Catherine Parker

Conveniently located along Interstate 80, Truckee is a gateway community in the Lake Tahoe region. With outdoor activities, including several ski resorts, Truckee is a popular base for winter trips. Its historic downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and named after a Paiute Indian chief. The Donner Party ran into tragedy here and the transcontinental railroad opened the West Coast to emigrants following the Emigrant Trail. Today Truckee’s historic downtown is lined wi...

Close to the top mountain resort in Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City is a personal favorite for family fun during the winter. Located on the west side of Lake Tahoe, visitors can stroll through quaint Tahoe City and find ice skating, snowshoeing, sledding and cross-country skiing. It’s a perfect place to spend a day during your Lake Tahoe getaway with shopping, a movie theater and restaurants. Here are the top things to do in Tahoe City during the winter.

Incline Village, Nevada, is one of the handful of towns ringing Lake Tahoe. Most convenient to Reno and its airport, Incline Village offers mountain resorts and a national forest for winter recreation, like sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. There’s also a movie theater, a luxury hotel with a casino and dining. Come see what everyone raves about its views of the lake that never freezes. Here are the top things to do in Incline Village in winter.
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Spend your holiday season at Lake Tahoe under birdbird skies and glistening fir trees. With the big ski resorts opening for Thanksgiving. This is the year for a Lake Tahoe winter holiday. With a dozen mountain resorts ringing the lake that never freezes, it boasts excellent skiing and lots to do for apres. With lots of sun, outdoor activities reign, so travelers will find sledding, snowshoeing, XC skiing and more. Here are Top Things to do at Lake Tahoe in December.

As an archipelago off the coast of Africa, Tenerife is the largest and most populous island in the Canary Islands. It boasts many of Spain’s records, like the tallest point, Mount Teide and the tallest pine tree in Spain. The island, which measures over 785 square miles, is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a UNESCO Biosphere reserve. Divided into northern and southern parts, the Northern region of Tenerife is greener and offers rich biodiversity to explore. Some of the best things ...

With a lake that never freezes and outdoor activities galore, Lake Tahoe is the place on the West Coast for a winter holiday. There are more than a dozen places to ski and board; however, for some free fun, pack a sled. In the North Lake Tahoe area, find a free sledding area with off-highway parking and a year-round restroom. With BYOS sleds or saucers, your family can have fun for hours. If you want more fun, add snow shoes and cross-country skis. Best of all, this is close to Chickadee Ridg...

The flurries are falling, and the kids are out of school. If they are getting antsy, get them outside. Not all snowy fun costs a fortune. With a hill and a sled, your kids can have hours of fun; here is one of my favorite free sledding spots in the Lake Tahoe area. It is close to Carson City and Incline Village and features off-highway parking with a restroom close by. Here is one of the BEST Free Lake Tahoe sledding areas.
This spot it BYOS, or bring your own sled. I also recommend you come ...

For a holiday trip like no other, head to NYC. From its Holiday Shopping, amazing holiday displays and festive outings, New York City is the top destination in the U.S. for holiday travel. From Thanksgiving until the New Year, Manhattan is utterly magical. Take in its holiday markets to holiday performances to ice skating and train displays, NYC needs to be on your list. Here are the top things to do in NYC for the Holidays.
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North along Hotel Zone and the Alamo, cultural hounds head to The Pearl along the San Antonio River. The Pearl helped snag the city’s UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2017 for its deep culinary offerings. From the standout Tex Mex classic La Gloria to the weekend farmers market to the Culinary Institute of America campus, eaters can get a whiff of what San Antonians savor at the Pearl.
It’s a meeting place for residents and travelers alike. Visitors can meet neighborhood dogs at the even...

Galveston, located south of Houston on the Texas Gulf Coast, is a major cruise ship home port. Galveston Cruises use three terminals (with a fourth going online in 2025), lined up in a row with plenty of nearby parking. Perched within an hour’s drive of one of the largest cities in the U.S., many cruisers choose to drive to your cruise and eliminate the hassle of flying. Best of all, Galveston and the historic Strand offer plenty to do before embarking, so arrive early and enjoy a seafood pla...

Travelers headed to Austin, the Live Music Capital of Texas, will want to make a quick jaunt across Lady Bird Lake to South Congress Avenue, or SoCo. This pedestrian-friendly strip is home to some of Austin’s most iconic experiences, like its murals and many places to eat and shop. You might be in town for one of the music festivals, like October’s Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park. The SXSW Festival is another big draw in March. Or maybe you want to check out Austin’s vibe for...

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a year-round destination that attracts visitors across North America and beyond. It’s a National Park standout year-round from warm summer days to the blazing fall color to a snow-kissed desert landscape. With snow settling on the canyon’s rock layers and pinyon pine branches, the Grand Canyon transforms into a winter wonderland. e Since fewer people visit during the winter, winter visitors also enjoy a quieter canyon with many bluebird days. Read on for r...

The Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company that creates immersive, interactive experiences is opening its latest installation in Houston. As the second location in Texas, visitors get a uniquely Houston experience with many of its artists and creators from the area.
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We heard you were Hungry. As well as being the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is a top foodie destination. From the top BBQ joints to the best tacos and margaritas, visitors (and locals) won’t miss a meal in Austin. In addition to the Tex-Mex stables, ATX features some of the best pizza from locally-owned pizza places. Grab some recommendations for date Night in Austin too. Don’t forget about independent coffee shops and premium ice cream all in Austin. Here are the Top Places to Eat...

In Central Texas, the village of Salado is a hub for local artists and artisans along the fertile banks of Salado Creek. It is a quaint and walkable town, packed with fun things to do like shopping, dining and seasonal live theater productions, conveniently located off Interstate 3. In between Waco and Austin, Salado is perfect for a weekend getaway or day trip. Here are the top things to do in Salado, Texas.

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