25 Best Places to Visit in Utah & Things To Do
Utah has five national parks, world-class ski resorts, and petrified sand dunes — and most people only scratch the surface.
Category: North America
North America travel guides covering the United States, Canada, Mexico, and beyond — national parks, road trips, big-city food scenes, and ski destinations from Banff to the Sierra Madre. Includes cross-border logistics, ESTA and eTA rules for visiting travelers, and seasonal pricing on flights, hotels, and rental cars.
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12 Best Breweries in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth has more good breweries per block than most cities twice its size. Ursa Minor’s wood-fired pizza alone justifies the trip north.
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14 Best Day Trips from Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines sits closer to some seriously underrated Iowa destinations than most people realize. Here are 14 worth the drive.
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2 Days in Joshua Tree Itinerary: How to Spend Your Time Visiting
Two days in Joshua Tree is enough — if you plan it right. The rock formations alone could fill a weekend, but the hikes are where it gets interesting.
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An Epic Minnesota to California Road Trip Itinerary
Flying Minnesota to California means missing everything in between. This route through national parks changed how I see the country.
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22 Best Places to Visit & Things to do in South Dakota
Montana and Wyoming get the headlines, but South Dakota has Badlands, Deadwood, and Rushmore — and far fewer crowds fighting you for the view.
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20 Best Day Trips From Chicago, Illinois
Indiana Dunes is 40 miles from Chicago and honestly rivals any beach town. These 20 day trips prove the Midwest delivers.
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27 Best Things to Do in St. Paul, Minnesota (Local Picks)
St. Paul rewards travelers who slow down. Use this local guide to plan the Capitol, Summit Avenue, Como, CHS Field, museums, trails, food, and seasonal events.
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10 Best Day Trips From Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a strong base for Florida’s west coast — beaches, weird museums, and historic towns all within two hours.
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24 Best Day Trips from Boston, Massachusetts
Cape Cod, Salem, Newport — Boston’s day trip options are legitimately excellent. Here are the 24 worth rearranging your schedule for.
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12 Best Things to Do at Lake Mead
Lake Mead has 750 miles of shoreline and is the largest reservoir in the country — the hardest part of visiting is choosing between water and land.
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Best Things to Do in Nephi, Utah: A Road Trip Gem (2026)
Nephi sits at the base of Mount Nebo, Utah’s highest Wasatch peak — 84 miles from Salt Lake and easy to blow past on I-15. Don’t.
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26 Best Things to Do in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs isn’t just pool lounging — the aerial tramway, Indian Canyons, and desert tours make it worth the trip any time of year.
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15 Ideas for Weekend Getaways in Minnesota
Minnesota is wildly underrated for a weekend getaway — cozy lake lodges, serious food, and fall color that rivals anywhere in the country.
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Is Minneapolis Safe For Travelers? What to Know from a Local
Minneapolis earned the nickname ‘Murderapolis’ in the ’90s, but crime dropped in 2022. Here’s what travelers actually need to know before visiting the Twin Cities.
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15 Minnesota Stereotypes You Need to Know
Minnesota ranked 5th on U.S. News best states list, but the cold weather, friendly locals, and 15 regional clichés tell a more complicated story.
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29 Best Hotels in the Midwest | Where to Stay
From the Grand Hotel on carless Mackinac Island to lakefront resorts on Lake Superior, these 29 Midwest hotels cover every travel style across the heartland.
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The Ultimate Weekend in Los Angeles Itinerary
From the Getty to Griffith Observatory, Warner Bros. Studio Tour to Venice Beach, this LA weekend itinerary covers the City of Angels’ best in two days.
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23 Best Museums for Kids in Washington D.C.
D.C. museums are free — most of them, anyway. These 23 are worth your kids’ attention spans.
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22 Best Minneapolis Walking Tours for History Buffs
Minneapolis has more walking tours than most people expect — and the Riverwalk audio tour alone covers two disasters most visitors never hear about.
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12 Most Haunted Hotels in Minnesota
Thayer’s Bed and Breakfast, built in 1895 in Wabasha, is just one of 12 Minnesota hotels where staff and paranormal investigators have documented ghost activity firsthand.
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New York Pass Review: Is It Worth The Price?
A 1-day New York Pass costs $149. You need to hit enough attractions to beat that number — here is exactly how to do it.
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Orlando CityPASS Review: Is It Worth It?
Orlando CityPASS bundles entry to SeaWorld, Universal, and more — with single-day tickets already hitting $109 to $170, the savings can be substantial.
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Frontenac State Park Guide: What to See and Do
Frontenac State Park sits 35 miles east of Rochester along the Mississippi River, offering 2,300 acres of bluffs, hardwood forest, and direct access to Lake Pepin — the river’s largest lake at 40 square miles.