Destinations

Looking for travel ideas in a specific destination? Here are some of the travel destinations across the United States and around the world that I’ve experienced. Find travel tips in each of these articles that will help you travel smarter and enjoy more.

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UNITED STATES

I’ve been lucky enough to explore numerous destinations in the United States. But I continue to find hidden gems and popular venues, so my journey continues. If you’re looking for travel tips and ideas for destinations across the country, explore some of the states I’ve been lucky enough to visit with these museums, historical sites, hiking trails and experiences organized by state.

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• New York
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Washington
• Washington, D.C.
• Wyoming

Arizona

Visit Meteor Crater: World’s Best Preserved Meteorite Impact Site on Earth!

Wells Fargo Museum in Phoenix

Arizona Science Center: Your Guide for Family Fun

Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix: Plan Your Visit

Grand Canyon National Park: South Rim

Four Corners Monument: A Tourist Trap?

Phoenix Police Museum: 12 Things to See and Do

Camelback Mountain Hike: Echo Canyon Trail

Horseshoe Bend: What to Know Before You Go

Lower Antelope Canyon: What to Expect

California

7 Reasons to Stay at Castle Inn & Suites for Your Disneyland Vacation

Best Hikes at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Take the Family on an Ocean Kayak Adventure in Southern California

Visit the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Experience a La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour

Take Flight at the San Diego Air and Space Museum

Visit the San Diego Automotive Museum at Balboa Park

9 Tips for Fun at Knott’s Berry Farm

Visit the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Portofino Inn & Suites in Anaheim: Hotel Review with Photos

Your Guide to the Disneyland Resort Hotels

Take the Kids to the California Science Center

11 Good Neighbor Hotels for a Disneyland Vacation

SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California

Best Rides at SeaWorld San Diego

10 Best Rides at LEGOLAND California

Favorite Disney California Adventure Park Restaurants and Character Dining

Best Disneyland Shows and Entertainment

Disneyland Park Dining and Character Dining

LEGOLAND Water Parks: Your Guide to Fun

Disneyland MaxPass, FastPass and More

SeaWorld San Diego: 3 Must-see Shows

Halloween at Disneyland: The Oogie Boogie Bash

LEGOLAND California: Your Guide to Fun

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – What you Need to Know

Route 66: Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch

Best Rides at Disneyland

Disneyland Christmas: Tips for a Magical Visit

Explore the SS Jeremiah O’Brien in San Francisco

5 Disneyland Boredom Busters for Kids of All Ages

Visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego

Visit the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum in San Diego

7 Ways to Save Money on a Disneyland Family Vacation

Colorado

Explore Meow Wolf Denver and Travel Along the Convergence of Other Worlds

Enjoy a Scenic Drive along Highway 139 in Colorado

Four Corners Monument: A Tourist Trap?

Mesa Verde National Park: Plan Your Visit

Florida

Take a Ride on The Wheel at ICON Park in Orlando

SEA LIFE Aquarium in Orlando: A Visitor’s Guide

WonderWorks Orlando: An Indoor “Edu-Tainment” Park

Visit Madame Tussauds Orlando

Kennedy Space Center: What You Need to Know

Best Rides at Walt Disney World

7 Fun Things to Do in Orlando Besides Theme Parks

How to Get the Most Out of Your Walt Disney World Vacation

Chocolate Kingdom Orlando: Family-Friendly Factory Tours

Hawaii

13 Best Things to do in Lahaina (Maui)

Explore Iao Valley State Monument on Maui

Reverse Road to Hana on a Private Jeep Tour in Maui

Dole Plantation in Hawaii: 5 Reasons to Visit

Fly above the West Maui Mountains on a Zipline Adventure Tour

5 Activities at Haleakala National Park in Maui

Polynesian Cultural Center is an Immersive Island-culture Experience

Maui Jeep Tour: Hoaloha Jeep Adventures

Visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial

Idaho

Explore the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot

Wander through the Craters of the Moon in Idaho

11 Best Things to do at Redfish Lake in Central Idaho

Visit Minnetonka Cave near Bear Lake in Idaho

Museum of Clean: Your Guide to Everything Clean

Illinois

Explore the Lincoln Home National Historic Site

How to Visit the Field Museum in Chicago

Plan Your Visit to see the Nauvoo Pageant and the Historic City

Explore the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

Marvel at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

Experience a Chicago Crime Tour

Is the Chicago CityPASS Worth it?

Things aren’t always as they appear at the Museum of Illusions Chicago

Tilt Above the City at 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

Explore Adler Planetarium in Chicago and Step into Outer Space

Immerse Yourself in the Life of President Abraham Lincoln

Plan Your Visit: The Skydeck at Chicago’s Willis Tower

Kansas

Step into the Space Race at Cosmosphere in Kansas

Kentucky

17 Best things to do in Louisville

Experience the World’s Only Fully Underground Zipline: Mega Cavern

Race to the Kentucky Derby Museum at Historic Churchill Downs

Be Inspired at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville

Legends at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Tour

Louisiana

Visit Mardi Gras World in New Orleans

Best Cemetery Tour in New Orleans with NOLA Ghost Riders

Book a Kayak Swamp Tour Near New Orleans

JAMNOLA – An Interactive Art Museum in New Orleans

Take a Hands-on Creole Cooking Class in New Orleans

25 Things to Do in New Orleans

City Park New Orleans: An Oasis in the Big Easy

7 Great Places to Eat in New Orleans

New Orleans Jazz Museum: What to Know Before You Go

New Orleans Botanical Garden at City Park

Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art

National World War II Museum in New Orleans

Take a Haunted History Tour in New Orleans

Maine

New England Lighthouse: Nubble Light

New England Lighthouse: Portland Head Light

Maryland

See Historic Firsts at College Park Aviation Museum in Maryland

Massachusetts

6 Day Trips from Boston

20 Best Things to do in Boston

Black Heritage Trail in Boston: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Boston Public Garden: 5 Things to See and Do

Your Guide to the Boston Fire Museum

Minute Man National Historical Park

Visit the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Explore Cape Ann on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway

What to Expect at the Museum of Science in Boston

How to Eat a Boston Kreme Donut in Boston

12 Things Every Traveler Should See at Cape Cod

Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Freedom Trail in Boston

Lowell National Historical Park

Minnesota

Visit the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis

Learn About Flour at the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis

Explore the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis

Engage in the Wonders of The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis

Nickelodeon Universe: Theme Park inside the Mall of America

Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown – Marriott: Hotel Review with Photos

Tour US Bank Stadium – Home of the Minnesota Vikings

Learn Culture at the Somali Museum of Minnesota

Missouri

Plan Your Visit to Historic Liberty Jail in Missouri

Visit the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Missouri

Explore the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City

A Quilter’s Guide to Quilt Town, USA (non-quilters can use this, too)

Trick Your Eyes at the Museum of Illusions in Kansas City

Nebraska

Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center

Visit the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Nebraska

Explore the Hastings Museum and the Birthplace of Kool-Aid

Horseback Riding in Nebraska Along the North Platte River

Tanking: A Leisurely Float Down the North Platte River

Nevada

Omega Mart is an Immersive and Unique Shopping Experience in Las Vegas

Explore Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

Hours of Fun at the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas

Best Things to do in Las Vegas

Explore the Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in Las Vegas

Hollywood Cars Museum: Vehicles from Film and TV shows

Neon Museum Las Vegas is a Hidden Treasure

Celebrity Scene at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

Visit the National Atomic Testing Museum in Vegas

Coca-Cola Store in Las Vegas: 3 Things to Enjoy

Valley of Fire State Park: Hiking Trails for Kids

Your Guide to Visiting M&M’S WORLD Las Vegas

New Hampshire

Fun in the Sun at Jenness State Beach in New Hampshire

Tour the USS Albacore Submarine in Portsmouth

New Mexico

Four Corners Monument: A Tourist Trap?

New York

Tour Central Park on Scooters, Bikes or E-Bikes

Add the National Museum of Mathematics to your New York City Travels

Whale Watching Tour in New York City

Download the 9/11 Memorial and Museum App

South Street Seaport Museum in New York City

Tour the United Nations Building in New York City

KGB Espionage Museum in New York City

2-Day New York City Itinerary

Empire State Building Observation Deck

How to get from JFK Airport to New York City: Cheaper v. Faster

Federal Hall National Memorial in New York City

American Museum of Natural History: The 5 Halls

Ellis Island and the National Museum of Immigration

Statue of Liberty National Monument: Plan Your Visit

Metropolitan Museum of Art: What to Expect

New York CityPASS: Will it Save You Money?

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: What to Expect

Plan Your Visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

12 Best Things to Do in New York City

Oregon

Step into History at Oregon’s Tillamook Air Museum

10 Best Things to do in Bandon, Oregon

Camp at Beverly Beach State Park Along the Oregon Coast

Explore Natural Bridge in Southwest Oregon

Explore Cape Arago State Park on the Oregon Coast

Camp at Cape Lookout State Park on the Oregon Coast

Hike Upper Table Rock in Southern Oregon

8 Things to do at Cape Perpetua in Oregon

Scenic Views at Cape Meares Lighthouse in Oregon

Explore Bullards Beach State Park in Oregon

Hike to Majestic Waterfalls in Oregon

Sea Lion Caves | A Stop on the Oregon Coast

Best Tidepools along the Oregon Coast

5 Filming Locations for Goonies Fans to Visit

Botanical Gardens at Shore Acres State Park

Best Hikes at Crater Lake National Park

Multnomah Falls in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge

Pennsylvania

23 Best Things to do in Philadelphia

Visit the Benjamin Franklin Museum in Philadelphia

Explore Fireman’s Hall Museum in Philadelphia

Visit Independence Hall – The Birthplace of a Nation

Visit the Betsy Ross House

National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia

Celebrate Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Penn.

Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia

Explore Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia

Visit The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia

7 Places to Explore at Valley Forge

Your Guide to Visiting the United States Mint in Philadelphia

South Dakota

18 Best Things to do in South Dakota

Best Things to do in Deadwood, South Dakota

Custer State Park: What to do at Sylvan Lake

Bear Country USA is an Amazing Drive-thru Wildlife Park

Nuclear War and the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

Best Hikes at Badlands National Park

Cosmos Mystery Area will Blow Your Mind

Broken Boot Gold Mine Tour near Deadwood

Visit the National Presidential Wax Museum

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Tennessee

Explore the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in Downtown Nashville

Explore the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville

Tour the Historic Belmont Mansion in Nashville

Visit Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage: Home of the 7th U.S. President

Groove to the Rhythm at the National Museum of African American Music

Rock Out at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville

Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville

5 Best Places to Eat in Nashville

Johnny Cash Museum in Downtown Nashville

The Parthenon in Nashville: A Visitor’s Guide

Visit the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville

Explore the Adventure Science Center in Nashville

Visit Madame Tussauds Nashville

Texas

Explore the George W Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Visit the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas

Visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas

Tips for Visiting the Houston Downtown Aquarium

Utah

Explore Golden Spike National Historical Park

Best River Rafting Trip in Moab

How to Hike Angels Landing in Zion National Park in 2024

Best Family Whitewater Rafting Trip in Utah

Tips for Lagoon Amusement Park: Save Time & Money

Ice Castles is a Winter Wonderland Ready to Be Explored

Explore the Wonder of Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City

Immerse yourself in the Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit

Explore the Belly of the Dragon near Zion National Park

Best Fall Drive in Utah: Alpine Loop Scenic Byway

Drive the Mount Nebo Loop Scenic Byway

Above Zion Ledgewalk – A Via Ferrata Hike Near Zion National Park

Visit Camp Floyd State Park’s Museum and Stagecoach Inn

Explore the Beautiful Gardens at Red Butte Garden

Learn about “-ology” at the Natural History Museum of Utah

Explore Timpanogos Cave National Monument in Utah

Hike Zebra Slot Canyon | How Narrow is it?

Enter an Alien World at Goblin Valley State Park

Guided Snowmobile Tour: Park City Peaks Snowmobiling

Winter hike around Bells Canyon Reservoir

Winter Tubing at Soldier Hollow

Alta Ski Area: Plan a Day on the Slopes

Ice Skate at the Utah Olympic Oval

Hike to the Summit of Lone Peak via Jacob’s Ladder

Hike to Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge

Best Hikes in Kolob Canyon at Zion National Park

10 Excellent Adventures on Utah’s Scenic Byway 12

Hyrum Lake State Park: What You Need to Know

Explore Red Canyon along Utah’s Scenic Byway 12

Kayak at Sand Hollow State Park

Best Hikes in Canyonlands National Park for Kids | Needles District

Hike Utah’s Kodachrome Basin State Park

Hike The Narrows in Zion National Park

Visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Utah

Where to go Stargazing in Utah

Hike Bryce Canyon with Kids

Hike Lower Calf Creek Falls in Utah

Hike Donut Falls Near Salt Lake City

Kayak at Utah Lake State Park

Hike Bell Canyon Trail to the Waterfall

Ski Utah at Cherry Peak Resort

Christmas Lights at Temple Square in Salt Lake City

5 Great Day Trips from Salt Lake City

Little Wild Horse Canyon: Hike with Kids

Mammoth Cave in Utah: A Family Adventure

Camping at Cedar Breaks National Monument

Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

Albion Basin Wildflowers and the Hike to Cecret Lake

Four Corners Monument: A Tourist Trap?

Frontier Homestead State Park Museum in Utah

Cedar Breaks National Monument: Plan Your Visit

Canyonlands National Park: Hikes in Island in the Sky

Where to Ski in Utah: Brighton Ski Resort

Utah Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum

Hill Aerospace Museum in Utah: What to Expect

Beaver Mountain Ski Resort: 4 Things to Know

Winter in Bryce Canyon

Snow Canyon State Park: What You Need to Know

Zion National Park: Hiking Trails for Kids

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park: What You Need to Know

Anasazi State Park Museum: What to Expect

Utah’s Best Pioneer Day Parade is in Escalante

Best Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park

Flaming Gorge: Take the ‘Best Dam Tour’ in Utah

7 Kid Friendly (and Parent Approved) Hikes in Arches National Park

Hike to the Subway in Utah’s Zion National Park in 2024

Solitude Nordic Center: An Introduction to Snowshoeing

Virginia

Explore the National Air and Space Museum: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Arlington National Cemetery: Plan Your Visit

Washington

Visit the Majestic Snoqualmie Falls in Washington

Visit Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks in Seattle

Seattle CityPASS: Save Money in the Emerald City

Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle

Experience Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle Observation Deck

Plan Your Visit to Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle

4 Easy Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park

Museum of History and Industry in Seattle

Learn About Nordic Arts and Culture at the National Nordic Museum

Movies, Music and History at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle

Seattle Aquarium | Tips to Help Plan Your Visit

Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington

Washington, D.C.

Visit the National Archives in Washington DC

Plan Your Visit to the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC

Visit the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC

Marvel at the Variety of Art in the National Portrait Gallery

Best Places to Eat in Washington, DC

Experience the National Museum of African American History & Culture 

Plan Your Visit to Historic Ford’s Theatre

Best Washington DC Bike Tour: Unlimited Biking

US Capitol Building Tour: Plan Your Visit

Arlington National Cemetery: Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit: US Holocaust Memorial Museum in DC

5 Must-See Memorials in Washington DC

Astronaut Memorials and Space Education in Washington, D.C.

Wyoming

Experience Fort Bridger and the Mountain Man Rendezvous

Devil’s Tower National Monument | Plan Your Visit

Visit the Frontier Relics and Auto Museum

5 Great Hikes in Yellowstone National Park

5 Tips for Visiting Grand Teton National Park

EUROPE

I’ve loved the opportunities I’ve had to travel to a few destinations in Europe. While my visits have typically focused on Paris and Marseille in France, I’ve also traveled to a few other countries and have a taste of activities in Poland, Switzerland, Germany and Austria. I’m still working on articles to share from those other countries, so subscribe to my travel blog to get the latest travel tips and ideas.

• Czech Republic
• France
• Germany
• Poland

Czech Republic

10 Best Things to do in Prague

France

Visit the Rodin Museum in Paris

Itinerary for a Day Trip to Versailles from Paris

Explore the Paris Catacombs and Walk Among the Bones

The Arc de Triomphe Offers the Best Views of Paris

Santon Village – A Cultural Museum in Southern France

Best Hotel in Paris for Families: Hotel du Levant

Learn to Make French Desserts in Paris at Le Foodist

Paris Art Museum: Musee de l’Orangerie

Coulee Verte | A Romantic Promenade in Paris

Paris Art Museum: Musee D’Orsay

Pantheon in Paris: Plan Your Visit

Science Museum in Paris – Palais de la Decouverte

The Queen’s Hamlet, Trianon and the Gardens | Versailles

Cassis: France’s Best Kept Secret Vacation Spot

Paris Museum: Choco-Story Paris

Parks in Paris: Luxembourg Gardens

20 Best Foods to Eat in Paris

Montmartre in Paris: A Self-guided Walking Tour

Paris Museum: Tips for the Grevin Wax Museum

Musée de l’Armée: Army Museum in Paris

Paris Museum: La Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint)

Louvre Museum: Top 12 Things to See

Baking and Cooking Classes in Paris: Le Foodist

Versailles Palace and Gardens: A Visitor’s Guide

Chateau d’If in Southern France: A Visitor’s Guide

Eiffel Tower: A Visitor’s Guide

Germany

Best Things to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

Halt! Visit the Berlin Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie

Poland

Visit Stalag Luft 3: The WWII POW Camp of “The Great Escape”

MEXICO

My experiences in Mexico have been pretty limited. However, my wife and I spend a few days in Cancun and loved the entire experience. So for now, here are the travel tips and ideas I’ve put together for Cancun. But I’ll continue to grow this list as my future travels allow.

• Cancun

Cancun

Isla Mujeres: All-inclusive Day Trip from Cancun

Marriott Cancun Resort: Hotel Review with Photos

Chichen Itza: What to Expect at the Mayan Ruins

Summary

I’m always looking for new places and experiences. If you have a recommendation or would like me to explore a museum, historical site, national park, hiking trail or tourist spot, send me a note. I’m on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok and love suggestions.

I’ve published or contributed to travel articles on KSL.com, Tips for Family Trips, Kids are a Trip and DQ Family Travel.