Grab a copy of "Houston. It's Worth It," a photographic tribute by locals to their beloved, if sometimes maligned, city. En savoir plus .
This Pepto-Bismol-pink-walled dive bar has the best bourbon selection in town—and a wall of pinball machines to boot. En savoir plus .
This boutique hotel is housed in the 102-year-old Union National Bank building and the lobby bar and restaurant, with its 30-foot-high columns, is one of the more dramatic spaces in the city. En savoir plus .
Try the famed malasadas—a Portuguese deep-fried confection, like a jelly donut. Served warm and covered in sugar, they tend to be filled with a mango cream this time of year. En savoir plus .
Fans fly from the mainland to eat here. It's omakase-style: Obey the chef and eat what's served, in the way you are instructed. The nearly translucent slices of yellowfin tuna are sublime. En savoir plus .
Be sure to check out the photos and vintage surfboards of big-wave surfing legends on the wall. En savoir plus .
Try the famous coco puff pastries. If you want something a little more substantial, take a seat at its coffee shop for Portuguese sausages and eggs and grilled mahi-mahi En savoir plus .
The museum's outdoor cafe, which features a 75-year-old monkey-pod tree and the modern sculptures of Japanese ceramicist Jun Kaneko. Reservations are recommended and hours for lunch are short En savoir plus .
Be sure to head up to the second floor and the newly restored "Gold Room," where two remarkable paintings from Hawaii's Volcano School now hang En savoir plus .
The palace's most poignant treasure is the quilt that the Queen Liliuokalani stitched with her ladies-in-waiting while she was imprisoned following a failed attempt to restore her to the throne. En savoir plus .
Serves as a cultural repository for some of the most beautiful and striking objects in Hawaiian history (including a donated 13.88-carat diamond ring that once twinkled from King Kalakaua's pinky). En savoir plus .
An understated temple to Southern fare. A blackboard in the entryway lists the local sources of its ingredients—everything from the lettuce to the salt. En savoir plus .
Gorge on the best brunch bread basket in town and then repair to one of the funky rooms in three converted townhouses right off Dupont Circle. En savoir plus .
The Bombay Club isn't at all trendy, but it serves the best food in town, with really comfortable seating and impeccable service. En savoir plus .
You can see Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party," Rothko abstracts and work from Jacob Lawrence's "Migration Series." En savoir plus .
Beautiful any time of year, rain or shine. It's not a beach just for sun bathing—there's a play area for children and a pier where people like to go crab fishing. En savoir plus .
It's on the seediest block in Vancouver, but they have amazing flavors and crazy mixtures, like bourbon-bacon. En savoir plus .
The exposed brick and beam look is a signature of the city's oldest neighborhood. L'Abattoir usually attracts an artistic and stylish crowd. The cocktail list is innovative and interesting. En savoir plus .
They've converted old industrial buildings into workshops, offices and classrooms. In the summer, there is a farmers' market and bike rentals. In the winter, there's a skating oval. En savoir plus .
This Leslieville place offers the best breakfast in the city. It's funky and it's fun and it's real food—the eggs especially are just fantastic. En savoir plus .
It's got a classic European vibe and it's really pretty. The French food is great; so is the wine selection. En savoir plus .
This restaurant makes authentic Neapolitan pies. Their classic margherita has a thin, thin crust, mozzarella and tomato, and just the right amount of herbs. En savoir plus .
Must-have is the crispy shrimp edamame mint pancake made from mung beans and smeared with the house-made savory chili bean paste. En savoir plus .
The seafood's really good, there's a lot of local artists, a lot of beautiful jewelry. The most encompassing Seattle way to spend an afternoon. En savoir plus .
This family-owned restaurant has drop-dead views, only surpassed by the quality of the food and service. En savoir plus .
Amazing fresh fish in Pike Place Market. He's a Seattle institution. Insiders know about the stand-up seafood bar tucked in the back. En savoir plus .
Housed in an old 1950s bank, this atmospheric dining hall with rooftop bar serves Georgia coastal fare and local green-market finds En savoir plus .
Its moss-covered oaks and decrepit tombs provided the chills in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." En savoir plus .
This remarkable emporium specializes in fine antiques—like the gorgeous chandeliers—and luxe items like lavender soaps and Fauchon chocolates. En savoir plus .
