Holidays

  • Toasting St. Pat

    The Irish saint and his fans are back for a weekend packed with festivities.

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  • 10 great ways to celebrate the Fourth of July

    You'll find parades, powwows, picnics, patriotic music and, always, fireworks.

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  • 10 great ways to celebrate Valentine's Day

    Feed romance in the forest, at an ice castle and, of course, in chocolate shops.

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  • 10 great ways to celebrate New Year's

    Here are 10 fun ways to welcome the new year.

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  • Old World Christmas markets

    Local versions of the traditional German Christkindlmarkt are a hit during the holidays.

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  • In search of Christmas past

    At Old World Wisconsin near Milwaukee, pioneers party like it's 1899.

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  • Milwaukee at Christmas

    During the holidays, this city shimmers like Cinderella.

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  • Chicago at Christmas

    During the holidays, this glittering, festive town becomes the City of Broad Smiles.

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  • Homes for the holidays

    For Christmas, historic mansions up the ante on opulence.

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  • A jolly holiday in Minneapolis

    Christmas festivities draw tourists and locals alike into the lively heart of the city.

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  • Great holiday festivals

    In November and December, check out Santa, Scrooge and shopping markets.

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  • The gift of fun

    Why not give the gift of fun? Here are 10 presents that travelers can enjoy all year long.

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