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AfarJul 16, 2026

Road Scholar Is Adding 2 New Civil Rights Tours to Its Lineup

After strong demand, the educational travel company is launching two new weeklong itineraries exploring the history of the Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans, Jackson, Nashville, and Memphis.

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National Museum of African American MusicMuseumThe museum showcases the musical genres inspired, created, or influenced by African-Americans.
Elsewhere
Storyville MuseumMuseumNew Orleans, United StatesInteractive museum exploring the city's history.
Whitney PlantationSightNew Orleans, United StatesThe district, including the main house and outbuildings, is preserved near Wallace, in St.
New Orleans African American MuseumMuseumNew Orleans, United StatesThe NOAAM of Art, Culture and History seeks to educate and to preserve, interpret, and promote the contributions that…
Preservation HallTheatreNew Orleans, United StatesBehind-the-scenes visit opportunity.
National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine MotelMuseumMemphis, United StatesSite of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 3

At Nashville's Only Lesbian-Owned Sports Bar, “It's All About the Love”

Women's sports, drag, and Marlboros go hand in hand at East Nashville's Chapstick Bar.

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ChapstickBarlesbian-owned sports bar opened September 2025
Grand Ole OpryTheatrevenue for a story on its centennial
Lipstick LoungeBarlesbian-owned bar opened in 2002
Dani's Queer BarRestaurantThe LGBTQ+ bar in Boston, where everyone is welcome!
Boyfriend Co-opRestaurantA website for BOYFRIEND CO-OP, a NYC based cooperative bar/coffee shop catering to the queer community and cares for…
Babe'sRestaurantA new kind of sports bar in Chicago centering women athletes and their fans.
BlazersRestaurantNYC’s bold, community-first sports bar dedicated to women’s sports.
The Sports BraRestaurantWe are The Sports Bra: Bar and Restaurant located in Portland, Oregon (aka "PDX").
Category 10BarLuke Combs’ Category 10 is his fan-first, next-level bar, restaurant, live music and entertainment venue at 2nd and…
Thirty TigersPlaceindependent music label
Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee KitchenRestaurant
Luke Combs’s Category 10Restaurant
Athena Keke’sRestaurant
South of BroadwayNeighborhood
This Bar & Tennessee KitchenRestaurant

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Condé Nast TravelerJun 19

The Very Best Bachelorette Party Airbnbs Across the US

Find our top picks in Scottsdale, Nashville, East Hampton, and more.

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Cowgirl CasaHotelResort-style backyard with pool, pickleball court, and firepit.
King StreetNeighborhoodStreet for shopping in Charleston.
Old Town ScottsdaleNeighborhoodArea near the Pink Cabana.
The Charlotte SocialHotelSpacious Airbnb with outdoor movie theater and pickleball court.
Pink CabanaHotelDesert Barbie vibe with pool, firepit, and karaoke room.
Desert Botanical GardenSightNearby attraction in Scottsdale.
Echo Canyon TrailTrailNearby hiking trail.
Elegant historic houseHotelSalmon pink home near Savannah's historic district and Forsyth Park.
Forsyth ParkSightPark near the historic district in Savannah.
River StreetNeighborhoodStreet in Savannah.
Leopold's Ice CreamRestaurantNearby ice cream shop.
Vegas GetawayHotelProperty with a heated, pink-lit pool and hot tub.
The StripNeighborhoodArea in Las Vegas known for entertainment.
The Neon MuseumMuseumNearby attraction in Las Vegas.
Luxury villaHotelTropical villa with a pool, swinging cabana, and firepit.
Historic DistrictNeighborhoodArea in Savannah near the historic house.
Tybee Island BeachSightNearby beach destination.
Aventura MallMarketNearby mall in Miami.
Sunny Isles BeachSightNearby beach in Miami.
Wynwood Art WalkPlaceArt district in Miami.
BrickellNeighborhoodArt district in Miami buzzing with evening hotspots.
Full hotel buyoutHotelNine-bedroom buyout with a giant pool and hot tub.
Palm Canyon DriveNeighborhoodStreet in Palm Springs.
Rooftop retreat with skyline viewsHotelHome with a rooftop space for lounging, dining, and grilling.
Las Vegas SignSight

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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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Grand Ole OpryTheatremarked revolutionary moments in music history
Elsewhere
Little HavanaNeighborhoodMiami, United Statesethnic heritage place of convergence
Independence HallMuseumPhiladelphia, United StatesThe building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National…
sequoiasSightCalifornia, United StatesCalifornia's great sequoias
Platte RiverSightNebraska, United Stateswitness migrating sandhill cranes
International Cryptozoology MuseumMuseumMaine, United Statesquirky attraction
Pez Visitor CenterSightConnecticut, United Statesmust-visit attraction
Sonic drive-inRestaurantStillwater, United Statesfirst drive-in
birthplace of the Buffalo wingSightBuffalo, United Statesbirthplace of the Buffalo wing
Pequod’s PizzaRestaurantChicago, United Statesclassic Chicago deep dish
Field of DreamsSightIowa, United Statesmarked moments in television and film
FallingwaterSightPennsylvania, United Statesmarked moments in the arts
Touro SynagogueSightNewport, United States18th century place of convergence
Little League World SeriesFestivalWilliamsport, United Statesathletic place of convergence
Pearl HarborSightOahu, United Statesmournful site
Old North ChurchSightBoston, United Stateslanterns hung for Paul Revere’s Ride
Ground ZeroSightManhattan, United Statessite of historical significance
Greensboro lunch counterSightGreensboro, United States
NASA’s Mission Control CenterSightHouston, United States
Walden PondSightMassachusetts, United States
Erie CanalSightNew York, United States
Harriet Tubman MuseumMuseumMaryland, United States
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and MuseumMuseumSimi Valley, United States
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and MuseumMuseumMansfield, United States
Golden Gate BridgeSightSan Francisco, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 28, 2025

Finding Nashville's New Sound on the Grand Ole Opry's 100th Anniversary

For a century, the Grand Ole Opry has been the traditional lodestar of country music. But around Nashville, Kat Chen finds new venues fostering a more inclusive scene.

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Grand Ole OpryTheatreIt was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D.
Ryman AuditoriumTheatreDolly Parton's Opry debut; still an iconic venue
Country Music Hall of FameMuseumFive-minute walk from National Museum of African American Music
National Museum of African American MusicMuseumShines spotlight on Black artists in country music
Lipstick LoungeBarEast Nashville lesbian bar hosting queer music nights
Dolly PartonPlaceDollywood was just crowned America’s favorite theme park—here are Dolly Parton's top five tips on how to experience the…
Grand Ole Opry HouseTheatreThe program's home since 1974
RNBW Queer Music CollectivePlaceHosts biweekly music nights at Lipstick Lounge
Johnny CashMuseumThe Johnny Cash Museum features the world…
Black OpryPlaceTraveling revue and online community for Black country fans
Kennedy CenterSightThe John F.
Studio Mama Supper ClubRestaurantVenue for Black Opry shows in West Nashville
Nashville PrideFestivalCultural celebration where Black Opry holds shows
GibsonPlace
Whispering Bill AndersonPlace
John FosterPlace
George StraitPlace
WSM Barn DanceSight
Bill Monroe's Blue Grass BoysPlace
Hoan Kiem LakeSight
Huc BridgeSight
Ngoc Son TempleSight
Old QuarterNeighborhood
Temple of LiteratureSight
Hoa Lo Prison MuseumMuseum
Hanoi Opera HouseSight
Manzi Art SpaceSight
Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art (VCCA)Museum
Quang Phu Cau incense villagePlace
Newport Folk FestivalFestival

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 26, 2025

25 Best Cities to Spend Christmas in America

You never have to venture far across the States to find holiday cheer.

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Grand Ole OpryTheatreIt was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D.
Country ChristmasFestivalChristmas shows, ice skating, and light displays at Gaylord Opryland.
Gaylord OprylandHotelHosts "Country Christmas" with shows, ice skating, and lights.
Jingle BeatFestivalTwo-mile drive-through light show at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
NoelleHotelHotel with a Holiday Glow Package and Sugar & Vice pop-up bar.
Sugar & ViceRestaurantGlitter-soaked pop-up bar with seasonal bites and drinks.
Elsewhere
Magnificent MileNeighborhoodChicago, United StatesIt divides the neighborhood of Streeterville, on its east, from River North, on its west.
Cosmopolitan of Las VegasHotelLas Vegas, United StatesOffers rooftop ice skating.
Millennium ParkParkChicago, United StatesLocation of the 51-foot Christmas tree.
City ParkSightNew Orleans, United StatesBecomes a wonderland for the entire month with Celebration in the Oaks.
Canyon Road Farolito WalkFestivalSanta Fe, United StatesChristmas Eve event with farolitos lining streets and adobe buildings.
Rosewood Inn of the AnasaziHotelSanta Fe, United StatesCondé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award favorite with kiva fireplaces.
Holiday at the ArboretumFestivalDallas, United StatesChristmas village with millions of lights and visits with Santa.
Dallas Zoo LightsFestivalDallas, United StatesDrive-through light route at the Dallas Zoo.
Galleria Dallas Ice Skating CenterSightDallas, United StatesSkate next to the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree.
MiracleRestaurantDallas, United StatesChristmas-themed pop-up bar at Royal 38.
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle CreekHotelDallas, United StatesHotel with beautiful grounds and tasty food.
ChristkindlmarketMarketChicago, United StatesEuropean-inspired holiday market.
Let It ShineFestivalChicago, United StatesDrive-through Christmas lights display.
The Godfrey HotelHotelChicago, United StatesOffers heated igloos.
ZooLightsFestivalChicago, United StatesAnnual light festival at Lincoln Park Zoo with 2.5 million LEDs.
Lincoln Park ZooSightChicago, United StatesHosts the ZooLights annual light festival.
The Langham, ChicagoHotelChicago, United StatesHoused in a landmark Mies van der Rohe building along the Chicago River.
Celebration in the OaksFestivalNew Orleans, United StatesFestival with vendors, food, and decorations in City Park.
The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansHotelNew Orleans, United StatesOffers holiday offerings like gingerbread house building and Christmas Eve dinner.

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