From the Kansas school at the center of a landmark Supreme Court case to the site of Malcolm X’s assassination, these sites bring black history alive.
Author: Larry Bleiberg, Special to USA TODAY
Explore these 10 civil rights sites
The civil rights fight is remembered at famous sites like the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, and at lesser-known places, too.
DIY art spaces pop up in unexpected spots across the country
Cutting-edge art isn’t limited to big cities. Creative work can be found across the country in small towns and artist-run spaces.
Here’s why (and where) to slow down on your next trip
In a fast-moving world, there’s value in slowing down says Penny Watson, author of “Slow Travel: Reconnecting with the World at Your Own Pace.”
Let’s go to the mall: 10 shopping centers that are tourist destinations in their own right
Brick and mortar isn’t dead. Here’s why tourists still flock to Las Vegas’ Forum Shops, Hawaii’s Ala Moana Center and New Jersey’s new American Dream.
Let’s go to the mall: 10 shopping centers worth traveling to
From Hawaii’s Ala Moana Center to New York’s Woodbury Common luxury outlet mall, these malls are a tourist destination all on their own. Here’s why.
Grain to glass: Craft distilleries welcome visitors for tastings, tours
Fueled by the farm-to-table food movement, craft makers are touting their grain-to-glass spirits. Here are 10 that offer tours and tastings.
Cast away: Fishing’s a breeze at these bass-packed lakes
Not all lakes are created equal. Here’s where the odds are high you’ll catch your first bass.
10 great places to camp in America’s national parks, from Zion to Shenandoah
From islands to mountaintops, theses national park campgrounds offer more than a good night’s sleep.
10 great high-tech thrill rides at theme parks around the world
Theme parks are in an arms race to use the latest technology to thrill their visitors.