US Holidays
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Scenic US west-coast route open again following a 14-month, $54m project to fix natural disaster damage that stranded Big Sur community
Road Trips
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The hopes and suffering of the civil rights era coincided with and helped inspire a golden age of American music. The message is loud and proud on these soul, jazz and gospel classics
National Parks
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Park visitation is at a record high – good for tourism, not so good for peace and quiet. From Acadia to Zion, Bryce Canyon to Yosemite, leading writers and environmentalists share their alternatives to the most popular spots -
The Coachella festival, starting this week, showcases music in a dramatic landscape but in – and around – Joshua Tree the arts and culture shine all year round -
In our weekly look at people’s travels through three of their Instagram shots, Robert Hull explores the Mojave desert at its wild and weird best
Adventure Holidays
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Readers suggest ways to enjoy Colorado’s magnificent mountains, valleys, forests and lakes – on two legs, two wheels, soaking in hot springs and even dangling from a cliff -
Not many people know about the Pedway, a network of tunnels connecting shops and businesses beneath downtown Chicago, but it could become the city’s oddest tourist destination -
We’d like to hear about your discoveries – from climbing spots, to cycling trails, places to fish and lesser-known skiing resorts – for a chance to win our weekly prize -
The picturesque highway from San Francisco to LA was battered by floods last winter, but an emergency walking route for residents is now a tempting trail for hikers too
Food and Drink
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This buzzing city on the New England coast has a strong community spirit running through its art and music scene, as well as food and drink that’s big on local flavours -
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Whether you’re looking for a dream holiday or a last-minute city break, here’s the lowdown on how to find bargains and late deals for all types of getaway from now until December
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Looking for inspiration for this year’s holiday? We’ve selected 40
hot destinations for 2015, each with a fresh reason to visit, from new budget flights, hotels, arts events and festivals to a solar eclipse … -
Discover New York City summer activities that are perfect for families … Angela Hederman and Michael Berman, authors of a new guide to New York with kids, pick their top 10 things to do
Top 10s
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As the Boss regales Broadway audiences with his show of songs and stories about growin’ up and life in the spotlight, we pick out New Jersey locations that have played a big part in his life and career -
It’s easy to grab a burger in Times Square but much more rewarding to walk a block or two and eat well with the locals. We pick great places to eat near the city’s major sights -
Planning a trip in search of totality on 21 August in the US? Our guide provides advice on great vantage points and events along the Oregon to South Carolina viewing corridor plus tips on where to stay -
Stars in the sky and on the silver screen, trips to the beach and a cemetery, plus a stroll with a local actor who calls himself ‘the people walker’ … LA delivers the goods for our west coast writer
Beyond Comic-Con: San Diego's beaches and Pacific views are its real stars