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This sleepy town in Upper West district is too remote to see much in the way of tourist traffic, but it's an amiable place and has served as the seat of the Wa-Na (Chief of Wa) since the mid-17th century. The Wa-Na's Palace in the town center is a superb example of traditional West Sudanese adobe ar...
Located 90 mi/145 km south of Dallas and about halfway to Austin, Waco (pronounced WAY-ko ) straddles the Brazos River, and it was the river that gave the town its start. At one time, back in the 1800s, Waco was known mainly as the site of a ferry that settlers used to cross the wide river. The fer...
The Wadden Islands rim the northern and northwestern coasts of the Netherlands. These five vacation islands—Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog—lie north of Amsterdam. They're great for bird-watching, sailing, cycling, beach strolling and enjoying peace and quiet. We particu...
Overview Introduction The not-to-be-missed Wadi Dahr Rock Palace is perched atop a column-shaped hill—an impressive setting. It's said to be Yemen's most photographed building. After seeing it, stroll through the nearby villages, visit the qat orchards, stop at the teahouse, observe the excellent...
Overview Introduction The transit point of Wadi Halfa is to be endured, rather than enjoyed, while entering or leaving Egypt. There's really not much to see—the "highlight" of the area is a Chinese fish-processing plant. 440 mi/710 km north of Khartoum.
Overview Introduction This enormous gorge is truly spectacular. The rocky river valley winds its way past the country's highest mountains and sheer cliffs, creating a scene reminiscent of the Grand Canyon in the U.S. The view overlooking the gorge is breathtaking. Adventurous hikers can take a fo...
The town of Wadi Natroun, Egypt, offers a change of pace from ancient Egyptian ruins. It's the spiritual center of the Coptic church and has monasteries and hermitages from the fourth to the ninth centuries. One of the monasteries is Deir Abu Makaryus (most Coptic popes have been selected from the...
Wadi Rum, Jordan, an expansive protected nature area approximately 150 mi/240 km south of Amman, has some of the most dramatic scenery in Jordan. If you visit only one nature area or reserve in Jordan, this should be it. You may even recognize its vistas from the film Lawrence of Arabia . The scen...
Overview Introduction These rolling desert sand dunes cover a large part of eastern Oman. The scenery is starkly beautiful: clear blue sky and rust-colored sands are all you can see for miles/kilometers. The only inhabitants in the area are roving Bedouins, who have traded in their camels for fou...
Wailea is an exclusive resort area with world-famous spas and golf courses. The weather in South Maui is the kind that golfers dream of—long sunny days without wind or rain. The master-planned resorts of Wailea were designed around golf, with 54 championship holes. There are lots of great beaches, ...
Wailuku is Maui's county seat and home to most government buildings, the island's only hospital, and most professional services, from lawyers to doctors. It is also rich historically, as one of three originally populated areas in Maui history under Hawaiian rule (Lahaina and Hana being the other two...
Waimanalo, Hawaii, is a sleepy windward town with its roots still in agriculture. It has the longest sandy beach on Oahu and a decidedly local, rural feel. The Makapu'u Point trail, along the Ka Iwi State Scenic Shoreline, is a paved trail that winds from Highway 72 to the Makapu'u Lighthouse on to...
This town near the northern end of the Big Island, 55 mi/90 km northwest of Hilo, goes by two names: Waimea and Kamuela. The town uses the name Kamuela for its postal address to avoid confusion with another town, also called Waimea, on Kauai Island. If you're interested in Hawaiian cowboy ( paniol...
The drama inherent in a tour of the western side of Kauai Island comes from Waimea Canyon, the Pacific's smaller but equally striking version of Arizona's Grand Canyon. Get an early start and head straight for the top, and then take your time winding back down. The drive from Nawiliwili Harbor tak...
The Waipio Valley is a stunning area on the northeast coast that was considered a holy place by Polynesians. Legend has it that there is an entrance to the underworld in the area. The steep road into the valley requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle, but when you reach the bottom, it will seem more lik...
For an unforgettable, eerie adventure, visit the Waitomo Caves, 45 mi/75 km south of Hamilton on New Zealand's North Island. Carved by the force of water on soft limestone over millenia, the caves feature amazing rock formations. Among the huge stalactites hanging from the ceiling are thousands of l...
Overview Introduction Home to a tribe of Arawak Indians, this remote Amerindian river community is an ideal setting for those desiring to experience typical indigenous village life in the Amazon basin. Though it is quite a journey to reach—six hours from Georgetown via car and boat—the tranquil s...
The village of Wakefield, 31 mi/50 km south of Providence, is the commercial heart of South Kingstown and prettier than ever after a major renovation and beautification project. Just north of downtown is the lovely mill village of Peace Dale, where a peaceful riverside park sits among the imposing...
Attached to but very different from England, Wales conserves the oldest Celtic traditions of Britain in its language, its literature and its songs. It's a mountainous country skirted on three sides by a rugged coast. There are many castles, especially along the border with England, where they bea...
Walker's Cay, a 69-acre/28-hectare island at the northern tip of the Abacos chain in the Bahamas, is less than a four-hour boat ride from West Palm Beach, Florida, and a 15-minute flight from Freeport, Grand Bahama. The cay once enjoyed a reputation as a hot spot for world-class deepwater fishing ...
This small town is famous for Wall Drug Store, an unusual establishment founded in 1931 that is replete with western wear, a cowboy orchestra, museums, an art gallery, buffalo burgers and homemade pie—and free ice water for thirsty travelers. It's not only a place of Old West wonder, but it's also a...
Home of the legendary Walla Walla sweet onion (and the fictional Ace Novelty Company from the Warner Brothers cartoons), Walla Walla is also known for the Whitman Mission National Historic Site. The mission, a major Oregon Trail stop, was used to convert the local Cayuse people to Christianity and f...
This region in far northeastern Oregon is known for its lovely mountain scenery, its outdoor sporting activities (skiing, hiking, backpacking and fishing) and its historical connection to the Nez Perce Indians. La Grande is known as the gateway to the majestic Wallowa Mountains. The Anthony Lakes ...
On the southwestern coast of Africa lies the bustling port of Walvis Bay, Namibia. This well-placed port was annexed by the British during African colonization, and was not returned to the jurisdiction of Namibia until 1994 when the government of South Africa gave in to political pressure. Walvis ...
Once a sleepy, lakeside town, Wanaka, New Zealand, is now a center for outdoor action. Quieter, more relaxed and less commercial than Queenstown, which is 68 mi/110 km to the south, Wanaka and its lake are surrounded by mountains. It is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park, where opportunitie...
Overview Introduction Wangdiphodrang is set in a curving valley with fields of grazing cattle, and it has a beautiful dzong . It can be visited on the way to Punakha. It holds the Wangdi Tsechu festival mid-September to October.
A small town in the midst of rural farm country, 125 mi/200 km southwest of Cleveland, Wapakoneta is the birthplace of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. Appropriately, the town's main attraction is the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, which honors the astronaut and chronicles manne...
Warnemuende, Germany, is a lovely seaside resort town. Broad, sandy beaches are dotted with fishermen's cottages now converted into shops and restaurants. The picturesque Warnemuende Lighthouse offers a panoramic view of the harbor and is a popular destination for tourists. Pleasantly juxtaposed wit...
Warsaw, Poland, was once called the "Paris of the North." It survived almost complete destruction in World War II, the stranglehold of the Soviet occupation of Poland and the upheaval of capitalism. The city has monuments documenting wartime atrocities and memorializing acts of resistance. Now, it...
Located minutes from Providence and a half-hour from Newport, this city is favored for its two dozen marinas on Narragansett Bay and 40 mi/65 km of coastline. On a sunny day, visit Goddard Memorial State Park, in a section of Warwick called Potowomut. It means "Land of Fire" in the language of the...
Located along the Missouri River in the heart of the state, 40 mi/65 km north of Bismarck, the area near Washburn was important to both Native Americans and to early explorers. Today, travelers can visit several excellent historic sites there. Native American life is also the focus of the Knife Riv...
Desert, snowcapped mountains, lush farmland, an immense river gorge, rugged ocean shoreline, towering temperate rain forest: You could spend several weeks taking in all that scenery on a tour of the western U.S., or you could experience it all on a single drive in Washington. If you didn't mind look...
Washington, Arkansas, 10 mi/16 km north of Hope, is the home of the Old Washington Historic State Park. Washington contains several restored buildings, including the building that was the state Confederate Capitol during the Civil War, the blacksmith shop where the first bowie knife was reportedly...
Located about 45 mi/75 km southeast of Athens, the town of Washington, Georgia, boasts more than 100 colonial, antebellum and Victorian buildings. Notable is the restored home of Robert Toombs, a recalcitrant politician who hated the Union for political reasons and hated the Confederacy almost as ...
Washington, D.C., is a beautiful city of broad avenues, impressive government buildings, inspiring monuments, thought-provoking museums and spacious parks. The names you've heard all your life are there: Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Was...
Nature lovers will want to spend at least a day exploring Washington Slagbaai National Park, a 13,500-acre/5,500-hectare reserve that covers most of the northwestern end of the island. The park was formed from two old plantations named Washington and Slagbaai (the word means "slaughter bay" and refe...
Overview Introduction Located 12 mi/20 km off the eastern coast of Oman, Wasirah Island is accessible by ferry from Shana'a or by air. Noted for its white-sand beaches, the island attracts visitors who want to fish, bird-watch (especially good September-November) or see the resident marine life (...
The tiny town of Wasserbillig, Luxembourg, 21 mi/ 33 km northeast of Luxembourg City, has a Gallo-Roman churchyard and an interesting aquarium that features fish from the Moselle River. There is a 33-mi/55-km hiking trail along the Moselle valley to Schengen, and it's worth walking a few miles/kilom...
On the Indian Ocean just south of Malindi and 70 mi/115 km north of Mombasa, Watamu, Kenya, is somewhat less touristy than other beach areas. It's a good place to relax and snorkel. Watamu Marine National Park has coral reefs and underwater caves, so the scuba diving is good (and the dive centers t...
As the smallest and youngest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Water Island gets little publicity and is rarely in the limelight, but that could soon change. St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John were purchased by the U.S. from Denmark in 1917, but Water Island was not bought until 19 June 1944, when it wa...
Overview Introduction In north-central Namibia, this park is home to a variety of native and imported animals, including the kudu, warthog, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, white rhino, Cape buffalo, eland and many rare birds (Bradfield's hornbill, Cape vulture). Avoid the park December-February, durin...
Located in north-central Vermont 25 mi/40 km southeast of Burlington, the village of Waterbury offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the wealth of architectural styles that were a hallmark of early New England life. The Village of Waterbury displays styles ranging from early Federal to Q...
Founded by the Vikings, the town of Waterford, 85 mi/135 km south of Dublin, is Ireland's oldest city. It was there that the Norman warrior, Strongbow, established England's first grip over Ireland. Today it is home to the Waterford Crystal factory. You can tour the factory and watch crystal being ...
The Wellington Museum (once the inn where the Duke of Wellington stayed after his victory) is the best starting point for a visit to Waterloo (10 mi/16 km south of Brussels). The actual battle site is a short distance from town and dominated by a 130-ft-/40-m-high monument topped with a 28-ton lion....
Ontario's Waterloo Region, about 55 mi/90 km west of Toronto, includes four cities all within a short distance of each other. Kitchener and Waterloo share public transportation, but Guelph and Cambridge are within a 20-minute drive. All the communities share a common German heritage, but Kitchener i...
Located 130 mi/210 km south of Calgary, Waterton Lakes National Park is the lesser-known half of the world's first international peace park—a title that alludes to the fact that Waterton is linked with Glacier National Park in the U.S.: The two parks adjoin one another along the Alberta-Montana bord...
Travelers on the Alaska Highway usually stop at this community 280 mi/450 km east of Whitehorse along the border with British Columbia. Be sure to visit the forest of signposts indicating the direction and distance to cities throughout the world—you get the feeling of being at the most important poi...
The Wau Ecology Institute is the local headquarters for birders and naturalists, who come to see the rain-forest flora and fauna. An interesting hike up Mt. Kaindi passes through several different types of vegetation. The institute offers hostel-type accommodations, but bring your own food from Lae—...
Overview Introduction Founded by the French in the 1890s and home to the Dinka people and a Catholic mission, this capital of the Bhar El Ghazal Province (pop. 131,000) is where the Wau and Sue Rivers meet. The town, under government control in the current conflict, sits at the end of the southwe...
Overview Introduction In the southwest portion of the country (near the border with Irian Jaya), this distinctive town is close to the Bensbach Wildlife Lodge (the lodge is 62 mi/100 km inland, among swamps and grassland along the Bensbach River). It's best to visit during the dry months (when th...
Weifang, China, in the Shandong province, is famous for its long kite-making history and outstanding craftsmanship. Both kite lovers and families can join representatives from a number of different countries and regions for the annual kite competition each April. For this reason, the city has been d...
Weimar, Germany, which is 177 mi/285 km southwest of Berlin and can be seen in a day, has a strong connection to Germany's most famous poets and philosophers (primarily Goethe and Schiller). Though it was never the nation's capital, Weimar lent its name to Germany's government between the world wa...
Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is known for its oysters. The town is nestled among thousands of acres/hectares of uninhabited land dominated by spectacular, wind-sculpted dunes. Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of wireless telegraphy, built his first radio station on one of Wellfleet's beaches in 1901. No...
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is located at the southern tip of the North Island. Known as Windy Wellington, it is less-visited than Auckland—410 mi/660 km to the north—and it's a pity that those who do go seldom stay more than a day. Wellington's waterfront is a true gem and a great sta...
Overview Introduction A huge expanse of wilderness located 385 mi/620 km northeast of Vancouver, Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, offers easy access to several rivers that are great for white-water rafting: Adams, Thompson and Clearwater. The park also has excellent cross-country ski...
Outside Welshpool, Wales is Powis Castle, which has arguably the country's best garden. Plan to spend at least an hour strolling there. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-powiscastle_garden. Inside the castle, see antiques, Chippendale furniture and tapestries. Also on the property is the Cliv...
The agricultural town of Wenatchee, Washington, east of the Cascade Mountains, ships out more apples than any other place in the U.S. The visitors center explains more about the orchards and local character. Every spring the town, which is located 150 mi/240 km east of Seattle, kicks off the new gro...
Located at the confluence of the Main and Tauber rivers, Wertheim is a picturesque medieval German town with half-timbered houses and small streets that is a lovely half-day stop on river cruises. The town is known for its glasswork and wine, as well as the 12th-century castle, Burg Wertheim, that...
West Caicos is an uninhabited island in the Turks and Caicos, 10 mi/16 km southwest of Providenciales, that was once home to pirates, who, like visitors today, had to take any comforts they needed with them. The island currently has no facilities, but its surrounding waters are a favorite spot for d...
The West Coast of South Africa is perhaps most famous for its wildflowers that carpet the region in vivid color from mid-August through September. White sandy beaches there stretch as far as the eye can see, often strewn with kelp and driftwood, interrupted only by small fishing villages such as Pat...
Falkland Islanders often say "The West is the Best." Its isolated farmsteads offer a traditional hospitality that recalls the days when your nearest neighbor was a day's ride on horseback and any visit was an event. Even then, it's no longer what it was in the days of "two-nighters," annual get-toge...
West Hartford separated from Hartford in 1854, and since then the two have had little in common. West Hartford Center, on Farmington Avenue and Main Street, now is emerging as a mecca for trendy, upscale restaurants and shops. The Museum of American Political Life, on the University of Hartford camp...
A primarily residential section of the Newark suburbs, West Orange is best known as the home of inventor Thomas Edison and the Edison National Historic Site, including Edison's home, Glenmont, which was recently renovated. Thomas Edison lived and worked in West Orange from the 1880s until his death ...
West Palm Beach, Florida, was supposed to be the final stop on tycoon Henry Flagler's railroad through the state in 1893 and the commercial center for Palm Beach. West Palm has turned into its own city, however, where historic homes mingle with ultramodern high-rises, and the downtown area segues i...
The province of Papua—the western half of the island of New Guinea—is one of Indonesia's danger areas because of an independence movement in the region. Foreigners are advised to avoid the region. In better times, most visitors to Papua went to see the villages in the Baliem Valley, whose inhabita...
The island of Timor has been officially divided—East Timor became its own nation in May 2002 and changed its name to Timor Leste. West Timor remains part of Indonesia. The island was colonized because of its sandalwood forests. Desa Rasa merits a visit to see its traditional houses (similar to thos...
When they nicknamed West Virginia the Mountain State, they weren't kidding. Small communities there literally have been shaped by the steep terrain—squeezed so tightly between two mountainsides that there's only room for one road and a single line of houses. Vacations in West Virginia also tend to ...
This community, 220 mi/355 km southwest of Billings, is the most popular entry or exit point for Yellowstone National Park. West Yellowstone offers fantastic fly-fishing, horseback riding, snowmobiling and wildlife viewing in all seasons. Rendezvous Ski Trails offers cross-country skiing on 22 mi/35...
The far southwestern part of the state includes both the region and the town of Westerly, with the town 40 mi/65 km southwest of Providence. There are several nice beaches along the coast—Misquamicut State Beach is one of the largest and most popular in the state and also home to the Atlantic Beach ...
On the western coast of the Avalon Peninsula are two attractions worth seeing. Castle Hill National Historic Site (near Placentia) preserves the ruins of fortifications used by the French and, later, the English in the 1600s and 1700s. A visitors center has an interesting exhibit about local history...
The parishes of Southampton and Sandys form the "hook" of Bermuda, sometimes known as the West End. Many of the sights lie on Somerset and Ireland islands, which are connected by short bridges to the main island. They're a half-hour drive from Hamilton. Ferries also run from Hamilton to several stop...
Overview Introduction The western and southwestern coast, along the Yellow Sea, is characterized by mountains, pristine forests, temples and the spectacular narrow valleys of Naejangsan National Park . The park, about a four-hour drive south of Seoul, offers magnificent scenery, hiking trails an...
This desert covers the vast majority of Egypt—stretching from the Nile to the border with Libya and from the Mediterranean to Sudan—yet it is home to only a tiny fraction of Egypt's population. Great strides have been made in the past few years to accommodate those wanting to visit oases and other s...
Scotland's Western Isles, also known as the Outer Hebrides, are beautiful, treeless, windswept islands with a mountainous spine, in an area where the land seems to blend with the water in countless lochs, rivers, inlets and pools. Located off the northwestern coast, this is a place for solitude and ...
Though Iceland's Westmann Islands are generally seen on a one-day air trip from Reykjavik, we prefer to spend up to two days (the only accommodation is in the village of Heimaey). There are many active volcanoes—part of the attraction is seeing the results of their eruptions. For instance, the vol...
Located 30 mi/50 km northwest of Baltimore, Westminster, Maryland, is the home of McDaniel College (formerly known by the geographically inaccurate name Western Maryland College). Westminster is a pleasant college town in the state's central farm country, though these days the area seems to be growi...
The village of Weston, 75 mi/120 km southeast of Burlington, is home to one of Vermont's best-known institutions: the Vermont Country Store. It has all the cozy details you might expect: a potbellied stove, a candy counter, and bolts of calico and gingham. The store has probably done as much for Ver...
Located 71 mi/114 km northeast of Charleston, Weston, West Virginia, is filled with Civil War history. Researchers will not want to miss the Central West Virginia Genealogy and History Library in Horner, 6 mi/10 km north of Weston. Nearby is Jackson's Mill, where Stonewall Jackson spent his chil...
Just south of Hartford, Wethersfield captures the essence of a colonial town with a wide green lined by centuries-old houses. Three of the houses that date to the 1700s are part of a museum, the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum. The Webb House was used for a strategic meeting between George Washington and ...
Overview Introduction The capital of the East Sepik Province, Wewak (pop. 280,000) is a thriving city with surprisingly beautiful beaches along its coast. With a few good markets and several World War II wrecks, Wewak is a pleasant stop on the way to a Sepik River excursion. The Japanese surrende...
The narrow streets and old quays of Wexford Town remind visitors of its past as a Viking settlement and an old port. Although the Vikings and ships have gone, this area 70 mi/115 km south of Dublin still has some of the most spacious, sunny beaches in Ireland. As you walk around the town center, y...
Whangarei, 105 mi/170 km north of Auckland on New Zealand's North Island, is a good base for exploring the island's northern region. Whangarei Heads offers secluded bays, and within a 45-minute drive are beautiful sandy beaches such as Whale Bay, Matapouri and Ocean Beach. For some of New Zealand's ...
Wheaton, Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C., is home to Brookside Gardens. This public park features several specialty gardens, including a Japanese garden, azaleas, roses, a children's garden and much more. The gardens also offers several special exhibits throughout the year. The town of Wheat...
Located on the Ohio River in the northern panhandle that juts up between Ohio and Pennsylvania about 130 mi/210 km northeast of Charleston, Wheeling, West Virginia was first settled in the 1760s. With the completion of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio in 1849, Wheeling became an impor...
With its secluded beaches, charming small towns and relaxing atmosphere, this large island (45 mi/72 km in length) at the northern end of Puget Sound is a popular weekend getaway for Seattle residents. You can also see it on a day trip. The easiest way to get there from Seattle is to take the ferry...
A picturesque alpine ski resort in the heart of British Columbia's backcountry wilderness, Whistler lies a mere 73 mi/118 km from Vancouver, making it a popular weekend retreat for busy urbanites. The absence of cars and abundance of cozy cafes, boutiques and upscale restaurants give Whistler the l...
In western Maine, near the state's border with New Hampshire, the White Mountain National Forest covers 41,943 acres/16,980 hectares. The forest, about 60 mi/95 km northwest of Portland, is famous for cascading streams and mountain panoramas (you can see Mount Washington, the highest peak in the nor...
A former railroad village located about 75 mi/120 km southeast of Burlington and part of the town of Hartford, White River Junction once hosted hundreds of trains a day. It now has a burgeoning arts colony with several galleries and the Center for Cartoon Studies, a two-year program endowed by Charl...
The world-renowned Greenbrier resort is located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, 121 mi/195 km southeast of Charleston. This posh facility comprises 6,500 acres/2,635 hectares of scenic land, a spa and mineral springs, three outstanding golf courses, pools, tennis courts, riding and hiking...
The pueblos blancos (white villages) of Andalusia can be visited along any number of routes, using one of the villages or perhaps the cities of Seville, Jerez de la Frontera or Cadiz as a base. About 270 mi/435 km south of Madrid, the villages lie within the triangle formed by the coasts of the At...
One of Whitefish's main attractions is Whitefish Mountain Resort near the city itself. Of the nearly 100 runs on 3,000 acres/1,215 hectares of skiable terrain, most are for intermediate skiers, though there are also some areas for beginners and experts. https://skiwhitefish.com. Additional activiti...
The Yukon's capital and biggest town, Whitehorse was an important transportation hub when it was the terminus of the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad to Skagway, Alaska, and the transshipment point for freight going down the Yukon River. You can still ride on a portion of this railway as it chugs...
Whittier is a small seaport located south of Anchorage and nestled in the Chugach Mountains. It is Anchorage's closest deep-water seaport and the gateway to exploring the many wonders and sights of eastern Prince William Sound. One building, the Begich Towers, houses nearly all of Whittier's reside...
Overview Introduction Suriname's Wia Wia Reserve is 75 mi/120 km west of Paramaribo. This area of coastal mangrove swamps has two attractions: It's a great area for bird watching, and it's a nesting area for leatherback sea turtles March-June.
Located in south-central Kansas 140 mi/225 km southwest of Topeka, Wichita has grown to become the state's largest city—largely because of the many aviation plants located there. Before it became an aeronautical center, Wichita was a cow town, and nothing shows off its origins better than the Old Co...
The village of Wickford is a picturesque example of what much of the Rhode Island coast used to look like, with a low-rise main street and tree-lined residential thoroughfares interrupted by tidal inlets, ponds and marshes, all surrounding a bustling harbor. Wickford also hosts two popular annual fe...
As environmental awareness grew in the late 1970s, the South African government came under intense pressure to protect the country's natural scenery. By 1983, it had created the National Lake Area around the Wilderness wetlands, 235 mi/380 km east of Cape Town and along the southern coast east of Mo...
Dutch heritage in Willemstad, Curacao, is best expressed in its the rows of pastel-colored, red-roofed town houses. The island's capital city, Willemstad is divided into two parts: Punda (old-world Dutch ambience and great shopping) and Otrobanda ("the other side"—also good shopping, but with a mor...
Colonial Williamsburg faithfully portrays the days before the Revolutionary War through historic buildings and costumes, but it's the interpreters who bring history to life. Most play their parts so well that visitors leave better informed about U.S. history and wanting to learn even more. William...
When you're in the Berkshires, make a stop in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to see the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, which includes paintings by such masters as Renoir, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec and Monet. If you are in Williamstown in the summer, don't miss the Williamstown Theater Fest...
Located 80 mi/129 km north of Charleston and directly across the Ohio River from Marietta, Ohio, Williamstown was home to the Fenton Art Glass Co., the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the U.S. The company has ceased production in its original Williamstown location, though Fenton ...
Williston makes a good base to explore two historic forts: Fort Buford State Historic Site (where Sitting Bull surrendered to the U.S. Army) and Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. Fort Union, founded in 1828, was a vital trading post during the height of the fur trade. Exhibits, an inte...
Wilmington, Delaware's largest city, is located where the Brandywine Creek and Christina River converge. It is the site where E.I. du Pont founded his company in 1802 helping the city achieve the dubious distinction of being called the Chemical Capital of the World. Wilmington was also the first p...
Residents and vacationers flock to Wilmington, North Carolina, for year-round fun, shopping, restaurants and beach access to the Cape Fear coast. This historic port city is located in the southeastern part of the state 120 mi/195 km southeast of Raleigh. Attractions include a picturesque riverfro...
Wilmington is popular for dining, shopping (especially antiques and handicrafts) and lodging for visitors to the Mount Snow Resort area. The village is on Route 9, the road between Brattleboro and Bennington, and about 140 mi/230 km south of Burlington. In the center of Wilmington you'll find the M...
Located 125 mi/200 km southeast of Melbourne, Wilsons Promontory (The Prom) is one of Victoria's premier national parks, and it's one of the only places in Australia where you may get to see wild wombats. Allow a few days to explore the park's many walking paths and serene beaches. Australian wild...
The town of Wiltz, Luxembourg, located 35 mi/ 56 km northwest of Luxembourg City, offers the country's second-largest museum about the Battle of the Bulge. (The museum's hours are seasonal, so check before you go.) Another attraction is the baroque castle of the Counts of Wiltz. Its stables house ...
Bordered to the north by Custer State Park and to the west by Black Hills National Forest, Wind Cave National Park in southwest South Dakota includes more than 144 mi/232 km of passageways. The winds referred to in the name come from the cave's "breathing" as the air in the cave responds to changes ...
The empty and windswept Wind River Range, the tallest mountain range in the state, towers over this reservation, which is home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. The town of Riverton sits near the southeast corner of the state's only reservation, which encompasses more than 2.25 mi...
Windhoek, Namibia, a German colonial capital (pronounced VIND-hook , meaning Windy Corner), is situated at an altitude of 5,400 ft/1,650 m in the central highlands of the Khomas Region and is the commercial center of Namibia. Very clean and rather small, Windhoek is pleasant to walk around (the a...
Windsor, England, a pleasant town along the Thames 20 mi/30 km west of London, is home to Windsor Castle, the most accessible of all the royal properties. The castle's highlights include St. George's Chapel, Albert Memorial Chapel, Queen Mary's Dolls' House and the state apartments. A formal garden—...
Lying across the river from Detroit, Michigan, Windsor is a hub of manufacturing and international trade and also makes a convenient entrance point into Ontario for some U.S. citizens. Windsor is 230 mi/370 km southwest of Toronto. The main attraction that draws visitors to Windsor is Caesars Winds...
Overview Introduction Windwardside is the island's biggest village, with curving, narrow streets and charming cottages. You'll probably learn the names of the shopkeepers and, if you get a walking-tour guide from the tourist office, discover hidden pathways to expansive views. Across the road fro...
Winnipeg surprises. It's a large and cosmopolitan city rising from the vast plains of southern Manitoba, not the regional town some may expect. Winnipeg is home to the world-class Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Blue Bombers football team and many other treasures. Fine m...
Located 95 mi/155 km west of Raleigh in the Piedmont Triad, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a medium-sized city known for its historic and cultural attractions, the arts, higher education, and as the birthplace of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Winston-Salem is the site of the first North Carolina sett...
The Winter Park ski area is owned by the city of Denver and run by a nonprofit corporation. That means that fun takes precedent over funds at this resort, making it a great family option. Most of the resort's lodging is located in the main village, less than 2 mi/3 km from the slopes. Winter Park h...
Six old-fashioned covered bridges have always added a touch of romance to this sleepy town, located approximately 30 mi/48 km southwest of Des Moines. But not many people knew about them until the novel The Bridges of Madison County became a best seller and the basis of a 1995 motion picture starr...
The city of Winterthur, Switzerland, 15 mi/25 km northeast of Zurich, is famous for its art collections. Works from the very impressive Oskar Reinhart Foundation are shown in two museums. Sammlung Oskar Reinhart displays works of art from the late Gothic period to the advent of the classic modern,...
Overview Introduction Along Highway 1 is Wiscasset, which bills itself as "the prettiest village in Maine." Beautifully maintained antique homes surround this Sheepscot River town 45 mi/75 km northeast of Portland. Several of these architectural gems are maintained by Historic New England (http:/...
Our favorite coffee culture is in Wisconsin. Not lattes and cappuccinos, just good cups of strong hospitality that go hand-in-hand with our favorite memories of the state: sitting on the porch of a lakeside cabin, blowing steam into the cool air; pouring from a Thermos while floating in a canoe on a...
An area of towering sandstone cliffs (up to 150 ft/45 m tall) along the Wisconsin River 100 mi/160 km northwest of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Dells has been a popular travel attraction since the 1800s. Nature has been joined by man-made attractions, making this a bustling tourism center that draws b...
The country's largest and most spectacular waterfall is the centerpiece of the tiny Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary, which lies on the Togo border east of the market town of Hohoe. A lovely footpath leads through lush forest to the base of the waterfall, crossing a cool stream several times en route, an...
Overview Introduction This port city (pop. 350,000) north of the Geumgang Mountains is probably the least interesting place on most North Korea itineraries. It's primarily industrial and commercial, so time is better spent elsewhere. However, there are a few places around Wonsan that may be worth...
If absolutely pristine landscape is what you're looking for, this park won't disappoint you. Shared by the Northwest Territories and Alberta, Wood Buffalo is Canada's largest national park and among the largest in the world. Don't expect dramatic scenery—the topography is subtle and limited to low ...
Woodstock, New York, is famed as the small town that lent its name to the legendary 1969 rock music festival. The town doesn't disappoint travelers who are looking for remnants of the concert that made it famous, despite the fact it actually took place 50 mi/80 km away in Bethel. There are several...
Set in central Vermont, 80 mi/130 km southeast of Burlington, Woodstock is one of the most beautiful towns in the U.S. Dating to the 1760s, it looks much as it did during its heyday in the late 1800s—overhead electrical wires have been buried underground so they won't mar the view. The town owes m...
Overview Introduction In Woonsocket, the Museum of Work and Culture provides some great insights into life in a mill town through the experience of immigrant workers, particularly the French Canadians from the farms of Quebec who made Rhode Island their home. The best way to get to know their des...
The town of Worcester, England, located 100 mi/160 km northwest of London, is home to the Museum of Worcester Porcelain and a splendid cathedral. Spend half a day in the area walking its older streets (you can practically hear the timbers of some of the old Tudor buildings groaning) and visit the Co...
Worcester, Massachusetts, located 40 mi/65 km southwest of Boston and the second-largest city in the state, has a long history as a cultural center. Charles Dickens, Henry David Thoreau and Mark Twain all lectured at Mechanics Hall, which was built in 1857: Take a tour or attend one of the performan...
Overview Introduction Worlds End State Park will appeal to those who enjoy endless views and churning water. A valley runs alongside Loyalsock Creek, giving hikers something beautiful to look at while they tone their legs and increase their lung capacity. The park is located on Pennsylvania Route...
Overview Introduction Along with Maloelap and Mili, Wotje Atoll has extensive Japanese wreckage from World War II. 180 mi/290 km northwest of Majuro.
The Stikine River has drawn anglers, loggers and gold miners to Wrangell for decades. Now this southeast Alaska town attracts tourists, many of whom arrive via small cruise ships. The only Alaska community ruled under three flags by four nations—Russia, Great Britain, the U.S. and the much-feared...
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska, is the largest national park in the U.S., located 314 mi/505 km east of Anchorage, and it includes towering mountain ranges, enormous glaciers and churning wild rivers. Backcountry hikers may see Dall sheep, grizzly and black bears, wolves, moose and caribou...
Wroclaw, Poland, 190 mi/305 km southwest of Warsaw, is a lovely city off the beaten path, but it merits one day to see the impressive Gothic cathedral, the gorgeous town hall and city square and the Raclawice Panorama. The Panorama, a canvas half the size of a soccer field, depicts the 1794 battle o...
Wulingyuan is a popular scenic and historic area located in China's Hunan province, although thick smog often obscures what would otherwise be breathtaking scenery. The UNESCO World Heritage site is distinguished by more than 3,100 quartzite sandstone pillars, some reaching more than 650 ft/200 m ...
At the northern end of the Romantic Road, Wurzburg, Germany, is an old city nestled in a vineyard-filled valley on the Main River. Located 60 mi/95 km southeast of Frankfurt, the city is dominated by the Marienberg Fortress, the home of the powerful Prince-Bishops of Wurzburg, who transformed the ...
Tea remains a major product in the Wuyishan area of China, as it has been for hundreds of years. Located in the eastern province of Fujian, Wuyishan (or Mount Wuyi) claims to be the only "city of tea culture" in China. Wuyi Rock Tea is regarded as the first among the Top 10 famous teas in China. P...
Located about 80 mi/130 km southwest of Shanghai, the town of Wuzhen, China, is a successful case study in historic preservation. The walled city is a maze of canals and narrow alleyways. Established in 872, Wuzhen and its ambience have remained largely unchanged. Most of its current, carefully p...
The lower Wye River Valley in Wales is nature at its most beguiling—a lazy river meandering in great loops through a wooded, steep-sided valley that is almost like a gorge in places. There are numerous walks, notably the long Wye Valley Walk, but try a short one at least—perhaps the steep climb to...
With bears, bison, elk, wolves, moose, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and bobcats, not to mention lots and lots of cattle, Wyoming is full of four-legged creatures that can make your visit a memorable one. That's a good thing, because the people of Wyoming, as nice as they are, can sometimes seem...
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