Dukes Waikiki
Duke’s sits where Kahanamoku actually surfed. The Hula Pie is worth the wait, but the live Hawaiian music at sunset is the real reason to stay.
Things to Do in United States
United States — Thing to Do on ViaTravelers
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Helenas Hawaiian Food
Helena’s pipikaula hangs above the stove for days before it hits your plate. Nothing at Waikiki comes close to this.
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Diamond Head Crater
Diamond Head’s 1908 military tunnels are what most visitors miss — the hike through them to the summit is worth the early alarm.
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North Shore
Pipeline in January is unlike anything else — waves the size of buildings, and you can watch from the sand for free.
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Paradise Cove Luau
Paradise Cove Luau at Ko Olina closed permanently at the end of 2025 — here’s what made it worth attending while it lasted.
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Restaurant Initiale
Initiale earns its Relais & Châteaux status — Lebrun’s fiddleheads and Gaspésie seafood inside an 18th-century stone room is Quebec fine dining at its most honest.
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La Perla Pizzeria
La Perla’s wood-fired pies in the Jordaan use San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella flown in from Italy. Amsterdam’s best pizza is not a debate.
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The Spoonbridge and Cherry is bigger than you expect. The surrounding 11 acres of sculpture make a strong case for skipping the museum entirely.
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Butcher & The Boar
The beer garden alone makes Butcher & The Boar worth the detour — but it’s the smoked meats and bourbon list that keep Minneapolis locals coming back.
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Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen is employee-owned, underground, and serves the best bison benedict in Minneapolis. The house-made peanut butter alone justifies the trip.
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Mall of America
A brass plaque marks where home plate once stood. Now there’s a roller coaster above it. That’s Mall of America in one image.
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Central Park
843 acres in the middle of Manhattan, and most visitors see maybe 10 of them. The park rewards the people who wander past Bethesda Fountain.
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Hotel Monteleone
Step into a world where history whispers from every corner and ghosts roam the halls. This grande dame of hotels boasts a rotating bar that’ll make your head spin—literally.
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Louis Armstrong Park
A 31-acre park dedicated to Louis Armstrong that is home to historic Congo Square, Mahalia Jackson Performing Arts Center that plays hosts to concerts, films, and other events.
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Jackson Square
A park established in 1721, surrounded by historic buildings, serves as a venue for artists and performers to practice their crafts.
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Napoleon House
Step into a living history book at Napoleon House, where centuries-old walls whisper tales of emperors and ghosts. While you’re here, try authentic Creole flavors amidst Napoleon-themed decor.
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Leech jars, voodoo potions, and a preserved apothecary counter — this 1823 Creole townhouse is the strangest 45 minutes in New Orleans.
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The National WWII Museum
Seven pavilions, one city that built the Higgins boat. The Liberation Pavilion and AI veteran interviews alone justify a full day here.
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Frenchmen St
Frenchmen Street is where locals actually go. The Spotted Cat alone — no cover, world-class jazz — makes it worth leaving the French Quarter behind.
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Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar
Experience the haunting charm of Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, a historic New Orleans gem. Enjoy drinks in a cozy, candlelit atmosphere rich with pirate lore.
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Cafe Du Monde
Cafe Du Monde has served the same three things since 1862. The beignets hit your shirt before they hit your mouth — order anyway.
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St Louis Cathedral
St. Louis Cathedral has stood over Jackson Square since 1794 — the Louisiana Purchase was signed in its shadow.
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Bourbon St
Bourbon Street is louder and more touristy than locals admit — but Pat O’Brien’s at midnight still delivers something you won’t find anywhere else.
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is where Italian Renaissance meets Miami’s tropical charm. Explore the estate’s rich cultural and educational offerings, while meandering through stunning gardens and waterfront views.