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The White House isn't the only address worth visiting this Presidents' Day
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The Big Easy might get all the fame, but places from Alabama to the south of France also know how to party before Lent
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Find out where to witness the aurora borealis, with reindeer sleigh rides, ice hotels and hot springs included
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Enjoy autumn with our neighbors to the North
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The Athabasca Sand Dunes are a geological oddity in northern Canada
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The park includes a spectacular beach described in sagas that chronicle Viking explorations of the Canadian coast
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The mountains, forests and waters of British Columbia are given new meaning on a journey led by members of its indigenous communities
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Get out your binoculars—birds are making their annual trek north
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Leave the dye behind—these watery wonderlands are 100 percent natural
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Santa Claus is usually good news for tourism—but more than one place lays claim to his legend
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Today, some tour operators and cultural historians are calling attention to the country's little-known Jewish heritage
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In honor of Canada's sesquicentennial anniversary, explore its spectacular parks gratis
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Men defended their delicate honor at these bloody sites across the U.S.
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The Grand Prismatic Spring might seem photoshopped, but there's very real science beneath its vibrant colors
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Persephone Brewing Company brings beer and farming to the Sunshine Coast
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Check out what's new at the zoo
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A drive through eastern Iowa is the best way to appreciate one of the country’s most famous images
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art features a replica of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' house
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Smithsonian Best Small Towns 2016
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, our top picks this year are all towns close to America’s natural splendors
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This furry chef serves international cuisine in San Diego—when he isn't hibernating
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