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Loving v. Virginia Courthouse Among Six Historic Sites Added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail

The courthouse where the Lovings of Loving v. Virginia fame were arrested, tried, and briefly jailed in 1959 has been added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. The law that Richard and…

What’s New in New Orleans? Appetizing Picks from the Authors of Our New Guide

Have you ever seen those video clips of cows leaving their barns in spring? Encountering green pastures again after months of winter, the animals jump and play, looking as happy as…

The Best Castles in the USA: Plot a Regal Road Trip with This Storybook Map

We don't typically think of the United States as a land of castles. But the country has had its share of gazillionaires eager to mimic Europe's architectural styles in gargantuan…

You Can Throw Your Own Parade in New Orleans! Here's How

You don’t have to be the king of a Mardi Gras club to throw your own parade and march through the streets of New Orleans. But if you do, you’ll certainly feel like one. While it's a…

Driver Licences From Four U.S. States May No Longer Be Accepted As I.D. at Airports in 2016

And those states are: New York, New Hampshire, Louisiana, and Minnesota.In December of 2014, the first phase of the Real ID Act from Congress and the Department of Homeland…

The Frommer's Book Tour Heads South: New Orleans Is the Spot: Tuesday February 11 at 6 PM

Sometimes life is good. And it certainly is when you get to spend anytime in New Orleans.But my guess is that even the lucky residents of that beautiful city need a change of…

Park of the Week: Valley Forge National Historical Park

Now that the United States is perhaps facing a double dip recession, it may help to recognize that we've had it worse. You can do that quickly when you visit Valley Forge National…

Mexico Report: Swine Flu and the City

A violinist played for tips Saturday on a busy sidewalk facing Mexico City's Zócalo. His song,"Bésame Mucho," was an ironic backdrop for the shoppers and tourists who wore surgical…

Up On The Roof: The Best Hotel Bar Terraces in New York City

With the first hint of warmer weather people in other places hop in the car and take to the road. When the weather warms up in Manhattan, New Yorkers get on the elevator and head to…