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See. Galisteo Basin Preserve↗ Nearly 10,000 acres of high desert with over 40 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum↗ One of Santa Fe's more than 20 museums, showcasing world-class art. Museum of Indian Arts & Culture↗ A museum dedicated to the rich art and history of the region. Sky Railway’s ‘Stargazer’ service A unique train journey from the Railyard Arts District for stargazing in the desert.

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Stay. Under Canvas Santa Fe↗ A new 45-tent glampsite opening April 2027, featuring saunas and high-desert trails.

AfarOct 12, 2026

Skip the Big City: 6 New Hotels Making Smaller U.S. Destinations Worth a Trip This Fall

Some of America’s most charming getaways are found in its smaller cities and towns—and these six new and newly renovated hotels offer another reason to visit this fall.

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  • The Selvedge, a SingleThread InnHotelHealdsburg, United StatesBrings English countryside hospitality to wine country.
  • Avila Beach HouseHotelAvila Beach, United StatesRedesigned interiors and amenities give a private beach-house feel.
  • The GablesHotelRaleigh, United StatesRestored 1928 roadside retreat inspired by decades of touring and travel.
  • Hill Hall HotelHotelFayetteville, United StatesRestored 1923 high school with nods to its schoolhouse past.
  • Patsy'sRestaurantFayetteville, United StatesServes comfort food including Patsy's Chex Mix.
  • Old School AleRestaurantFayetteville, United StatesBrewed for the hotel by Fayetteville-based Bridge Brew Works.
  • The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy ResortHotelKetchum, United StatesArea's first new luxury hotel since Sun Valley Lodge opened in 1936.
  • JoanRestaurantKetchum, United StatesServes dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
  • Sugar House HotelHotelWinooski, United StatesFirst all-electric, net-zero hotel in Marriott's global portfolio.
  • Moss Cafe + BarRestaurantWinooski, United StatesServes an all-day menu.
  • TreetopsRestaurantWinooski, United StatesRooftop restaurant overlooks the Winooski River.
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OutsideSep 25

5 Underrated U.S. Towns Built Around Wellness

From ancient mineral springs to quiet lake shores, these under-the-radar destinations offer a restorative escape without the heavy crowds or high prices.

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  • Mount IdaSightHot Springs, United StatesQuartz haven offering crystal foraging opportunities.
  • Forest Tiny Cabin with Cedar Hot TubHotelHot Springs, United StatesWoodsy cabin near downtown bathhouses.
  • Apostle IslandsSightBayfield, United StatesKayaking offers views of sandstone arches, caves, cliffs.
  • Bayfield Fruit LoopSightBayfield, United States13 farms and orchards for picking berries and apples.
  • Wild Rice RetreatHotelBayfield, United StatesHosts creative and yoga retreats year-round.
  • Romantic Vineyard CabinHotelBayfield, United StatesCabin with sauna and plunge pool for spa feels.
  • West BeachSightWhidbey Island, United StatesSoak up the sun or mist.
  • Earth SanctuarySightWhidbey Island, United StatesNature reserve and sculpture garden with sacred stones.
  • A Quiet Whidbey Cabin + Creative StudioHotelWhidbey Island, United StatesCozy, eclectic cabin with an outdoor soaking tub.
  • Rio GrandeSightTruth or Consequences, United StatesEnjoy a float down the river.
  • Riverside Hot Springs Private RetreatHotelTruth or Consequences, United StatesPersonal hot springs with a rushing river view.
  • Cacapon Resort State ParkTrailBerkeley Springs, United StatesExplore Cacapon Resort State Park in WV with scenic hiking, golfing, lake activities, cabins, spa, and year-round…
  • Eidolon Nature PreserveTrailBerkeley Springs, United StatesThe 354-acre Eidolon Nature Preserve is located along the summit and east side of Sideling Hill, in Morgan County, West…
  • River Cabin in BathHotelBerkeley Springs, United StatesWoodsy river home with hot tub, swimming hole.
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Lonely PlanetSep 22

A Guide to New Mexico

New Mexico is unique. Plan your travels through the 47th state with this visitor guide.

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  • Turquoise TrailTrailScenic byway from Santa Fe to east of Albuquerque
  • Elsewhere
  • Carlsbad CavernsMotelCarlsbad, United StatesOver 30 miles long, 1027ft deep, cathedral-sized rooms
  • Route 66SightNew Mexico, United StatesRetro joints and scenic byways
  • International Balloon FiestaFestivalAlbuquerque, United StatesAnnual event in October, attracts nearly a million people
  • Southwest ChiefPlaceNew Mexico, United StatesAmtrak train route stopping in Raton, Las Vegas, Lamy, Albuquerque
  • Sunset LimitedPlaceNew Mexico, United StatesAmtrak train route stopping in Deming and Lordsburg
  • ABQ RidePlaceAlbuquerque, United StatesFree bus service in Albuquerque
  • Valles CalderaSightJemez Mountains, United StatesHuge mountain meadows, volcanic life, hot springs
  • Old TownSuburbAlbuquerque, United StatesHome to 150 independent restaurants and boutiques
  • Rattlesnake MuseumMuseumAlbuquerque, United StatesMore than 80 snakes and venomous spiders
  • Sandia MountainsSightAlbuquerque, United StatesNumerous trails and Sandia Peak Tramway
  • Sandia Peak TramwayAttractionAlbuquerque, United States2.7-mile-long, longest in the US, to 10,378ft summit
  • White Sands National ParkSightWhite Sands, United StatesField of white sand dunes, largest of its kind on Earth
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AfarSep 15

A New Under Canvas Glampsite Near Santa Fe Will Have Saunas, High-Desert Trails, and World-Class Art

Opening in April 2027, the 45-tent camp will feature the brand’s first saunas on 640 acres bordering the Galisteo Basin Preserve, with its first hard-sided cabins to follow.

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  • Canyon RoadNeighborhoodCity's arts district with over 100 galleries and boutiques.
  • Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumMuseumIt opened on July 17, 1997, eleven years after the artist's death.
  • Under Canvas Santa FeHotelNew camp opening April 2027 with safari-style tents.
  • Galisteo Basin PreserveNature reserveNearly 10,000 acres with over 40 miles of trails.
  • Museum of Indian Arts & CultureMuseumThe stars and stripes of the American flag are found everywhere today, including on clothing, billboards, and bumper…
  • Santa Fe PlazaNeighborhoodSurrounded by historic adobe architecture, shops, and restaurants.
  • Elsewhere
  • UlumHotelMoab, United StatesUpscale property launched near Moab in 2023.
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Lonely PlanetAug 4

23 of the best destinations for fall travel in 2026

Fall smacks of leaf peeping, road tripping, the last bits of swimming and so much more. These destinations offer the best for fall travel across the globe.

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  • Sangre de Cristos mountainsSightmountain range in northern New Mexico
  • Elsewhere
  • Fes el-BaliGuest houseFez, Moroccooldest section of the walled medina
  • ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeylagoon-side town great for paragliding
  • PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeytown with endless swathes of golden sand
  • ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
  • Nara ParkParkNara, Japanhome to over 1000 sika deer
  • Tōdai-jiMuseumNara, Japantemple with one of the largest bronze Buddha images
  • Alta Via 1TrailCortina d'Ampezzo, Italyclassic trek through the Dolomites
  • Lake TaupoSightTaupo, New Zealandarea with hot-spring complexes
  • Kerosene CreekSightRotorua, New Zealandwild-and-free thermal pool with hot waterfall
  • HobbitonSightMatamata, New Zealandfilm set
  • Waipoua ForestSightDargaville, New Zealandforest with towering kauri trees
  • Taos PuebloSightTaos, United States1000-year-old Native American site
  • Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaFestivalAlbuquerque, United Statesiconic balloon festival
  • Bocas del ToroNeighborhoodBocas Town, Panamaarchipelago with beaches and watersports
  • Samburu National ReserveSightMaralal, Kenyareserve with kopje-studded plains and acacia hills
  • Maó (Mahón)NeighborhoodMaó, Spaincharismatic capital with Anglo-Spanish heritage
  • CiutadellaNeighborhoodCiutadella de Menorca, Spainformer chief settlement with Anglo-Spanish heritage
  • Camí de CavallsTrailMaó, Spain185km coastal circuit for hiking or biking
  • SeychellesNeighborhoodVictoria, Seychellesarchipelago with palm trees and white-sand beaches
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Condé Nast TravelerJun 19

11 Santa Fe Airbnbs That Embody “The City Different”

The best rentals in New Mexico's capital with adobe architecture, kiva fireplaces, and Southwestern spirit.

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OutsideJun 15

The Best Stargazing Train Journeys Across the Country

From steam-powered star trains to moonlit railbike rides through redwood forests, these are the best night sky train adventures across America.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 9

The Best City in the US for Shopping Is Exactly the One You Think It Is

Condé Nast Traveler readers believe this major US city is the end-all-be-all for shopping destinations in the country.

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  • Native American Artisans Portal ProgramMarketRegulated Indigenous market with strict standards.
  • Santa Fe Indian MarketFestivalTurns the city into a capital of Native art.
  • Elsewhere
  • Madison AvenueNeighborhoodNew York, United StatesStreet with jewelers, maisons, and newer power players.
  • 260 Sample SalePlaceNew York, United StatesSample sale line snaking around the block.
  • Canal StreetNeighborhoodNew York, United StatesParallel retail economy running on cash and plausible deniability.
  • SoHoNeighborhoodNew York, United StatesFlagship district dense with global brands and glossy storefronts.
  • BrooklinenPlaceNew York, United StatesCome see (and feel) comfort in real life.
  • Orchard StreetNeighborhoodNew York, United StatesHolds a more idiosyncratic New York.
  • MoscotPlaceNew York, United StatesFifth-generation frames.
  • Collina StradaPlaceNew York, United StatesUnder-the-radar boutique.
  • Dimes DeliRestaurantNew York, United StatesAnchors the corner where fashion people refuel.
  • Bedford AvenueTrain stationWilliamsburg, United StatesCorridor resurrecting the old Barneys edit.
  • MaimounPlaceWilliamsburg, United StatesStocks SC103 and Eckhaus Latta.
  • Front General StorePlaceDUMBO, United StatesRewards patience with vintage Levi’s.
  • Hudson YardsNeighborhoodNew York, United StatesLuxury mall disguised as civic architecture.
  • Brooklyn FleaAttractionNew York, United StatesRummage-sale mode market on Saturdays.
  • Artists & FleasMarketNew York, United StatesMarket for design-forward small makers.
  • Grand Bazaar NYCMarketNew York, United StatesMarket for furniture and vintage.
  • Hester Street FairMarketNew York, United StatesSeasonal sprawl market.
  • Saks on FifthSightNew York, United States
  • Bergdorf GoodmanSightNew York, United States
  • Bloomingdale'sSightNew York, United States
  • ThumaPlaceNew York, United States
  • SC103PlaceWilliamsburg, United States
  • Eckhaus LattaPlaceWilliamsburg, United States
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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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  • Canyon Road Farolito WalkFestivalChristmas Eve event with farolitos lining streets and adobe buildings.
  • Rosewood Inn of the AnasaziHotelCondé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award favorite with kiva fireplaces.
  • Elsewhere
  • Magnificent MileNeighborhoodChicago, United StatesIt divides the neighborhood of Streeterville, on its east, from River North, on its west.
  • Grand Ole OpryTheatreNashville, United StatesIt was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D.
  • Cosmopolitan of Las VegasHotelLas Vegas, United StatesOffers rooftop ice skating.
  • Millennium ParkParkChicago, United StatesLocation of the 51-foot Christmas tree.
  • City ParkParkNew Orleans, United StatesBecomes a wonderland for the entire month with Celebration in the Oaks.
  • 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.
  • MiraclePlace of worshipDallas, 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 ZooZooChicago, United StatesHosts the ZooLights annual light festival.
  • The Langham, ChicagoHotelChicago, United StatesHoused in a landmark Mies van der Rohe building along the Chicago River.
  • Country ChristmasFestivalNashville, United StatesChristmas shows, ice skating, and light displays at Gaylord Opryland.
  • Gaylord OprylandHotelNashville, United StatesHosts "Country Christmas" with shows, ice skating, and lights.
  • Jingle BeatFestivalNashville, United StatesTwo-mile drive-through light show at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
  • NoelleHotelNashville, United StatesHotel with a Holiday Glow Package and Sugar & Vice pop-up bar.
  • Sugar & ViceRestaurantNashville, United StatesGlitter-soaked pop-up bar with seasonal bites and drinks.
  • 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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