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Things to Do

Find things to do throughout the West in great cities like San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Portland. From historical sites to active adventures, Via gets the scoop on things to do this weekend and beyond.

A Hurtigruten Cruise sails under the northern lights.

Head to Alaska to catch this natural wonder in its peak season.

Volkswagen Vintage Car club in Christmas parade on Cortez St. in Prescott, Arizona.

Revel in mild weather and merrymaking at these events.

Flickering luminarias along a path in the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix

Fully embrace winter cheer with concerts, fireworks, dancing, and more.

Napa Valley Wine Train's holiday train in Northern California at dusk.

All aboard for festive family fun.

Golden Gate Bridge pedestrian path in San Francisco, California

Don't miss these easy hikes in the Bay Area, Southern California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona.

A group of rafters on the South Fork of the American River in California.

Paddle some of the best runs this season. Here are 5 whitewater rafting trips you'll love!

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship leaving New York City.

Have a memorable holiday season at sea on these cruise lines.

the active tide pools at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach, San Mateo County, California.

Venture out to the San Mateo County coast for stunning scenes along Highway 1.

A lifesized bronze statue of the Peanuts' Charlie Brown and Snoopy in a park.

The region pays tribute to the late, great cartoonist Charles Schulz and his Peanuts characters.

California Highway 99 interchange in the Central Valley.

Known for its Dust Bowl history, Highway 99 offers travelers a quirky drive down an important road.

Coit Tower overlooks downtown San Francisco at dawn.

San Francisco beckons with iconic culture, tech, and vistas. Here are 22 ways to explore the city.

Pink sunset at Pinnacles National Park in California.

Hike volcanic terrain, sleep under the stars, and catch condors in flight at these California parks.

A woman wakeboards on Lake Powell in Arizona.

A guide to some of the hottest spots to cool down and let loose in the West.

a hiker watches the sunset at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Escape the heat with these cool, unique outdoor activities.

a canoe on Montana’s Wade Lake

Eight rivers and lakes beckon travelers to hike, paddle, and soak in the serenity.

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