Places to Visit

Discover the best places to visit in the USA, in western states like California, Hawaii, Arizona, and Oregon, and beyond. Find places to go with kids or on your own, and dive deep into vacation destinations across the West.

Come fall, the fog and the crowds dissipate, and the road is wide open.

Ocean views, cool forests, and wildlife can be found on these treks in the West.

Escape into fall on one of these day trips or hikes in across Arizona.

Beat the heat and take a day trip to Bisbee, Prescott Valley, Route 66, and other lovely destinations in Arizona this summer.

From the Sierra Nevada to Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest, here’s where to see fall foliage in all its red and gold glory.

Once rough-and-tumble, Prescott has historic architecture, scenic surroundings, modern eats, and a watering hole or two.

Here are some of the best places around the West for a volcano vacation.

No sleepy government center, the Salem, Oregon pops with pioneer history, craft beer on tap, tasty snacks, and walkable streets.

Mount Diablo State Park draws hikers and cyclists with a variety of trails and panoramic views.

Avoid the crowds and take in some very dramatic scenery at this high-desert Utah gem.

Via readers share their top spots for eye-catching dramatic fall foliage.

No longer just a stop en route to Yellowstone, this burgeoning Montana city earns its destination status.