down.
How Airbnb Works
Airbnb sounds like a win-win: Guests get a unique vacation experience often at less than a hotel would charge, while hosts make extra cash off spare bedrooms or second homes. But hotels, cities and tenants' groups don't feel as buoyant about Airbnb.
Nazca Lines Pictures
Southeast of Lima, Peru, between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, are lines etched into the desert. See the Nazca lines in this gallery.
Top 10 Most Expensive Houses in the World
For most of us, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances seem like nice upgrades. But the world's most expensive houses have heated driveways, private gyms and movie theaters. Jealous yet?
Family Vacations: Serpent Mound
Serpent Mound, a winding mound of earth one-quarter mile long and three feet high, remains a mystery despite all the research. Serpent Mound State Memorial is the largest prehistoric animal effigy in the world. Read about Serpent Mound vacations.
Family Vacations: Chippewa Square Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, is America's first planned city. General James Edward Oglethorpe (who had previously founded the colony of Georgia) founded Savannah in 1733. Read about family vacations to this series of neighborhoods centered around 24 squares.
Family Vacations: Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain, Georgia, is the world's largest exposed piece of granite -- billions of cubic feet of rock. This immense monolith is just a short drive from Atlanta. Learn why it's not just the size of the rock that brings people to Stone Mountain.
Family Vacations: Amicalola Falls
A hiker's paradise unfolds at Amicalola Falls State Park. Twelve miles of trails weave throughout the Appalachian Mountains. Daring adventurers can brave the 8-mile trail from the park to Springer Mountain. Learn about vacations to Amicalola Falls.
Family Vacations: Castillo de San Marcos St. Augustine
St. Augustine Castillo de San Marcos and its 25 acres of old parade grounds are a St. Augustine must-see. The fortress, built by Spaniards between 1672 and 1695, is a marvel of a Renaissance relic. Learn about vacations to the Castillo de San Marcos.
Family Vacations: Vulcan Statue
The 56-foot statue of Vulcan in Birmingham, Alabama, is the largest cast-iron statue in the world. The creation of the glorious sculpture is tied closely to the roots of the city. Learn about family vacations to see the Vulcan Statue in Birmingham.
Family Vacations: Natchez Trace
Natchez Trace originated thousands of years ago. Big animals such as deer and bison were the first to tramp along what became the Old Natchez Trace, and then the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes used it. Learn about family vacations to Natchez Trace.
Family Vacations: U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol is an icon of 19th-century neoclassical architecture in the United States. The building's cornerstone was laid in September, 1793; it's been burnt, rebuilt, expanded, and restored since then. Read about vacations to the U.S. Capitol.
Family Vacations: White House
Though tours of the White House have been very limited since Sept. 11 2001 (trips must be approved six months in advance) a stroll past this iconic home is the perfect way to begin or end a tour of the nearby museums and landmarks in downtown DC.
Family Vacations: Lincoln Memorial
At the center of the Lincoln Memorial is a sculpture of Abraham Lincoln. One hand is clenched, one open. His gaze remains focused across the Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument and the National Mall. Learn about vacations to Lincoln Memorial.
Family Vacations: Monticello
Monticello, the Virginia home of American founder Thomas Jefferson, is a Roman neoclassical masterpiece. Jefferson moved to the property in 1770, but the mansion was not finished until 1809. Read more about family vacations to Monticello.
Family Vacations: Beale Street
Beale Street is not just a spectacle for the eyes, it's also an experience for the taste buds. Pots of gumbo and red beans and rice simmer at every corner. Learn about vacations to sample the Beale Street food, and more importantly, its music.
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