VacationistUSA

Weird America is wonderful America. So get off the beaten path and visit our endless variety of quirky takes on tourism.

The ‘A’ is for astronomy, because there is nowhere in South Carolina where you can get a better glimpse of the stars.

Here are seven landmarks crossing the compass that are less than a two-hour drive from the heart of Portland. Let’s go!

Spring is the perfect time to visit thanks to gorgeous weather for outdoor adventure and great local events

Upon our arrival, based on posters, guides, and restaurant signs, Alex happily pointed out that good food was going to be the focus of our trip.

Take the following quiz to unveil Sun Link Streetcar-inspired itineraries full of good food, amazing art, unique accommodations, and places to create your very own, one-of-a-kind souvenir.

In North Myrtle Beach, budget-conscious travelers will find a large variety of affordable and free activities, especially in the fall.

Getting to the root of food on the farms in South Carolina's Olde English District.

A timely ladies getaway featuring spa pampering and the King of Rock & Rock—Elvis Presley—in Tupelo, Mississippi.

A three-in-one family vacation is our new favorite way to travel. Here’s how it went for us in Martin County, Florida.

A couple's getaway in the natural beauty of Boulder, Colorado

A fishing trip to Louisiana, which touts itself as “The Sportsman’s Paradise.”

"Be sure to pack athletic clothes and something you don’t mind getting camel slobber on.”

Upon our arrival, based on posters, guides, and restaurant signs, Alex happily pointed out that good food was going to be the focus of our trip.

There are few things better than spending a sunny summer day in small town USA, and there are few places that embody that Norman Rockwell ideal better than Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Your head can be in Colorado, your heart in New Mexico, and one foot each in Arizona and Utah—or whatever Twister configuration you want. It’s your weird and wonderful vacation.

My husband, Brian, and I like supplementing our kids’ classroom time with learning vacations. We discovered a new favorite destination for “studying” after visiting Sevierville, TN.

The best of both worlds: It's not far from the base of the Great Smoky Mountains, while bearing the distinction of being a bustling, mid-sized city with plenty to offer.

Where to stay, things to do, sights to see, and restaurants to try in Victoria B.C., Canada. Get valuable information to make the most of your next vacation.

Our friend’s wedding was in Bardstown, Kentucky—gateway to the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

2020 WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE CENTENNIAL SERIES: In recognition of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, we celebrate women leaders in our community.

The Blackwater River was a tiny ribbon of sparkling water far below us and the mountains hunched like shoulders bending down to meet it. “What a payoff!” I said.

Shocked to discover the kids didn’t know who Elvis Presley was, the trip suddenly became a necessity. We were off to Tupelo.

A culinary road trip with the family to experience our favorite sights, smells, sounds, and tastes in Gatlinburg, TN.

Shocked to discover the kids didn’t know who Elvis Presley was, the trip suddenly became a necessity. We were off to Tupelo.

Those comfort-food kids’ menu dishes have grown up, and are now served by finer chefs in distinguished restaurants.

My husband and I decided it was time for a change of scenery, so we planned a vacation to the Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, Tennessee, with the kids.

I’ll soon be sampling a unique sweet treat on a day trip to Sevierville, Tennessee, Dolly Parton’s hometown

For birthdays or just any days, you'll find attractions the whole family will enjoy in Alpharetta, Georgia.