Travel insights and tips on some of the top attractions and best cities in the world

Atlanta's history covers a lot of ground — literally millions of years of it. The story of this area stretches from the prehistoric creatures that once roamed Georgia to the Civil Rights Movement that changed the course of a nation, with a hometown soft drink and a beloved sporting tradition woven in along the way.

The best views of the Toronto skyline don't come from a single address. They come from stacking a few perspectives on top of one another, and the best time to look depends on whether you want clear lake horizons by day or a lit-up cityscape after dark.

San Diego is one of the easier California cities to explore without a rental car. The MTS Trolley links major hubs like Downtown, Old Town, and the Santa Fe Depot; an extensive bus network and rideshare cover coastal spots and hillier neighborhoods; and walking handles compact districts like the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy.

Seattle earned its reputation through invention. This is the city that launched Boeing jets, grew a software industry from a garage-sized idea, and built a 605-foot tower for the 1962 World's Fair. For those interesting in science and technology, Seattle offers a lineup of attractions built around discovery.

Traveling with children means planning for a toddler who wants to run and a teenager who wants a great photo. The good news is that the best family-friendly attractions in New York City are built to hold everyone's attention at once.