From Maine's rocky coast and the grasslands of the Midwest to the peaks of the Rocky Mountains and arid Mojave Desert, America is a land of geographical variety and splendor. Discover the country's notable destinations and rich cultural diversity.
Big Sur's California Dreamin'
Untrammeled wilderness and new age enclave, Big Sur retains its rugged beauty and quirky charm
By James Conaway
Harboring History in Pensacola
In Florida's panhandle, vibrant Pensacola stakes its claim as the oldest European settlement in the United States
By Donovan Webster
Chicago Eats
From curried catfish to baba ghanouj, Chicago serves up what may be the finest ethnic cuisine going
By Jamie Katz
Calendar of Events
Highlights & Hotspots
By Smithsonian magazine
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South Dakota
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Mount Rushmore
With a Native American superintendent, the South Dakota monument is becoming much more than a shrine to four presidents.
Virginia
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Hallowed Highway
From Gettysburg to Monticello, a 175 mile thoroughfare leads through a rich concentration of national history
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