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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.

Downtown Bisbee, Arizona.

Sprint and stroll through Arizona's most eccentric mining town, Bisbee.

A rusted car in Vulture City ghost town in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Explore these abandoned towns around the state.

Rusted car and abandoned buildings in the ghost town of Bodie, California.

These historic haunts offer a dust-kissed look back on a bygone era.

the Toroweap Overlook at sunset on the north rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

The scenic Arizona Strip is packed with beauty, endangered wildlife, and territorial history.

a picture of Pando Forest in Utah during fall with golden leaves on the aspens

Stunning autumn foliage, mild temperatures, and crowd-free attractions reward fall travelers.

San Gregorio State Beach at sunset, Half Moon Bay, California.

About a half-hour south of San Francisco, a farming and fishing community comes to life in autumn.

Pumpkins sit outside the green barn at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay, California.

Find the perfect pumpkin—classic orange, fairytale pink, or even made of glass—at these patches.

Amtrak train rides past yellow aspens.

Take the train to these inviting cities in Alaska, Arizona, California, and more.

People wade into the swimming hole at the end of the Water Wheel Falls trail near Payson, Arizona.

Discover this sliver of heaven perched beyond the rolling hills of the Southwest.

covered wagons lined up at California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, Nevada.

In Elko, gateway to the Ruby Mountains, there's pioneer history, cowboy poetry, and fine local fare.

Hanna House on Stanford Campus in California.

Frank Lloyd Wright designed a home so radical it rejuvenated his career and domestic architecture.

elevated view of Hamilton Cove on Catalina Island, California.

This Southern California island retreat is full of relaxing activities.

Broad Street in Nevada City, California.

These historic towns along Highway 49 offer great food, hospitality, architecture, and scenery.

A couple windowshops in downtown historic Nevada City.

Gold isn't the only treasure you'll find in historic Nevada City, California.

Purple and pink clouds over Limantour Beach in Point Reyes, California at sunset.

Explore the soothing North Coast coastline alongside hearty bites of cheese and oysters.

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