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Best Things to do in North America (2026)

Activities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.

75 places · Updated November 12, 2026

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45. The Second City

Comedy and improv theatreOld Town

Founded in 1959, The Second City is Chicago's famous sketch and improv comedy theatre in Old Town, with shows on its Mainstage, e.t.c. stage and UP Comedy Club.

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48. Hollywood Bowl

Outdoor amphitheatreHollywood Hills

The Hollywood Bowl is a 17,500-seat amphitheatre in the Hollywood Hills, open since 1922 and the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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50. Mardi Gras World

Float studio tourWarehouse District riverfront

Behind-the-scenes tours of Kern Studios on the riverfront, where floats, props and giant sculptures are designed and built for Mardi Gras parades.

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52. Pier 39

Waterfront pier and sea lion colonyFisherman's Wharf

Pier 39 is a waterfront pier at Fisherman's Wharf with shops, restaurants, a carousel, the Aquarium of the Bay and a colony of California sea lions.

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57. Tidal Basin

Lakeside walk and memorialsNational Mall

The reservoir beside the National Mall ringed by cherry trees and the Jefferson, Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr. memorials, best walked as a loop.

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59. View Boston

Observation deckBack Bay

The observation deck on the top three floors of the Prudential Tower, with indoor and outdoor viewing areas, interactive exhibits and the Stratus rooftop bar.

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60. Wrigley Field

Historic baseball stadium and toursWrigleyville

Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916, is a 1914 ballpark in Wrigleyville with ivy-covered walls, a hand-turned scoreboard and guided tours.

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