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Things to Do

Find things to do throughout the West in great cities like San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Portland. From historical sites to active adventures, Via gets the scoop on things to do this weekend and beyond.

A couple ride up a snow-covered forest trail on fat bikes.

See frozen waterfalls, watch for whales, cozy up in a cabin, and more this season.

The Grand Canyon covered in snow at sunset.

Explore the state during some of its best months.

AAA Members ride a train through Alaska's wildflowers.

Discover new things to do, whether you’re exploring your neighborhood or a new destination.

A child skis at Bogus Basin Ski Area near Boise, Idaho.

Visit these low-key, under-the-radar ski areas for fresh powder without the lift lines.

Riders slide down the large tubing hill at Woodward Park City in Utah.

From local hills to speed runs, these spots delight kids and adults alike.

Guests at the California Academy of Science's NightLife Holiday Bazaar event look at a vendor's wares

Get into seasonal spirit at one of these festive and fun holiday fairs.

A gondola goes up the hill at Arizona Snowbowl with fall color in the background.

Cooler weather ushers in opportunities for leaf-peeping, old-fashioned festivals, and Halloween hi-jinks.

The outdoor pool at Summer Lake Hot Springs in Oregon

Visit some of the country's finest natural mineral waters with sweeping views and waterfalls.

Autumn color reflects in Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park.

Forgo the crowds and find your own quiet pocket of autumnal magic.

Rocky Mountaineer’s Rockies to the Red Rocks on the rails in Utah.

All aboard, train lovers and skeptics—there’s a route for you.

Mickey pumpkin jack-o-lantern statue at Disneyland during Halloween.

It’s all thrills and chills during Halloween at Disneyland.

Stars above Natural Bridges National Monument at night

From the California desert to the Arizona high-country, these are eight places to see the stars.

A family wanders through Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona

Fill your family's calendar with cool adventures in art, science, sports, and more.

A family hike on a trail in Grand Teton National Park.

Enjoy the best of the West with these family-friendly summer activities.

A couple truck camping in Kaibab National Forest.

Get off the beaten track and enjoy some serenity.

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