Attractions

Spotlight

Explore seven of the state's ecosystems at the Oakland Museum of California.

Readers' Favorite

Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2013

Three venues and 11 plays rope in actors and audiences from around the country. This year's highlights include My Fair Lady and A Streetcar Named Desire.

Editors' Pick

Awe-Inspiring Waterfalls

VIA readers share their favorite spectacular waterfalls in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.

City Sights

Treasures: May 2013

Find a museum-worthy speedy bicycle, the Lotus Sport 110, in Portland, and an aerodynamic...

Las Vegas' Indoor Oasis

Wonder at a vast indoor horticulture display at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas.

Legomania: Building an Empire

Writer Josh Sens reflects on the world's love of Legos.

Wyoming's Dug Up Gun Museum

Historic guns and rifles from the Civil War to World War II are on display at the Cody Dug...

Oregon's Tillamook Quilt Trail

Follow the painted wooden squares to find historic barns and buildings in Tillamook County...

Natural Wonders

Volcanoes of the West

Mount Lassen, Crater Lake, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Katmai, Hawaii Volcanoes...

Three Arch Rocks NWR

Summertime means 100,000 seabirds at the Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge...

Idaho's Thousand Springs State Park

Sparkling waterfalls, scenic walks, and osprey sightings attract outdoor enthusiasts.

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Wildflower Resources

Websites and contact information help you find colorful blooms in 10 Western states.

Tracking the Aurora Borealis

University of Alaska physics professor Roger Smith explains the northern lights—and when...

Cool Keepsake

Glass Floats

Make your own translucent treasures in Lincoln City, Ore.

Save On Fun Attractions

From Disney® and Universal Studios to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Francisco Zoo and more, AAA Members save on tickets to theme parks and attractions coast-to-coast. Save now.