A favorite bottle leads to a deeper exploration of label art, winemaking and the pleasure of giving St. Helena an unhurried afternoon.

A whiskey farm in Fallon opens the door to a slower western adventure: Nevada bourbon, historic towns, rail journeys and the pleasure of learning something new.

A Portland café becomes a doorway into neighborhood life, the craft of roasting and a morning ritual worth bringing home.

At the Columbia's edge, a waterfront walk opens a fuller Oregon journey through maritime history, working landscapes and the pleasures of a town-sized visit.

Sinatra, the Rat Pack, classic films and a new table at Alex Prime: Allen finds a reason to bring a little old Vegas elegance into the Journey to 60 and Beyond.

Ishnala, Mirror Lake and a Wisconsin dining tradition invite a fuller journey into landscape, hospitality and giving dinner an evening of its own.

Extraordinary roads, small towns and big views. America’s Scenic Byways are a reminder that sometimes taking the long way is the whole point.