A boardwalk stroll is one of summer's greatest pleasures. On these 10 boardwalks, from the blinking Jersey Shore to the sublime West Coast, summer, it seems, could last forever.... view gallery»

Hot, battered fun, fried up and served on a stick. There's no better place than a state fair to enjoy a corn dog and the dog days of summer. Join the festivities at these blue-ribbon-worthy state fairs.... view gallery»

Give real life the slip on a dreamy coastline of sugar-white sand, a lakeside beach with endless rock formations, or a top-secret cove. Check out these awe-inspiring beaches that America has to offer.... view gallery»

Summer is peak travel time, and having all the best apps can help you make the most of your trips. From sharing your journeys with friends to finding your way, these sizzling apps are a must for summer travel. To top it all off, they're all free! ... view gallery»

To fend off foot-in-mouth syndrome while on the road, banish the following five phrases from your lexicon.... view gallery»

Leave your watch at home and turn off that phone. Tear up your itinerary and forget the bucket list. Now you're ready to get lost, to surrender to the meandering spirit of exploration.... view gallery»

Summon your courage and head to one of these 10 pulse-quickening national park trails, where perilous paths lead to daredevil, once-in-a-lifetime adventures.... view gallery»

Olympic fever may be busting thermometers around the globe, but there's plenty more that's new and hot in London this summer. Here are 10 of our top picks.... view gallery»

Hit the road for the quintessential summer getaway, one where afternoons are measured in strolls on docks and baskets of fish and chips. These 10 authentic fishing villages in the U.S. and Canada are little gems.... view gallery»

It’s hot out there. Really hot. Need time to cool off? These waterslides will send a chill down your spine, kick up a breeze with your speed, and plunge you into refreshing water at the end. Hello, summer!... view gallery»

From rustic luxury in the woods of Maine to down-low waterside cabins in Washington, these 10 lakeside retreats are sure to mellow you out all summer long.... view gallery»

At these 10 incredible pools from Utah to Dubai, you can hang over the edge of a building, plunge through a shark chute, and let loose at one of the biggest pool parties on the planet.... view gallery»

Tired of the same old Picassos, Van Goghs, and Renoirs? Skip the well-lit Louvre and the safe Met and visit these incredibly creepy museums instead.... view gallery»

There's nothing like a beautiful beach with cool saltwater air and skin-warming sunshine. Here are 10 of America's best beach eats to sample on your next summer oceanside escape.... view gallery»

Paint the town red, white, and blue in one of these 10 less-traveled holiday destinations this Fourth of July. We're talking decked-out boat parades, lobster bakes near the sea, and, of course, fireworks bursting in air.... view gallery»