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Things To Do

Find activities, tours, attractions, and other ways to spend your time while you’re there.

Where Are You Going?

Start with your destination. Then explore the experiences, attractions, and activities available there and find what fits your trip.

Find Things To Do in Your Destination

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Woman overlooking a coastal destination while exploring things to do during her trip.

Once you know where you're going, start with the kind of day you want to have.

What Do You Feel Like Doing?

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Woman exploring historic architecture and cultural attractions while traveling.
Woman taking a local cooking class while exploring food experiences during her trip.
Woman taking a local cooking class while exploring food experiences during her trip.
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Traveler overlooking a mountain landscape while enjoying outdoor activities during a trip.

Local food, markets, restaurants, cooking classes, tastings, and food tours.

Museums, historic sites, neighborhoods, architecture, traditions, and local culture.

Beaches, parks, gardens, hiking, scenic areas, and time on the water.

You don't need every day mapped out before you go. Start with the kinds of experiences you're interested in, then see what's available where you're headed.

Woman relaxing at an outdoor hot spring while enjoying a wellness experience during her trip.
Woman relaxing at an outdoor hot spring while enjoying a wellness experience during her trip.
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Woman kayaking on a mountain lake during an outdoor travel adventure.
Woman enjoying drinks with friends while experiencing local entertainment and nightlife.
Woman enjoying drinks with friends while experiencing local entertainment and nightlife.

You don't have to choose just one kind of experience. Mix the things you're excited about with enough open time to enjoy where you are.

Snorkeling, kayaking, zip-lining, cycling, wildlife experiences, and other active ways to explore.

Spas, wellness experiences, pools, hot springs, scenic cafés, and slower days.

Shows, live music, sporting events, bars, nightlife, festivals, and evening experiences.

How Do You Want to Experience It?

There’s more than one way to experience a destination. Decide what you’d rather explore on your own, what you’d enjoy with a guide, and what you want planned for you.

Choose What Works for the Day

Book a Tour — Useful when you want a guide, transportation, local context, or several stops handled for you.

Reserve an Experience — Cooking classes, food tours, workshops, cruises, and other activities may have limited space.

Buy a Ticket — Popular attractions, museums, observation decks, shows, and events may require timed entry.

Explore on Your Own — Neighborhoods, markets, parks, beaches, scenic areas, and self-guided walks can leave you more flexibility.

Leave Time Open — Not every part of the trip needs a reservation.

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Woman exploring a lively city street while deciding how to experience her destination.

Once you know what you want to do, decide which plans are worth securing before you go.

What Should You Book Ahead?

You don't need to reserve everything before you leave, but popular or limited experiences can be harder to arrange at the last minute.

Know What May Need a Reservation

Popular Attractions — Check whether major sights use timed-entry tickets or can sell out.

Tours & Experiences — Small-group tours, food experiences, classes, cruises, and specialty activities may have limited availability.

Shows & Events — Concerts, performances, sporting events, and festivals may require tickets well ahead of time.

Restaurants — Popular restaurants or special dining experiences may need reservations, especially on weekends or during busy seasons.

Seasonal Experiences — Wildlife tours, seasonal events, festivals, and weather-dependent activities may only operate at certain times.

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Traveler using a smartphone to research and book activities before a trip.

Once you know what to look for, finding the right experience becomes much easier.

Before You Book an Experience

A great-looking activity isn't automatically the right one. Check the details that can affect your day before you commit.

Look Beyond the Photos

What's Included? — Check admission, transportation, meals, equipment, guides, and anything you'll need to pay for separately.

Where Does It Start? — Make sure you know the meeting point and how long it will take to get there.

How Long Will It Take? — Look at the actual duration, including transportation or check-in time.

What Do Recent Reviews Say? — Look for comments about organization, guides, crowds, value, and whether the experience matched the description.

Can You Cancel? — Check cancellation deadlines, weather policies, refunds, and whether the reservation can be changed.

Is It Right for You? — Consider physical requirements, accessibility, clothing, equipment, age restrictions, and anything else that could affect your experience.

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Woman researching a travel experience online before making a reservation.

For everything you do book, take a minute to understand exactly what you're paying for.

Ready to Find Something to Do?

Search for tours, attractions, tickets, and experiences that fit your destination and the kind of day you want.

Start Exploring Experiences

Tours & Experiences
Look for guided tours, food experiences, day trips, classes, outdoor activities, and other bookable experiences

Attractions & Tickets
Compare admission options for museums, landmarks, observation decks, shows, and other ticketed attractions.

Local Experiences
Look beyond the major sights for workshops, neighborhood experiences, food, culture, and activities connected to the destination.

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Woman sightseeing at a coastal destination while exploring things to do during her trip.

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