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Top 10 Free US Museums

Whether you're looking for ancient artifacts or colorful paintings, the best things in life certainly are free at some museums.

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Top 10 National Park Activities

Here's our selection for the most exciting and unusual national park activities on land and sea and even deep underground, including sandboarding, spelunking and more.

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Palm Springs Weekend Guide

Palm Springs is a must-visit for cinephiles, history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, those with an appetite for tasty treats and more.

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Top 10 Cities for Singles

If the dating pool in your own city seems to be getting smaller and smaller, shake up your love life with a trip out of town to one of these top cities for singles.

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America's Best Magic Shows

Leave your sense of doubt at home, and let yourself be mystified and thrilled at the country's best magic shows.

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Family Mountain Vacations

Head to the hills for a cool summer vacation at one of North America's great mountain resorts or national parks.

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Los Angeles Food Trucks

Food trucks offer hungry LA hipsters the chance to chow down on Korean tacos, fancy ice cream sandwiches and ethnic goodies all with a gourmet spin.

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Family Amusement Parks

These amusement parks have something for kids of all ages -- from preschoolers to teens -- with carousels, Ferris wheels and coasters of all shapes and sizes.

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Cooking Schools for Families

A number of cooking schools across the country offer classes designed for entire families -- an unusual twist on summer vacation fun. Here are 5 of the most eclectic and interactive we could find.

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Secret Beaches for Families

Some families prefer to seek out less-traveled beach towns when summer rolls around. Here are 5 of our favorites.

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Best Family Beach Activities

Beach-going can lead to a host of eclectic experiences, depending on where your family vacations. Here are 5 fun ways to spend a summer day at the beach.

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Top 5 National Park Family Programs

Explore our 5 favorite spring and summer National Park programs.

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RV Crazy: America's Best RV Parks

Intrepid travelers exploring the country in an RV will want to put on the brakes and stay for a while at these RV parks and campgrounds around the United States.

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Valentine's Day Vacations

From city escapades to beach vacations, here are our picks for the sweetest and sexiest Valentine's Day adventures.

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Scariest Halloween Attractions

Travel Channel has picked America's most frightening haunts.