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For many, Christmas is a holiday season built around longstanding traditions.

The Wackiest Holiday Festivals and Events in the U.S.

Boston

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Plymouth Rock carries along its stony back an essential piece of United States history.

The Funniest Reviews of Plymouth Rock Left by Disappointed Tourists

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Braving a busy airport during Thanksgiving is a necessary evil for those looking to clock some family time over this gratitude-themed holiday.

TSA’s Tips for Surviving the Airport During the Busiest Holiday Season Ever

Denver

Denver International Airport has been in the midst of a renovation for the last six years—though it feels like forever to travelers who regularly pass through the Mile High City.

The Massive New Art Installation Made Entirely From Real People’s Luggage

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Traveling solo can be an incredible journey in self discovery and personal growth, but it also comes with a lot of worries.

The Best Tips for Women Traveling Solo, According to Reddit 

Washington DC

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If you’ve ever watched a movie about an alien invasion, specifically Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), Mars Attacks!

12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Washington Monument

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If you’ve dreamt of experiencing Antarctica, but aren't exactly thrilled about an arduous trek to the end of the world, we’ve got news.

 The Southernmost Hotel in the World Is Slated to Open in 2025

Los Angeles

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For more than a century, the nine iconic letters of the Hollywood Sign have reigned over Los Angeles as a beacon of movie star glamour and big dreams.

8 Surprising Facts About the Hollywood Sign for Its 101st Birthday

Las Vegas

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Although it might pale in comparison to some of the natural wonders of the world, the Hoover Dam is definitely a wonder of the engineering world.

9 Wildly Interesting Facts About the Hoover Dam

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The Stanley Hotel, nestled among the Rocky Mountains in Estes Park, Colorado, is the famous real-life inspiration behind one of the most iconic horror movies of all time—Stephen King’s psychological thriller The Shining.

What Reviewers Really Think About the Most Haunted Hotel in the U.S.

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Food is the great connector—and that may be even more true of barbecue.

Kansas City Will Soon Be Home to the Tastiest Museum in the U.S.

Chicago

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Waiting for the train in the endless din of loud conversations, footsteps running to catch a closing door, and perhaps a crying child or two isn’t exactly pleasant.

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Latest Posts From Gwen

The Wackiest Holiday Festivals and Events in the U.S.

Change up your holiday traditions with lobster traps, tumbleweeds, and death-defying Christmas feats.

The Funniest Reviews of Plymouth Rock Left by Disappointed Tourists

Tourists are really not impressed by Plymouth Rock.

TSA’s Tips for Surviving the Airport During the Busiest Holiday Season Ever

From expected wait times to which Thanksgiving sides will clear security.

The Massive New Art Installation Made Entirely From Real People’s Luggage

The artist just dropped a preview, and gave us the story behind his stunning new work.

The Best Tips for Women Traveling Solo, According to Reddit

Not every trip can be ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, and that’s okay!

12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Washington Monument

The chief of communications for the National Mall and Memorial Parks gives Thrillist the insider intel.

The Southernmost Hotel in the World Is Slated to Open in 2025

How to get to Antarctica in luxury.

8 Surprising Facts About the Hollywood Sign for Its 101st Birthday

Everything you didn’t know about LA’s iconic, century-old landmark.

9 Wildly Interesting Facts About the Hoover Dam

That's a lot of concrete.

What Reviewers Really Think About the Most Haunted Hotel in the U.S.

“Wife had an experience and almost passed out with all the energy!”

Kansas City Will Soon Be Home to the Tastiest Museum in the U.S.

Learn about regional barbecue styles and go home with some new sauces.

The Prettiest Place for Public Art? Your Local Amtrak Station

Waiting for your train just got a whole lot more artsy thanks to Amtrak’s new program.