Places to Visit

Discover the best places to visit in the USA, in western states like California, Hawaii, Arizona, and Oregon, and beyond. Find places to go with kids or on your own, and dive deep into vacation destinations across the West.

California's Highway 1 reveals adorable otters, friendly towns, and fabulous local flavors.

Yellowstone, Mt. Hood, and Bryce offer dramatic snowy landscapes along with outdoor excursions and wildlife viewing.

Members recommend these outrageous ice cream offerings around Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho.

Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California's deserts peak in winter with hip offerings and adventure.

See two sides to Las Vegas—both of which are sure to wow.

The center of Reno, Nevada, is crammed with unique shops and hearty fare.

Here are our readers' top picks for the most beautiful beaches, scrumptious eats, and extraordinary things to do and see.

Readers share their top pet-friendly hotels and restaurants in Oregon.

Patrons play with cats as they sip lattes in a growing number of cafes in the West, including California and Colorado.

Choose your own adventure in six neighborhoods packed with old favorites and new twists.

Readers' picks for the most awe-inspiring body of water, life-form, swath of land, and man-made structure.

Prescott, Arizona's four surrounding lakes offer hiking, well-stocked fishing, camping, boating, rock climbing, and wildlife.