With its natural beauty and outdoor activities, Western Maine draws those who love outdoor adventure and small-town hospitality.
Small Towns
Best small town vacations
Island Idyll: Washington’s San Juan Islands
Ready for an escape like no other? Washington’s San Juan Islands consist of 172 islands and seriously, you can’t imagine a more serene, get-away-from-it-all destination. Get inspired by one writer’s experience exploring the San Juan Islands.
A Visit to Fairbanks, Alaska in the Winter
Winter brings its own kind of adventure to Fairbanks, Alaska. After a day full of fat bikes and skiing, you can warm up in the Chena Hot Springs under the Northern Lights.
The Deadwood of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane
Deadwood, South Dakota has retained its Wild West spirit and celebrates its unique history of saloons, brothels and Wild Bill.
Cowboy Boots and Christmas Lights: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Known for its Wild West beginnings, Cheyenne offers its own holiday flair. Read about the relaxed holiday fun this Wyoming city provides.
The Trans-Siberian: Secret Stops on the Legendary Railway
Explore Russia’s off-the-beaten track destinations and mysterious train stops while on a journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Snow-Globe Christmas: Monschau Markets
If the holiday season turns you into a grinch, the antidote might be a festive German village and the joys of the Monschau Christmas market.
Holiday Classic: A Christmas Story House
“A Christmas Story” has become an iconic holiday movie. In Cleveland, Ohio, you can see the house where this classic movie was filmed.
Beyond the Beaten Path in Switzerland
We had expected beautiful alpine villages in Switzerland but also found a land rich with cultural diversity by traveling off the beaten path.
Santa Claus Indiana: Where Every Day is a Holiday
Where can you find Santa Claus outside of the North Pole? Try the little Midwestern town of Santa Claus, Indiana, home of the Holiday World amusement park.
Trip to Tveriah (Tiberias): The Capital of Galilee
Sitting on the Sea of Galilee, Tveriah boasts beauty, flavors and rich culture. Here is a guide to the best sights to see in the gorgeous Israeli city.
Delft: The Dutch City of Tradition
Delft, Netherlands is known for its distinct Delft Blue pottery. But there’s more to see in this small Dutch town, including canal tours.
