Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s Temple
To make good on its promise, the 2028 host city is in a four-year sprint to ready its public transportation for the onslaught of athletes, coaches and spectators
The original “burning man” was the brainchild of a local artist and involves volunteers constructing a 50-foot-tall villain
Giddyap and get a look at these stunning selections from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
These picture-perfect album covers have turned unassuming street corners, empty beach stretches and looming buildings into musical monuments
Some of these age-old subterranean spaces have even been transformed into amusement parks, art galleries and restaurants
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Travel the country's beautiful natural wonders from home with these breathtaking highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Harkening back to mining days, the sport has human-donkey teams navigating challenging mountain courses
From a bluegrass capital in Virginia to a laid-back surf town in Hawaii, these spots are beckoning to tourists this year
From Alaska to Florida, these serene and exhilarating stretches beg you to take the scenic route
A new course at University of Hawaii at Manoa rethinks historic preservation, having enrollees design digital twins of notable structures so that people can experience them virtually
The re-envisioned lodgings offer easy car-to-door access but also all the amenities of a boutique property, from local artwork to on-site fire pits
In the last decade, a truly homegrown effort has bubbled up in the United States
The town’s historic hotel magnifies its mastery of the macabre with a chilling new attraction
With origins in Europe, the assisted climbing routes are springing up at luxury resorts and on private land this side of the Atlantic
The story behind the glitzy stretch of highway that became the destination for America’s most sublime—and most sordid—aspirations
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Celebrate the cherished American sport before the big game
The chewy rice balls ooze with indulgent filling and layers of symbolism
Welcome to the Cordova Ice Worm Festival, a quirky local tradition honoring the mysterious creatures that live in glacial ice
You need to be in the right place at the right time to see these celestial and earthly wonders
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