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September/October 2004
Top Stories:
Discovering San Jose, Calif.
San Jose, often overlooked as a destination, earns its share of travelers with a renovated downtown, a theater, museums, and Santana Row.
New Zealand’s South Island
An intrepid writer heads to New Zealand, bungee jumps, tours Lord of the Rings sites, and explores Milford Sound, Fox Glacier, and a multitude of other Kiwi attractions.
Touring Tribal Lands
Discover American Indian travel destinations. Visit museums, powwows, and heritage centers, or hire a guide and learn how to fly fish.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
See the splendors of the sea in Monterey, Calif., at one of the world’s finest aquariums.
Astoria, Ore.: History Bound
In Astoria, you can visit Fort Clatsop National Memorial, stroll the Astoria Riverwalk, and check out the colorful museums of local history.
Sisters, Ore.: An Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor enthusiasts head to Sisters for biking, rafting, fishing, golfing, and wildlife viewing.
Eastern Washington Wine Country
A wine lover heads to eastern Washington and explores a dozen vintners on the way to Walla Walla.
Understanding Hotel Ratings
Can’t make sense of hotel rating systems? Here are tips on what the ratings mean and whom to trust.
Half-price Theater Tickets
Secure theater tickets at incredible discounts by calling places that offer last-minute deals.
Motion Sickness
Remedies for motion sickness range from simple foods to strong medicine.
Sonoma’s Garden Gallery
The Cornerstone Festival of Gardens: Sonoma is a nine-acre compound featuring a selection of gardens designed by landscape architects.
Campaign Souvenirs
In Hailey, Idaho, the Blaine County Historical Museum has one of the nation’s most extensive collections of political memorabilia.
Kerry and Bush on Transportation Issues
AAA sent questions about crucial transportation issues—from traffic safety to alternative fuels—to President George W. Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry. You can read their responses and follow links to Web sites addressing related topics.
Family History Library
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City has a free research center where you can explore your family tree.
Idaho Wine
These five wineries east of Boise, Idaho, provide a leisurely day of tasting and sightseeing.
Weekenders:
Pescadero, Calif., Getaway
Escape to a tiny town on the Central Coast for Pescadero State Beach, Butano State Park, and a trove of interesting shops.
Napa Riverfront
The Napa Riverfront District, in the heart of California’s wine country, has experienced a renaissance of culture and cuisine.
Reedsport, Ore.: A Weekend Getaway
Reedsport and Winchester Bay, twin tidewater towns on the coast, welcome visitors with the Umpqua Discovery Center, great waterfronts, astounding sand dunes, and plenty of lodging.
Aurora, Ore.: Antique Hunting
Twenty-five miles south of Portland, the historic town of Aurora boasts a bounty of antique shops.
Driving Washington’s Cascade Loop
The 440-mile Cascade Loop takes visitors through the heart of Washington state.
Favorite Western Beaches
VIA readers share their favorite California and Hawaii beaches.
Backstage in Vegas
With the new All Access Backstage Walk Tour at Bally’s, you can peek behind the scenes of Jubilee!—one of the longest-running shows in Vegas.
The Origins of Los Angeles
Olvera Street in L.A. is a living monument to the city’s birthplace.
Food:
Las Vegas Buffets go Upscale
Buffet tables in Vegas, once home to simple meat and potato dishes, now serve up gourmet delights.
Coffee Tours
Take a tour of coffee purveyors in California, Oregon, and Nevada.
Avoiding Fast-Food on the Road
A new book, Healthy Highways: The Traveler’s Guide to Healthy Eating, lists 1,900 natural food stores and health-conscious restaurants across the country.
Automotive:
Your Car: Questions and Answers
A perverse brake light and engine knocks can’t stump AAA experts.
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