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Our USA tours offer endless opportunities for cultural connections, coast to coast, from majestic mountain landscapes to national parks to historic cities and seaside treasures.

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Welcome to the United States

Quite simply – the United States... coast to coast is an amazing destination to explore. Our journeys are a reflection of the vivid landscapes and hidden gems in our constantly amazing national parks with their red-rock canyons and blue-tinted ice fields... our local experts who continue to tell their stories and help define what our country is built on, a true blending of cultures... and the unique one off's... Newport mansions, the BEST fall foliage, antebellum architecture, Hawaiian luau's, sophisticated cityscapes each with a vibe all their own, Colonial villages, celebrated artists; think Norman Rockwell and so much more.

North america's national parks, tauck and the national parks... working together for more than 90 years.

Our relationship with National Parks in the US and Canada goes back to our very first tour in the 1920s. Today, we continue to combine ingenuity, years of expertise, local friends we've made along the way, and our love of the National Parks to create new ways for our guests to experience them. At last count, Tauck visits more than National Parks, monuments and historic sites across the US… from Acadia to Zion, in destinations ranging from Maine to Hawaii... often including Tauck Exclusive experiences within the parks, and stays at sought-after inside-the-park accommodations. We pride ourselves on providing unique insider access to these special places in ways that make sharing them with your friends and family unforgettable.

America's own tropical Pacific paradise... welcome to the Hawaiian Islands

There's only one place in America where you can walk atop surreal lava tubes and across volcanic terrain molding island landscapes… bask on golden sand beaches fanned by Pacific Ocean breezes on every side… chat with beach boys who "talk stories" at a place called Waikiki… and enjoy a luau under the tropical sun. And although it is indeed a far-off tropical island paradise, it's still very much one of these United States. Welcome to Hawaii…

The Great Lakes

Discovering the mighty great lakes.

Situated in the heart of the North American continent and forming part of the natural boundary between the United States and Canada, the mighty Great Lakes – Lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario – have played a pivotal role in the political, industrial and cultural fabric of North America for centuries. In 2019, Tauck launches a new 12-day small ship cruise – "Cruising the Great Lakes: Chicago to Toronto" – featuring a 7-night voyage between those two mighty cities aboard the new Le Champlain, plus two-night stays at your choice of Fairmont or Four Seasons hotels in the anchor cities. As you explore the shores of Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron and Michigan, check out a re-emerging Detroit; celebrate American ingenuity at The Henry Ford; have lunch at Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel; ride a dune buggy on the Lake Michigan shore; tour Chicago's Wrigley Field and more…

New England

Home to america's "cradle of liberty," ken burns's backyard, and the setting of tauck's very first tour.

Occupying the northeastern corner of the US, it was among the first areas of the North American continent colonized by Europeans, and contains the sites of the Pilgrims' landing, the "Boston Tea Party," and the "shot heard 'round the world" – the first skirmish of what would become the American Revolution. Comprising dense forests and rich river valleys, rugged coastlines, and mountain ranges with names like Berkshire, Adirondack, White and Green (to name a few), it encompasses the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine. It's a land of lovely beaches, country lanes, summer cottages, tall ships, covered bridges, old whaling ports, fishing villages, white frame churches, picturesque lighthouses, and "lobstahh," It is New England…

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Step back in time on michigan's mackinac island.

Vehicle-free Mackinac Island – off the Michigan coast in the Straits of Mackinac connecting Lakes Michigan and Huron – has been a popular retreat since 19th-century industrialists built imposing summer "cottages" here, and remains serenely lost in time. The only way to get around is by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage, as you make your way past impeccable Victorian mansions and out to the fringes of forest, marshes, beaches and 19th-century Fort Mackinac. The island is home to the palatial Grand Hotel, which lays claim to the longest porch in the world. Since 1887, the Grand has hosted many presidents, as well as the likes of Mark Twain and Thomas Edison (who first demonstrated his phonograph on the hotel's iconic porch).

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Admire stunning natural landscapes, cruise by majestic glaciers in Alaska, or even uncover American history in cultural cities. Our tours of the United States have something for every traveler.

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While we could list quite a number things to see on tour in the United States, here are our top picks:

• The Grand Canyon  in Arizona, one of America’s most-visited national parks, for colorful hikes
• New York City and Washington, D.C. , for the iconic American experience
• Hawaii , for beautiful beaches, spectacular sunsets, and a unique culture
• Zion National Park  in Utah, for canyons, rivers, and incredible views

You don’t have to leave the U.S. to go on a memorable vacation. One of the best benefits of our United States tours is that you can see beautiful sights right in your proverbial backyard. You won’t have to worry about long flights, exchanging currencies, or language barriers. Plus, you can learn more about the places your ancestors may have traveled or lived, as well as build a deeper connection to the country you call home.

The best time to travel in the U.S. depends on where you’re going and what you’re hoping to do.

Spring:  Consider  U.S. National Parks Adventure: A Week in the Southwest  for outdoor hiking and sightseeing when it’s not too hot outside.

Summer : Visit  Denali National Park  in Alaska for some of the most majestic landscapes and wildlife sightings when it’s warmer.

Fall:  Visit  Vermont and Massachusetts  for stunning views of fall foliage and colonial history, or go on our  Albuquerque Balloon Festival & U.S. National Parks  tour for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

What to pack for USA tours depends on where in the country you go and what you are hoping to do. If you are going to  Nashville and New Orleans , you’ll want to bring a lot of light layers to keep comfortable in the heat and humidity. If you’re going to  Alaska , on the other hand, you’ll want to bring a lot of heavy layers to keep warm in the cold. All of our tours include custom packing suggestions, so check the clothing and packing tips in the tour you love.

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Uncover new and exciting adventures in USA by taking part in our small group tours. Go sightseeing at your own pace surrounded by travellers like you. Provided by top tour operators & travel companies, our small group tours in USA will offer you the perfect balance between spending time on your own and group activities. View all small group tours .

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Alaska Kenai & Denali Adventure

Rachel is great, so well organized, patient, no friction at all between her and the group. The tour was exactly what I expected with regard to activities and pace. Of course, it was superb that we saw Denali two full days, but it was even a good time in the rain. I will probably travel with G Adventures again.

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7 day Southwest National Parks Grand Canyon Tour

All We Could Have Asked For and More! We recently returned from the ""7 day Southwest National Parks Grand Canyon Tour"". Our tour was led by Kaitlyn Usher. The tour was wonderful, everything was near perfect and Kaitlyn is one of the kindest, hardest working and knowledgeable guides we've ever had! I had mentioned that my husband was turning 70 on the 1st day of the tour to someone at Bindlestiff 2 weeks before the tour and Kaitlyn had a small birthday cake and candles on that first lunch stop! What a nice surprise for my husband. Most anything we asked of her was taken care of and questions answered. We just can't say enough good things about her! The itinerary of the tour was great, we saw and did everything we wanted to do. The van was comfortable and kept clean by Kaitlyn every night. Plenty of items for the picnic lunches (a super idea). She always had options to match physical abilities. The 50 minute ride over the Grand Canyon (optional) was spectacular, the heliport is a distance from the rim, so be sure to do the longer ride to have enough canyon viewing time. The optional Hummer tour was very exciting and scary (in a good way). Thank you for a wonderful birthday trip and great memories!

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Mighty 5 From Las Vegas

This trip was amazing. This was a bucket list trip for my daughter and I. From the beginning when we met our tour guide, Dave showater to the end. Dave was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and did fantastic driving and picked fantastic restaurants along the way. I would highly recommend this trip. The parks were excellent.

California National Park Discovery

Chad is a great driver and guide. He gave us so much useful information and insights to the places we hiked and walked to and through. Chad has a thirst for knowledge and looks up our questions and later shares the information with us. I liked most of the hotels and motels we went to.

Yellowstone and Grand Tetons Adventure

Tim was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and always upbeat. Time with the wildlife expert was phenomenal. the tour itself was excellent. The good ranking has to do with communications from Intrepid Travel, which were poor and lead to changed air flights and other headaches.

Hike Alaska: Valdez and Wrangell St Elias

It was a very fun and adventuresome trip. The tour guide was well organized and hard working. The only problem was one of the camp sites was pretty primitive compared with the "KOA-style" campgrounds advertised by the company.

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Yellowstone / Grand Teton 4 Day / 3 Night Wildlife Adventure

Awesome tour. Our tour guide was excellent. Showed us a plethora of wildlife we never would have found on our own. Nice smooth trip.

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Alaska Kenai Adventure 9 Days

Me and my wife wanted to visit Alaska and when we saw this tour it was exactly what we wanted! We had an amazing time in Alaska and I believe it was because all the conditions that got mixed on our trip: the nature, the tour people and our guide. Thanks David for the awesome time! Our group was relatively small and the trip felt more like a private tour from the beginning until the end. David was really knowledgeable of Alaska, its wildlife and nature. You could see his passion for it when he was explaining us the wildlife and stories while driving. During the trip there were a variety of activities that are suitable for everyone. My favorite ones were kayaking and wildlife watching. I cannot express enough how good David's eyesight was for detecting bears, goats, whales, otters, you name it! Without his help, I think we would have missed it all. Great experience and Great job Infinite Adventures :)

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Hiking Utah's Mighty 5

the best way to explore the vastness and glory of the Utah desert is by camping and hiking in small groups. I enjoyed this trip immensely, it was challenging enough but not too much. Our guide was a brave and resourceful powerful woman. I am planning my next trip with you already!

5 Days Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Park Adventure

The Bucketlist group travel team was well organized, friendly, and excited an fun packed adventure. It was an awesome adventure. Best travel adventure I've experienced.

Utah Parks Circuit

I had a great time doing the Utah Parks Circuit. Despite the bad weather we could see a lot. My highlights were the Narrows in Zion and Bryce Canyon. More time in Bryce Canyon would have been nice. Campgrounds were remote but all had nice restrooms with showers.

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Alaska Adventure - 20 Days

This tour rocked. By far the most efficient and cost effective way I found to see a bunch of great highlights of Alaska. Got to travel with killer guides and a great group that made camping and traveling through Alaska memorable

Reviews of Small Group tours to USA

Everything was great organized, our CEO Megan was so kind and well prepared.

Did the 3 day mini park explorer tour to Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon and Grand Canyon. Joe and Adrian, our guides, were exceptional and made the trip comfortable and very memorable. They were knowledgeable, helpful, accommodating to special requests, and very approachable. Great planning, incredible views and hikes, a real window to the American southwest. This was my second tour with Bindlestiff and I highly recommend traveling with them!

Excellent tour of the Mighty 5 in Utah. Our guide Robin was knowledgeable and accommodating throughout the tour. Just enough time was allocated for hiking the trails, viewing the sites in the distance and even visiting the Visitor Centers in each park. Hotel/motel accommodations were good and chosen for access to restaurants. Lunch stops with corresponding places to eat were well planned and the food and service was good. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.

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Experience a world beyond your expectations. Choose from our award-winning vacations on virtually every continent with local favorites and off-the-beaten-path experiences only Globus can share.

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Travel in comfort with our USA escorted tours and let us take care of all your travel arrangements. By joining one of our top quality coach tours you can be sure that your holiday in the USA will be totally stress-free. You won’t have to study maps or use navigation systems - you will be taken around with our bus tours as a distinguished guest: exactly as you deserve it. By choosing our motorcoach tours in the USA you will get rid of the stress of driving and you won't need to lift a finger because we will take care of everything, leaving you to relax and experience the most from all the fabulous places you have always wanted to see! On our tours you will explore marvelous landscapes and magnificent cities, you will enjoy perfectly planned sightseeing and you will stay in top-value hotels in very central locations. You will travel in state of the art and air-conditioned coaches, with a knowledgeable tour guide who will provide you with a deeper understanding of all landmarks and will help to make sure that your trip is as smooth and enjoyable as it can be. Choose among our vast selection of escorted coach tours in the USA and enjoy our “Big Country”.

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2022 was undoubtedly a huge year for live music— Paul McCartney, BTS, Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga and My Chemical Romance all put on substantial nationwide tours.

To that, 2023 says, “No big deal.”

Although announcements are still dropping every day, 2023’s slate already appears ready to rival 2022’s with colossal pop, classic rock, modern rock, R&B, country and hip-hop tours on the horizon.

It doesn’t matter what musical genre is your favorite; there will likely be a huge tour you’re excited about on our comprehensive list of upcoming tours.

From Springsteen to Swift to SZA , here are the 52 biggest acts on tour in 2023 — one for each week — you won’t want to miss when they come to a city near you next year.

Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour”

Featuring Paramore, HAIM, Phoebe Bridgers, beabadobee, Girl In Red, MUNA, Gayle, Gracie Abrams, and OWENN on select dates Runs March 17 through Aug. 9

Adele’s “Weekends With Adele”

Runs Jan. 20 through March 25

Ed Sheeran’s “Mathematics Tour”

Featuring Khalid, Russ, Dylan, Rosa Linn, Cat Burns and Maisie Peters on select dates Runs May 6 through Sept. 23

Katy Perry’s “Play”

Runs Feb. 15 through April 15

WizKid’s “More Love, Less Ego Tour”

Runs May 6 through Sept. 23

Classic Rock

Bruce springsteen and the e street band.

Runs Feb. 1 through April 14

Billy Joel with Stevie Nicks’ “Two Icons, One Night Tour”

Runs Jan. 13 through Sept. 23

Jimmy Buffett’s “Life On The Flip Side Tour”

Runs March 4 through May 6

Sting’s “My Songs Tour”

Runs April 1 through April 9

John Mellencamp’s “Live and In Person Tour”

Runs Feb. 5 through June 24

Lynyrd Skynyrd with ZZ Top’s “Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour”

Featuring Uncle Kracker Runs July 21 through Sept. 17

Journey’s “Freedom Tour”

Featuring Toto on select dates Runs Jan. 27 through April 25

Runs Jan. 25 through May 28

Dead and Company’s “The Final Tour” with John Mayer

Runs May 19 through July 16

Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Alice Cooper’s “The World Tour”

Runs Feb. 10 through Aug. 18

Elvis Costello’s “100 Songs and More Tour”

Runs Feb. 9 through March 10

Morgan Wallen’s “One Night at a Time Tour”

Featuring Parker McCollum, Hardy, Ernest and Bailey Zimmerman Runs April 14 through Oct. 7

George Strait’s “Stadium Tour”

Featuring Chris Stapleton Runs May 6 through Aug. 5

Garth Brooks’ “Plus One Las Vegas Residency”

Runs May 18 through Dec. 16

Zac Brown Band’s “From the Fire Tour”

Featuring Marcus King, Tenille Townes and King Calaway Runs June 23 through Nov. 4

Reba McEntire’s “Reba: Live In Concert Tour”

Featuring Terri Clark and The Isaacs Runs March 9 through April 15

Blake Shelton’s “Back To The Honky Tonk Tour”

Featuring Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean Runs Feb. 16 through March 25

Luke Combs’ “World Tour”

Featuring Riley Green and Lainey Wilson Runs March 25 through July 29

Shania Twain’s “Queen of Me Tour”

Featuring BRELAND and Hailey Whitters on select dates Runs April 28 through Nov. 14

Kane Brown’s “Drunk or Dreaming Tour”

Featuring Dustin Lynch and LOCASH Runs March 16 through Aug. 3

The Judds’ “Final Tour”

Featuring Martina McBride, Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and more Runs Jan. 26 through Feb. 25

Thomas Rhett’s “Home Team Tour”

Featuring Cole Swindell and Nate Smith Runs Feb. 9 through Sept. 29

Kenny Chesney’s “I Go Back Tour”

Featuring Kelsea Ballerini Runs March 23 through July 22

Carrie Underwood’s “Denim and Rhinestones Tour”

Featuring Jimmie Allen Runs Feb. 2 through Dec. 9

Lady A’s “Request Line Tour”

Featuring Dave Barnes Runs Feb. 22 through Oct. 28

Runs Jan. 25 through Feb. 18

Lizzo’s “Special 2our”

Featuring Latto Runs April 21 through June 2

SZA’s “S.O.S. Tour”

Featuring Omar Apollo Runs Feb. 21 through March 23

Janet Jackson’s “Together Again Tour”

Featuring Ludacris Runs April 14 through July 9

Usher’s “My Way: The Vegas Residency”

Runs Feb. 24 through July 15

The Temptations with The Four Tops

Runs Jan. 13 through May 21

New Edition’s “The Legacy Tour”

Featuring Keith Sweat, Guy and Tank Runs March 9 through April 30

Nick Cannon’s “Next Superstar Tour”

Featuring Symba, 24kGoldn, Justina Valentine, Hitman Holla, JD McCrary, Traetwothree, Klondike Blonde, DW Flame and POP MONEY Runs Feb. 25 through April 8

’80s, ’90s and ’00s rock

Metallica’s “m72 tour”.

Featuring Pantera, Five Finger Death Punch, Mammoth WVH and Ice Nine Kills on select dates Runs Aug. 4, 2023 through Aug. 30, 2024

Blink 182’s “North American Tour 2023”

Featuring Turnstile, Rise Against, The Story So Far and Wallows on select dates Runs May 4 through Oct. 21

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Featuring The Strokes, Iggy Pop, The Roots, Mars Volta, St. Vincent, City And Colour, Thundercat and King Princess on select dates Runs Jan. 14 through July 21

The Killers’ “Imploding The Mirage Tour”

Runs March 16 through March 25

Maroon 5’s “M5LV The Residency”

Runs Feb. 4 through Aug. 12

Matchbox Twenty

Runs May 16 through Aug. 6

Third Eye Blind’s “An Evening With Third Eye Blind”

Runs March 10 through April 15

Arctic Monkeys’ “North American Tour 2023”

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From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

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The best time to visit a national park depends on what you want to experience on your trip. The US is a huge country with diverse weather, foliage, and wildlife. Most parks change quite dramatically from season to season. Our trips run all year round but spring through to early fall is the most popular time to go when the weather is mild, crowds are smaller, and hiking conditions are good.

What is mobile/cell phone service and internet access like in US national parks?

Mobile phone service, Wi-Fi, and internet access vary, and some parks will have coverage while others may be completely cut off.

Most visitor centers, lodges, and restaurants will offer free internet access, but it’s worth reading up on coverage or checking with your guide before your trip begins so you can be prepared.

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before traveling?

Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

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Ghost have announced their first set of U.S. tour dates for 2023. Dubbed the  Re-Imperatour,  the 27-date tour will feature Amon Amarth as the opener.

The run will kick off Aug. 2 in Concord, Calif. and wrap up Sept. 11 in Los Angeles at the renowned Kia Forum. Amon Amarth will join Ghost throughout the entirety of the tour, except for the Los Angeles show. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 17 at 10AM local time.

Earlier this year, Ghost leader Tobias Forge teased that "good change" would be coming to the band prior to embarking on any of their 2023 tours.

“We’re going to come out with a little bit of change before that – good change," the vocalist told Metal Hammer . "We’re not going to go silent. Some things are public, other things not in public view, but there are a lot of things brewing.”

While it's unclear what Forge was alluding to, Ghost have undergone quite a bit of change as it is over the last several months, especially when their 2019 song "Mary on a Cross" went viral on TikTok , which exposed the band to a whole new fanbase.

As per Setlist.fm , Ghost's most recent concert took place in September. They have a European tour scheduled throughout May and June before returning to the U.S. in August. Check out tickets for the European shows here .

Ghost 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

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The PGA Championship is set to begin this week, with 156 golfers readying up for the four days of the second golf major of the year .

After April's Masters tournament, American golfer Scottie Scheffler further cemented himself as the best player in the world right now. He battled difficult wind over four days in Augusta to win the major by four strokes and secured himself a second green jacket in three years in the process.

Unsurprisingly, the recent performance and top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking has put Scheffler in the driver's seat to win a second straight major according to latest odds . However, Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy is not far behind after winning the Wells Fargo Championship last weekend.

Here's what golf experts from around the web are predicting for the 2024 PGA Championship just ahead of the start of the tournament.

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Louisville Courier-Journal : Scottie Scheffler is the top pick

Alexis Cubit writes: "Given Scheffler’s hot streak, he’s the favorite to win the PGA Championship. He is ranked No. 1 in the world and leads PGA players in scoring average (68.743), birdie average (5.38), average total strokes gained (2.851), average strokes gained approaching the green (1.398) and greens in regulation percentage (74.76%)."

Golfweek : Rory McIlroy at top of picks to win

Riley Hamel writes: "Since the Players, he’s 25th in SG (shots gained): Putting. He was third in SG: Approach at the Valero Texas Open and fourth at the Wells Fargo. And, of course, the driver is clicking (he gained over six shots on the field at Quail Hollow off the tee)."

Golf Digest : Staff writer likes Xander Schauffele

Christopher Powers writes: "Xander Schauffele is going to win a major in his career, and now would seem like the perfect time given how well he is striking the golf ball."

FOX Sports : Cameron Smith has an outside shot

Chris Fallica writes: "I'll preface any outright by saying you don't need me to tell you it will take a monster effort to beat Scottie Scheffler and throw in Rory McIlroy if you wish. But Smith is a major champion who should be able to find his way onto the smaller bent greens and make some birdies."

CBS Sports : Golf writer sticking with Scheffler

Kyle Porter writes: "I'm just going to keep picking Scottie until he loses, which he hasn't done much over the last few months. Since March 1, Scheffler has lost to one golfer: Stephan Jaegar at the Houston Open. That's it. It probably hurts him a little bit that this is less of a strategy golf course and more of an execution golf course, but he's been firing on all cylinders in both of those areas for a long time now."

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2024 PGA Championship betting odds

Odds are courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday.

• Scottie Scheffler (+450)
• Rory McIlroy (+750)
• Brooks Koepka (+1400)
• Xander Schauffele (+1400)
• Ludvig Åberg (+1800)
• Jon Rahm (+1800)
• Bryson DeChambeau (+2500)
• Collin Morikawa (+2800)
• Joaquín Niemann (+3300)
• Max Homa (+3300)
• Cameron Smith (+4000)
• Cameron Young (+4000)
• Justin Thomas (+4000)
• Patrick Cantlay (+4000)
• Tommy Fleetwood (+4000)
• Viktor Hovland (+4000)
• Wyndham Clark (+4000)
• Tyrrell Hatton (+5000)
• Hideki Matsuyama (+5500)
• Jason Day (+5500)

When is the 2024 PGA Championship?

• Dates: May 16-19, 2024
• Time: Coverage begins 7 a.m. ET Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
• Location: Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky
• Cable TV: ESPN (Thursday, Friday, early Saturday, early Sunday); CBS (Saturday afternoon, Sunday afternoon)
• Streaming: ESPN+ ; YouTube TV; Paramount+; fuboTV

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Memorial Day weekend 2024 could be busiest for travel in nearly 20 years

T his year is expected to be one of the busiest travel years in nearly two decades, with about 43.8 million people expected to travel at least 50 miles, according to AAA.

Joy Noelle Balanag booked her vacation months ago, hoping to beat the potentially record-breaking summer rush.

"I definitely am excited for this travel season. 2024 feels just like almost a breath of fresh air," she told CBS News. "I do plan on traveling on airplanes. I do plan on taking my car. Just, like, seeing where this summer season takes me."

Balanag won't be alone. This Memorial Day weekend, AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel over last year and United Airlines alone is planning to fly more than half a million people a day from May 23 through May 28, which would be the airline's busiest Memorial Day weekend ever. Delta is expecting 3 million passengers total over that same stretch, a 5% increase for the airline from 2023. American Airlines said it's preparing for 3.9 million customers over the long Memorial Day weekend.

Most travelers will drive that weekend, however, with AAA predicting a record 38.4 million people will hit the road. That's a 4% increase from last year. Gas prices are similar to where they were last year, up about 8 cents a gallon nationally compared to last Memorial Day weekend.

"It goes back to that bucket list, YOLO, you only live once mentality, Aixa Diaz of AAA told CBS News. "A lot of people are now going, 'You know what? Let's not take those trips we always take with our families. Let's get a little bit more adventurous.'"

One of the fastest-growing travel options since the COVID-19 pandemic is cruising.

The industry is expecting a new record high of nearly 35 million passengers this year, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. For the thousands on board the Carnival Firezne cruise ship's inaugural sold-out sailing, which began in late April, vacation season started early.

Passenger Jeanine Stage of Arizona told CBS News what she likes best about cruising is, "That you get to go to multiple destinations and you unpack your suitcase once."

"You got food, entertainment, even the casino, if you're into that, there's shows," she said.

All told, AAA is predicting 2024 will finish just narrowly behind 2005 as the busiest Memorial Day travel weekend since it began keeping track in 2000.

AAA expects the busiest time on the roads will be from noon to 7 p.m. on the Thursday and Friday before Memorial Day. United Airlines said that Thursday will be its busiest of the holiday weekend.

Among the top destinations this year: Florida, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Denver.

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Paying a visit to these 20 independent ice cream shops across the country is a wonderful way to try new flavors and enjoy your old favorites — and cool off on a hot day! Nominated by a panel of experts, these spots were chosen for their use of quality, fresh ingredients (sometimes sourced right from their own farms), and creative takes on this beloved frozen treat. Which ice cream shop gets your vote?  Vote once per day until polls close on Monday, June 10 at noon ET. The 10 winning shops, as determined by your vote, will be announced on Wednesday, June 19. Read the official  Readers' Choice rules .

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Andia's Ice Cream

Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina

Andia's small-batch ice cream offers appealing flavors like baklava, rose pistachio, and mango popping pearls in cups or freshly made waffle cones. Monster shakes that come in mason jars are frequent stars on Instagram with over-the-top additions like mini cupcakes and torched marshmallows. 

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An's Dry Cleaning

San Diego, California

The made-from-scratch gelato flavors at An's Dry Cleaning are named after fabrics, like taffeta and twill, as an homage to the dry cleaning business that originally inhabited the historic 1934 building. The rotating menu offers options such as mango and peaches, macadamia, and lavender with honey and oats.

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The Boardwalk Italian Ice & Creamery

Boynton Beach, Florida

Boynton Beach's Boardwalk Italian Ice & Creamery offers a wide array of icy treats to beat the Sunshine State heat. In addition to cones, cups, and banana splits, those who prefer their refreshment in liquid form are welcome to spring for a root beer float or malted milkshake.

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The Charmery

The Charmery has been churning up top-tier ice cream for Baltimore residents since 2013. Now equipped with multiple venues across Maryland, guests can look forward to diverse flavors that range from butter rum to honey cilantro.

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Coneflower Creamery

Omaha, Nebraska

Artisan ice cream may or may not have the healing benefits of the colorful native coneflower, but "farm to cone" flavors — like sweet corn ice cream and raspberry lime sorbet — surely lift spirits. The Omaha creamery also serves floats, ice cream sandwiches, ice pops, and local root beer on tap. 

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Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream

Charleston, West Virginia

Located in the heart of West Virginia's state capital, Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream has been a local favorite for Charleston residents since its debut in 1997. Visitors can look forward to sampling a variety of sorbets, gelato, ice cream, and sherbets. Look for specials like a banana pudding sundae with Nilla wafer crumble or seasonal pawpaw offerings.

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Hallmark Drive-In

Old Lyme, Connecticut

On the Connecticut River shore, the seasonal Hallmark Drive-In offers a wealth of sweet treats that are perfect for a hot summer day. Moose tracks, grape nut, and cotton candy are a few of the unique ice cream flavors you'll find. The venue also crafts a stellar lobster roll for those in need of something more substantial.

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Honeys and Friends

Washington, D.C.

Visitors to the northern reaches of D.C. can find a wide assortment of different ice creams at Honeys and Friends, with close to 20 flavors gracing the menu. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch and banana cream pie are both perfect for an after-dinner treat, while the key lime pie serves as the perfect option for citrus fans.

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Igloo Frozen Custard

Lafayette, Indiana

In business since the early 1930s, Igloo Frozen Custard has established itself as one of Indiana's top spots for sweet tooths. While the venue only served vanilla frozen custard upon opening, flavors now range from butter pecan to birthday cake. Try Aunt Kathy's Dirt Sundae with crushed Oreos and gummy worms.

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Island Creamery

Maryland and Virginia

Churning an all-natural premium ice cream, Island Creamery's menu features ingredients from local dairy and fruit farmers. Try cherries jubilee or black raspberry or opt for the decadent bourbon caramel crunch or super-rich chocolate marsh mud.

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Palm Springs, California

Kreem brings a wide array of ice cream flavors to Palm Springs. The vegan horchata and hibiscus rose flavors are perfect flavors for beating the Southern California heat, while Funky Cold Medina — made with sesame honey halva, orange blossom water, and pistachios — is next-level delicious.

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Kurimu Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Kurimu Chicago's ice cream and soft serve options feature a wide assortment of Asian-inspired flourishes and flavors. From lychee pearl to Thai iced tea, flavors can be topped with matcha powder and boba. Durian ice cream offers an opportunity to sample one of Southeast Asia's most divisive fruits.

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Leopold's Ice Cream

Savannah, Georgia

The storied streets of Savannah are home to a wealth of vintage businesses, and Leopold's Ice Cream is no exception. Banana splits and hot fudge sundaes are just a few of the decadent desserts gracing the menu since 1919.

Lickety Splitz

Maple Shade, New Jersey

New Jersey's Lickety Splitz, inside Laurel Lanes Bowling and Entertainment Center, has mastered the art of alcohol-infused ice cream. A rotating menu of seasonal flavors keeps it interesting. Cognac fans should try the Henny Vanilla, while others may want to opt for the vegan Pineapple Dole Whip, made with pineapple, oat milk, and coconut. 

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Ome Calli Frozen Treats

Beaverton, Oregon

There's a tiny slice of Latin America in the Beaver State in the form of Ome Calli Frozen Treats, a polished venue that specializes in sweet Mexican desserts. Indulge in horchata, corn, and tequila ice cream or try the chamo or tamarind with chile sorbet. The paletas de fruta are the perfect summertime treat.

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Owowcow Creamery

New Jersey and Pennsylvania

One of a handful of ice cream companies in the country that's licensed by the Department of Agriculture to make its ice cream base from scratch, Owowcow Creamery's flavors are created daily with local roasted produce, organic extracts, hand-baked inclusions, and top-quality cocoa. There are 12 signature flavors available year-round, including blueberry lemon, honey lavender, and mint chocolate chip.

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Peewee's Ice Cream

Medford, New Jersey

Peewee's Ice Cream has been crafting freshly churned desserts since 2019. There are 20 flavors that rotate with the changing seasons, with options like mint chocolate chip, lavender honey vanilla bean, and Irish coffee gracing the menu.

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Penn State Berkey Creamery

University Park, Pennsylvania

A storied institution on Penn State grounds, the Berkey Creamery has been serving up ice-cold dairy desserts since 1865. Enjoy a variety of ice cream, sorbet, sherbet, and ice cream sandwiches. Your purchase will help support research, outreach, and education in the Department of Food Science.

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Simply Natural Creamery

North Carolina

At this family-run creamery, Jersey cows produce the milk that serves as the base for all creamy treats. Enjoy hand-dipped cones and cups, sundaes, milkshakes, pints, and half gallons of the good stuff at Simply Natural Creamery's locations in North Carolina. 

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Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery

California and Nevada

Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery stands out for its handcrafted, small-batch ice cream, which is made using high-quality dairy from Scott Brothers Dairy. Customers enjoy a variety of flavors to choose from (including four seasonal selections), such as Bumbleberry Cheesecake Crumble, Campfire S'mores, and the vegan Strawberry Shortcake.

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Travis Kelce Explains Filming Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour on His Phone: 'Just Trying to Get Some Good Memories'

The Chiefs tight end was spotted filming Swift's performance in Paris alongside Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper

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Travis Kelce is all about making memories with his girlfriend Taylor Swift .

After the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, was spotted by fans taking videos of Swift on stage at the Eras Tour, his brother Jason Kelce poked fun at him for filming with the flash on during a new episode of New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce .

"Well, you got caught, pulling an Ed Kelce move here taking a video with your flash on," Jason, 36, joked, adding, "What are you doing, Trav? You're supposed to be better than this."

Travis chalked up the move to his phone's camera settings in the dark stadium, saying, "Oh, you know, the settings on the camera, if it's dark, it's going to automatically put the flash on."

The multi-talented NFL star added, "I was just trying to get some good, you know, some good video, some good memories. I don't give a damn."

Jason agreed, "You probably got great video. The flash makes a big difference," before Travis quipped, "Did I get clowned for that? Sorry."

Travis  attended  the Paris show alongside  Gigi Hadid  and  Bradley Cooper , and told his podcast listeners that the performance "was on a whole 'nother level" after Swift added songs from her new album, The Tortured Poets Department , to the setlist.

“I'm just I'm happy for everybody that's in the tour that's performing, from the dancers to the band and obviously Taylor,” Travis said of the show. “It just looks like they're having so much fun up there, and they're absolutely killing it. And they're putting on a show that you know, you won't get anywhere else.”

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Swift took the opportunity to add several nods to Travis during the concert he attended, which she noted was her 87th show of the Eras Tour — a numerical match to Kelce’s jersey number.

During the  1989  portion of her sold-out concert, Swift sported Chiefs's signature colors in a gold crop top and red skirt.

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Among the new songs Swift performs on tour is "So High School" — which fans have swiftly concluded is about her relationship with Travis. She also added "The Alchemy" — which includes plenty of references to football and winning teams like the Chiefs — as one of the surprise songs on May 12 during her acoustic set, which changes each night.

Next, Swift will perform in Stockholm, Sweden — and Travis said on the podcast that he's still in Europe, though he wouldn't disclose his exact location, despite Jason's needling.

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Travis Kelce Cheers on Taylor Swift at Her Eras Tour Show in Paris With Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid

Travis kelce has rejoined taylor swift on her eras tour, this time in paris, where he was joined by mutual friends bradley cooper and gigi hadid..

Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, jetting straight to Paris for Taylor Swift .

Travis Kelce was spotted cheering on his girlfriend at her fourth Eras tour show at La Défense Arena in the French capital May 12. He watched from a box seat with  Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid , as seen in videos posted on social media.

In April, the four had a double date in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif . during Taylor's two-month hiatus from her tour , which began more than a year ago and months before the Grammy winner and Kansas City Chiefs star tight end began their romance.

This marked the fifth time Travis has been spotted at one of Taylor's concerts since he attended his first in November, in Argentina . He inspired her to change the lyrics of her song "Karma," which now pays tribute to him .

This also marks the first Eras tour show he's been to since the singer recently changed her setlist to include songs from her new Tortured Poets Department alum, including "So High School," which many fans believe is about the NFL star .

During her new performance of the track, she appears to pay tribute to her boyfriend by "swag surfing"  with her back-up singers, months after she performed the move with his mom   Donna Kelce at a Chiefs game—one of many she has attended.

At her latest show in Paris, Taylor appeared to give Travis another shoutout by debuting a new costume in the Chiefs' colors, red and gold.

Travis appeared at Taylor's latest concert soon after beginning to film Ryan Murphy 's new horror series  Grotesquerie , which marks the athlete's major acting debut. His costar Niecy Nash  shared a video of him receiving a dance lesson from her and others working on the production.

Look back at Travis and Taylor's road to romance...

July 2023: So, Make the Friendship Bracelets

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce 's love story began in July 2023, when the singer's Eras Tour made a stop at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

As a huge Swiftie, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end caught the show with hopes of giving Taylor a friendship bracelet with his number on it . However, he failed to complete the pass due to her pre-show rituals.

"I was disappointed that she doesn't talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings," Travis shared on the July 26 episode of his  New Heights podcast. "So, I was a little butt-hurt I didn't get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her."

Summer 2023: This Is Him Trying

After publicly recounting his fumble—a move Taylor would later describe as "metal as hell" —Travis decided to shoot his shot and invite the Grammy winner to watch the Chiefs play at Arrowhead Stadium.

"I threw it out there, I threw the ball in her court," he shared on The Pat McAfee Show . "I told her, you know, 'I've seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead, you might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one's a little more lit.' So, we'll see what happens in the near future."

August 2023: Enchanted to Meet You

Travis was rocking a mustache—which he debuted in August during training camp—when he was first introduced to Taylor .

As he later noted of the era, "That 'stache and the 87 jersey was pretty iconic there for a little bit, and I had it when I met Taylor for the first time."

September 2023: Sparks Fly

By early September, a source close to the situation told E! News that Travis and Taylor were " texting and talking here and there ."

"It's been very low-key," the insider explained, "as he's been in season."

September 2023: Cheer Captain

Accepting Travis' invite, Taylor joined the athlete's mom Donna Kelce at Arrowhead Stadium to watch him and the Chiefs take on the Chicago Bears. After the game, Taylor and Travis were seen packing PDA at a local bar .

Though folklore had it that it was the couple's first in-person meeting, the "Karma" singer later clarified the two had spent a "significant amount of time" getting to know each other beforehand.

As Taylor noted, "We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date." 

October 2023: Team Up

As an indication that the relationship was heating up, Taylor brought her squad —including friends Blake Lively , Ryan Reynolds , Sophie Turner , Hugh Jackman , Sabrina Carpenter and Antoni Porowski —to watch the Chiefs play against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

October 2023: It's Nice to Have a Friend

Another sign that Travis could be The 1 ? Taylor started bonding with Brittany Mahomes —the wife of Travis' BFF and teammate Patrick Mahomes —in and outside of NFL games .

October 2023: Welcome to New York

The couple took their romance to TV, making a surprise appearance on the Oct. 14 episode of Saturday Night Live . Their Big Apple takeover also included the after-party for the NBC sketch show and a date night at the Waverly Inn .

November 2023: Karma Is Her Boyfriend

During a bye week, Travis traveled down to Argentina to catch the South American leg of Taylor's Eras Tour. Not only did the NFL star bond with Taylor's dad , Scott Swift , at the Nov. 11 show in Buenos Aires, but he also got a special shoutout from the stage.

" Karma is that guy on the Chiefs ," Taylor sang, "coming straight home to me."

After the show, the Midnights  artist was seen running up to Travis backstage and greeting him with a passionate kiss .

December 2024: Speak Now

Taylor addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis' games.

"I'm going to see him do what he loves, we're showing up for each other, other people are there and we don't care," she told Time . "The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you're seeing someone."

December 2023: You, Who Charmed Her Dad

The music superstar turned Travis' Dec. 17 game into a family affair, bringing her dad to cheer on her man .

January 2024: All the Midnights

Taylor and Travis spent their first New Year's Eve together, sharing a romantic kiss when the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1.

January 2024: Chosen Family

Continuing to bond with Travis' family, Taylor hung out with his brother Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce at the Chiefs' game against the Buffalo Bills.

January 2024: Saved by the Perfect Kiss

Taylor joined Travis on the football field when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship , a victory that cemented the team's spot in the 2024 Super Bowl . The couple shared a celebratory kiss before exchanging the L-word .

"Tay, I'm gonna enjoy with the guys," he told her. "I love you—so much it's not funny."

February 2024: Super Bowl Champs

The pair locked lips on the field after Travis led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory on Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas.

February 2024: TikTok Official

Taylor posted footage of Travis on social media for the first time Feb. 12, poking fun at how she took her parents clubbing with the athlete after the Super Bowl.

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