Take a plunge at America’s hot springs hot spots

Are you ready for a low-cost, relaxing — even healthful — getaway that you can enjoy summer or winter? Well then, let's go hot spring hunting.

Hot springs are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater from the Earth's crust. Heated water holds dissolved solids rich in mineral content, commonly including calcium, chloride, iron, sulphur, magnesium, potassium, boron and even trace amounts of radium and arsenic.  Go there...

The Ten Best State Fairs in the United States

The state fair has long-been a favorite national institution in America, attracting millions of people to various enclaves of cultural activity, from north to south and east to west, since its popular establishment sometime in the middle of the 19th century (that is, in most places at least). Today, the sprawling mega events in cities like St. Paul, Minnesota, and Phoenix, Arizona,  Go there...

5 Spots You'll See On The 'Hemingway Trail'

Ernest Hemingway lived, drank, fished and wrote in many locales around the country and the world. One of his most celebrated haunts is Key West, Florida, where the late writer's birthday is marked each July with a Hemingway look-alike contest and other festivities, some held at one of his favorite bars. But fans following the Hemingway trail will also find museums, homes and other places connected to him in Illinois, Idaho, Arkansas and Cuba. Here's a list.  Go there...

Top US landmarks, according to TripAdvisor

The U.S. has a wealth of iconic landmarks -- man-made monuments of such jaw-dropping beauty that it is hard to decide which one is the best.

Now TripAdvisor answers that question with its ranking of America’s most iconic landmarks.  Go there...

20 stunning state parks across the USA

Playgrounds, green pastures and playful pups; these are a few of the things we first think of when we hear the word "park." Not that these associations aren't on point, but there are more than 7,500 state parks plotted across the U.S., all of which feature attractions that reach beyond your typical interpretation of a picturesque park.
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Most romantic New England beaches

Like beauty, what one classifies as romantic is all in the eye of the beholder. In New England, where literally hundreds and hundreds of miles of coastline tempt beach-loving couples, there are plenty of contenders for most romantic beach — from long stretches of pristine white sand to boulder-strewn beaches backed by dramatic cliffs. We've rounded up the ones we think are sure to provide the perfect setting for romance and because we think islands are inherently romantic, we've included three — all with several stunning beaches.   Go there...

You'd think the inviting outdoors of summer would be a poor time to stage a new or high profile temporary museum exhibit. Well, sooner or later there's going to be a rain day and when that happens, Go there...

15 fantastic U.S. bike trails

You don't have to be an avid cyclist to appreciate an impeccable bike path. Even if you only ever touch a bike while on vacation, there's no denying the enjoyment that comes with cycling along a scenic route.
From paved seaside paths to rocky mountain routes, the U.S. is home to more than 40,000 miles of scenic bike trails, and the wide range of terrains strewn across the country accommodate all types of riders from biking beginners to professional peddlers.   Go there...

Cheers to 250 years of St. Louis beer

St. Louis' 250th birthday is a good time to toast the "King of Beers" hometown. Once headquarters of the world's largest brewer, the city is still home to dozens of microbreweries. Although Anheuser-Busch is now part of Belgium-based AB InBev, this midwestern destination is steeped in beer history that's reflected in the gusto displayed by the new brewmasters and the pride locals have in their past and present.  Go there...

10 best bucket-list road trips

The Great American Road Trip is a national rite of passage, says Jamie Jensen, author of Road Trip USA (Avalon, $29.99), a comprehensive guide in its sixth edition. "Before you vote, you should be required to drive across the country and see the variety of people and places," he declares. The key, he says, is to take the journey slowly, stopping to talk to people, to take detours, and to get lost. "It's a different mode of traveling.  Go there...

The Best Under-The-Radar Beaches In The U.S.

Trips to the beach are standard fare for most summer travelers, but crowded stretches of sand can make vacations more of a pain than a pleasure. Some beaches offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle, and allow visitors to escape the crowds at more popular destinations. Go there...

RVing Vancouver Island

RVing on Vancouver Island, the Pacific Jewel of British Columbia, Canada can offer something for everyone.  Heavily forested mountains, rugged sea coasts and quaint villages await.  It can be accessed with your RV only by ferries that operate from Horseshoe Bay (North Vancouver), Tsawwassen (South of Vancouver),Anacortes , Washington or Port Angeles, Washington.  While it is not a cheap fare, the island offers less travelled land to explore. Go there...

10 best lighthouses around the USA

For some travelers, the lure of a lighthouse is irresistible. Just ask Kraig Anderson, who took a trip to see one in North Carolina more than a decade ago, and has since visited every beacon in the country — that's more than 750 depending how you define them. "Following lighthouses has taken me to pretty spectacular places," he says. "They're really beautiful structures. Some are amazing feats of engineering." He maintains both a web site  Go there...