From stunning vistas to intimate and cozy restaurants, beautiful beaches, and more, there are many ways to define a romantic getaway. And one state has romantic appeal in droves. Small but mighty…
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The New England aesthetic is as quintessentially charming as they come. White steeple churches poking up from dense thicket, nautical lighthouses balanced on rocky coastlines, and red wooden bridges…
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Newport, Rhode Island, has a rich and compelling African American history that might come as a surprise to anyone who assumes the city's story begins and ends with its collection of Gilded Age…
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Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before “America is a land of wonders,” wrote Alexis de…
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America’s big Semiquincentennial is here, and the original 13 colonies will be partying like it’s 1776. There are the usual suspects like Philly with its cracked Liberty Bell and Boston with its brick…
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Rosie Rios, the chair of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, doesn’t yet know what she’ll be doing on July 4. “But here’s the beauty of it,” she said. “I have options.” Indeed, 50 years after the…
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With anticipated unveilings including the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, the Hip Hop Museum in New York City and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, 2026 is a great year for…
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If you want to dine like it's 1899, look no further than these historic restaurants. From 17th-century taverns to classic dining cars, historic restaurants with enduring legacies are scattered across…
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There are stunning botanical gardens or large collections of curated plant exhibits all around the U.S., including in nearly every major city. For road trippers or bargain travelers, visiting a…
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Known for its Gilded Age mansions, deep maritime roots, and rugged Atlantic shoreline, Newport has long been one of New England’s signature coastal escapes. It’s a classic summer destination, drawing…
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