The heads of Presidents George Washingon, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are carved in Mount Rushmore.
Looking up at the faces carved into the rock of Mount Rushmore, you probably feel respect for these giants of American history. But follow the steep and dangerous trail to the top, and that respect likely extends to the hardy men who carved the monument in South Dakota.
The USS Midway, docked at Navy Pier in San Diego, is illuminated by a fireworks display.
The USS Midway docked in San Diego is now one of 175 historic Navy ships that have morphed into museums that welcome visitors. Tour visitors ramble the carrier's 2,000 compartments listening to stories often narrated by the men who once served at those stations.
Walking the white sands of Florida is well worth the drive.
My husband and I are former Floridians who can't go six months without beach time. Since we moved to Dallas, we've made many trips to the Florida panhandle. Here's our guide to the best routes to drive, what to do while you're there, and a quiz to keep you entertained along the way.
If you can't afford to go to Europe this summer but you're looking for some interesting places to visit close to home, check out Travel + Leisure's "50 reasons to love the U.S.A. now" in the magazine's July issue and online
Roa's Rapids goes under a waterfall at Sea World's Aquatica water theme park in Orlando, Fla.
It's a big year for fans of theme parks and roller coasters. The long list of new attractions includes the rock 'n' roll-themed Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, S.C.; the Nickelodeon-themed park at Minnesota's Mall of America; Toy Story Mania at Disney; and enough new thrill rides to literally make your head spin.
Six musically inclined brothers brought their show to Branson in 2007.
Branson, the mid-America entertainment hot spot, is heaven for those who delight in having lots of options, including music, comedy, big production-style theater and a wholesome good time.
I'm on a group jog of L.A.'s swanky haunts – a guided, four-mile tour called "Running From the Paparazzi" – that has me maneuvering through the land of Range Rovers and Botox in hopes of gawking at Hollywood's pampered royalty. This is what our celebrity-fawning society has come to.
06/08/2008Consider public transportation from the airport There I was at Hartsfield-Jackson airport, pondering how best to get to my downtown Atlanta hotel. I could take a cab for $32, a shuttle for $16.50, or the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority for $2.Caladesi named best beach for 2008 CALADESI ISLAND, Fla. – Stephen P. Leatherman, a Florida International University professor dubbed "Dr. Beach," has picked Caladesi Island as the best beach in the 2008 ranking for his annual list, which was released in May. 06/06/2008See the world from revolving restaurants
Hyatt Regency Crown Center
Skies restaurant,on the 42nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo., gives a panoramic view of the city.
Revolving restaurants, those saucer-shape pods atop hotels and office towers, are back in vogue and enticing a new generation to take in panoramic city views while chowing down on fine fare.
Visitors at the new Hard Rock Park watch the fireworks show set to music of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody.
The Eagles and the Moody Blues will help kick off the grand opening of the new Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on June 2-3. The $400 million, 55-acre park, the first foray into amusement parks by Hard Rock, best known for cafes, is centered around that American invention: rock 'n' roll.
Caladesi Island earned the honor of being named best beach in 2008 for an annual list compiled by Florida International University professor Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach. Photos: See Caladesi Island in Florida
Expedition leader Bill Bruchak rows as passengers hang on through Granite Rapids.
Ahead is a wave taller than a house. As we graze its side, water arcs down, filling the foot wells 15 inches deep. Rolling tail waves follow. The boat bucks through each swell with all onboard screaming "Yee-haw!" We finally reach the eddy at the rapid's end, and I'm beaming. House Rock Rapid has just given me an exhilarating taste of how dories cruise through whitewater.
The course at Barona Creek Golf Club is built on hilly terrain 20 minutes northeast of downtown San Diego.
For a few days next month, the most popular attraction in the San Diego area won't be the pandas at the San Diego Zoo. Instead, it will be a Tiger. Tiger Woods and the best golfers in the world will come here to compete in the 2008 U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines. While the world's best tackle Torrey Pines, throw your clubs in the trunk and head out to other scenic notable courses.
