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One travel document opens more doors than any other -- and it isn't a U.S. passport
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NASA says it will build a quieter supersonic passenger jet
The age of supersonic jet travel may be a tiny bit closer to making a comeback.
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25 Things to Do in New York This Spring
Whether your sights are set on a botanical garden or a beer garden, there's no lack of fair-weather fun to be had in New York this spring. The Tribeca Film Festival anchors a season of cultural musts that span from highbrow art exhibitions worth screaming for (Munch paintings, anyone?) to come-as-you-are music festivals in Brooklyn. And with the crack of the bat at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, New York is back in the ballgame—and buzzing with these 25 things that are essential as flowers blooming this season. —Zachary Laks
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5 Washington, D.C. Neighborhoods Locals Love
Talk to any longtime D.C. local, and you’re likely to hear a common refrain: the District is so different than it used to be. A grand revival is underway in the city, with an invigorated food-and-drink scene and a housing boom that’s spreading across all four quadrants, from Georgetown to Anacostia. But some neighborhoods have seen a more drastic shift than others. Here are five areas that have Washingtonians more excited than a D.C. panda rolling in snow.
Shaw
Did you just blink? If so, you probably missed something new that happened in Shaw. The residential area around 9th Street NW is in the midst of a renaissance, luring drinkers and diners to its growing array of neighborhoody spots.
Shaw used to be the heart of D.C.’s early 20th-century African American and jazz culture. You can still see signs of this history if you catch a show at the restored Lincoln and Howard theaters or look at the colorful murals adorning the area’s brick buildings. Now, after a period of decline, the boards are coming off windows and doors; condos are going up; and cocktail-forward bars, farm-to-table restaurants, craft coffee shops, and specialty boutiques are re-commercializing the area faster than you can say “gentrification.”
When it’s nice out you can join Washington’s plaid-wearing set for a stein outdoors at Dacha, the twinkle-light strung corner beer garden. When it’s cold, cozy up with a Strohs and a Chicago dog at Ivy and Coney, a no-frills, cash-only Midwest dive bar. Diners here have a constantly expanding array of options. Sundevich serves sandwiches the size of a weightlifter’s arm; Derek Brown’s Shaw trilogy delivers fresh ham, oysters, and Southern fare; and a slew of Ethiopian eateries like Zenebech never fail to disappoint.
Navy Yard
When Nats Park opened in 2008, baseball games were really the only reason to come to this waterfront neighborhood south of the Capitol. (Before that, the only entertainment was of a more adult nature... ) It’s a good thing Washingtonians like baseball. Every season since then has seen more bars and restaurants open in the area, so much so that now, ballgame or not, it’s become a D.C. destination.
Summer is when this area really delivers, thanks to the buzz around baseball games and a renovated riverfront boardwalk. Nationals Park is one of the most enjoyable ballparks in the majors, with great sightlines and an impressive roster of local food options. The Yards Park, a green space and boardwalk along the Anacostia River, hosts free outdoor concerts and exercise classes. There’s also a splash fountain that’s popular with kids on muggy days.
Whatever the season, you’ll find an increasing number of food and drink options moving in among the high-rise apartments, offices, and redbrick industrial-style buildings. Riverfront views are on the menu at the lofty Agua 301, Due South, and Osteria Morini, which serve modern Mexican, Southern, and Northern Italian fare, respectively. Nearby, Bluejacket brews about 20 beers on the site of an old shipyard.
14th Street
If you’re feeling indecisive, head to 14th. The neighborhood has outgrown its former “up and coming” distinction; it’s fully arrived. But it remains the best place in D.C. to find yourself without a specific destination, as the corridor between Thomas Circle and Florida Avenue contains something for any taste and time of day.
Fourteenth Street is a good place to wander; the main drag alternates between upscale bars and restaurants, boutiques and mainstream shops, and a few lingering liquor stores and pawn shops left over from the neighborhood’s seedier days.
Craving breakfast? Ted’s Bulletin wins mornings with their homemade Pop Tarts. For a taste of stardom, try celeb chef Stephen Starr’s Le Diplomate or Mike Isabella’s Kapnos. Need beer? ChurchKey has 555 of them in a cool upstairs perch. Prefer cocktails or wine? Two Birds One Stone and Barcelona have you covered. You can get oysters at Pearl Dive, live music at Black Cat, craft coffee at Slipstream, upscale watches and leather goods at Shinola … You get the idea.
Columbia Heights
D.C. isn’t known for its nonconformity. And at your first glimpse of Columbia Heights, with its Target and Best Buy, you probably won’t be sold that there’s any of that here. But spend a little more time in this progressive neighborhood northeast of Adams Morgan and you’ll find some of the District’s better cases for doing your own thing.
A good way to get your bearings is to follow the Columbia Heights Heritage Trail, a two-hour self-guided walk past local landmarks like the Mexican Cultural Institute and Meridian Hill Park (keep an eye out for the drum circle). You can also opt for a more nature-focused walk—the nearby Rock Creek Park has 32 miles of hiking trails.
Dining in Columbia Heights is a welcoming and unpretentious affair, and drinking is downright divey (in the best way). For Filipino food, try the newly opened Bad Saint, which has a casual first-come, first-served policy. Chalkboard menus, friendly service, and an apartment-style patio make for a quaint dining experience at Maple, while vegan donuts and pastries at Sticky Fingers Eats & Sweets please even the meat-eating folks.
H Street NE
Unlike the other 'hoods we’ve covered, H Street makes you work for its love. It takes commitment to get here; the neighborhood isn’t connected by Metro, and is more than a mile walk from the Capitol or Eastern Market (a lot of people just Uber). The distance has kept the corridor a little detached and rougher around the edges. That’s all about to change, however, with the long-anticipated launch of streetcar service from Union Station down H Street (expected to debut this winter).
The area, also known as the Atlas District, is anchored by the Atlas Performing Arts Center, a 1930s Art Deco theater that started revitalizing the neighborhood when it reopened 10 years ago. The creative and artistic spirit pervades the district’s food and drink scene, too. H Street Country Club combines Mexican food, a roof deck, and the District’s only mini-golf course. Next door, Rock and Roll Hotel isn’t a place to sleep, it’s a funeral parlor-turned-multi-level bar and concert venue. When it comes to dining, H Street packs a lot of personality. Toki Underground serves a mix of art and ramen, Maketto dishes out fashion and fusion cuisine, and The Pursuit Wine Bar lets you design your own grilled cheese (and pair it with wine, of course).
Jess Moss is a Washington, D.C.–based travel writer and editor. Her work has appeared in U.S. News Travel, AOL Travel, Huffington Post, and more. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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20 Ultimate Things to Do in New York City
From Wall Street's skyscrapers to the neon of Times Square to Central Park's leafy paths, New York City pulses with an irrepressible energy. History meets hipness in this global center of entertainment, fashion, media, and finance. World-class museums like MoMA and unforgettable icons like the Statue of Liberty beckon, but discovering the subtler strains of New York's vast ambition is equally rewarding: ethnic enclaves and shops, historic streets of dignified brownstones, and trendy bars and eateries all add to the urban buzz. But all of the tantalizing options can also make it hard to plan a trip, so instead of trying to see, eat, drink, and do it all, put these 20 musts—from iconic landmarks to local favorites—at the top of your list.
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25 Ultimate Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
The best way to get to know Washington, D.C. is to take a bipartisan approach. At the city’s downtown core are grand tributes to American history and government that create an aura of power and diplomacy. But don’t forget that this is a city where people live, work, and play—and there’s a side of D.C. that thrives beyond the marble columns and museum galleries, so don’t delegate all your time to one aspect of the city. Add these top experiences to your list and you’ll cross the aisle between essential visitor sights and hotspots that locals love. —Jess Moss
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10 Quirky Things You Can Do in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas has always been a business traveler’s destination—some of the largest companies in the U.S. are headquartered there—but in recent years, residents of the area have slowly been transforming the region. Craft cocktails, a burgeoning culinary scene, and a surprisingly vibrant cultural lifestyle taken over both Bentonville and Fayetteville, two of the major cities in this part of the state. Beyond the newfound hipness, what makes Northwest Arkansas fun is the variety of quirky attractions. From the former Clinton house, where Bill and Hillary were married in the living room, to the Walmart Museum, here are 10 unique things to experience in this corner of Arkansas. —David Duran
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25 Things to Do in New York This Spring
Whether your sights are set on a botanical garden or a beer garden, there's no lack of fair-weather fun to be had in New York this spring. The Tribeca Film Festival anchors a season of cultural musts that span from highbrow art exhibitions worth screaming for (Munch paintings, anyone?) to come-as-you-are music festivals in Brooklyn. And with the crack of the bat at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, New York is back in the ballgame—and buzzing with these 25 things that are essential as flowers blooming this season. —Zachary Laks
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5 Washington, D.C. Neighborhoods Locals Love
Talk to any longtime D.C. local, and you’re likely to hear a common refrain: the District is so different than it used to be. A grand revival is underway in the city, with an invigorated food-and-drink scene and a housing boom that’s spreading across all four quadrants, from Georgetown to Anacostia. But some neighborhoods have seen a more drastic shift than others. Here are five areas that have Washingtonians more excited than a D.C. panda rolling in snow.
Shaw
Did you just blink? If so, you probably missed something new that happened in Shaw. The residential area around 9th Street NW is in the midst of a renaissance, luring drinkers and diners to its growing array of neighborhoody spots.
Shaw used to be the heart of D.C.’s early 20th-century African American and jazz culture. You can still see signs of this history if you catch a show at the restored Lincoln and Howard theaters or look at the colorful murals adorning the area’s brick buildings. Now, after a period of decline, the boards are coming off windows and doors; condos are going up; and cocktail-forward bars, farm-to-table restaurants, craft coffee shops, and specialty boutiques are re-commercializing the area faster than you can say “gentrification.”
When it’s nice out you can join Washington’s plaid-wearing set for a stein outdoors at Dacha, the twinkle-light strung corner beer garden. When it’s cold, cozy up with a Strohs and a Chicago dog at Ivy and Coney, a no-frills, cash-only Midwest dive bar. Diners here have a constantly expanding array of options. Sundevich serves sandwiches the size of a weightlifter’s arm; Derek Brown’s Shaw trilogy delivers fresh ham, oysters, and Southern fare; and a slew of Ethiopian eateries like Zenebech never fail to disappoint.
Navy Yard
When Nats Park opened in 2008, baseball games were really the only reason to come to this waterfront neighborhood south of the Capitol. (Before that, the only entertainment was of a more adult nature... ) It’s a good thing Washingtonians like baseball. Every season since then has seen more bars and restaurants open in the area, so much so that now, ballgame or not, it’s become a D.C. destination.
Summer is when this area really delivers, thanks to the buzz around baseball games and a renovated riverfront boardwalk. Nationals Park is one of the most enjoyable ballparks in the majors, with great sightlines and an impressive roster of local food options. The Yards Park, a green space and boardwalk along the Anacostia River, hosts free outdoor concerts and exercise classes. There’s also a splash fountain that’s popular with kids on muggy days.
Whatever the season, you’ll find an increasing number of food and drink options moving in among the high-rise apartments, offices, and redbrick industrial-style buildings. Riverfront views are on the menu at the lofty Agua 301, Due South, and Osteria Morini, which serve modern Mexican, Southern, and Northern Italian fare, respectively. Nearby, Bluejacket brews about 20 beers on the site of an old shipyard.
14th Street
If you’re feeling indecisive, head to 14th. The neighborhood has outgrown its former “up and coming” distinction; it’s fully arrived. But it remains the best place in D.C. to find yourself without a specific destination, as the corridor between Thomas Circle and Florida Avenue contains something for any taste and time of day.
Fourteenth Street is a good place to wander; the main drag alternates between upscale bars and restaurants, boutiques and mainstream shops, and a few lingering liquor stores and pawn shops left over from the neighborhood’s seedier days.
Craving breakfast? Ted’s Bulletin wins mornings with their homemade Pop Tarts. For a taste of stardom, try celeb chef Stephen Starr’s Le Diplomate or Mike Isabella’s Kapnos. Need beer? ChurchKey has 555 of them in a cool upstairs perch. Prefer cocktails or wine? Two Birds One Stone and Barcelona have you covered. You can get oysters at Pearl Dive, live music at Black Cat, craft coffee at Slipstream, upscale watches and leather goods at Shinola … You get the idea.
Columbia Heights
D.C. isn’t known for its nonconformity. And at your first glimpse of Columbia Heights, with its Target and Best Buy, you probably won’t be sold that there’s any of that here. But spend a little more time in this progressive neighborhood northeast of Adams Morgan and you’ll find some of the District’s better cases for doing your own thing.
A good way to get your bearings is to follow the Columbia Heights Heritage Trail, a two-hour self-guided walk past local landmarks like the Mexican Cultural Institute and Meridian Hill Park (keep an eye out for the drum circle). You can also opt for a more nature-focused walk—the nearby Rock Creek Park has 32 miles of hiking trails.
Dining in Columbia Heights is a welcoming and unpretentious affair, and drinking is downright divey (in the best way). For Filipino food, try the newly opened Bad Saint, which has a casual first-come, first-served policy. Chalkboard menus, friendly service, and an apartment-style patio make for a quaint dining experience at Maple, while vegan donuts and pastries at Sticky Fingers Eats & Sweets please even the meat-eating folks.
H Street NE
Unlike the other 'hoods we’ve covered, H Street makes you work for its love. It takes commitment to get here; the neighborhood isn’t connected by Metro, and is more than a mile walk from the Capitol or Eastern Market (a lot of people just Uber). The distance has kept the corridor a little detached and rougher around the edges. That’s all about to change, however, with the long-anticipated launch of streetcar service from Union Station down H Street (expected to debut this winter).
The area, also known as the Atlas District, is anchored by the Atlas Performing Arts Center, a 1930s Art Deco theater that started revitalizing the neighborhood when it reopened 10 years ago. The creative and artistic spirit pervades the district’s food and drink scene, too. H Street Country Club combines Mexican food, a roof deck, and the District’s only mini-golf course. Next door, Rock and Roll Hotel isn’t a place to sleep, it’s a funeral parlor-turned-multi-level bar and concert venue. When it comes to dining, H Street packs a lot of personality. Toki Underground serves a mix of art and ramen, Maketto dishes out fashion and fusion cuisine, and The Pursuit Wine Bar lets you design your own grilled cheese (and pair it with wine, of course).
Jess Moss is a Washington, D.C.–based travel writer and editor. Her work has appeared in U.S. News Travel, AOL Travel, Huffington Post, and more. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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20 Ultimate Things to Do in New York City
From Wall Street's skyscrapers to the neon of Times Square to Central Park's leafy paths, New York City pulses with an irrepressible energy. History meets hipness in this global center of entertainment, fashion, media, and finance. World-class museums like MoMA and unforgettable icons like the Statue of Liberty beckon, but discovering the subtler strains of New York's vast ambition is equally rewarding: ethnic enclaves and shops, historic streets of dignified brownstones, and trendy bars and eateries all add to the urban buzz. But all of the tantalizing options can also make it hard to plan a trip, so instead of trying to see, eat, drink, and do it all, put these 20 musts—from iconic landmarks to local favorites—at the top of your list.
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25 Ultimate Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
The best way to get to know Washington, D.C. is to take a bipartisan approach. At the city’s downtown core are grand tributes to American history and government that create an aura of power and diplomacy. But don’t forget that this is a city where people live, work, and play—and there’s a side of D.C. that thrives beyond the marble columns and museum galleries, so don’t delegate all your time to one aspect of the city. Add these top experiences to your list and you’ll cross the aisle between essential visitor sights and hotspots that locals love. —Jess Moss
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10 Quirky Things You Can Do in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas has always been a business traveler’s destination—some of the largest companies in the U.S. are headquartered there—but in recent years, residents of the area have slowly been transforming the region. Craft cocktails, a burgeoning culinary scene, and a surprisingly vibrant cultural lifestyle taken over both Bentonville and Fayetteville, two of the major cities in this part of the state. Beyond the newfound hipness, what makes Northwest Arkansas fun is the variety of quirky attractions. From the former Clinton house, where Bill and Hillary were married in the living room, to the Walmart Museum, here are 10 unique things to experience in this corner of Arkansas. —David Duran
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The celeb chef talks about his deep connection with Singapore, his love for hawker centers and the city-state's booming food scene
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Surge pricing: Tickets to Disney Parks now cost how much?!
Prices are on the way up during more congested seasons.
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Success comes in threes for the Thai capital as one of the region's most prestigious venues retains its fine dining crown
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Over-the-top dishes worth splurging on for Leap Day
Take advantage of the extra day with one of America's most expensive meals.
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Early arrival of icebergs near Newfoundland coast set off social media buzz
Nature's frozen carvings drift through Iceberg Alley each spring and summer but early arrivals near Newfoundland's eastern shores have already lit up social media
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Mexico documents big rebound in monarch butterflies
The area covered by monarch butterflies in the mountains west of Mexico City this season was more than three and a half times greater than last winter
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African American-owned barbecues, a Southern legacy lost?
"Barbecue is a quintessential American cuisine," says Lolis Eric Elie. It "embraces traditions many other cuisines don't. African ingredients. Caribbean ingredients"
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Cairo's Khan el-Khalil Bazaar offers a taste of Egypt
When it comes to Cairo tourism, it's all about the Pyramids and a trip would not be complete without a visit to Giza, on the outskirts of the city
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Need a quick getaway? You'll NEVER guess how close these sun-drenched spots are
A HEARTY holiday glow might be much closer than you think.
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Favorite world airports: Top picks from our travel panel
Singapore’s Changi Airport earns rave reviews from frequent travelers.
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Las Vegas serves America’s best regional foods
Find authentic Chicago beef dogs, New York deli sandwiches and famous burgers in one city.
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Yelp's hidden gems: Ashland, Ore.
Top-rated restaurants, bars, shopping and recreation in southern Oregon town.
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Disney World: Secrets of the Little Mermaid attraction
Learn secrets of the Magic Kingdom's Journey of the Little Mermaid from an Imagineer!
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