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5 Places to See European Art Treasures in the US

Taking an art-fueled tour of Europe would be a dream. An expensive one. Luckily, five US museums are putting treasures on display—many of which have never before seen our shores.

Posted by Erin Gifford on February 04, 2013 at 11:24:31 AM EST in Arts & Culture Tagged: Art, Museums, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Ace Hotel's Alex Calderwood

Our latest Fodor's Travel Tastemaker comes to us courtesy of Ace Hotels. Alex Calderwood defines the hip boutique hotel experience in cities across the country and he has a lot to teach us on the art of cool.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on January 02, 2013 at 3:00:01 PM EST in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, New York City, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Portland,
10 Ways to Savor Seattle and Portland

Seattle and Portland are well known for a farm-to-table, hyper-local philosophy that permeates everything from food and wine to art. Here are the top ten places to savor it all.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on October 26, 2012 at 12:08:11 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Restaurants Tagged: Portland, Food, Food and Wine, Wine
Best Day Trips from Seattle

Seattle is positively surrounded by prime day-trip destinations—from the acuamarine-hued Bainbridge Island to wine-soaked Woodinville, here's where we wish we were spending the day.

Posted by Trish Friesen on August 07, 2012 at 12:18:12 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
What to Wear: Long Weekend in the Pacific Northwest

Whether you go for the hiking and stay for the food, or vice versa, the Pacific Northwest offers something for everyone. Here's how to stay stylish no matter what the terrain (or forecast).

Posted by Bee Shapiro on June 11, 2012 at 10:29:29 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips, Style Tagged: Clothing, Fashion, Packing, Portland
A Perfect Day in Seattle by Author Jim Lynch

Jim Lynch, author of the just-released novel Truth Like the Sun, shares his itinerary for a perfect day in Seattle, from wandering around scenic Green Lake to exploring the music clubs of Pioneer Square.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 07, 2012 at 10:00:02 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
Permanent Chihuly Exhibit to Open in Seattle this May

Fans of iconic blown-glass sculptor Dale Chihuly can look forward to a permanent exhibit of his work opening in Seattle this spring. Debuting May 21 at the Seattle Center, the "Chihuly Garden and Glass" installation is set to showcase an indoor/outdoor display of some of the artist’s most iconic glass sculptures.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on April 03, 2012 at 11:08:21 AM EDT in News Tagged:
Seattle's 7 Most Stylish Fashion Boutiques

With its verdant forests and the rugged Cascade Mountains as a backdrop, the Seattle area enjoys some of the best outdoor activities around. But off the hiking trail, it’s not all Gore-Tex gear and Teva sandals. There’s a local style scene known for its independent fashion boutiques, like these seven Seattle favorites.

Posted by Bee Shapiro on March 29, 2012 at 11:21:39 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Shopping
Best Stateside St. Patrick's Day Events

Cities countrywide are flaunting their Gaelic glory in the form of parades, parties, and pub crawls in the coming week. From the longest-running Patty’s parade in Boston to a New Orleans-style celebration and more, here are the top 5 places to shamrock it out stateside this year.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 07, 2012 at 2:53:02 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Boston, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Festivals, Events
America's 10 Best Food Finds from Serious Eats

When we found out that Serious Eats, our favorite foodie blog, was publishing a book on the best eats in America, we got an exclusive list of the most travel-worthy, must-try dishes in the country.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on October 31, 2011 at 6:30:00 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Washington, Oregon, Portland, Arizona, Phoenix, Massachusetts, Boston, California, Louisiana, New Orleans, Hawaii, Honolulu, Wisconsin