Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Get Into the Revolutionary Spirit With These Beautiful Photographs of Boston
Massachusetts’ capital city offers American history lessons at every turn
Engineering Marvels of the Silver State
Discover the 19th-century innovations that put Nevada on the map
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
15 Dazzling Photos That Celebrate the Sights (and Sites) of Los Angeles
These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show what makes the City of Angels and its next-door neighborhoods so heavenly
Ten Surprising Arts and Culture Destinations to Visit in the Florida Keys and Key West
These unexpected destinations and attraction showcase the region’s true artistic spirit.
For A Young City, Scottsdale’s Art and Culture Goes Deep
From iconic architecture to indigenous culinary traditions, Scottsdale’s arts and culture scene is thriving
Explore the History and Natural Wonders of Alaska
Wild, rugged and expansive, the 49th state is begging to be explored
See the Mysterious Winter Parade That Brings Tourists to the Remote Island of Sardinia
Since ancient times, a town on the Italian isle has marked the season with a grim costumed festival
Why Is Santa From the North Pole? Here’s How the Legend Originated and Why Different Towns Lay Claim to It
Santa Claus is usually good news for tourism—and locales all over the world embrace their proximity to the Christmas figure
For 100 Years, Santa Feans Have Burned New Mexico’s Boogeyman in a ‘Sacred Rite of Purification, Laughter and Rebirth’
The original “burning man” was the brainchild of a local artist and involves volunteers constructing a 50-foot-tall villain
These Remote Volcanic Islands in the South Pacific Just Became a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Marquesas, located some 3,000 miles from their nearest continental neighbor, are some of the most isolated islands on the planet
China Plans to Open Ming Dynasty Tombs to the Public by 2030
The sprawling burial complex on the outskirts of Beijing was built to hold the remains of 13 emperors
Nevada’s Living and Abandoned Ghost Towns
These Five Former Boomtowns Invite You To Step Into the State’s Mining History
A Journey to Discover an African Homeland
New generations of Black Americans are taking intimate tours that connect them with the lands and cultures their ancestors were forced to leave behind
Parts of China’s Great Wall Are Protected by a ‘Living Cover’ of Biocrusts
The layer of lichen, moss and cyanobacteria helps shield the historic structure from erosion, a new study finds
Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?
The Native people of Hispaniola were long believed to have died out. But a journalist’s search for their descendants turned up surprising results
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
Teenage Tourist Carves His Name Into 1,200-Year-Old Temple in Japan
The UNESCO World Heritage site is one of several historical landmarks around the world to be vandalized this summer
The Acropolis Adopts Crowd Control Measures for the First Time
The increasingly popular tourist destination in Greece is becoming overwhelmed with tourists
Tourist Carves Girlfriend’s Name Into the Colosseum
Video footage shows a man using keys to scratch a message into the 2,000-year-old amphitheater’s wall
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2023
From an ultramarathon capital in the Rockies to a laid-back village in the Florida Keys, these vibrant towns are calling your name
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