Amex Travel tip: Once you're done here stroll over to 32nd btw 5th & 6th Aves to find Little Korea for authentic cuisine, karaoke & 24 hour spas.
Artisanal chocolates co-mingle with packaged faves like Pez. If you get dizzy from the sugar rush, revive yourself with a good ol’ root beer float at the on-site Candy Café.
A something-for-everyone menu – sautéed chicken when you want to be good, burgers when you want to be bad, veggie-topped pizzas when you want it both ways. Gooey desserts and bone-dry martinis, too.
Scarcely bigger than a snickerdoodle, this shop lets you design your own cookies from a choice of dough and mix-ins, then have ‘em baked while you wait. Talk about getting fresh.
The bakery that began the cupcake craze is still the best. We suspect it’s the lick-your-fingers-to-get-the-last-bit-of-butter-cream frostings and fillings. They do a mean banana pudding too.
Out-of-the-way, but easy to find – just look for the off-kilter neon sign attached to the blue wood-framed house. Inside is crammed with fans feasting on the up-and-coming bands, 7 nights a week.
Like its much-vaunted wine vault, this Embarcadero icon only improves with age. If the Art Nouveau décor doesn’t get you, Nancy Oakes’ cuisine and the sweet staff serving it surely will.
Their Gallery Bar is open as a café during the day; at night, stop in for a game on their Wii.
On 6/25, the Brazil v Portugal match will be playing here. Stop by for a chance to win a free pair of Havaianas! Brazil gained independence from Portugal on in 1822 and has won the World Cup 5 times!
On 6/17, the France v Mexico match will be playing here. Stop by for a chance to win a free pair of Havaianas! The first goal in World Cup history was scored by Lucien Laurent of France in 1930.
Café Gratitude has great vegan food. You can have the "I am Grateful," the "I am Extraordinary," or the "will.i.am." They don't have that last one. But if they did it'd be a bowl of black eyed peas.
If you’re at Free City, then clearly you are already in the know. Add the fact that you’re on Foursquare and you might be the coolest person in L.A.
This is where I get one of my favorite desserts -- Vegan Red Velvet Cake! Make sure you try some. It’s delicious.
I like this restaurant because I try to eat only real food, and I like to eat it daily. RFD is a staple for any vegan foodie in L.A.
Don't miss World of Color, Disney® California Adventure™ Park's new masterpiece filled with beautiful fountains, beloved Disney characters, and spectacular musical numbers! Read more.
Check out the Central Valley’s true bounty at the Vineyard Farmer’s Market. Perfectly ripe local fruits and veggies, fresh cheese, flowers...the list of products from local family farms seems endless. Read more.
California's Official State Visitor Centers offer valuable information and services for today's traveler. San Francisco offers beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and an abundance of attractions. Read more.
Savor the region's best with this tour of the Napa Valley Read more.
California's Official State Visitor Centers offer valuable information and services for today's traveler. Pismo Beach - Classic California, "a beach for all seasons." Read more.
A local hangout with a great view of the bay! As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Check out the statue of Leo the MGM Lion on the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard. It weighs over 100,000 lbs and is the largest bronze statue in the U.S.
Check out some of the more than 3.1 million Swarovski and Preciosa crystals used throughout Red Rock Casino – over 99 miles!
They have an amazing artichoke soup with gnarly black truffles and marvelous aged Parmesan shaved over the top. Read more.
Since this is on the 64th floor it has the most amazing view of the Strip and Las Vegas.
Bring a roll of quarters and geek out over one of the finest collections of pinball machines in the world. They have generations upon generations of games that you never thought you would see again!
The Dome has hosted 6 Super Bowls; more than any other sports facility. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina the Dome was closed for repair and was reopened on Sept 25 2006. The Saints won that night
Buy tickets in advance! It sells out! Also go w/a group that wants to follow the tour & start audio @the same time!!!
