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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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BrianPlaceScrimshaw artist offering micro-apprenticeship.
Elsewhere
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.
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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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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The Black PearlRestaurantThe Iconic Black Pearl Restaurant & Tavern offers a timeless escape to visitors around the globe!
Rose Island LighthouseSightStay overnight for an off-grid experience.
The BreakersMuseum70-room Italian Renaissance-style mansion.
Marble HouseMuseumMansion inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles.
The ElmsSightBook the Servant Life Tour for a different perspective.
Hanging RockSightScenic point with ocean views and pond overlook.
Sachuest Point National Wildlife RefugeNature reserveHome to second-largest wintering population of harlequin ducks.
Ocean DriveSightScenic roadway from Castle Hill Inn to Bellevue Avenue.
Brenton Point State ParkSightPerfect stop to fly a kite or explore tide pools.
International Tennis Hall of FameAttractionHosts Hall of Fame Open and has an interactive museum.
Rail ExplorersPlaceRide pedal carts along the Old Colony Railroad.
Newport PoloAttractionHosts the Newport International Polo Series.
Flo's Clam ShackRestaurantKnown for fried clams.
Audrain Automobile MuseumMuseumShowcases 300 vehicles from 1899 to present.
Sail NewportPlaceSupport public sailing here.
Newport Classic CruisesPlaceBook a sunset or day sail on a schooner.
Newport Cliff WalkAttraction3.5-mile public walkway along the shoreline.
Norman Bird SanctuaryNature reserve
Scooter WorldPlace
Salty's at Second BeachRestaurant
Midtown Oyster BarRestaurant
Belle's at Newport ShipyardRestaurant
Save the BayAquarium
Elsewhere
Newport Car MuseumMuseumPortsmouth, United StatesTICKETS Purchase online here or at the door No reservations required 1947 West Main Rd.
BlithewoldAttractionBristol, United StatesMansion grounds are an example of the Country Place Era.

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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 CafeCaféCozy bistro vibe with elevated comfort dishes.
The Nitro BarCaféNewer favorite for coffee and pastries.
Franklin SpaRestaurantLegendary diner serving one of the best lunches.
Bowen's WharfNeighborhoodHub for outdoor dining and a lively atmosphere.
22 Bowen'sRestaurantOutdoor bar-restaurant area.
The MooringRestaurantCasual seafood lunch spot.
The Black PearlRestaurantLively dockside setting for clam chowder.
Clarke Cooke HouseRestaurantShip-like setting with a big menu.
Wally’s WeinersRestaurantClassic spot for a day of wandering.
Thames StreetNeighborhoodCenter of the city, known for shops and restaurants.
FloraRestaurantMediterranean-inspired menu with harbor views.
Gardiner House hotelHotelHoused Flora restaurant.
White Horse TavernPubClassic Americana dining in a 1673 building.
The VanderbiltHotelAuberge property built by a Vanderbilt family member.
Francis Malbone HouseHotelGeorgian-style mansion dating back to 1760.
The Chanler at Cliff WalkHotelEasy access to the waterfront hiking trail.
Hammetts HotelHotelSteps from the city's best bars and restaurants.
Forty 1º North Hotel Marina ResortHotelClose to the water, almost swimming.
Castle Hill InnRestaurantLandmark Victorian mansion atop rocky bluffs.
Easton's BeachSightMost convenient beach option near town.
Gooseberry BeachSightBeach tucked along Ocean Drive.
Commonwealth Books of NewportMarketBuy your next beach read here.
Historic Hill neighborhoodNeighborhoodLocation of Commonwealth Books.
Elsewhere
BeechRestaurantJamestown, United StatesTasty, seasonal American fare in Jamestown.
Second BeachSightMiddletown, United StatesLong stretch of sand and Atlantic surf.

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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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Touro SynagoguePlace of worship18th century place of convergence
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Grand Ole OpryTheatreNashville, United Statesmarked revolutionary moments in music history
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 CenterAttractionConnecticut, 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
Walden PondSightMassachusetts, United StatesA good example of a kettle hole, it was formed by retreating glaciers 10,000–12,000 years ago.
Erie CanalSightNew York, United StatesCompleted in 1825, the canal was the first navigable waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the upper Great Lakes…
Field of DreamsSightIowa, United Statesmarked moments in television and film
FallingwaterAttractionPennsylvania, United Statesmarked moments in the arts
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and MuseumMuseumSimi Valley, United StatesSo much to see and do at the Reagan Library!
Little League World SeriesFestivalWilliamsport, United Statesathletic place of convergence
Pearl HarborSightOahu, United Statesmournful site
Old North ChurchPlace of worshipBoston, United Stateslanterns hung for Paul Revere’s Ride
Golden Gate BridgeSightSan Francisco, United StatesThe structure links San Francisco—the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula—to Marin County, carrying both…
Ground ZeroSightManhattan, United Statessite of historical significance
Greensboro lunch counterSightGreensboro, United States
NASA’s Mission Control CenterSightHouston, United States
Harriet Tubman MuseumMuseumMaryland, United States
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and MuseumMuseumMansfield, United States

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