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Guide Article / Things To Do in San Diego

The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in San Diego

In the Gaslamp Quarter, high rents have led to the influx of deep-pocketed chains and brand names, such as Adidas, 926 Fifth Ave. (tel. 619/615-0287; www.adidas.com); Urban Outfitters,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New York City

The Best Experiences in the Boroughs in New York City

In the Bronx: Spend the morning at the Bronx Zoo or the New York Botanical Garden, and then head to Arthur Avenue, the Little Italy of the Bronx, for an authentic Italian feast. In…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New York City

In the Outer Boroughs in New York City

THE BRONXThe top sights in the Bronx are The Bronx Zoo, The New York Botanical Gardens, Wave Hill and the home of the "Bronx Bombers" Yankee Stadium. Literary buffs might also want to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New York City

Central Park in New York City

Updated January 11, 2026 — Manhattan’s 843-acre green oasis is the yin to the city’s neon, concrete, and office tower yang. It serves as the city’s backyard, its concert hall, its…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New York City

Broadway Shows : How to Get Affordable Seats & Choose the Right Show

By Pauline FrommerYou can traipse the entire Metropolitan Museum of Art, attend a Yankees game, and ascend to the top of the Empire State Building, but you can’t really say you’ve done…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New York City

The Top Shopping Streets and Neighborhoods in New York City

By Pauline FrommerHere’s a rundown of New York’s most interesting shopping scenes, with highlights of each to give you a feel for the neighborhood. If a location is not given, refer to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in New York City

Shopping A-Z in New York City

Antiques & Collectibles Antiques lovers and collectors will be dazzled by the bounty that New York has to offer, often with top-dollar pricetags to match. Traditionalists will…

Guide Article / In Depth in New York City

History in New York City

Colonial Days (1524–1776) The area that became New York City was the home to many Native Americans before Giovanni da Verrazano arrived in 1524. And it wasn’t until 1609, when Henry…

Guide Article / In Depth in New York City

Recommended Books, Films and Music in New York City

Books Where to begin? New York City has been the influence, inspiration, and site of libraries’ worth of fiction, poetry, memoir, history, and drama. For the definitive history of the…

Guide Article / In Depth in New York City

Architecture in New York City

New York City contains a wealth of architectural styles, from modest row houses to ornate churches to soaring skyscrapers. Constructed over 300 years, these buildings represent the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Madrid

History in Madrid

Madrid missed out on the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans who arrived and influenced so many other corners of early Spain. Nor was it ravaged by the subsequent…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in San Francisco

Walking Tour 2 in San Francisco

North Beach: Beats, Broads & Little Italy Start: Intersection of Montgomery Street, Columbus Avenue, and Washington Street. Public Transportation: Bus no. 10, 12, 13, 30, or…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in San Francisco

In One Day in San Francisco

If you've got only 1 day to explore the city and haven't been here before, follow this whirlwind jaunt of the classic highlights. It starts with a scenic cable car ride, includes a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in London

The Best Museums in London

British Museum: When Sir Hans Sloane died in 1753, he bequeathed to England his vast collection of art and antiquities. This formed the nucleus of a huge collection that grew with the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Buenos Aires

Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Buenos Aires

La Boca La Boca, on the banks of the Río Riachuelo, originally developed as a trading center and shipyard. It was the city's first Little Italy, the main point of entry for Italians at…

Guide Article / In Depth in Buenos Aires

History in Buenos Aires

In 1880, 300 years after the final, permanent founding of Buenos Aires, the city was made the official capital of Argentina. For decades afterward, Buenos Aires experienced a period of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Buenos Aires

Architecture in Buenos Aires

The vast majority of what visitors see in Buenos Aires today was built in the explosive period between 1880 and 1910, just after the city became the capital of Argentina, and in…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hungary

History in Hungary

During the Holocaust, Hungary had a unique situation concerning its Jewish citizens. In order to understand and appreciate the horrific events of World War II, it is important to know…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hungary

Food & Drink in Hungary

Traditional Hungarian cuisine reflects the rich and varied flavors of many international influences. Since the first Magyars were nomadic people, they learned from the Turkish and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Washington, D.C.

Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C.

How did the Smithsonian Institution come to be? It’s rather an unlikely story, concerning the largesse of a wealthy English scientist named James Smithson (1765–1829), the illegitimate…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Universal Studios Florida

The Best Romantic Getaways in Universal Studios Florida

Courtyard at Lake Lucerne (Downtown; tel. 800/444-5289 or 407/648-5188): This charming B&B is an eclectic mix of some of Orlando's oldest homes -- each impeccably restored and…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Universal Studios Florida

Local Favorites in Universal Studios Florida

Get the Pointe? Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr. (tel. 407/248-2838; www.pointeorlando.com), has evolved, thanks to a multimillion-dollar redevelopment a few years ago, into an…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Orlando

The Best Romantic Getaways in Orlando

Courtyard at Lake Lucerne (Downtown): This charming B&B is an eclectic mix of some of Orlando's oldest homes—each impeccably restored and meticulously furnished. Ask for the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Orlando

Best Dining Bets in Orlando

It may not have the lineup or caliber of restaurants of, say, New York or San Francisco, but Orlando's diverse dining scene offers an array of memorable eateries that will please the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Orlando

History in Orlando

You can't truly understand Orlando without finding out how it came to be a tourism behemoth in the first place. Orlando may have begun life as a sleepy little Southern town, but it…