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After a slew of racial violence dating back to 1963, Birmingham, Alabama is reinventing itself with its culinary renaissance , minor league baseball team, thriving nightclub scene and up-and-coming neighborhoods.

More than 1 million cruise passengers will travel to Alaska between now and September, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t deals to be had - we’ve got the EDGE on the best economical ways to visit our 49th state.

It’s expensive to be a tourist in a town that’s hosting two of the biggest events of the new year - Mardi Gras and the NFL Super Bowl - but New Orleans has plenty of free things to do... here are five of them.

One of the top ten most-visited cities in the US, New Orleans was recently ranked second in the nation for gay friendliness. The city that gave birth to the first cocktail, as well as to jazz, is a haven of good things that LGBT people love.

Planning a cross-country road trip this summer? If so, steer your way toward South Dakota’s Black Hills for a taste of Americana without ever taking out your wallet.

You can still sail the high seas in the lap of luxury, it may just take some extra planning and flexibility to stay within your budget. Here are eight tips to get you started on your next dream vacation.

Billions of dollars of new development are putting Cincinnati back on the map as a business and travel destination. There are some great ways to explore the city that are absolutely free.

Seattle’s hidden secret: sunshine. As summer approaches, the Emerald City offers plenty to do for tourists who appreciate the great outdoors - without an umbrella.

Dating back to 1670, Charleston is filled with historical charm and major cultural events, but there are plenty of activities to explore that won’t cost a dime.

A hotel boom is luring tourists out of Manhattan and across the East River to the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City, where 15 hotels have opened since 2006, from boutiques to chains.