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This sleepy studio town is alive again, thanks to the success of trendy restaurants and art galleries.

San Francisco has long and steep stairways built into its 43 hills that delight with breathtaking vistas of the city, bay, and bridges beyond.

Brunching is a sport in New York City. Every Sunday in the early afternoon, we peel ourselves away from the New York Times and slink out for a substantial, guilt-free meal.

An off-the-beaten-path tourist destination in Grand Saline, Texas, is worth the stop and a lick.

The truth is that even I was shocked to find gourmet restaurants west of Asheville, North Carolina. However, I found not one, but three unique restaurants in western North Carolina.

Florida seems to have a festival somewhere every weekend of the year, but here are some of the most unusual festivals in Forida.

Bars and restaurants to check out in the San Fernando Valley for Cinco de Mayo.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in San Antonio but not sure where to go? Here are a few delicious suggestions!

With its strong Latino roots, Chicago is the perfect place for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta! The city boasts authentic cuisine, live music, and plenty of locals to party the weekend away. Check out the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival and parade, too.

Stretching from Crockett County in the west to Austin in the east, Texas Hill Country is home to much of the state's history, naval hero Chester Nimitz, and some of the best German beer outside Germany.

The last destination most people would pick during the summer is Arizona. Forget about the cacti and coyotes for a moment and follow these recommendations. You'll enjoy fine wine, craft beer, a cowboy bar, and a peach orchard.

Congress admitted Louisiana to the Union on April 30, 1812. It became the 18th state only nine years after the Louisiana Purchase, when the territory was bought from the French government. Attend Louisiana bicentennial events around the state this year.

I think the Marin County area just north of San Francisco has some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. I took a trip up to San Francisco last weekend and visited two truly amazing outdoor spaces, Muir Woods and the Marin Headlands.

There is more to Austin than the capitol and Zilker Park. Come take a look at what's changed in what Austin, Texas, has to offer its visitors.

So, it's date night in New York City. After you've checked out all of the Broadway shows with your sweetheart and roamed Times Square, what's a tourist to do? Have you been to Harlem? Uptown holds good times for visitors and locals alike.

Learn about American author Mark Twain at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum in his hometown of Hannibal, Missouri — and make sure not to miss out on these other stops along the way!

Bisbee, Arizona, is a mile-high city that was once called the wickedest city in the West. It rivaled San Francisco in its opulence. Today, the artists, shopping, history, and hippies make it a can't-miss destination.

Sunset on the Pacific, whales swimming by, live music, a chilled glass of wine, and a seafood dinner served fresh from the kitchen. Restaurants with an ocean view in San Diego can offer this every evening.

Here is a guide to the ultimate day trip for Portlanders to Seaside on the Oregon coast.

Sports fans won't want to miss the softball, baseball, football, and track and field events at Ardmore, Okalahoma's, Regional Park stadium. Choose from the six hotels within two miles of the park.