Mercantile food hall. Photo credit: John Schila

12 New Food Halls Across the U.S.

BY Michele Herrmann | September 29, 2021

Mercantile food hall. Photo credit: John SchilaPrior to the pandemic, food halls were the fastest growing food trend and the hottest retail concept, and not even Covid-19 has stopped their march forward. These sprawling local ...

Fall foliage in Vermont

How Is Fall Foliage Affected by Climate Change?

BY Michele Laufik | September 21, 2021

Across the country, from New England to Colorado, destinations (and their tourism boards) tout their region’s seasonal color change to draw visitors. But what if the colors don’t change? Will the destructive effects of climate ...

Outer Banks in North Carolina. Photo by John Paradiso.

Ultimate North Carolina Road Trip

BY John Paradiso | August 11, 2021

This story appears in Fifty Grande Magazine #3, the Road Trip issue.The romantic ideal of an American road trip tends to be a western journey. Rent a van and drive through rising mountains, quirky small ...

San Diego, Calif. Photo by Shutterstock.

8 Places to Visit in the Fall

BY Fifty Grande Editors | July 29, 2021

Fall is when the savvy travelers among us lean in and act on what the rest of us have heard a million times — it’s the perfect time of year to see the States. It’s ...

22 Best Beaches in America

22 Best Beaches in America

BY Hilary Harty | July 6, 2021

Updated June 2024It’s finally summer weather which means folks from coast to coast are eager to wax their surfboards, fill up their coolers and dive into the cerulean waters of the country’s most iconic beaches. America's ...

8 Quintessential American Road Trips

8 Quintessential American Road Trips

BY Katy Spratte Joyce | June 23, 2021

The story 8 Quintessential American Road Trips appeared in the Road Trip issue.Updated: June 2023If you've bounced around ideas for your next big trip but have yet to decide on a plan, we’d like to ...

Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa (Palm Coast, Fla)

Book A Stay At These Unique Black-Owned Hotels

BY Rob LeDonne | June 18, 2021

From gargantuan operations to cozy bed and breakfasts, here are seven unique and cool Black-owned hotels to build a trip around. Six Acres Bed and Breakfast (Cincinnati, Ohio)If it’s history you’re seeking, look no further ...

Fountainebleau Hotel in Miami.

Most Iconic Hotels in America

BY Michele Laufik | June 17, 2021

Hotels are like people — you want to hang around the ones with an interesting story. And while sometimes you’re simply looking for a comfy bed and reliable Wi-Fi, other times the history and intrigue ...

View of Cannon Beach in Oregon with Haystack Rock in the background.

America’s Best Long Weekend Getaways Right Now

BY Michele Laufik | June 10, 2021

UPDATED AUGUST 2024Editor's Note: When we first ran this article in 2021, covid restrictions were just starting to ease. The long weekend destinations we recommended all made you feel like you were out of the ...