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10 great ghost towns, from Old West to modern Michigan

July 28

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The Guaranty Building was threatened with demolition in the 1970s, restored a decade later and renovated in 2008.

Buffalo builds on architecture tourism

This is where to see commercial, residential and institutional buildings by America’s most revered trio of architects.

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destinations

Copper mining created Kennecott, Alaska, and soon after the vein ran out in 1938, the town did too. Now a National Historic Landmark, it's managed by Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

10 great ghost towns, from Old West to modern Michigan
If you really want to escape traffic and crowds this year, why not vacation in a place where the population has disappeared?

destinations

Wild ponies make their swim to on Chincoteague Island in Chincoteague, VA on July 26, 2017. Every year a group of

Wild ponies of Chincoteague make annual swim
Every year the wild ponies of Assateague Island in Virginia are herded by “saltwater cowboys” across a small channel to Chincoteague Island.

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Hotel Nikko is one of the most popular San Francisco hotels, according to Expedia.

The 20 most popular hotels in San Francisco
Expedia names the 20 most popular hotels in San Francisco.

experience

The hybrid wooden-steel coasters they have created, such as Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Calif., have been remarkably smooth.

Ups and downs: The history of roller coasters
From ice slides in the 1600s to modern day wooden-steel hybrids, the coaster's evolution has been thrilling.

experience

Fort Louise opened in Nashville's Inglewood neighborhood on July 14.

July's hottest restaurant openings
Escape the heat in these new eateries, from fast-casual pasta in New York to smoked meats in Minneapolis.

cruises

A photo taken in April 2017 shows the bridge area of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas being lowered into place during the vessel's construction. Symphony will be the world's largest cruise ship when it debuts in April 2018.

France nationalizes shipyard building world's largest cruise ship
Royal Caribbean's record-setting Symphony of the Seas has been under construction at the STX France facility for more than a year.

news

The U.S. State Department has warned U.S. citizens about tainted alcohol in Mexico.

Expert tips for avoiding tainted alcohol in Mexico
Travel safety experts say tourists should not feel that they have to fully avoid drinking alcohol in Mexico. But they do advise being extra vigilant.

destinations

The English Lake District, United Kingdom: Experience the true English countryside at one of the new UNESCO World Heritage sites in Europe. Not visited by many tourists, the northwest section of England is full of valleys, mountains and, of course, l

10 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites to add to your bucket list
The new sites announced each year provide an opportunity to learn about beautiful locations that most of the world has never heard of.