Arts and Culture

Chicago buildings overlooking the Chicago RIver

A Tour of 12 Architecture Icons in Chicago

By Elizabeth Bacharach

Clustered along Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, the buildings in this midwestern metropolis include record holders, exemplars of design, and creations dreamed up by some of the biggest names in 20th- and 21st-century architecture. Let’s go on a virtual tour of our favorites.

Lively nighttime street scene around Dublin's famous Temple Bar

What to Do in Dublin If You Don't Have Much Time

By Christi Daugherty and Jack Jewers

A whirlwind itinerary for fitting the best of Dublin into one, two, or three days

Two hikers overlook Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding snow-capped mountains in Queenstown, New Zealand

New Zealand Movie Sites to See Whether You Care About Hobbits or Not

By Zac Thompson

Our tour of New Zealand's cinematic hotspots goes beyond the usual Middle-earth locations to show off why the country is the world's most beautiful film set.

The Basilica of Montserrat can be reached by road or train and aerial cable car; from there, take a funicular to the peak.

Spain's Best Religious Sites and Churches

From primitive chapels to gold-leafed basilicas, see the eleven best religious buildings in Spain.

15 Sublime Gardens that Prove the French Grow them Best

By Lyn Parry

There's nothing quite as green, floral, or well-conceived as a French garden, and each of these one-of-a-kind jardins makes for a sublime visit for its own special reason.

Hidden Wonders Inside Broadway’s Historic Theaters

By Jennifer Ashley Tepper

From the hidden speakeasy behind a wall panel at the Music Box to the intricate Tiffany glass panel ceiling at the Belasco, find out which exciting features you should seek out on your next trip to a show.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)

Exploring the Best Artifacts from the National African American Museum

By Candyce H. Stapen

Washington, D.C.'s Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture explores African American history and life in the U.S.

Then-and-Now Pictures of Movie Locations, from Hitchcock to Pee-wee

By Jason Cochran

The smartphone app ScenePast, which helps travelers bridge time at the places they visit, compiled before-and-after images of filming locations of beloved movies made in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. What's in those spots now?

24-Hour Tokyo: A Round-the-Clock Touring Plan

By Charlotte B. Hu

Tokyo is alive every minute of the day or night. Use our hour-by-hour guide to experience its many personalities.

A showgirl pops out of a massive champagne flute in Las Vegas

Adventures You Can Only Find in Las Vegas

By Pauline Frommer

Gambling, dining, dancing—there are so many places where you can do those activities. But Sin City has attractions that won't be found anywhere else in the United States—or the world, for that matter.

Tourists and locals walking a cobble-stoned street of Vieux Lyon with several Lyonnais bouchons, boulangeries, and restaurants

12 Reasons Why Lyon Is One of France’s Most Underrated Cities

By Ali Arminio

Been there, done that...and loved it. Lyon is a delightful place to linger for a while.

What to see in San Antonio, Texas, if you have 3 days or less

What to Do in San Antonio If You Don't Have Much Time

By Janis Turk

San Antonio is one of the most fascinating cities in the United States, with a quaint Old World sensibility that’s vaguely Spanish, decidedly Mexican, and truly Texan. Here's what you must see—and what you should eat—on a visit.

11 Pieces of Truly Awesome Hotel Art

By Juliana Shallcross

Fortunately for art aficionados and travelers alike, hotels are putting serious thought into the art that’s found in their guest rooms and public spaces.

25 Incredible Free Museums in London

By Jason Cochran

London's free museums include some of the best attractions on the planet. We introduce you to 25 of the best ones.

The Museo dell'Opera is One of Florence's Best Museums

By Jason Cochran

The Italian museum, which recently underwent a dramatic renovation, stores all the treasures of Florence's iconic Duomo, but in a brand new way.

The Frommer's' Best Places to Go List for 2016

Frommer's' editors select the best destinations for travelers in 2016.

A camera and crane sit outside of Parliament on the set of director Sarah Gavron’s Suffragette, a Focus Features release.

That Wasn't a Set: Classic Movie Locations Around the World

By Roxie Pell

"Suffragette" was the first movie to shoot on location in London's Houses of Parliament. Here are some other films that got access to some of the world's most iconic landmarks.

Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs: A Tour of His Hangouts

By Jason Cochran

He sang about Chicago and New York, but Frank Sinatra, who would have turned 100 in 2015, usually did it his way at his California home, Palm Springs. You can still visit the places Ol' Blue Eyes ate, drank, and slept—and pay respects at his gravesite.

Exterior of The Broad museum, downtown Los Angeles

Inside The Broad, Los Angeles' Gorgeous New Modern Art Museum

By Jason Cochran

Los Angeles' $140 million architectural conversation piece houses one of the world's finest collections of contemporary art—and it's free to visit.

A Journey through Hemingway's Paris

Take a journey through The City of Light with Robert Wheeler’s Hemingway’s Paris and discover the city that inspired and changed the man behind some of the world’s best literature.

The London Eye: Weird and Wonderful Pictures Through the Years

By Jason Cochran

The London Eye turned 15 in 2015—although Londoners weren't sure about it when it was constructed, today it has come to help define the city's skyline. And as a city icon, it has often been costumed for special occasions and pressed into strange service.

View of Pienza and Surrounding Countryside Hills in Tuscany

How to See the Best of Tuscany—Beyond Florence—in One Week

By Stephen Brewer & Donald Strachan, Photo Editing Margaret Daly

Florence may be a must-see Italian gem, but the hill towns of Tuscany, rich in culture and history, promise equally unforgettable Italian experiences. Explore these Tuscan treasures one Piazza at a time with this thrilling week-long itinerary that includes museum touring, wine tasting, and of course, window shopping through mazes of medieval cobblestone streets.