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Travel Alaska/Chris McLennan
Gaze up at the aurora borealis in Alaska
Follow your sense of adventure to Fairbanks, where northern lights views are at their best between August and April. Go out with a guide or admire the ethereal glow from the comfort of a resort. Local outfitters combine northern lights viewing with exhilarating pursuits like dog sledding and hot springs entry.
Visit Denver
High-altitude entertainment in Colorado
Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver is naturally occurring and acoustically perfect. This geological phenomenon welcomes musical acts ranging from pop to bluegrass to hip-hop. The surrounding park is home to diverse species of plants and animals and offers scenic hiking and biking trails. The visitor center features public art and the Red Rocks Hall of Fame with exhibits on inductees such as the Beatles, Willie Nelson and the Grateful Dead.
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Todd Coleman
Legendary sounds in Louisiana’s Crescent City
You can’t go far in New Orleans without hearing live music. In the French Quarter, see intimate jazz concerts almost nightly at Preservation Hall. Storied venues like The Spotted Cat and Snug Harbor on Frenchmen Street welcome funk and blues musicians and more. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and French Quarter Fest celebrate the music, food and people of the region every spring.
South Dakota's can't-miss memorial
Come face-to-face with U.S. presidents at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, one of the world’s largest sculptures. The wooded mountains of Black Hills National Forest create a striking background for the larger-than-life depictions of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The park also features hiking trails with views of the memorial, a Junior Ranger Program and Evening Sculpture Lighting Ceremony in May through September.
Discover the roots of blues music in Mississippi
The Mississippi Delta is considered the birthplace of blues music. At the Gateway to the Blues Museum in Tunica, interactive exhibits show how the region helped shape this unique genre. In Cleveland, the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi examines the past, present and future of music with a focus on the Delta. Clarksdale’s Delta Blues Museum tells the story of the blues through video and audio recordings, photographs and memorabilia.
A journey through history in Washington, D.C.
Embark on unforgettable excursions across Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, a culturally rich area known as Capital Region USA. From Washington Dulles International Airport, it's about a 45-minute drive to the nation's capital, where museums, parks and Michelin-starred restaurants await. Explore landmarks along the National Mall or lean into local culture in more than 20 diverse neighborhoods.
Admire San Francisco's architectural gem
Outstanding in orange, California's Golden Gate Bridge is an engineering marvel. The suspended motorway stretches 2.7 kilometers across the strait of the Golden Gate in an artful network of cables and lines. Air, boat and self-guided walking tours inspire appreciation from all angles.
Road trip to natural wonders in Wyoming
Cruise to Yellowstone National Park to observe fascinating hydrothermal features – there are more than 10,000 throughout the park. Follow boardwalks around the Upper Geyser Basin to visit Old Faithful, the park’s most famous geyser. Find eruption schedules and interactive exhibits at the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center nearby.
