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For lovers of the great outdoors, there is no better place to be than West Virginia.

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.

Inspired by the immeasurable amount of love we all have for Albuquerque, here are some favorite attractions that people of all numbers—I mean ages—will enjoy.

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

There’s no question downtown Tucson is full of great places to eat. To pay homage to awesome restaurants, a group of us pen-wielding locals has decided to showcase favorite downtown dishes.

I hadn’t come to eastern Wyoming’s Platte County for Hartville, or any of its other four towns, but it’s because of those towns that I stay longer than planned.

While I love old stuff, I am still a product of the new century. So it was a delightful surprise to find that Wyoming offered me that perfect mix of old and new, of vintage country pleasures and modern twists.

Houston is poised to replace Chicago as the third largest city in the nation. I was anxious to check it all out.

The beauty of the Iris Festival is that it’s in such an idyllic location, Swan Lake Gardens. In the midst of all the activity and excitement you can just relax.

It was our first trip together alone since the birth of our daughter, and my husband had arranged it all without my knowledge.

A couple eats their way from Oahu to Kauai

Pair any of these four West Virginia experience gifts with a heartfelt card, and you’ve got yourself a match made in (almost) heaven.

As long as you’re ready to fill your life with as many enriching experiences as possible, at Rocky Mountain National Park, you’re in the right place.

While on their annual best friends retreat, three woman discover the magic of New Mexico and the joy of the high-end Heritage Hotels. They stay at the Hotel Chaco in Albuquerque, the Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe and the El Monte Sagrado Resort in Taos. Fine dining, exciting nightlife and art galleries make this a trip to remember.

From first sips at the brewery to last crumbs from the boat's freshly baked rolls, and every bite in between, our friends' recommendation of Stillwater proved to be a delicious gift.

No matter if you’re from the South, or just passing through, here are 11 Southern myths for you to explore on an epic road trip.

My sister and I were still high on holiday spirit, so when we saw that this theme park had an entire section devoted just to Christmas, and that Santa was there year-round, we figured it would be perfect because we could have a fun trip to a theme park and thank Santa all in one go.

Greater Phoenix boasts plenty of kid-friendly fun. Explore 13,000 square feet of sugary delights at Sweeties Candy of Arizona, take in scenic views on the Verde Canyon Railroad, and more.

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

I’m a geek who prefers something eclectic and off-the-wall-sort-of-friendly.

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

Escape to the beach for a "wellness weekend" in Martin County, Florida.

I visited a destination that delivers one of America’s biggest stories: Gettysburg.

“C’mon, Grandma!” she urged. “YOLO!” “What’s YOLO?” “You Only Live Once!” she said with a grin.

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

Chicago is one of my top cities, and Jen—a friend of mine who lives there—is always down to host. Even better, she lives in the center of a killer cityscape, surrounded by award-winning museums, creative restaurants, and idyllic beaches.

This would have been just a normal business trip were it not for a 10-year anniversary that had me looking for something special.

Snow-covered mountains, miles of deep untouched powder, six downhill ski areas and acres of backcountry terrain, plus winter festivals and warm, cozy lodging in charming small towns all make for the perfect winter getaway.

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