Things to Do

Indianapolis works well for families because its strongest kids’ stops cluster downtown, with rainy-day backups nearby. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. A good shortlist of family things to do in Indianapolis starts with The Children’s […]

Oregon is most fun when you mix the coast, waterfalls, volcanic caves, wine country, and a Portland food stop. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Oregon can shift from Pacific surf to a snow-rimmed caldera in

Connecticut Christmas trips work best with Mystic lights, Hartford skating, Essex train rides, Stonington’s tree, and town strolls. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Small distances make Connecticut unusually easy for a holiday trip: you can

West Lafayette is strongest for Purdue campus sights, river trails, parks, college sports, and a few high-value local stops. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. West Lafayette is not a giant checklist town, and that is

Kellogg, Idaho is for Silver Mountain, paved rail-trail biking, mine tours, and easy Silver Valley side trips. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Kellogg looks small from I-90, but the right plan changes it from a

Williamstown, Kentucky, is best for Ark Encounter, small parks, local history, and easy family stops near I-75. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For things to do in Williamstown, KY, plan around Ark Encounter first, then

North Carolina in January works for ski days, waterfall hikes, quiet beaches, museums, and early-winter light events. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. January splits North Carolina into three useful trips: snowy High Country weekends, mild

Mount Shasta rewards lake time, waterfall walks, lava-tube caving, winter snow, and serious volcano hikes. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mount Shasta can look like a simple mountain town from I-5, but the choices spread

Ensenada’s strongest day mixes La Bufadora, seafood on the waterfront, and wine country if you have a full day. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. A good Ensenada plan depends on your clock: cruise visitors can

Asheville in November is for late fall color, Biltmore lights, art studios, mountain drives, and warm food days. Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. November is Asheville’s handoff month: late leaf color hangs around town, Biltmore