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10 Best Small Towns in America

In a time when "authentic" is a travel buzzword, its America's small towns that are drawing in visitors with great local culture, noteworthy cuisine, outdoor offerings, and a low key charm that big cities can't match.

Posted by Sandra Ramani on March 19, 2013 at 11:59:05 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Vermont, California, Montana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida
5 Must-Visit Sculpture Parks in the US

Fall trips are for leaf-peeping, apple picking, and stopping to see modern sculptures in beautiful fields. (Duh.) These pinnacles of nature and art are some of America's most treasured outdoor exhibitions.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 27, 2012 at 5:37:31 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Art, Outdoors, New York, Florida, Illinois, South Carolina
Six Great American Wine Country Harvest Getaways

What could be more romantic than a fall weekend spent among the rolling green fields, sipping a winery's best vintage? With harvest season around the corner, here are the top six wine regions to visit.

Posted by Jordan Simon on August 21, 2012 at 11:05:55 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery, California, New York, Virginia, Texas
Best Day Trips from Seattle

Seattle is positively surrounded by prime day-trip destinations—from the acuamarine-hued Bainbridge Island to wine-soaked Woodinville, here's where we wish we were spending the day.

Posted by Trish Friesen on August 07, 2012 at 12:18:12 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Seattle
Insider's Guide to Walla Walla Wine Country

Napa and Sonoma are always worthy trips, and Oregon's Willamette Valley is a fabulous spot to explore, but right now we're heading to Walla Walla for its wine, food, and stunning scenery.

Posted by Matt Villano on August 06, 2012 at 12:47:34 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Wine
7 Best West Coast Beaches for Families

With just more than a month left of summer, it's high time we all hit the beach. From a hidden gem in Southern California to kid-friendly tide pools in Oregon, here are our picks for the West Coast's best.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on July 31, 2012 at 5:42:14 PM EDT in Family, Outdoors Tagged: Beach Vacations, Beaches, Family Travel, Children, California, Texas, Oregon
7 Sweet West Coast Fruit Festivals

We wait impatiently for summer to roll around for the delicious fruits (and vegetables) it brings. So why not celebrate the bounty at these choice festivals along the West Coast?

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on July 10, 2012 at 5:56:20 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Events Tagged: Festivals, Events, California,
Where We're Heading this Summer

Fodor's editors are always traveling, and we love to share our favorite places and top finds. From kid-friendly restaurants in Paris to hike-in lodges in the Great Smoky Mountains, we've got plenty of recommendations. Read on to join our summer adventures!

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 04, 2012 at 1:39:12 PM EDT in New at Fodor's, Trip Ideas Tagged: Summer, Catskills, New York City, Austria, Cape Cod, Mexico, Alaska, Ontario, Paris, Greece, Los Angeles, Martha's Vineyard
America's 10 Best Food Finds from Serious Eats

When we found out that Serious Eats, our favorite foodie blog, was publishing a book on the best eats in America, we got an exclusive list of the most travel-worthy, must-try dishes in the country.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on October 31, 2011 at 6:30:00 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Seattle, Oregon, Portland, Arizona, Phoenix, Massachusetts, Boston, California, Louisiana, New Orleans, Hawaii, Honolulu, Wisconsin
Best of the West for Families: 15 Fun Things to Do with Kids

The West Coast is a perfect place to get your family some spring break fun. Check out our favorite things to do, from flying a kite in Seattle to clambering through restored wooden ships in San Diego.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 16, 2010 at 2:51:31 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: California, Oregon, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, San Diego