A Civil War tour

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A Journey Through Hallowed Ground along Route 15 from Gettysburg, Pa., to Orange, Va., taking in the less well-known Civil War sights.

Pacific

Go northwest, young couple

Go northwest, young couple

K.C. Summers

Going Our Way helps plan an anniversary trip to the Pacific Northwest.

All eyes on the birds in Hawaii

All eyes on the birds in Hawaii

Ted O’Callahan

Bird-watching in Hawaii can be both a rural and an urban affair — and you’re likely to see some unusual and endangered species.

Digging for dinner

Digging for dinner

Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan

A novice tries clamming — and gets completely sucked in.

Aloha, baby!

Aloha, baby!

Carol Sottili

Going Our Way plans a trip to Hawaii for a couple with a 14-month-old son.

Vacationing in Alaska, with toddlers in tow

Vacationing in Alaska, with toddlers in tow

Juliet Eilperin

Vacationing in Alaska with toddlers isn’t easy, but there’s plenty to keep them entertained — from sled dog rides to cruises.

Bed Check

The Eastern Shore’s cool hotel

The Eastern Shore’s cool hotel

Becky Krystal

The new Hotel Cape Charles is a pristine addition to Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Golden Nugget in Atlantic City

Golden Nugget in Atlantic City

Andrea Sachs

At Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget hotel, the pool’s the prize

A hotel you could almost live in

A hotel you could almost live in

Becky Krystal

The newly renovated Latham Hotel is a stylish, reasonably priced option in Center City Philadelphia.

Mid-Atlantic Travel Special Reports

Bed Check: Dogs welcome

Six dog-friendly accommodations in the mid-Atlantic region.

Ski Guide

Get the scoop on local ski destinations with our interactive map.

New York Hostel Roundup

If you choose wisely, lodgings defy New York’s high prices and the old days’ low expectations.

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