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Hometown tour

From standout vintage stores and cafes to the museums and monuments worth seeking out, members of the Guardian US news team share the best of their cities

26 April 2024

  • A man paddleboards with his dog with kayaks in the background.

    A local’s travel guide to Austin: what to eat, see and do in three days

    Standout spots include food truck parks, honky-tonk hangouts and Lady Bird’s wildflower sanctuary

22 March 2024

  • Two men on either side of a bar.

    A local’s travel guide to New York City: what to eat, see and do in three days

    Top destinations in New York include a ferry ride, shopping for watches in Chinatown and a Brighton Beach bender

16 March 2024

  • A woman inspects inventory in a display unit in a furniture store.

    A local’s travel guide to Washington DC: what to eat, see and do in three days

    Top sights in Washington include Capitol Hill Books, the Black Cat music venue and a top-rated Filipino restaurant

12 March 2024

  • The art deco district in Miami Beach, Florida.

    A local’s guide to Miami: What to eat, see and do in three days

    The best spots for shopping, sightseeing and exploring the art deco facades of South Beach – plus an Everglades excursion (and ‘gator bites’ snack)

4 March 2024

  • A woman inspects plants in a floral shop.

    A local’s travel guide to the San Francisco Bay Area: what to eat, see and do in three days

    The best spots from Oakland to San Francisco to the Pacific coast – and a tourist-free way to admire the Golden Gate Bridge
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