Tourism
The Borscht Belt Was a Haven for Generations of Jewish Americans
A new exhibition examines the more than 1,000 resorts and hotels that dotted New York's Catskills Mountains and provided relaxation, dancing and laughs
Construction Workers Plow a Shortcut Through the Great Wall of China
They caused "irreversible damage" to the wall when they used an excavator to widen an existing gap
Venice Will Start Charging an Entry Fee Next Year
By charging daytrippers to visit on peak travel days, the city hopes to combat overtourism
See When Brilliant Fall Foliage Will Peak With This Interactive Map
The tool's county-by-county predictions will help you plan the best leaf-peeping trips
Deep-Sea Tourism or Deep-Sea Science?
Two chroniclers of explorers, including one who profiled OceanGate’s Stockton Rush, reflect on what visiting the depths of the ocean can—and can’t—teach us
Loch Ness Monster Lovers Come Together for Biggest Hunt in 50 Years
Volunteers will convene in the Scottish Highlands armed with drones, hydrophones and other technologies
Two Tourists Fell Asleep in the Eiffel Tower and Woke Up to Police
After jumping a security barrier, the visitors were found between the landmark's second and third floors
Eight Delicious Wine Regions You May Have Never Heard Of
With less tourist traffic, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites include vineyards that rival France’s Champagne or Burgundy
Stunning Fields of Sunflowers Are Blanketing North Dakota
Sunflower seekers can consult an online map to determine where the best views can be found
This Italian Town Silenced a Historic Bell That Kept Tourists Awake. Now, Locals Can't Sleep
The bell battle in Pienza, located in Tuscany, is just the latest example of Italy's tourism troubles
Grappling With Climate Change and Overtourism, Italy Is Betting Big on Train Travel
New rail routes will help throngs of tourists get around the country in a sustainable way
The Next Superfoods May Come From Australia
But Indigenous people—who stand to benefit the most from the commercialization of “bush tucker”—represent only 1 percent of the industry
UNESCO Recommends Adding Venice to List of World Heritage in Danger
Throngs of tourists and rising water levels are threatening to overwhelm the historic city
Get a Bird’s-Eye View on the Minnesota Zoo's New Elevated Walkway
Inspired by New York's Highline, the 1.25-mile pedestrian loop repurposes the zoo's shuttered monorail track
Amsterdam Bans Cruise Ships to Combat Pollution and Overtourism
The city council has approved a plan to close and relocate the cruise terminal in the city's center
Americans Will Soon Need More Paperwork When Traveling to Europe
Here's what you need to know about the new requirements, which are scheduled to launch in 2024
How the Kentucky Cave Wars Reshaped the State's Tourism Industry
Rival entrepreneurs took drastic steps to draw visitors away from Mammoth Cave in the early 20th century
You Can Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse From Aboard These Cruise Ships
Several cruise lines are offering special sailings for the rare celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024
Lake Tahoe's Clear Water Is Brimming With Tiny Plastics
The pristine lake has a higher concentration of microplastics than the water near some floating garbage patches in the oceans, according to a new study
Get a Dose of Sun, Sand and Sea With These 15 Scenes From the Beach
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are sure to remind you of everything you love about the shore
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