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See. C&O Canal Towpath Hike or bike this 184.5-mile trail along the Potomac River, passing historic lockhouses. Assateague Island National Seashore Explore 12 miles of pristine beaches and spot wild horses on this barrier island. Baltimore’s Painted Ladies See brightly-painted houses, especially in the Abell neighborhood of Charles Village.

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Stay. historic lockhouses Spend the night in a 200-year-old lock-keeper house along the C&O Canal. Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore A top-rated hotel in the Mid-Atlantic, according to Condé Nast Traveler readers. Pendry Baltimore A highly-rated hotel in Baltimore, recognized by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

Best 15 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic: Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in the Mid-Atlantic.

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  • Glenmere MansionHotelChester, United StatesIt was built in 1911 as the residence of real estate developer Robert Wilson Goelet on the grounds of his sprawling…
  • Four Seasons Hotel BaltimoreHotelBaltimore, United StatesA glassy Inner Harbor 256-room tower that easily outdoes every other hotel in town.
  • W PhiladelphiaHotelPhiladelphia, United StatesA stylish retreat with two standout bars and a prime location.
  • The Adelphi HotelHotelSaratoga Springs, United StatesThe hotel, on Saratoga Springs’ main drag, is unmissable with its Victorian wedding cake of a facade and three-story…
  • The Abbey Inn and SpaHotelPeekskill, United StatesA Hudson Valley institution steeped in charming history and stellar amenities.
  • Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast CenterHotelPhiladelphia, United StatesPulling up to the hotel, I’ll admit: I was a little nonplussed.
  • The Bellevue Hotel – The Unbound Collection by HyattHotelPhiladelphia, United StatesA stay steeped in Philadelphia history and awash in contemporary luxury.
  • Canoe Place Inn & CottagesHotelHampton Bays, United StatesA charming little slice of life that’s about as close to the city as you can get while still being in the Hamptons.
  • Hotel du PontHotelWilmington, United StatesStay in the timeless elegance of a historic boutique hotel in downtown Wilmington with stunning rooms & suites, vibrant…
  • Pendry BaltimoreHotelBaltimore, United StatesStart us off with an overview.
  • TroutbeckHotelAmenia, United StatesLocated in Amenia, New York, within the vibrant Hudson Valley, Troutbeck is situated on acres of bucolic landscape,…
  • Kimpton Hotel Monaco PittsburghHotelPittsburgh, United StatesOnce a rough-and-tumble steel town, Pittsburgh’s in the midst of a massive makeover —and the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a…
  • Asbury Ocean ClubHotelAsbury Park, United StatesAN IDYLLIC POOL TERRACE FEATURING A FULL SERVICE BAR AND GRILLE SERVES AS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR ROOM—THE IDEAL PLACE TO…
  • The St. Laurent Social ClubHotelAsbury Park, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

The Best Resorts in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

The best resorts in the world, from Bali to Brazil, according to our readers.

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BBC TravelOct 1

Destinations

One epic road trip connects Madagascar's richest wildlife, most spectacular landscapes and the world's last lemurs. The celebrity chef and lifelong traveller has eaten it all, but these are the five ...

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  • Kasanka National ParkSightKasanka, Zambiahome to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles
  • Bel-AirQuarterLos Angeles, United StatesLA's most exclusive suburb
  • Tristan da CunhaSightEdinburgh of the Seven Seas, Saint Helenaworld's most remote inhabited island
  • Gullah Geechee communitiesNeighborhoodBeaufort, United Statespreserve a distinct culture and language rooted in West Africa
  • School for DogsPlaceAugusta, United Statesmassive facility to breed a "super-dog"
  • C&O CanalTrailWilliamsport, United Stateshistoric lockhouses offer overnight guests a unique way to relive history
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BBC TravelSep 20

What it's like to sleep along Maryland's 200-year-old canal, one lock-keeper house at a time

The C&O Canal was a thriving 19th-Century waterway, and a strategic asset during the Civil War. Today, its historic lockhouses offer overnight guests a unique way to relive US history.

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  • Canal Quarters lockhousesHotelEight lockhouses available for overnight stays.
  • Lockhouse 10HotelFurnished to evoke the late 1930s.
  • Mather GorgeSightA steep, razor-narrow chasm on the Potomac River.
  • Lockhouse 21HotelOutfitted to recall 1916, the canal's twilight era.
  • Lockhouse 22HotelClosest to living like 19th-century lock-keepers; no electricity.
  • Seneca AqueductSightWater-filled bridge carrying canal over Seneca Creek.
  • Elsewhere
  • C&O Canal TowpathTrailWashington DC, United StatesRecreational trail running beside the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.
  • GeorgetownNeighborhoodWashington DC, United StatesWashington DC's cobblestoned 18th-Century neighborhood.
  • Old Angler's InnRestaurantPotomac, United StatesOffers burgers and jugs of water for towpath users.
  • Great Falls Tavern Visitor CenterMuseumPotomac, United StatesA former lockhouse turned visitor center.
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Atlas ObscuraSep 14

Cryptid Tourism: The Best Museums, Destinations & Festivals Across America

What is a cryptid? A cryptid is an animal whose existence has been suggested but not proven by science—creatures like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, and the Jersey Devil. The term comes from cryptozoology, the study of “hidden animals.” Quick Reference: Cryptid Destinations at a Glance Destination Location Cryptid Hours Admission Access Notes International Cryptozoology Museum…

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Atlas ObscuraSep 10

The Most Unique Camping Spots Across the U.S.

America’s geography is unmatched in diversity, spanning from scorching, sandy deserts to snow-capped mountains and dense swamps; coastal wetlands to high, grassy plains. There’s perhaps no better way to experience this incredible variety than by taking a back to basics approach and living in harmony with the land. In other words: camping. So grab your hotdogs, tents, hiking poles, and potable w…

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  • Assateague IslandSightBerlin, United StatesHome to around 300 wild horses described in local folklore.
  • Polipoli Spring State Recreation AreaSightKula, United StatesOffers views of Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Molokaʻi, and Lanaʻi.
  • Fort Wetherill State ParkParkJamestown, United StatesOnce home to the largest fort of the Harbor Defenses of Narragansett Bay.
  • Willow Creek RanchPlaceKaycee, United StatesFormer hideout for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
  • The Desert of MaineSightFreeport, United StatesA tract of abandoned farmland with a colorful fiberglass camel.
  • Craters of the Moon National Monument and PreserveSightArco, United StatesHome to three major lava fields and volcanic cones.
  • Sand MountainSightFallon, United StatesA two-mile-long dune formed by sand that seems to sing.
  • Sunken ForestsSightRye, United StatesPetrified stump fields where trees were drowned by a retreating glacier.
  • Cosmic CampgroundSightMogollon, United StatesCertified Dark Sky Sanctuary, remarkably free of light pollution.
  • Sharp’s IslandSightRichmond, United StatesA tiny isle with a small wooden cabin and found-objects sculpture.
  • Mystic Hot SpringsSightMonroe, United StatesNatural hot springs with five soaking bathtubs and two swimming pools.
  • Palisades State ParkSightGarretson, United StatesThe park is located just south of Garretson, 10 miles (16 km) off Interstate 90.
  • Great Camp SantanoniSightNewcomb, United StatesA Japanese-style log mansion preserved as a historic site.
  • Ape CanyonSightCougar, United StatesInfamous Bigfoot encounter site near Mount St. Helens.
  • Honey Island SwampSightPearl River, United StatesHome to a giant ape-alligator hybrid creature legend.
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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Top 16 Things to Do in Maryland

Maryland, full of American history, mixes southern charm with a savvy northern attitude. Here are the top things to do there.

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OutsideAug 23

Best National Park Water Adventures to Take Before Summer Ends

From mellow rafting to swimming holes to backcountry lakes, these national parks offer a refreshing cool-down before autumn arrives.

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  • Assateague Island National SeashoreSightAssateague Island, United StatesExplore 12 miles of pristine beaches in your 4WD vehicle.
  • Assateague OutfittersPlaceAssateague Island, United StatesOffers kayak and SUP rentals and guided tours.
  • Lake CrescentSightOlympic National Park, United StatesDeep, clear lake with mountains rising from the water.
  • Log Cabin ResortPlaceOlympic National Park, United StatesRent a kayak for a short paddle to Devil's Punchbowl.
  • Devil's PunchbowlSightOlympic National Park, United StatesRocky alcove where an iron bridge crosses a deep pool.
  • Spruce Railroad TrailTrailOlympic National Park, United StatesEight-mile paved path following the northern edge of the lake.
  • Enderts BeachSightRedwood National Park, United StatesRemote beach accessible by hike, famous for its tidepools.
  • Wild and Scenic Smith RiverSightRedwood National Park, United StatesLargest free-flowing river system in California, perfect for duckies.
  • Redwood RidesPlaceRedwood National Park, United StatesOffers rentals and guided trips on the Smith River.
  • Deep CreekSightGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesWhitewater adventure with Class II drops, great for escaping heat.
  • Deep Creek TrailheadSightGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesHike upstream on the Deep Creek Trail for tubing.
  • Deep Creek Waterfalls LoopTrailGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United States2.4-mile loop to see three stunning waterfalls.
  • Flathead RiverSightGlacier National Park, United StatesMellow water ideal for wildlife watching and swimming breaks.
  • Glacier GuidesPlaceGlacier National Park, United StatesOffers guided rafting trips on the Flathead River.
  • Avalanche LakeSightGlacier National Park, United StatesBackcountry pool at the base of towering granite cliffs.
  • John Muir TrailTrailYosemite National Park, United StatesFour-mile section to reach the Cathedral Lakes.
  • Upper Cathedral LakeSightYosemite National Park, United StatesHas small, rocky beaches for venturing into clear water.
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National GeographicAug 18

The Oldest Farmers Markets in America You Can Still Visit Today

America’s oldest farmers markets are more than places to buy produce or catch up with neighbors. They offer a view into a city’s history while continuing to do what public mar ...

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National GeographicAug 14

This National Park Will Let You Spend the Night in a 200-Year-Old Lockhouse

Hugging the Potomac from D.C. to the Appalachian foothills, the C&O Canal is best experienced by bicycle and capped off with a night in a historic lockhouse.

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  • C&O CanalTrailWashington, United States184.5-mile towpath trail from D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland
  • Potomac RiverSightWashington, United Stateswater-powered commerce channel dreamed of in the 1770s
  • Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkParkWashington, United States150-mile towpath trail from Georgetown to the Ohio River
  • Great Allegheny PassageTrailWashington, United Statesbike trail that picks up where the C&O towpath ends
  • Wheelzup AdventuresPlaceCumberland, United Statesbike outfitter located along the towpath in Cumberland
  • Locals Farm MarketRestaurantPoolesville, United Statesoffers a mouthwatering lunch in Poolesville
  • Brunswick Heritage MuseumMuseumBrunswick, United Statesfeatures an impressive model railroad floor
  • Railroad View ParkParkBrunswick, United Statestwo-story observation deck where B&O workers once overlooked the train yard
  • Beans in the BelfryCaféBrunswick, United Statesoffers live music
  • O’Hurley’s General StoreMarketShepherdstown, United States100-year-old store with weekly old-time music circles
  • Alma BeaRestaurantShepherdstown, United StatesAppalachian bistro led by a James Beard-nominated chef
  • AntietamSightSharpsburg, United Statessite of one of the Civil War’s bloodiest battles
  • Cushwa BasinSightWilliamsport, United Statesspot canal infrastructure like a lockhouse and turning basin
  • Paw Paw TunnelSightPaw Paw, United Stateshalf-mile-long, nearly pitch-black tunnel to walk bicycles through
  • DelFestFestivalCumberland, United Stateslongstanding bluegrass festival in Cumberland
  • The Wills HotelHotelCumberland, United States20-room boutique stay on Baltimore Street
  • Canal Quarters ProgramPlaceWashington, United Stateshistoric lockhouses available for overnight stays
  • Lockhouse 22HotelWashington, United Statesnicknamed 'Pennyfield', evokes the canal's earliest days
  • Swains LockHotelWashington, United StatesLockhouse 21, reflects a modern take on the 1920s
  • Lockhouse 6HotelWashington, United Statesaka 'Brookmont', styled like the 1950s
  • Lockhouse 49HotelWashington, United Stateshas 'half amenities' like an outdoor water pump
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 13

The Best Aquariums in the US

Marine life encounters, giant whale sharks, and conservation programs are all on the table at the best aquariums in the US.

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  • Georgia AquariumAquariumAtlanta, United StatesAward-winning program with puppyish sea lions.
  • Tennessee AquariumMuseumChicago, United StatesIt opened in 1992 on the banks of the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, with a major expansion added in 2005.
  • Seattle AquariumMuseumChicago, United StatesThe aquarium opened in 1977 and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
  • Monterey Bay AquariumMuseumChicago, United StatesKnown for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest…
  • Shedd AquariumAquariumChicago, United StatesChicago's aquarium.
  • OdySea AquariumAquariumScottsdale, United StatesOnly rotating aquarium in the world, features OdySea Voyager.
  • Birch AquariumAquariumSan Diego, United StatesIt serves as the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San…
  • Alaska SeaLife CenterAquariumSeward, United StatesIt is located on the shores of Resurrection Bay in Seward.
  • Adventure AquariumAquariumCamden, United StatesThe Adventure Aquarium, formerly the Thomas H.
  • National AquariumAquariumBaltimore, United StatesExplore award-winning exhibits and meet all the animals at the National Aquarium, located on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
  • Oregon Coast AquariumMuseumChicago, United States
  • Aquarium of HawaiiMuseumChicago, United States
  • Audubon Aquarium of the AmericasAquariumNew Orleans, United States
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OutsideJun 17

We Tracked Down the 50 Best Waterfall Hikes in America—One in Every State

Free-hanging waterfalls, thundering cascades, and rapids hemmed in brilliant moss: No matter what you're looking for, you can find it in a state near you.

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  • Yosemite FallsSightYosemite National Park, United StatesFifth tallest waterfall in the world at 2,425 feet.
  • Yosemite Falls TrailTrailYosemite National Park, United States7.2-mile trail to the upper falls.
  • Horsetail FallsSightValdez, United StatesA 300-foot braided wonder tumbling down a verdant hillside.
  • Kent FallsSightKent, United StatesConnecticut's tallest waterfall at 250 feet, multi-stepped beauty.
  • Continental FallsSightBreckenridge, United States225-foot roaring, multi-tier cascade flanked by spruce trees.
  • Keystone Canyon Pack TrailTrailValdez, United StatesTrail to Horsetail Falls with mountain and river valley views.
  • Hemmed-In Hollow TrailTrailJasper, United StatesChallenging hike to a towering waterfall tucked into a hollow.
  • Buffalo National RiverSightJasper, United StatesLeisurely float option to reach Hemmed-In Hollow Falls.
  • Red and Yellow trailsTrailKent, United StatesRoutes to the falls featuring steep terrain.
  • Spruce Creek TrailTrailBreckenridge, United StatesLeads to the base of Continental Falls.
  • Mohawk Lakes TrailTrailBreckenridge, United StatesContinues past Continental Falls to six additional alpine lakes.
  • Alapocas RunTrailWilmington, United StatesOffers low falls and unique rock faces along a mixed-surface path.
  • Brandywine CreekSightWilmington, United StatesCreek offering low falls and unique rock faces.
  • Falling Waters SinkSightChipley, United StatesA creek plummets 73 feet into a sinkhole.
  • Wiregrass TrailTrailChipley, United StatesEasy, looping stroll to Falling Waters Sink.
  • Panther Creek FallsSightClayton, United StatesPicturesque falls with a swimming hole at the bottom.
  • Pipiwai TrailTrailHana, United StatesHike through bamboo forest to Waimoku Falls.
  • Makahiku FallsSightHana, United StatesAn appetizer cascade just a half-mile from the Pipiwai Trailhead.
  • Shoshone FallsSightTwin Falls, United StatesImpressively broad, 212-foot cascade surging with snowmelt.
  • Canyon Rim TrailTrailTwin Falls, United StatesLesser-used trail to hike to the bottom of Shoshone Falls.
  • Havasu FallsViewpointSupai, United StatesStunning blue-green cascade just above the Grand Canyon floor.
  • Havasupai TrailTrailSupai, United States10-mile one-way trek to reach the falls and campground.
  • Wildcat Canyon WaterfallSightUtica, United StatesThe crown jewel of Starved Rock State Park's gorges.
  • Clifty FallsSightMadison, United States
  • Little CliftySightMadison, United States
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OutsideMay 27

The Rise of Urban Swimming in the U.S.

From Portland to Baltimore, once-toxic rivers are becoming the nation’s newest playgrounds as swimmers reclaim their right to city waters.

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OutsideMay 1

8 Victories That Give Hope in the Fight to Protect Public Lands

From a magical stretch of the California coast to 50,000 acres in Montana, conservationists are still finding ways to set aside land for protection.

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OutsideApr 30

The 9 Dreamiest Beach Camping Escapes Across the U.S.

Beach camping sites are hard to find and reserve the closer you get to peak season, so we won't gatekeep. Book these coveted spots from Assateague Island to the Kalalau Trail, before they are gone.

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Smithsonian MagazineFeb 2

Here Are 250 Places to Visit to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday. How Many Have You Been To?

Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 4, 2025

The 50 Most Beautiful Places in the US

“America the Beautiful,” indeed.

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  • Grand Prismatic SpringSightYellowstone National Park, United StatesLargest hot spring in the US, a rainbow ring of colors.
  • Highway 1HotelBig Sur, United StatesIconic American road trip route along the coast.
  • Cades CoveSightGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesVerdant valley with wildlife viewing opportunities.
  • Angel OakSightCharleston, United StatesOne of the most beautiful places in America.
  • Clay Head PreserveSightBlock Island, United States190-acre nature conservancy with walking paths.
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Atlas ObscuraOct 29, 2025

Baltimore’s Painted Ladies in Baltimore, Maryland

From the late 90s to early 2000s, the Charles Village area of Baltimore had a house-painting contest inspired by San Francisco’s famous “Painted Ladies” to celebrate and reinvigorate the neighborhood’s architecture. While the contest has long been discontinued, many residents still keep up their colorful homes as a sign of community pride. While there are brightly-painted houses all around the…

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