America has long produced great artists and glorious art. Chris Leadbeater rounds up some of the best places to see their work.

It's the city that never stands still, but Simon Calder finds that the bright lights remain as warm as ever.

Vancouver Island in British Columbia has a mighty mountain at its heart.

Ahead of the US election Carroll du Chateau visits her daughter in democratic Minnesota and marvels at its progressive ways.

The continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.

For years Forks was just another remote American small town in the northern state of Washington with often inclement weather. But thanks to its association with the Twilight vampire films, the town has now become a popular tourist destination.

Jennifer Ennion goes walking in Jasper's winter wonderland, a playground for those accustomed to the finer things in life.

Leena Taylor overdoses on America's chocolate capital.

Biking around New York takes Rob McFarland off-trail and into less-seen neighbourhoods.

America's byways are a perfect network for a road trip, says Rob McFarland.

No Alcatraz. Or Fisherman's Wharf. Ewan McDonald goes back to a favourite town and avoids the tourist traps. And the cable cars.

Hannah Stephenson cruises into the British Columbia to hit the slopes of Big White.

Amy Rosenfeld finds herself entranced by the vibrant chaos of one of the world's most-populated cities.

Anyone who has biked through any major city's downtown knows that cycling is one of the best ways to get to know a place - Rob Owen saddles up and gets to know Washington DC.

Sports writer Dan Coyle tells Phil Taylor about his long battle to cut through the PR myths surrounding Lance Armstrong and organised doping in cycling.

The Amtrak Empire Builder may not be the most elegant train in the world, but the wide Montana scenery more than makes up for it.

See your favourite stars amid the glitz and glamour of Sin City.

Internet giant's map showed Kiwi boy lying on road, car advancing during school drill.