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To the editor: One needs only to look at the infamous Thanksgiving images of a completely gridlocked 405 Freeway to understand that efforts to improve the unacceptable ground transportation situation at Los Angeles International Airport have little chance of succeeding. (“ In a city known for traffic, LAX is a standout for its gridlock. Can it be fixed? ” Opinion, June 11)

The improvements under construction may divert traffic from the infamous roadway horseshoe connecting the terminals, but they are unlikely to materially reduce traffic to the LAX area. Apparently, owner Los Angeles World Airports continues to cling to the fanciful ideal that, despite clear limitations, all travelers are entitled to arrive and depart the airport in a single-occupant vehicle.

How do we know this? Look at the plight of LAX FlyAway.

At $9.75 one-way, FlyAway bus service can reduce vehicle traffic to the airport, is cost-effective to passengers and carries a far lower price tag than the billions of dollars and decades of waiting involved with building out the Metro system.

And despite these obvious benefits, only two FlyAway lines — yes, two — operate in a region as vast as Greater Los Angeles.

So instead of expanding the FlyAway service, LAWA is effectively building a new horseshoe for private automobiles and a frightfully expensive connection to a Metro system that does not yet serve alarmingly large swathes of the region. Unfortunately, despite great cost and fanfare, LAWA’s plans appear destined for failure.

Reagan McClymonds, Los Angeles

To the editor: Tens of thousands of travelers fly into and out of LAX every day. Your article features three who complain. From that microscopic sampling, you get a front-page headline that calls LAX “the worst airport I’ve ever been to.”

But much of the article is actually interviews and quotes by transportation experts that LAX is a strong work in progress racing to the 2028 Olympics. These are positive, including a couple that says LAX is far better than the chaos at Atlanta’s airport, the nation’s busiest.

Yes, Los Angeles has gridlock. However, the headline should reflect how good LAX is, and that it will soon be a great, world-class airport.

Mark Shapiro, Los Angeles

To the editor: Years ago, The Times had an article that stated people live with civic mistakes for decades. I say, scrap the LAX People Mover and overpriced parking structures and finally build a train to the airport.

In New York, the simplicity of a plane icon showing the way to JFK Airport is easy to follow. In Chicago, seeing the trains speeding to O’Hare International Airport in the middle of traffic jams causes envy in me. At that airport, you take a few escalators down and you board a train — no cars, no traffic.

B.P. James, Long Beach

To the editor: In addition to the problems enumerated in this article, LAX is arguably the worst airport for elderly and handicapped patrons.

All these “improvements” relate to reducing traffic and getting people out of the terminals via shuttle buses and the People Mover, yet how will an elderly or a handicapped traveler navigate these?

LAX accommodates these travelers while inside the terminal with personnel accompanying them on electric carts from the ticket desks through the gate and in reverse to baggage claim on return trips. However, once they get their luggage, they are on their own.

Elderly travelers should be able to walk outside the terminal and grab a taxi like in every other city in the world, not have to schlep their luggage on a shuttle to a remote lot where they will have to wait in yet another line.

Wendy Prober-Cohen, Tarzana

To the editor: The “shiny Tom Bradley International” terminal is cited in your article on LAX. What a joke!

I recently spent three weeks in Spain and Portugal, enjoying immaculate, well-designed air and rail terminals of all vintages and states of construction, only to come home to LAX’s worn-out and nightmarish Tom Bradley terminal.

There is no excuse for the pandemonium and utter lack of maintenance. Broken and abandoned luggage carts lie about, urinals are stopped up, dusty trash surrounds escalators, and the baggage claim is dilapidated. I pity fliers who are handicapped, elderly or traveling with children.

LAX needs a complete redesign, not Band-Aids.

Richard Stanley, Los Feliz

To the editor: I must take issue with your claim that LAX does not have a “direct connection to public transit.” Everyone in my area knows the most convenient way to and from LAX is the FlyAway bus from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.

I took that bus yesterday and it arrived within 30 minutes in the middle of rush hour. If you grab the early bus it can be there in 22 minutes. I’ve done it.

John Kwiatkowski, Los Angeles

To the editor: Hey, L.A. Times, how about knocking down the headline whining and negativity a notch?

We live here and are all aware of our city’s big issues. We could use some help and positivity, not more sand in our face.

Kenneth Thompson, Manhattan Beach

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Did you know about Memphis' free 'world-class galleries'?: Local hidden gems

Dixon gallery and gardens has a world-class museum and a 17-acre park in the heart of the city..

From overlooked roadside attractions to offbeat museums and obscure natural wonders, Local Hidden Gems will showcase some of the unique and unexpected treasures that make America extraordinary. We will emphasize charm, surprise and delight.

Local hidden gem:  Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Memphis, Tennessee.

After Graceland, this is perhaps Memphis' most visited former private home. And, unlike Graceland, you can tour this house and its gardens for free.

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens sits in the heart of East Memphis at Cherry Road and Park Avenue, across from the much larger Memphis Botanic Garden . While the Dixon, which opened in 1976, sits just off a busy street across from Audubon Golf Course, it is often overlooked on any list of Memphis places to visit.

"The Dixon is kind of a hidden gem and has a variety of wonderful things to experience, including world-class galleries and education programs," said Kevin Sharp, director of the Dixon. "And we are a 17-acre park that is absolutely gorgeous in the heart of the Memphis. Given how many great things Memphis has, from Graceland to Sun Studio to Beale Street, the things that are top of the mind to visit, we'd like (people) to think about the Dixon."

Local hidden gems: A spotlight on the American treasures in our backyards

Sharp says the museum has traditional Old Masters' artwork, including a Renoir, and contemporary pieces, with a strong Memphis tint that represents the city's "visual arts community."

Dixon's Gardens shine year-round, but Sharp says spring showcases an explosion of tulips. He also noted the impressive hardwood forest. A cutting garden near the Dixon greenhouse serves a dual purpose: Workers get the rotating collection of fresh flowers inside the museum while visitors see a variety of perennials they could grow in their gardens. In addition, the garden includes a pavilion and outdoor area for weddings and receptions, available for rental.

How did the Dixon Gallery & Gardens start?

Sixty-six years ago, cotton merchant Hugo Norton Dixon established The Hugo Dixon Trust, a charitable and educational foundation. After Dixon and his wife, Margaret Oates Dixon, died in 1974, the Trust received the couple’s residence, their 17-acre property, art collection, financial assets and the rest of their estate. The Trust was later re-established as a foundation.

The original 1941 residence designed by Houston, Texas, architect John Staub and the gardens designed by Mr. Dixon and his sister, Hope Crutchfield, became the Dixon Gallery & Gardens. The Dixon was chartered as a not-for-profit corporation and opened in 1976.

The 26 paintings in Margaret and Hugo Dixon’s private collection became the start of the museum’s permanent collection. In 1977, eight new galleries on the east side of the residence were completed and opened that same year. The museum further expanded in 1986, adding 15,030 square feet, a museum shop, and a 250-seat auditorium. A year later, additional office space and a multi-purpose room totaling 2,500 square feet were added.

Where: 4339 Park Ave, Memphis, Tennessee

Mark Russell is executive director of The Commercial Appeal. You can reach him at [email protected] or 901-288-4509.

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Softball: cheverus, york, nya travel different paths to state championship games.

While the Stags exceeded expectations, the Wildcats and Panthers went into the season with their sights on back-to-back titles.

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Delia Tremble of Cheverus celebrates after she drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning Tuesday night against Windham in the Class A South softball final. The Stags, seeking their first state championship, play Oxford Hills on Saturday. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer

The Cheverus softball team didn’t think it would be here, at least not when the season began.

Not coming off a .500 season, and losing seasons before that. And not given its competition, with an annually tough road through the SMAA.

The Stags were talented. They were bringing in a touted freshman to join some key returning starters. But was that enough to make then likely championship contenders?

“No way,” Coach John Eisenhart said. “I looked at our schedule, and I knew Portland High would be tough. … I wasn’t sure how we matched up against (Gorham and) Amber Bretton. I wasn’t sure how we matched up against (Kennebunk and) Julia Pike. I definitely wasn’t sure how we’d match up against Windham.

“I thought if we could get to a 13-3 record, have a good playoff run, that would be great. … I had no expectations of being in this game at all.”

Two and a half months later, Cheverus will play in its first state championship game when it takes on Oxford Hills at 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Maine Community College in Auburn. Advertisement

“We wanted to get there, but at first it was a little out of reach,” junior first baseman and pitcher Ashley Connor said. “When we were, I think it was 9-0, we were like ‘We can get there. We can go all the way.'”

It’s been a different narrative for York (19-0) and North Yarmouth Academy (18-1), southern Maine’s other two teams vying for championships Saturday. York will play Nokomis in the Class B final at 12:30 p.m. at the University of Southern Maine, while NYA will play Penobscot Valley for the Class D title immediately following the York-Nokomis game.

For the Wildcats and Panthers, who won state championships in 2023, the goals and expectations were centered on getting back to the state final.

“The season started with us working in a gym, setting some lofty goals,” said York Coach Kevin Giannino, whose team is trying to win back-to-back titles for the first time since 1988-89. “We had the plaque (for) winning the regionals, and the girls were pretty excited by it. Five minutes later. it was on the front seat of the bus, and the girls were already talking about winning (the state championship). It’s a culture that they’ve created.”

NYA, which didn’t have a team two years ago, returned most of the key players from a team that beat Machias in last year’s state final. Entering the season, all Class D title talk started and ended with the Panthers.

“There’s definitely more attention this year. Everyone that plays us wants to beat us,” NYA Coach Rick Doyon said. “I think (the players) like the attention, but they don’t say a whole lot. They go into each game, ‘OK, let’s play.'” Advertisement

With much of the attention in Class A South before the season focused on defending champion Windham, Cheverus wasn’t projected as the favorite. It didn’t take long, however, for the Stags to realize what they were capable of doing.

“That first pitchers and catchers day in March, the second I saw this team and how we were working, the second I saw Addison (DeRoche), I knew we were going to be something special,” senior shortstop Kelsey Cassidy said.

With DeRoche (11-1, 0.09 ERA, 191 strikeouts in 80 innings) in the circle, the Stags were transformed immediately into a Class A power. Still, there was the matter of learning how to win big games – a lesson the Stags learned when they lost the regular-season finale to Windham, 3-1, while giving up two unearned runs.

“(That game) showed us a very good perspective of the negative sides of everybody coming out, in terms of not being able to get over certain mistakes or certain errors or not hitting super well,” Cassidy said. “That loss made us aware (that) we need to move on.”

Cheverus used those lessons to improve its poise. In front of hundreds of fans Tuesday night, the Stags got 23 strikeouts from DeRoche, but also had catcher Bella Napolitano Aberle throw out a runner stealing, Connor make a pick on a low throw at first base, and Delia Tremble deliver a go-ahead two-out single in the 10th inning.

“(The loss) got us in that playoff atmosphere, and we learned how to play in tight games like that and under pressure,” Tremble said. “It really helped prepare us.” Advertisement

York and NYA had already gained that experience. The Wildcats, the only remaining undefeated team in the state, have learned to navigate the pitfalls that come with playoff softball. They’ve been dominant, with 15 of their wins coming by 10 or more runs, but that was also the case two years ago before they lost to Gardiner in the South final. Last year, they had to escape multiple jams to edge Nokomis, 2-1, in the state final.

“In a big game, that’s when things really go down, and we can make or break each other,” senior pitcher McKayla Kortes said. “We all (get) nerves … but they won’t be as bad this year because we’ve had this experience and we know what it’s like to play in a big game.”

Giannino said he’s seen his team grow more comfortable in tense situations.

“We talked about it last game. We can see the difference,” he said. “They rise to the occasion. We’ve got some big-time players, and I’d be lying if I said the girls didn’t feel the pressure. It comes with the territory, if you want to be a great team and win a championship.”

Clutch performances have become routine for NYA. The Panthers walked off with a 2-1 victory over Searsport in the South final last year, then did the same thing against Buckfield this year, with Hayden Wienckowski’s single providing the dramatic winning hit.

Softball is still relatively new to the Panthers. Winning, however, is proving to come naturally.

“That’s the type of team these girls are,” Doyon said. “They may not be the most skilled, but boy, I’ll put them up against almost anybody.”

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From a horseback safari in Kenya to river rafting in West Virginia, here’s our ranked list of the top travel experiences right now.

This page is a portal.   No, really, it is: Our annual Best of the World feature is a gateway to the streets of Paris , the snowy Caucasus Mountains of Georgia , the ancient rock art of Algeria . To help us engage with places more deeply and meaningfully, we drew on National Geographic’s global community of experts to create the following ranked list of 20 great adventures for 2024. Read on and you’ll discover that this page is also a celebration—of travel’s power to transform us and our connections with one another.

#1: Go on horseback safari in Kenya

A safari in Africa usually conjures an image of mud-spattered 4x4 vehicles bouncing through the bush. But there’s another way to travel: on horseback .  

Although horse safaris originated in Kenya in the 1970s, they’re a perfect fit for today’s growing number of travelers looking for more engaging, sustainable wildlife encounters. At the 32,000-acre Borana Conservancy , two stables house thoroughbreds and ex-polo ponies for riders of all skill levels. Visitors can book half-day, full-day, or overnight rides. July through September is the prime time to go.

Since wildlife perceive equines as just another animal, exploring the landscape atop a horse makes for an intimate experience. “To journey on horseback is to break down the walls—meant to protect but also to separate—between oneself and the natural world,” says Nichole Sobecki , a photographer and equestrian who’s ridden in Borana. “Your horse is a translator, responding to the low growl of the lion, the soft scent of a herd of elephants.” A horse’s ears are an advance warning system, she says, helping knowledgeable guides navigate routes.

#2: Run an Olympic marathon in Paris

For the first time, members of the public will be able to run their own marathon during the 2024 Summer Olympics , in Paris, France , just one initiative aimed at creating a more inclusive Games.  

Slated to be held the evening of August 10, between the men’s and women’s official races, the Marathon for All will allow 20,024 qualifying lottery winners on the 26.2-mile route that links Paris and Versailles , a loop beginning at the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and passing through nine arrondissements before finishing at Les Invalides on the banks of the Seine. Before or after the big event, learn the route to follow in their tracks.  

#3: Ski tour UNESCO sites in Georgia

Long a means of transportation, exploration, and hunting, skiing is still a way of life in the mountainous republic of Georgia. Now visitors can enjoy some of the nation’s best backcountry skiing in the Caucasus with the help of outfitters such as Svaneti Ski and Georgia Ski Touring . In Svaneti, excursions may lead skiers through panoramic Gvibari Pass or to medieval Ushguli villages, among the highest continuously inhabited in Europe. The best times to experience this are December to April.

#4: Bear watch in Katmai National Park

Alaska ’s Katmai National Park is home to one of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world. Far from the crowded viewing platforms of the Brooks Camp Visitor Center, a guided trip along the Katmai coast with outfitters like AK Adventures reveals a different side of the park.

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Here, the bears feast on a diversity of foods: sedges, grasses, razor clams, salmon. “For me, seeing a single brown bear in the wild is meaningful because it is a sign that the landscape is healthy enough to support it,” says Alaska photographer Acacia Johnson , a frequent National Geographic contributor.

#5: Hear legendary live music in Kyoto

Guidebooks speak of Kyoto as frozen in time, with hushed temples and meditative gardens. But after hours, Japan ’s former imperial capital reveals a live music scene that can be loud and irreverent. At venues like Jittoku and Field , rock, swing, and even Irish music echo into the night. Whatever you’re into, from jazz to punk, there’s a community to share your jam. “This is what happens in Japan when the mask comes off,” says Kyoto guide Van Milton.

#6: Cruise an epic river in Colombia

About 80 percent of Colombia ’s population lives in the river basin of the Magdalena, which flows for nearly a thousand miles from the Andes to the Caribbean. AmaWaterways’ new cruises on the river—said to be the first by a major cruise operator—take seven-night trips from Cartagena via Mompós to Barranquilla. Stops at colonial towns, performances of vallenato   and cumbia music, and visits to a stilt-house village highlight the region’s culture along this mighty waterway.

#7:   Road trip Route 66 in New Mexico

For nearly a century, Route 66 has beckoned to travelers. A trip along the Mother Road through New Mexico hits timeless landmarks , such as quirky motels and curio shops in and around Tucumcari and symbolic etchings in Petroglyph National Monument . In Gallup—mentioned as one of the places to “get your kicks” in Nat King Cole’s 1946 hit song “Route 66”—you can take in performances featuring Zuni, Lakota, and Diné (Navajo) dancers.  

Some 18 miles of the highway traverse Albuquerque , the longest urban interlude of the route in the United States. And it’s getting a half-million-dollar glow-up with the ongoing restoration of vintage neon signs along Central Avenue.  

While cruising down the brightened strip, stop at the new West Central Route 66 Visitor Center , with its museum and outdoor amphitheater. The center will host events like lowrider car shows, drive-in movies, and artisan markets.

#8: Explore ancient art in Algeria

Algeria is home to Africa’s largest national park, which holds one of the world’s greatest concentrations of ancient rock art. Tassili n’Ajjer National Park is a geologic wonderland of sandstone towers, arches, and sculpted outcrops. But these rock forests are only half the story.  

Neolithic herders and hunter-gatherers carved 15,000 petroglyphs here, including images of elephants, giraffes, and rhinos. These animals are more commonly associated with sub-Saharan Africa—a hint that this arid wilderness was once a grassland crisscrossed by waterways. Five- to seven-day guided tours with Fancy Yellow take in the most spectacular works of Tassili’s art, like the “Crying Cows,” engraved at the base of a stone pinnacle 7,000 years ago.  

Travelers with more time might want to combine a trip to Tassili with a visit to the Algerian Sahara’s other great geologic marvel: the extraordinary mountain range of Ahaggar National Park .

#9: Dive with sharks in Western Australia

Stretching almost 700 miles along the Indian Ocean north of Perth, Western Australia’ s Coral Coast is studded with natural wonders. But Ningaloo Reef is the star. Here, you can dive with giants: Some 300 to 500 whale sharks ,   one of the largest congregations on Earth, gather along the reef each year between March and July. Ethical outfitters ensure divers give the sharks space and avoid feeding them or using flash photography.  

Even more megafauna abound from July to October, when about 40,000 humpback whales migrate along the Coral Coast. You can also commune with more than 10,000 dugongs in Shark Bay or swim with manta rays at Coral Bay.  

#10: Hike a volcano in Panama

A sustainability leader, Panama recently launched its “1,000 Kilometers of Trails” project , which seeks to bring outdoor recreation and green tourism to rural communities and protected areas.

First out of the gate is the Ruta de la Caldera , a system of five trails around the extinct Valle de Antón volcano . The treks take in waterfall-speckled landscapes, according to photographer Rose Marie Cromwell , who hiked sections of the Ruta de la Caldera over five days.

“There were some spectacular views on top of the volcanic crater—interesting land formations covered in so much green,” she says.

#11: Catch the eclipse at Niagara Falls

Directly in the path of totality, Niagara Falls will offer views of a total solar eclipse, which won’t occur again in the contiguous U.S. until 2044. For about three and a half minutes, beginning at approximately 3:18 p.m. on April 8, the sky will darken over the thunderous cataract as the moon crosses between Earth and the sun.  

On the U.S. side of the falls , Terrapin Point, Prospect Point, and the Observation Tower will be prime viewing areas (if clouds stay away). From the Canadian side, an excellent vantage point is Table Rock. A side bonus: The sunny-day rainbow that hovers above the falls will become pink.  

#12: Trek a glacier in Chile

In Chilean Patagonia‘s Laguna San Rafael National Park , visitors can trek to glaciers, taking in a panorama of pale blue ice massifs and glacial waterways. Some 17,300 glaciers still cover the whole of Patagonia’s ice fields, but rising temperatures are rapidly melting them. Climate scientists say sustainable tourism , such as hikes with Chilean outfitters like Turismo Valle Leones , supports local communities and inspires travelers to learn more about how to protect glaciers.

#13: Step back in time on Menorca

Spain ’s Balearic Islands are best known for the jet-set beach destinations of Ibiza and Mallorca . But quiet, less developed Menorca has a unique mother lode: The archipelago’s greatest repository of ancient architecture.

In an area of just 270 square miles, Menorca has a total of 1,574 inventoried archaeological sites , ranging from the foundation blocks of small dwellings to well-preserved village centers that existed long before the Roman Empire. Most striking are the navetas,   megalithic tombs dating back to 1600 B.C.; talayots, watchtowers built from mortarless blocks of limestone; and   taulas,   shrines exclusive to Menorca that evoke Stonehenge pillars. These remnants of the Talayotic Menorcan culture, the first civilization to inhabit the island, have now been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List .  

The open-air monuments are easy to visit; the island’s Me-1 road passes by some of the best-preserved sites, including the settlements of Talatí de Dalt, Naveta des Tudons, and Taula de Torretrencada.

Reenter the 21st century at the new Hauser & Wirth gallery in the picturesque town of Mahón. Housed in repurposed 18th-century hospital buildings, the cultural venue presents contemporary art exhibits and has an outdoor sculpture trail with works by Louise Bourgeois and Joan Miró.

#14: Ride classic rails in Scotland

Exploring Scotland ’s wild, scenic Highlands doesn’t have to mean roughing it. The Royal Scotsman train glides among the moody lochs and dramatic peaks in style. New suites debuting in May 2024 sport interiors that reflect the compelling landscapes through dark woods, wool tweeds , and richly patterned bespoke tartans crafted by Scottish brand Araminta Campbell . After a day spent hiking to waterfalls or playing rounds of golf (a sport inextricably tied to the nation), guests can wind down with a massage at the onboard spa.

Departing Edinburgh ’s Waverley Station, the two- to seven-night rail journeys cross the heart of the Highlands, from Perthshire to Inverness to the rugged west coast. During stops guests can tour castles, stargaze in Cairngorms National Park , sample whisky at revered distilleries, and even take a dip in a loch.

#15: Find authentic flavor in Thailand  

The Isaan region in northeastern Thailand is known for its distinctive cuisine that reflects influences from bordering Laos and Cambodia. “Isaan is a hidden gem of Thailand,” says Weerawat “Num” Triyasenawat, the chef at Samuay & Sons , a Michelin Guide -recommended restaurant in the Isaan city of Udon Thani.

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One key ingredient of the region’s delicious food is pla ra, a fermented-fish seasoning that boosts umami flavor. Local dishes include laab   (minced meat salad), traditionally served during celebrations.

#16: Wander tea trails in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is virtually synonymous with tea. The island nation is one of the world’s top producers of tea leaves. British colonists introduced the first bushes about 200 years ago. Now visitors can trace the footsteps of historic planters on the new, nearly 200-mile Pekoe Trail , the country’s first long-distance walking route.  

Starting just outside Kandy, the trail follows the 19th-century tracks upon which workers and horse-drawn carts transported freshly plucked leaves. Hikers pass through hill towns and tea estates and can stop to take a cooking class or savor a cup of aromatic Ceylon tea.

#17: Gallery hop in São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil ’s largest city, is an art lover’s paradise, home to numerous galleries, exhibitions, and street murals. The crowning jewel is the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), which is expanding to showcase more of its 11,000-plus artworks, from pre-Renaissance paintings to contemporary sculptures. Departing from the usual model of exhibiting works on walls, MASP hangs some pieces against clear panels, allowing visitors to view the art from all angles.

#18: Raft the rapids in West Virginia  

Despite its name, West Virginia ’s New River is actually one of the oldest on Earth, perhaps as old as 360 million years. The river falls 750 feet in only 50 miles between sandstone cliffs. It eventually merges with the Gauley River.   Outfitters such as ACE Adventure Resort can arrange whitewater rafting trips here on Class III to V rapids through the longest and deepest river gorge in the Appalachians.  

#19: Go antiquing in Hudson Valley

The bucolic Hudson Valley is booming, thanks to an influx of New York City residents during the pandemic. But it’s long been a mecca for creatives: Its landscapes inspired America’s first artistic fraternity, the Hudson River School. Antique collectors will be drawn to the hundreds of stores, boutiques, craft shops, and flea markets that sell everything from colonial furniture and rare books to mid-century modern decor. For vintage finds, head to the Antique Warehouse in Hudson, Sister Salvage in Catskill, and Opera House Co. in Athens.

“There’s a common denominator here—the charming historic villages,” says Sarah Gray Miller, owner of Coxsackie antique store UnQuiet . From Stuyvesant to Saugerties, these towns “share a strong commitment to preservation.”

#20: Sleep on the water in British Columbia

The newly reopened Tofino Wilderness Resort , owned by the Ahousaht First Nation, is an idyllic base from which to explore the western coast of British Columbia ’s Vancouver Island. In the heart of Clayoquot Sound, the luxury floating lodge was renovated with lumber cut from timber which fell on-site. Through guided whale-watching trips or visits to the Freedom Cove artists’ sanctuary, the Ahousaht share with guests their philosophy, hishuk ish tsawalk (“everything is one”), celebrating the interconnectedness of people and nature in a land they’ve occupied for thousands of years.

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