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Pamper yourself at this luxury retreat on the shores of Lake Tahoe, where mountains promise adventure activities, beaches are inviting and social life glitters.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

The big skies welcome visitors for year-round outdoor activities: spring rafting, summer camping, fall hiking and winter skiing.

Hawaii’s “Magic Isle” is known for its terrific beaches, blue water, abundant marine life, the volcanic Haleakalā National Park, quaint towns and scenic drives.

With charm and a beautiful shoreline, this Maui town is filled with fun and unusual attractions worth a daytrip or a lengthy stay.

Check out Nebraska’s capital city, its oldest town and its largest city, as well as a landscape entwined with the Lewis and Clarke story in the state’s eastern region.

Venture to the wild heart of California, a land of abundant natural beauty, vast national parks and towns steeped in Gold Rush history.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Walk amid some of the finest redwood scenery on the planet and then visit a waterfall via this natural path. 

Enjoy the New York panorama from the site of an iconic photo depicting workers taking a lunch break on a construction beam high in the sky.

Swim, hike, scuba dive, go boating or simply lounge on the shore and enjoy the stunning views at this stretch of sandy beaches.

Get your camera ready for the panoramic vistas from atop the Black Mountains, widely considered some of the best views in Death Valley National Park.

Discover natural diversity ranging from the arid Great Sand Dunes National Park to the rushing Rio Grande River in this spectacular region of Colorado.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

A commemoration to those who fought during World War I, this memorial site includes a museum with one of the largest collections of artifacts from the Great War.

Experience the otherworldly landscapes of this sandy beach and wander between the skeletons of gnarled trees and sun-bleached branches.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

Flavor and fragrance is everywhere in this part of Florida, from the Latin spice of Miami, to the Margaritaville vibes of Key West, to the eucalyptus-scented Everglades.

Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.

Discover natural diversity ranging from the arid Great Sand Dunes National Park to the rushing Rio Grande River in this spectacular region of Colorado.