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

On September 11, 2001, most of America stopped in its tracks. The shocking events that took place on that tragic day pulled Americans—and much of the rest of the world—away from their busy lives to feel waves of complex emotion. Many years later, the day brings the country together in a reflective moment of silence. September 11 is a day that should never, and will never, be forgotten.

Open year round, the Toronto Zoo holds itself to a high standard of care for its residents. With over 5,000 animals and seven geographic regions representing 460 species, the Toronto Zoo has made it its mission to provide memorable experiences that educate, inspire, and promote conservation efforts and wildlife protection for years to come.

Whether you’re a tourist or a native New Yorker, City Cruises is a great way to have fun while taking in the sights. Explore the Big Apple with a guided river tour of the city’s hottest attractions, or indulge in an evening of dinner and dancing on the Hudson. Traveling with City Cruises lets you see the city in an utterly unique way.

Dallas heats up northeast Texas with its metropolitan energy and vibrant culture. The glittering city skyline, year-round good weather, and its subtle touch of southern charm make Dallas a must on the Texas travel list. But whether it’s your first time visiting or your 100th, you don’t truly see Dallas until you see it from up high—at the Reunion Tower GeO-Deck.

Seattle was practically made for families. At once historic and innovative, educational and fun, hard-working and playful, Seattle embodies a robust balance that most parents would love to see reflected in their children and themselves. And good news: parents who take advantage of the exciting cultural experiences that Seattle has to offer with open, curious minds encourage young learners to be precocious observers and participants, too.

With 45 exhibition halls, the American Museum of Natural History in New York is the mother of all museums. There is so much to see, from the colossal cast of the recently discovered dinosaur Titanosaurus to the astounding timeline of human origins - you’ll always have a reason to come back for more.