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See. Rose Island Lighthouse Stay overnight as a 'keeper' between April and October for an off-grid historical experience. Easton’s Beach Spend sunny days becoming one with the sand at this popular spot. Cliff Walk Enjoy breezy afternoons hiking this scenic path along the coast. Watch Hill Beach An incredible stretch of Atlantic coastline, wide and beautiful.

Eat. Bowen’s Wharf Imbibe your way through this area, known for its food and drink scene.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 8, 2026

11 Airbnb Experiences Across the US Actually Worth Booking

From learning how to bake Southern biscuits in Georgia to tracking urban beavers in Seattle, these experiences will add excitement to any trip.

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  • Ferry BuildingFerry terminalSan Francisco, United StatesExperience the charm of San Francisco at the iconic Ferry Building.
  • Central ParkParkNew York, United StatesPark tour above 85th Street, including North Woods.
  • North WoodsTrailNew York, United StatesArea in Central Park with a Revolutionary fort.
  • Conservatory GardenGardenNew York, United StatesFairy-tale-like garden in Central Park.
  • EnchantressPlaceNew York, United StatesSailboat for tours on the Hudson River.
  • Brooklyn BridgeSightNew York, United StatesBridge passed during sailboat tour.
  • Statue of LibertyAttractionNew York, United StatesLandmark passed during sailboat tour.
  • BrianPlaceNewport, United StatesScrimshaw artist offering micro-apprenticeship.
  • Sweet Auburn Bread CompanyRestaurantAtlanta, United StatesShop where baking class is held.
  • Powell’s BooksMarketPortland, United StatesClassic bookstore offering personal tours.
  • Nurturing with NaturePlaceLee’s Summit, United StatesSustainable flower farm offering tours.
  • Villa’s TacosRestaurantLos Angeles, United StatesTaco spot in downtown LA with seven-layer taco.
  • GuisadosRestaurantLos Angeles, United StatesTaco spot in downtown LA with braised fillings.
  • Thrasher magazinePlaceSan Francisco, United StatesMagazine headquarters in San Francisco.
  • Black RockSightSan Francisco, United StatesBurning Man is not a festival.
  • Embarcadero CenterSightSan Francisco, United StatesAn outdoor ice skating rink is open in the center during winter months.
  • Silver Springs State ParkParkSilver Springs, United StatesPark known for crystal-clear waters and glass-bottomed kayaks.
  • St. Mary’s SquareParkSan Francisco, United States
  • Edmunds Oast BreweryRestaurantCharleston, United States
  • Munkle Brewing Co.RestaurantCharleston, United States
  • Whale CollectiveRestaurantCharleston, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

Top 20 Resorts in New England: Readers' Choice Awards 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in New England.

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  • Inn by the SeaHotelCape Elizabeth, United StatesOur Pet-Friendly Inn Is Perfect For Waterfront Dining, Event Venues, Spa Days And More.
  • Woodstock Inn & ResortHotelWoodstock, United StatesSet in the heart of the Green Mountains, our Woodstock, Vermont, hotel invites you to wander along a welcoming main…
  • Hidden PondHotelKennebunkport, United StatesFrom the moment you arrive at Hidden Pond®, you will know you’re in for an altogether different experience.
  • Chatham Bars InnHotelChatham, United StatesSince 1914, Chatham Bars Inn Resort & Spa has been the Cape's most elegant luxury destination.
  • Weekapaug InnHotelWeekapaug, United StatesA recently renovated legendary seaside inn on the National Register of Historic Places, the 27-room, six-suite…
  • The Lodge at Spruce PeakHotelStowe, United States"Nestled into the mountainside in the quintessential storybook town of Stowe," this alpine ski lodge offers views of…
  • The Mansion at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf ClubHotelBrewster, United StatesAh, to disappear into a thicket of dunes as the summer quiets to a close: At this rambling estate in sleepy Brewster,…
  • Wequassett Resort & Golf ClubHotelChatham, United StatesThis Cape Cod resort feels like a New England movie set—it combines the best of a nostalgic—but high-end—camp-coded…
  • Cliff House MaineHotelCape Neddick, United StatesJust a few steps in front door and you're confronted with the hotel's raison d'être: the jaw-dropping cliffs.
  • The WauwinetNature reserveNantucket, United StatesIt takes a bit of a drive to get to the hotel, which is located on the far northeastern side of Nantucket island.
  • Winnetu Oceanside ResortHotelEdgartown, United StatesStay in the best Martha's Vineyard Hotel: Winnetu Oceanside Resort.
  • Ocean HouseHotelWatch Hill, United States
  • Twin FarmsHotelBarnard, United States
  • Basin Harbor Resort & Boat ClubHotelVergennes, United States
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Lonely PlanetSep 21

The Best Things to Do in Newport, Rhode Island

If you are visiting the Classic Coast, don’t miss these best things to do in Rhode Island

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 12

Newport, Rhode Island, Is New England’s Gilded Jewel—Here’s Where to Eat, Stay, and Play

Consider this your guide to Rhode Island's historic haven by the sea.

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  • Cru CafeCaféNewport, United StatesCozy bistro vibe with elevated comfort dishes.
  • The Nitro BarCaféNewport, United StatesNewer favorite for coffee and pastries.
  • Franklin SpaRestaurantNewport, United StatesLegendary diner serving one of the best lunches.
  • Bowen's WharfNeighborhoodNewport, United StatesHub for outdoor dining and a lively atmosphere.
  • 22 Bowen'sRestaurantNewport, United StatesOutdoor bar-restaurant area.
  • The MooringRestaurantNewport, United StatesCasual seafood lunch spot.
  • The Black PearlRestaurantNewport, United StatesLively dockside setting for clam chowder.
  • Clarke Cooke HouseRestaurantNewport, United StatesShip-like setting with a big menu.
  • Wally’s WeinersRestaurantNewport, United StatesClassic spot for a day of wandering.
  • Thames StreetNeighborhoodNewport, United StatesCenter of the city, known for shops and restaurants.
  • FloraRestaurantNewport, United StatesMediterranean-inspired menu with harbor views.
  • Gardiner House hotelHotelNewport, United StatesHoused Flora restaurant.
  • White Horse TavernPubNewport, United StatesClassic Americana dining in a 1673 building.
  • BeechRestaurantJamestown, United StatesTasty, seasonal American fare in Jamestown.
  • The VanderbiltHotelNewport, United StatesAuberge property built by a Vanderbilt family member.
  • Francis Malbone HouseHotelNewport, United StatesGeorgian-style mansion dating back to 1760.
  • The Chanler at Cliff WalkHotelNewport, United StatesEasy access to the waterfront hiking trail.
  • Hammetts HotelHotelNewport, United StatesSteps from the city's best bars and restaurants.
  • Forty 1º North Hotel Marina ResortHotelNewport, United StatesClose to the water, almost swimming.
  • Castle Hill InnRestaurantNewport, United StatesLandmark Victorian mansion atop rocky bluffs.
  • Easton's BeachSightNewport, United StatesMost convenient beach option near town.
  • Gooseberry BeachSightNewport, United StatesBeach tucked along Ocean Drive.
  • Second BeachSightMiddletown, United StatesLong stretch of sand and Atlantic surf.
  • Commonwealth Books of NewportMarketNewport, United StatesBuy your next beach read here.
  • Historic Hill neighborhoodNeighborhoodNewport, United StatesLocation of Commonwealth Books.
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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 13

9 of the best Christmas markets in the USA

Visit the best festive European-style markets without leaving the US.

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  • New York Public LibraryMuseumNew York City, United StatesCombine a visit with the Winter Village at Bryant Park.
  • Philadelphia Museum of ArtMuseumPhiladelphia, United StatesA 10-minute drive from Christmas Village.
  • ChristkindlmarketMarketChicago, United StatesFeels like walking through a holiday market in Germany.
  • Winter Village at Bryant ParkMarketNew York City, United StatesAnchored by a picturesque outdoor ice-skating rink.
  • Daley PlazaSightChicago, United StatesHome of a Picasso sculpture and the Christkindlmarket.
  • Downtown DC Holiday MarketMarketWashington, United StatesFeatures over 100 vendors near the National Portrait Gallery.
  • National Portrait GalleryMuseumWashington, United StatesA Smithsonian Institution museum that is free to visit.
  • Old Blue BarbecueRestaurantWashington, United StatesSample local barbecue at this market vendor.
  • Roaming Coyote TacoRestaurantWashington, United StatesGrab a taco from this food truck at the market.
  • JaleoRestaurantWashington, United StatesWe accept reservations for lunch and dinner.
  • ZaytinyaRestaurantWashington, United StatesUnder the direction of chef José Andrés, Zaytinya…
  • Columbus Circle Holiday MarketMarketNew York City, United StatesFeatures over 100 vendors and tasty treats.
  • Union Square Holiday MarketMarketNew York City, United StatesOffers a different mix of vendors than Columbus Circle.
  • Bryant ParkParkNew York City, United StatesLocation of the Winter Village and an ice-skating rink.
  • Downcity PVD Holiday MarketMarketProvidence, United StatesBrings local retailers and artists together.
  • Christmas Village in PhiladelphiaMarketPhiladelphia, United StatesOpen-air market in JFK Plaza with bratwurst and waffles.
  • JFK PlazaSightPhiladelphia, United StatesHome to Philadelphia's iconic LOVE sculpture and Christmas Village.
  • Independence Visitor CenterMuseumPhiladelphia, United StatesHome to the historic Liberty Bell.
  • JulefestFestivalSolvang, United StatesA monthlong Danish-style holiday celebration in Solvang.
  • Texas Christkindl MarketMarketArlington, United StatesLargest open-air holiday market in the Southwest.
  • Great Dickens Christmas FairMarketSan Francisco, United StatesImmersive event recreating Victorian London.
  • Carmine'sRestaurantWashington, United States
  • KerstmarktMarketHolland, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 28

Our Favorite Hotels—From the Hamptons to the South of France—That Still Have August Availability

Don't count summer travel out just yet—these editor-approved properties make for excellent last-minute getaways.

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  • Asticou HotelHotelNortheast Harbor, United StatesRefreshed coastal classic on Acadia National Park edge.
  • Hotel du CouventHotelNice, FranceFormer convent in the French Riviera.
  • Hotel 1898HotelBarcelona, SpainOffers 15% off summer stays in Barcelona.
  • Gurney’sHotelMontauk, United StatesLuxury resort with 158 rooms and beachfront cottages.
  • Gigi'sRestaurantMontauk, United StatesSeafood-forward celebration of Long Island's coasts.
  • The Dolce & Gabbana Beach ClubSightMontauk, United StatesFashion brand's first beachfront takeover in the US.
  • PiauleHotelCatskill, United StatesBoutique hotel combining sustainable design and wellness.
  • The SagamoreHotelLake George, United StatesVictorian-era resort, premier family-friendly institution.
  • The RecSightLake George, United StatesDedicated daily activity space with indoor mini-golf.
  • The Lodge at WoodlochHotelHawley, United StatesSerene resort on 500 wooded acres with a private lake.
  • Marquesa HotelHotelKey West, United StatesHistoric hotel on National Register of Historic Places.
  • Café MarquesaRestaurantKey West, United StatesOften cited as Key West’s top restaurant.
  • Dahlia’sRestaurantNortheast Harbor, United StatesStylish dining at the Asticou Hotel.
  • Moss BarRestaurantNortheast Harbor, United StatesIntimate bar at the Asticou Hotel.
  • Woodstock Inn & ResortHotelWoodstock, United StatesGoldilocks property with quintessential New England charm.
  • Ocean HouseHotelWatch Hill, United StatesVictorian structure overlooking Little Narragansett Bay.
  • The Jay, Autograph CollectionHotelSan Francisco, United StatesUltra design-forward hotel with laid-back cool.
  • La IsabelaBarBarcelona, SpainRooftop terrace with pool, restaurant, and 360-degree views.
  • The HoxtonHotelParis, FranceUpdates Haussmann vibe for hipsters in Paris.
  • Café AmericainRestaurantParis, FranceLocated in the Hoxton Paris courtyard.
  • Torel Palace LisbonHotelLisbon, PortugalOriginal Torel brand hotel with stellar service.
  • 2MonkeysRestaurantLisbon, PortugalMichelin-starred restaurant at Torel Palace Lisbon.
  • SonnwiesHotelSouth Tyrol, ItalyExclusively family-only wellness, farm, and ski hotel.
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Lonely PlanetJul 11

The best beaches in Rhode Island

Someplace nicknamed the Ocean State better have good beaches, and these six in Rhode Island do not disappoint.

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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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