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Best Places in the South

See what readers chose as their favorite places in the South.

Best Southern Travel Destinations: Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

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Best Museum in D.C.

It would be easy to spend all day wandering the 300,000 square feet of exhibition space at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, our readers’ pick as the best museum in D.C. This national treasure highlights American cultural icons and rites of passage. But if you’re short on time, here are our Top 5 can’t-miss picks.