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Maine is a year-round destination with a distinct personality in every season — from the lobster shacks and sailing of summer to the blazing foliage of fall to the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing of winter.
Portland, Maine has been called the best food city in America per capita — and the designation is deserved. Here's your complete guide to eating well in Portland, from the legendary oyster bars to the wood-fired restaurants to the craft breweries.
Three days in Maine is enough time to experience the best of the coast — a weekend itinerary that takes you from Portland through the midcoast to Acadia National Park, with lobster, lighthouses, and extraordinary scenery along the way.
New Ulm is a year-round destination in southern Minnesota — but the best time to visit depends on whether you're chasing Oktoberfest, the Christmas markets, or the quiet beauty of the summer festivals.
New Ulm is the perfect day trip from Minneapolis — just 90 minutes southwest on US-169, with authentic German heritage, excellent beer from Schell's Brewery, and a charming small-town character that is completely different from the Twin Cities.
Ocean Springs is a year-round destination on the Mississippi Gulf Coast — but the best time to visit depends on whether you're chasing the Peter Anderson Arts Festival, the seafood season, or the quiet beauty of the off-season.
Ocean Springs is the perfect day trip from New Orleans — just 90 minutes east on I-10, with world-class art, excellent seafood, beautiful beaches, and a charming small-town character that is completely different from the French Quarter.
Utah's national parks are spectacular in every season — but the best time to visit depends entirely on which parks you're visiting, what activities you want to do, and how much you value solitude over convenience.
A 7-day Utah road trip through the Mighty Five national parks is one of the great American travel experiences — a journey through landscapes that seem to belong to another planet, with world-class hiking and extraordinary scenery at every turn.