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

An Ellis Island tour takes a little planning because you can only reach the island using Statue City Cruises ferries leaving from Lower Manhattan or New Jersey. This guide explains what you'll see inside the museum, how the ferry works, and how the island pairs with a stop at the Statue of Liberty.

Whether you want a classic zoo or a theme park with a safari twist, each stop pairs hands-on encounters with conservation education, making them some of the most rewarding things to do in Tampa Bay for families. Here's what sets each one apart, who it suits best, and how to see several with Tampa Bay CityPASS® tickets.

Georgia Aquarium holds more than 10 million gallons of water, which makes it one of the largest aquariums in the world and one of the most popular things to do in Atlanta. You'll find it downtown, directly across from Centennial Olympic Park, with whale sharks and manta rays gliding through Ocean Voyager and tiger sharks circling SHARKS! Predators of the Deep.

Looking for a break from theme parks during your Southern California vacation? The San Diego Zoo® Safari Park offers something completely different: massive open habitats where herds of animals roam across rolling savannas just 35 miles north of downtown San Diego.

Want to watch a rocket launch during your Orlando vacation? You're in luck. Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral host dozens of launches each year, and there are several excellent places to see them, whether you're looking for the closest possible view or a free waterfront vantage point.

The best way to spend one day in Chicago is to stay downtown and follow a walkable route through the Loop, Millennium Park, and the riverfront. Begin at Museum Campus, walk north through Grant Park to Cloud Gate, and stroll the Chicago Riverwalk for waterfront dining and skyline views. Top it all off by catching the sunset from Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower before a deep-dish dinner across the street.