My 20 Favorite Places To Visit In The Florida Panhandle

Visitors often overlook Florida’s panhandle in favor of south Florida destinations. They don’t know what they’re missing. There’s history, art, and wildlife — it’s real Florida. I…

Keeper of the Plains native american sculpture in Witchita, KS

18 Midwest Towns Our Writers Say You Should Visit In 2023

The Midwest may not get as much love as the coasts, but it has plenty to discover. To find the best of the Midwest, we reached out…

Skyline of Sarasota, Florida

21 Amazing Warm U.S. Cities To Visit In November

Getting a little too chilly for your liking? Luckily, warmer weather is just a getaway away. Below, TravelAwaits writers share their favorite places to visit in November….

boat bow looking at Chicago

5 Reasons You Need To Rent A Boat To Experience Chicago

Considering that Chicago is the third-largest city in the U.S., it’s easy to lose track of everything there is to see and do. From art museums to…

Shenandoah National Park fall

The 16 Most Beautiful Places To See Fall Foliage In The United States

The dog days of summer have us dreaming of crisp autumn air, leaf peeping, and camping. We asked TravelAwaits contributors to tell us about their favorite spots…

Stone bridge at Rock City Gardens Chattanooga

I Saw Rock City, Here’s Why You Should Too

I had driven past billboards urging me to “See Rock City” several times over the past decade on my journey through Chattanooga from my home in western…

A beautiful trail in Washington state.

Our Favorite Hikes In All 50 States (2023)

Whether you’re an avid hiker or are considering hitting a trail for the first time, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of best hikes in all 50 states…

Cable car tram and Alcatraz prison island on a background in San Francisco, California, USA

9 Things To Know Before Your First Trip To San Francisco

San Francisco is a city that everyone should visit at least once. It’s built on a small spit of land and surrounded by water on three sides….

Napa Valley Mustard Season Vineyard

5 Fantastic Locations To View Yellow Blooms During Napa Valley’s Mustard Season

In the Napa Valley, January through March is mustard season. A celebration of a new spring to look forward to after the rainy winter. The weather during…

8 Amazing Experiences On Florida’s Merritt Island For Nature Lovers

There’s another space in Merritt Island besides Kennedy Space Center worth visiting. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) is a slice of natural Florida. It’s ironic that…