Travel
Featuring the best things to do and places to visit in the U.S. and around the world, our maps and guides are created by local experts to give you the best insider tips. Because we live here.
Brilliant travel accessories that make hotel rooms feel like home
From a yummy smelling candle to a simple toothbrush stand, here are 15 products that should make it into your suitcase.
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The Big Dig: A map of land art across America
A look at some of the nation’s largest and most beguiling public artworks.
7 serene lake houses you can rent right now
If you’ve been dreading this summer’s sticky, sweaty heat, take a break from the high temps and retreat to a lakefront getaway.
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Curbed's guide to architectural tourism across the country
With summer travel season about to start, we've assembled a list of some of the best tours, sites and buildings for architecturally-minded travelers to add to their itinerary.
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Visiting the Jersey Shore? Here’s what you should do
Wildlife refuges, museums, and brewing companies to consider visiting when you’re not at the beach.
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The 18 best things to do in Santa Fe if you love design
Everything you should do in the New Mexican capital, including—yes—the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and beyond.
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5 gorgeous Victorian homes for sale in Cape May
Prepare to be charmed by these 19th-century Victorians, from a massive bed and breakfast, to an expertly restored turn-of-the-century spot.
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21 things to do in the mountains around LA
Hike to a hot spring. Picnic lakeside. Eat pizza in a log cabin. Stargaze. Pick berries.
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15 places to stay on the Jersey Shore
Rustic tiny house in Cape May? Resort in Atlantic City? The choice is yours
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Day hiking on Mount Rainier: An introductory guide
There’s so much to explore on the Northwest’s most visible mountain—but here’s how to get started.
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Postmodern and late modern architecture: The ultimate guide
Great architecture that’s often under-appreciated, misunderstood, and unprotected
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14 Washington State campgrounds with historic buildings to explore
Campouts for history buffs, architecture aficionados, and abandoned-place enthusiasts.
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Seattle-area camping trips for everyone
Want to leave the car at home? Stay by the water? Rent a cabin? Hit the backcountry?
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The Bay Area's best campsites accessible by bus or bike
Car-free and carefree.
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The Curbed guide to the Hamptons
In the East End, go beyond the beaches and nightclubs (but we have you covered there too)
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How to get to (and around) the Hamptons without a car
No wheels? You can go to the beach and, really, anywhere else on the East End. Here’s how.
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Which Hamptons town should you visit?
How to make sense of the East End’s many villages and hamlets.
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7 modern beach houses for rent in the Hamptons
From Southampton to Montauk, rentals to consider if you’re looking for rentals with 21st-century style.
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The 5 most scenic Hamptons bike rides
Curbed’s picks for the best rides of the summer.
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Here are the worst times to leave for Memorial Day weekend
It will be busier than last year
38 must-have apps for summer camping and road trips
From trip planning to packing checklists to finding the perfect hiking trail, there’s an app for that.
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The 12 best Mid-Atlantic beach towns to visit this summer
And how great is it that Philly is located smack dab in the middle of the Jersey shore and Delaware beaches? We've picked 12 of the best beach towns to check out this month, from the picture-perfect Cape May to Delaware's lovely Bethany Beach.
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9 dog-friendly campgrounds near Seattle
Get your pup tent—and your pup—ready for an adventure.
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8 essential backpacking trips near Seattle
When was the last time you found bliss in the backcountry?
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5 lovely A-Frames near Philly you can escape to this summer
A-Frames are making a comeback. Here are five A-Frame cabins you can rent within a two hour’s drive from Philly.
In Puerto Escondido, Brutalism and thatched roofs with a side of sand and surf
Love design and planning a trip to Mexico? Skip Tulum and try this beach town on the country’s Oaxacan coast.
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Open Thread: What are your tricks for getting to the shore in the summer?
Give us the 411
11 A-frames you can rent right now
From coast to coast, property owners are renovating and building A-frames in order to rent them to architecture-loving vacationers.
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13 cool and refreshing swimming lakes and rivers near Philly
Here are 13 cool and refreshing lakes and rivers within two hours of Center City where you can (legally!) take a dip.
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18 wildflower hikes to explore near Seattle
Alpine wildflowers in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest are some of the most impressive in the country.
A Frank Lloyd Wright resort in Pennsylvania adds a new home
At Polymath Park, visitors can spend a night staying in the architect’s homes, including the newly reconstructed Lindholm House.
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The best hiking trails in Metro Detroit, mapped
From shared pathways to short walks through wooded areas, here are some of the best hiking trails around metro Detroit.
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‘Airstream hotel’ luxury campground opens near Yosemite National Park
Comes with custom Airstreams, canvas tents, and deluxe cabins with spa-inspired amenities
7 yurts for the ultimate glamping vacation
From a remote oceanside yurt in Alaska to a family-friendly yurt village in Colorado, we’ve rounded up seven yurts perfect for your next adventure.
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The 21 best things to do in Milan if you love design
Locals and frequent visitors dish on their favorite haunts in Italy’s hotbed of design.
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The best things to do in Mexico City if you love design
Yes, visit the Zócalo and Casa Azul. And then catch these 25 must-see spots around the Mexican capital.
Disney’s new Star Wars theme park opening dates announced
Fans of the iconic Star Wars franchise have been waiting with bated breath for more news about their fantasy turned reality: a Star Wars-themed park.
