Afar
6 Ghost Towns to Visit Along Route 66
The Mother Road caused the rise and fall of many businesses and towns in the USA, creating abandoned buildings you can still visit today.
Afar
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States in 2026 and Why Each Is Worth Traveling For
Book a storied stay at one of these winners of the 2026 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.
Atlas Obscura
The Oklahoma City Family Playbook
Oklahoma City knows how to keep families moving. One minute you’re seeing rare pigeons up close and the next, you’re playing pickleball between bites of barbecue, or discovering stories that shaped the American West. Best of all, many of the city’s biggest attractions are interactive, making it easy for travelers of all ages to stay curious. Whether you have a long weekend or a few extra vacati…
Outside
What’s the Hardest Part of Catfish Noodling? Nailing the Instagram Shot.
Once outlawed, hand-fishing for giant catfish in the Southeastern U.S. has never been more popular, thanks to viral videos on social media. We booked a tour with a noodling guide to see if the tug is really like a drug.
Atlas Obscura
Blackjack Cemetery in Taft, Oklahoma
Resting place of Sarah Rector, who was known as the richest Black girl in the world at one point. Resting place for Muscogee Creek Freedmen, and other Black children made wealthy by oil. In the middle of the historic Black town of Taft.
Condé Nast Traveler
In Oklahoma, Misty Copeland Sought Out a Slice of Ballet History
A visit to the Osage Nation hometown of Maria Tallchief, the first American prima ballerina, proved unforgettable.
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Smithsonian Magazine
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