Desi Arnaz Is Getting a Much-Deserved Historical Marker in Miami Beach
The Cuban-American actor and producer has stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, but this new honor pays tribute to his start as a musician in South Florida
Four Places to Find Fossilized Shark Teeth in the United States
Sharks have been losing teeth for 400 million years. Here’s a guide to uncovering some of these plentiful fossils across the country
Nine Mythical Places Archaeologists Think May Have Actually Existed
Historical evidence is helping to pinpoint the exact locations of fabled sites, from King Arthur’s castle to Solomon’s Temple
Can a City Known for Its Freeways and Gridlock Deliver a Car-Free Olympics? Los Angeles Thinks So
To make good on its promise, the 2028 host city is in a four-year sprint to ready its public transportation for the onslaught of athletes, coaches and spectators
For 100 Years, Santa Feans Have Burned New Mexico’s Boogeyman in a ‘Sacred Rite of Purification, Laughter and Rebirth’
The original “burning man” was the brainchild of a local artist and involves volunteers constructing a 50-foot-tall villain
See 15 Photos of Real-Life Cowboys and Cowgirls Wrangling Cattle and Riding Bucking Broncos
Giddyap and get a look at these stunning selections from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
The Stories Behind Six Iconic Album Cover Shots Taken in America—and Where to Recreate Them
These picture-perfect album covers have turned unassuming street corners, empty beach stretches and looming buildings into musical monuments
From Cisterns to Temples, These Twelve Underground Worlds Are Open for Exploring
Some of these age-old subterranean spaces have even been transformed into amusement parks, art galleries and restaurants
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Explore the Great Outdoors With Photography From U.S. National Parks
Travel the country’s beautiful natural wonders from home with these breathtaking highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
For 75 Years, Runners Have Raced in Colorado Tethered to Donkeys
Harkening back to mining days, the sport has human-donkey teams navigating challenging mountain courses
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2024
From a bluegrass capital in Virginia to a laid-back surf town in Hawaii, these spots are beckoning to tourists this year
Seven of the Most Beautiful Roads in the United States
From Alaska to Florida, these serene and exhilarating stretches beg you to take the scenic route
University Students in Hawaii Use Cutting-Edge Technology to Digitally Restore Historic Buildings Damaged by Maui Wildfires
A new course at University of Hawaii at Manoa rethinks historic preservation, having enrollees design digital twins of notable structures so that people can experience them virtually
Across the United States, Vintage Motels Are Being Imagined for Modern Times
The re-envisioned lodgings offer easy car-to-door access but also all the amenities of a boutique property, from local artwork to on-site fire pits
An American-Made Sake Movement Is Underway
In the last decade, a truly homegrown effort has bubbled up in the United States
The World’s First Cryonics Museum Finds a Perfect Home in Estes Park, Colorado
The town’s historic hotel magnifies its mastery of the macabre with a chilling new attraction
Via Ferratas Are Finally Catching On in the United States
With origins in Europe, the assisted climbing routes are springing up at luxury resorts and on private land this side of the Atlantic
How the Dazzling Las Vegas Strip Rose Up From the Desert
The story behind the glitzy stretch of highway that became the destination for America’s most sublime—and most sordid—aspirations
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Are You Ready for Some Football? Prep for the Super Bowl With 15 Thrilling Photos of Americans Tossing the Pigskin
Celebrate the cherished American sport before the big game
A Lunar New Year Staple, Tang Yuan Are a ‘Dose of Luck and Sweetness’
The chewy rice balls ooze with indulgent filling and layers of symbolism
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