St. Paul's hot in the coldest weather
Residents of St. Paul still bridle over a New York reporter who once described Minnesota’s capital as uninhabitable during the winter months. Hardy local residents well conditioned to the season...
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From mountain top to desert floor, three easy ways to enjoy Palm Springs
With spring so late in arriving this year, winter-weary Wisconsin residents can’t be blamed for dreaming of a warm-weather getaway. What better place than Palm Springs, Calif.? There’s still a hip,...
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Worldwide pride: A schedule of events
The rainbow flags are flying to commemorate LGBT Pride in dozens of cities in 2013, with many of the celebrations taking place in June to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City in...
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Catching some (sting) rays at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium
Petting a stingray is something I decided to do for the experience rather than the pleasure. But as I discovered at the Shedd Aquarium’s current exhibit “Stingray Touch,” the sensation of touching a...
View ArticleAn app launches for Provincetown travelers
A smartphone app to help visitors to Provincetown, Mass., has debuted. And it isn't an ordinary travel app – 'Useful Information' depicts Ernestine, the Lily Tomlin's telephone operator who made "one,...
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Wineries – and now breweries – make Door County a spirited destination
Wisconsin’s Door County isn’t Napa Valley, but seven wineries dot the 483-square-mile peninsula. Two of the wineries also brew beer and one of the two produces distilled spirits. There is a third...
View ArticleExploring literary Dublin and Bloomsday
James Joyce immortalized this misty port city in his literary epic “Ulysses,” though many Dubliners freely admit they haven’t read a word of the stream-of-consciousness novel. That doesn’t stop them...
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Tours, museum recreate Derby Day excitement
Although you might not be able to attend the Kentucky Derby this year, you can experience Churchill Downs excitement year-round. Within its gates there’s a fascinating museum that’s certain to awe...
View ArticleDr. Beach: Duke Kahanamoku in Waikiki tops 2014 beach ranking
A tourist-friendly beach named for a Hawaii surfing legend has been dubbed the best public beach in the United States in this year’s Dr. Beach ranking. Duke Kahanamoku Beach, a well-groomed crescent of...
View ArticleLed by gay mayor, Atlantic City courts gay tourists
Atlantic City is planning a series of events to attract gay tourists, who are becoming an increasingly important part of the resort's growth strategy. Mayor Don Guardian and tourism officials said this...
View ArticleLegal marijuana in Washington state: How it works
Washington state’s first recreational marijuana stores began opening for business earlier this week, more than a year and a half after voters decided to legalize, tax and regulate pot. Some questions...
View ArticleGo For the Food: Dim sum in the Land of Barbecue
Yes, even in the Land of Barbecue, there are other artery-challenging options beyond the slab. The weekend crowds at Bo Lings Chinese restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, have long suggested that...
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Vancouver’s foodie scene flourishes
Vancouver, B.C., is Canada’s westernmost major metro area and one of the nation’s most popular foodie destinations. Vancouver restaurants combine the best culinary influences the province has to offer,...
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Dawson City, Gold Rush Central
A valley cut by a river creates a large V between mountain ranges; one cut by a glacier is more U-shaped — and much wider. We’ve seen many river-cut ranges in the Rocky Mountains, but we’d never seen a...
View ArticleFollowing the Klondike Gold Rush Trail
Disembarking from our Holland America cruise ship in Skagway, Alaska, we didn’t realize that our upcoming detour through the Yukon Territory would follow the trail of the most important U.S. event to...
View ArticlePizza tours offer a slice of culture in Milwaukee, Chicago, Boston, NYC
In a city famous for its deep-dish pizza tourists wouldn’t know that the locals more often eat a thinner-crust, tavern-style pie topped with homemade Italian sausage and cut into squares, not slices —...
View ArticleThe Roosevelt trail, from Maine to North Dakota
Ken Burns’ documentary about the Roosevelts — presidents Theodore and Franklin, and Franklin’s wife Eleanor — stired interest in some of the places connected to them. Here’s a look at some major...
View ArticleDisney World plans Frozen attraction at Epcot
Walt Disney World is planning a new attraction inspired by the ever-popular “Frozen” movie. The “Frozen” attraction will go up at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot at the theme park near Orlando, Florida.
View ArticleGo For the Food: Coney Island hot dogs in Detroit
To New Yorkers like me, going to Coney means hopping on a Coney Island-bound subway train to an amusement park at the beach. But on a trip to Detroit, I learned that “coney” means something entirely...
View ArticleWeird museums: Travel off the beaten path
Travelers looking for something beyond top attractions like the Space Needle in Seattle might consider adding a weird museum or two to their itineraries. Here are some suggestions from among dozens of...
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