Sightseeing

A plethora of activities await young and old visitors in Orlando, Florida, one of the top vacation destinations in the United States. On warm, sunny days the opportunities for outdoor activity and...

Famous for its superb winter ski conditions, Banff National Park is one of Canada's leading winter destinations for international visitors; but Banff also has extraordinary beauty and adventure...

Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States, after New York, and home to many of the country's most globally recognized icons. Upon leaving the airport, for instance, visitors may...

Winter visitors to the Canadian province of Nova Scotia are typically greeted with chilly temperatures, abundant snows and thick sheets of sea ice. From snowshoe trails to upscale shopping, the...

Honolulu is both a city and a county in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The city and county jurisdiction covers the whole island of O'ahu, where it is located, and some surrounding islands. It's great...

Mount Baldy, near Los Angeles, is a popular day trip for southern Californians. It has the closest ski resort to the city as well as a range of outdoor recreation and environmental education...

Tourists often travel to Maui because of its sandy beaches, beautiful sunrises over Haleakala National Park, whale sightings, or authentic luaus. Tourists can see most of these attractions very...

Located in Manhattan, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, often referred to as the "Met," is one of the most renowned art museums in the world. The museum's vast permanent collections include...

Utah is a bit of an anomaly; it is often overlooked and thought of as a state with nothing to do. Maybe that is what gives it its magic. Utah is home to some of the best National Parks and nature...

The Galapagos are a chain of 19 islands lying about 600 miles off the western coast of South America. This remote archipelago is famous for an incredibly diverse range of wildlife, including many...

Las Vegas has reinvented itself as a family-friendly playground for people from all over the world. One of the major reasons Las Vegas has so many return visitors is the sheer volume of all there...

London is a tourist destination for millions of visitors every year and there are an endless number of attractions and activities to satisfy them all. From museums to palaces, parks to plays,...

May is one of the most splendid times to visit New York City. The weather is generally agreeable for any kind of outdoor activity, and there are a lot of those. Travelers are often surprised at...

Lookout Mountain, on the Tennessee/Georgia border, has more than 200 rock formations that are over a million years old. The rock formations and caves can be viewed at Rock City, a tourist...

Mackinac Island is an amazing place with tons of history and beauty. The island has something for everyone. From the amazing views to the beautiful Victorian homes, the time-treasured retreat is...

London, the capital of England and the seat of the British Monarchy, offers modern-day visitors a great variety of historic sites and entertainment options. The city has been a major center of...

Atlantic City isn't only known as the East Coast's gambling mecca--the New Jersey oceanside resort city is chock full of nightlife options. Whether looking for dancing, dining, drinking or live...

Originally planned as the Hudson Valley’s site of Sing-Sing Prison, Bear Mountain opened in July of 1913 when the prison was demolished and a dock was built for steamboat excursion traffic. The...

Taking your family on a trip to visit the Johnson Space Center in Houston is a great way to introduce children to the wonders of science and astronomy in particular. It's also a terrific place for...