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

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.

Few places pack as much discovery into one walkable neighborhood as the Houston Museum District. Just south of downtown, you'll find 19 distinct institutions clustered across four compact zones, spanning fine art, natural science, history, photography, and hands-on fun for kids.