Five great outdoor adventures to try in this northern US state.

When you hit the highway, leave your speedometer behind but pack your business cards, writes Ben Stanley.

It was built on industry, but there's more to Pennsylvania's second-largest city than steelworks...

A Kiwi-American blend of flavours and hops is pulling punters into this Pennsylvania brewery, writes Heather McCracken.

The best way to see Hawaii's marine life is to get wet, so Heather McCracken rides a paddleboard in Oahu.

Patrick McKendry stayed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to watch the boxing bouts of Kiwis Joseph Parker and Robert Berridge.

Got a spare few hours before flying out of LAX? Try this hub of food and fun, writes Jesse Mulligan.

Run the NYC marathon like a pro, even if it's your first time, says Megan Singleton.

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Gaze skywards at one of these five cracking American observatories.

What do a rare Hawaiian monk seal and legendary rocker Mick Fleetwood have in common? A charmed life in Maui.

Josh Burgess checks into a 'bohemian chic' studio apartment in Hollywood.

Explore the best of coastal Massachusetts.

Cape Cod defies stereotypes as an enclave for the rich by offering spectacular cycle and hiking trails for adventurous families, writes Jenni Quilter.

On a rainy Monday night in Chicago, folk from the audience are taking to the stage in Buddy Guy's Legends bar.

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Hardcore drinking and music await in Nashville, finds Leena Tailor.

The Big Apple's top restaurants are regular haunts of many of the famous and infamous.

Leena Tailor meets Bill Nancarrow, the unofficial Kiwi wine ambassador in the famous Napa Valley.

New cruise line's winning formula puts creatures before home comforts, write Anne Z Cooke and Steve Haggerty.

Louisiana's Crescent City has a lot to offer visitors besides the music it's famous for.

New Orleans is worthy of a pilgrimage for music lovers, writes Marty Duda.

Pamela Wade opts for some out-of-the-box, wild adventures.

Down in Clarksdale, Mississippi, juke joints keep up the flow of beer and festival revellers soak up the music, finds Jack Barlow.

If you're planning a family holiday in this Californian city, be sure to check out these highlights.

Unidentified patrons sip and stare into space, waiting for a signal from the mother ship as Kevin Pilley flies into Rachel.

Whether it's hiking, skiing, cycling or rock climbing you're into, this state has outdoor activities covered.

A snowmobile is an unwieldy beast, with handling a far cry from his 250cc motorbike, finds Andrew Louis.

Walking along a cobbled alley, I come a across a Victorian pet shop with a huge snake in the window.