North America

Although it includes 23 countries and nine territories, travel destinations in North America are dominated by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Smithsonian Museum Guide: Museums and Galleries on the National Mall

Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC?

For more than 150 years, the Smithsonian Institution’s collection of world-class museums has attracted millions of visitors from around the world. Here is a complete guide to the Smithsonian museums, galleries, and gardens on the National Mall in Washington, DC. I always chuckle when folks describe their ideal itinerary for a trip to Washington, DC […]

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Explore the Barbeque Capital of the World with a Kansas City Scavenger Hunt

How to Experience Kansas City like Queer Eye's Fab Five

Whether you call it the BBQ Capital of the World, the City of Fountains, or Paris of the Plains, see the sights with a Kansas City scavenger hunt. Dating back to the 1930s, scavenger hunts started as party games. Playing by the original rules, individuals or small groups search for and collect a specific list

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DC Day Trip: Visiting George Washington’s Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Mansion in Northern Virginia.

Located about 40 minutes south of the bustling streets of Washington, DC, George Washington’s Mount Vernon offers a captivating glimpse into America’s past. Here’s how to spend a day exploring the first president’s historic home overlooking the Potomac River in Northern Virginia. In a city packed with free museums, memorials, and more sights than anyone

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How to Speak Yankee – A Guide for People Who Speak King’s English

Brits visiting America should see if they're eligible for pre-clearance.

The differences in verb tenses, vocabulary, and pronunciation can make it harder than you might think for two English speakers to communicate. This picture guide to the differences between British English and American English will help those who have learned King’s English know how to speak Yankee when visiting the United States. After traveling extensively

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A Guide to the Las Cruces Water Tank Murals in New Mexico (Map Included)

The Las Cruces water tank murals use a modern day canvas to share the area’s culture and history. See all of them in less than an hour using this guide. Map included! Like many towns throughout the American southwest, large cylindrical tanks are visible in nearly every scenic view of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Each

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