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Iconic US Destinations: Add Them to Your Bucket List

We encounter various cities on TV, and we hear firsthand travel stories from family and friends, but in order to truly appreciate a place, we have to visit it ourselves. Is Chicago actually windy? Is Philadelphia really the city of brotherly love? Are Denver rivers truly filled with gold? We could tell you our impressions and you could take our word for it, OR you could experience the places for yourself. America is filled with destinations that are as uniquely wonderful as they are distinctive. So when you're considering places you'd like to visit, we encourage you to add these 10 cities to your bucket list. Not only are they exceptional in their own right, but our terrific travel deals make visiting them even more enjoyable and affordable.

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Head Out to a Picnic-Perfect Park

Lazing about in a haven of green grass and sun-dappled trees is a summer mainstay, and adding a simple meal to the leisurely mix amplifies the pleasure that much more. Discover a few of our favorite American parks for whiling away a relaxing afternoon, and take advantage of quick, easy recipes that travel well and pack a welcome punch of flavor and good-for-you ingredients.

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Our Best Seafood Restaurants and Towns

Seafood lovers: It’s time to hit the road and pass the tartar sauce!

In a perfect world, all seafood restaurants would send out their chefs before the sun rises to catch the daily specials. From lobster to shrimp to Cajun crawfish, each region of the US has its own specialty. Although seafood is served in many American restaurants, the best way to enjoy a local specialty is to let regional chefs prepare it for you the way their grandparents used to cook it for them. This year when you plan your summer vacation, be adventurous and try the local fare. 10Best editors have combined forces and created a list of their favorite seafood-feasting cities, along with the best restaurants that serve up local specialties.

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Graduation Trips: Go Big or Go Home

You’ve done it. You have a well-earned diploma in one hand and a suitcase in the other. The world is your playground. We know that nothing compares to the feeling you get after taking your final exam and walking across the stage to receive a diploma. You, young graduate, are ready for the real world, but not quite yet. Before landing your dream job, embark on a trip that you'll never again have the chance to take without worrying about the consequences (i.e. vacation days). We’ve combined our favorite post-graduation locations with our best city passes to make traveling a cinch!

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Brice's Packing Tips

An inveterate traveler, 10Best CEO Brice Bay regularly hits the road for much of each month, attending business meetings, participating in industry conventions, and scouting out new opportunities. With such a hectic schedule, he's learned through experience and by necessity how to get the most out of his time and how to travel smartly.

For this installment, discover Brice's personal packing tips, along with his suggestions for making sure you have everything you need and aren't weighed down by things that you don't. For more details, take a look at his packing checklist.

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