Destinations

Embark on a journey to explore the new and ancient 7 Wonders of the World. From modern marvels to ancient treasures, witness the epitome of human achievement and wonder.

By MapQuest Travel

Discover the best US national parks by state, from Alaska to Wyoming. Find out what to see and do in these natural wonders.

By Freelance Contributor

At 2,716 feet (828 meters) tall and more than 160 stories, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world and the world's tallest freestanding structure.

By Sarah Dowdey

If you're driving old Route 66, watch out for a line of 10 mid-century Cadillacs, painted in crazy colors and buried nose first in the dirt. That'll be Cadillac Ranch, American roadside kitsch at its finest.

By Jesslyn Shields

These gorgeous libraries would make a bookworm out of almost anyone. Have you visited any of the seven we find most beautiful?

By Laurie L. Dove

The first Ferris wheels were built for fun, but now they're being built for the spectacular views they provide. Here are 10 spectacular rides you may want take.

By Jesslyn Shields

From dining in the gondola of a hot air balloon to eating under the sea, here are five unique dining experiences you may not believe, but may want to try.

By Jennifer Walker-Journey

Jacob's Ladder on St. Helena Island is 699 steps of straight-up climbing, so difficult that you get a certificate if you make it to the top.

By Jesslyn Shields

Finding the best driving route is essential for a smooth, stress-free journey. There are many online tools that can help you do this, and in this article we will discuss the best of them. We will talk about how these planners can help you save time, money, and aggravation on your next road trip.

By George Adelman

The multi-colored bands of The Wave are considered one of the most photogenic - and photographed - natural wonders in North America, but you need a permit to visit. Oh, and water!

By Laurie L. Dove

Buc-ee's is not your average convenience store. It's massive. The largest is in Texas and has more than 66,000 square feet and 71 bathrooms.

By Lauren David

Flying has been, well, turbulent. So many flights have been canceled, passengers are lucky to get to their destinations. Is there anything you can do?

By Laurie L. Dove

Chronic overcrowding is turning the once-idyllic floating city of Venice into a nightmare of clogged canals and impassable bridges. The city is taking action, so be prepared to pay if you go.

By Laurie L. Dove

For many people, their knowledge of America's National Scenic Trails begins with the Appalachian and ends with the Pacific Crest. But there are nine other fabulous trails that deserve attention, too.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

Boiling Lake in Dominica is the second-largest boiling lake in the world. The trek to get there is arduous and long, but it's well worth the effort.

By Katy Spratte Joyce

In a tale so crazy it's true, Pitcairn Island is home to just 50 people, descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers, who hid there more than 200 years ago. And the island is now looking for more residents.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

Though they are far too hot to bathe in, with temps over 200 degrees Fahrenheit, the seven hells of Beppu are renowned for their colors - and for the crocs that inhabit one of them.

By Katie Carman

If you're looking for a beautiful and serene state park to visit in Texas, look no further than Guadalupe River State Park. This park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the Hill Country, and offers plenty of activities for visitors to enjoy.

By Rhiannon Ball

Remember Crystal Pepsi, Google Glass? They're part of the Museum of Failure, a shrine to innovations that bombed with the public.

By Dave Roos

Whether to deepen faith or just to have some time for personal reflection, thousands of people walk, ride or bike el Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrim's route, every year. Want to join them?

By Valerie Stimac

Saudi Arabia is launching a massive theme park located on an offshore oil rig. You read that right. The country that dominates the petroleum industry is now building a theme park around it.

By Allison Troutner

Made of glass, the harrowing Coiling Dragon Cliff Skywalk will test the mettle of anyone brave enough to challenge its heights.

By Carrie Tatro

All roads on the Pan American Highway end in the Darién Gap, a dense jungle that separates Panama and Colombia. What makes trekking this area so dangerous?

By Allison Troutner

The Republic of Nirivia, an imaginary micronation comprising a group of islands in Lake Superior, was founded in the mid-1970s mostly in jest, by a small group of Canadians.

By Patrick J. Kiger

If you've always wanted to drive a high-end sports car for a day, there is no shortage of options and experiences open to you. But how do you pick the right one?

By Rebecca Treon