Whether you’re heading to the Vatican or exploring the Met Museum, travelers know that certain travel hotspots will always have a crowd. Well, almost always.

We mapped out the quickest getaways within driving distance of top American hubs, from California’s West Coast to New York’s East End.

Hit the road for coastal towns, Sonoma wineries, lakes in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and more—all less than a 4-hour drive from SF.

Perched on a rocky island in the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz once housed such legendary criminals as Al Capone. Today, the former prison is an extremely popular National Historic Landmark. Here are the top things to know when planning your visit.

When exploring a new city, there's nothing quite like getting tips and advice from someone who calls it home. That's why, in this series, we turn to the locals who know just as much about what can't be missed as they do about the unexpected delights that make a place so special.

Black History Month is here. Throughout the month—and all year long—these are the sights, museums, and memorials that amplify Black stories and voices.