Route 66: A road trip into history

Alien-themed motels, vintage auto installations, ghost towns, truck stop diners and London Bridge are among the many magical aspects of Route 66, America's beloved Mother Road. Though parts of this legendary highway are fading into antiquity, it's more important to our heritage than ever. The road shows you this country as it used to be and as it is;   Go there...

7 Florida Beaches Locals Want to Keep Secret

Panama City Beach is the go-to destination for Spring Break. Miami's South Beach is a playground for the beautiful people. And Key West has been lauded by everyone from Ernest Hemingway to Kenny Chesney. But with 663 miles of beaches, Florida still holds a few sandy secrets, including these seven under-the-radar spots we Floridians would rather keep to ourselves.  Go there...

10Best: The brightest fall foliage around the USA

As the crisp fall air sweeps across the USA, so too does autumn color as the forests become ablaze with red, orange and yellow hues. Don't miss taking in the fall foliage at one of the colorful destinations below.  Go there...

10Best: Spookiest haunted houses in the USA

As Halloween approaches, scare seekers across the US will descend upon haunted houses for a hair-raising, bone-chilling, skin crawling experience. These ten spooky settings are sure to thrill even the most seasoned haunted house enthusiast.  Go there...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This 800-square-mile preserve in the Southern Appalachians, America's most-visited national park, offers a stunning peek into some of the most intensely biodiverse land in all of North America. Saved from logging companies in the 1930s by a coalition of dedicated Tennessee and North Carolina conservationists, landowners who donated their land – and, surprisingly, motorists organized by the American Auto Club (AAA) – the park offers a beloved escape for city dwellers and a critical habitat for thousands of plant and animal species.  Go there...

10Best: Quirky attractions in the South

There's a mystique about the South, and to find the true essence of the region it's best to hop in a car and seek out the unique experiences that can only be had below the Mason-Dixon Line. While many follow the conventional visitor circuit and hit all the main sights, intrepid travelers looking for one-of-a-kind experiences plan their journeys around quirky yet popular attractions that leave friends and families saying "...you saw what?" The next time you're traveling through the region, consider a detour to visit one of these unusual visitor attractions, most of which are located in small towns and isolated regions.  Go there...

10Best: Taverns where American history's on tap

If you choose the right bar, going out for cocktails can be a cultural experience, literally offering a chance to drink in history. "Every drink has a context. When you mix that drink and you sip it, you're stepping into a moment in time," says Lesley Jacobs Solmonson, co-author with David Solmonson of 12 Bottle Bar (Workman, $14.95), inspired by their popular blog 12bottlebar.com. They share some favorite historic watering holes with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY.   Go there...

Wounded Warriors Enjoy Camping, Fishing

RVC Outdoor Destinations, a leading provider of high-quality outdoor vacation properties in the United States, has partnered with Wounded Warrior Fishing to host its 2014 Wounded Warrior Weekend at Live Oak Landing, an RVC site in Freeport, Fla.
Local fishing guide and wounded warrior Mark McDuffie of Wounded Warrior Fishing and his partner Jeep Sullivan of Jeep Sullivan’s Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures teamed up to create special events to benefit wounded warriors. The two combine both fishing and hunting,,, Go there...

America's Top 5 Cities To Keep On Your Radar

Whether it's a revamped corner of New York or an up-and-coming Midwest town, it seems like there's always a new "hip" neighborhood or "it" city to visit. Which had us thinking about the coolest cities to visit right now.
After much map-scouring and a sprinkle of savvy, here are our conclusions:  Go there...

15 Relaxing Fall Getaways

As autumn rolls in, it’s the ideal time to get away. From California’s majestic redwoods to the quiet shores of North Carolina, here are a few serene destinations perfect for the cooler weather.  Go there,,,