Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
National Parks
Great Smoky Mountains
Heather-colored mist clings to the peaks, while black bears, elk
and wild turkeys prowl the USA's most-visited park. (
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Acadia
Maine's unspoiled wilderness offers surging coastal mountains, towering sea
cliffs, surf-pounded beaches and quiet ponds. (
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Shenandoah
Spectacular vistas unfurl along the Blue Ridge Mountains, with great hiking
and camping, including along the Appalachian Trail. (
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Everglades
South Florida's watery wonderland is home to snaggle-toothed crocodiles,
stealthy panthers, pink flamingos and mellow manatees. (
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Isle Royale
Floating in Lake Superior's midst, it's devoid of roads, cars and crowds, giv-
ing wolves and moose room to roam. (
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Fabulous Food
Maine lobster, Philly cheesesteaks, Memphis barbecue, Wisconsin cheddar - you'll need
to loosen the belt wherever you are in the East.
New Orleans
Hot-spiced gumbo, fresh-shucked oysters and bourbon-soaked bread pud-
ding highlight the Creole menu in America's most food-centric city. (
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New York City
Whether you crave steak
frites
, linguini con vongole, sushi, chicken tikka
masala or gourmet hot dogs, globe-trotting Gotham has you covered. (
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Chicago
The Windy City plates an unapologetically rich clash of high gastronomy and
comfort food, plus neighborhoods packed with many and varied ethnic eats. (
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Durham
Rich in cafes and farm-to-table storefront joints, this North Carolina burg has
been dubbed 'the South's tastiest town.' (
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Madison, WI
An impressive locavore scene has cooked here for 30-plus years, along
with food trucks and one of the nation's hugest farmers markets. (
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Architecture
Chicago
Birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago has magnificent works by many of the
great 20th-century architects. (
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Fallingwater
This Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece blends into the forested landscape
and the waterfall over which the house is built. (
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Miami
Miami's Art Deco Historic District is a Technicolor dream come to life. (
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