The Best Stories About American Places in 2011

The presents are wrapped, the travel is done, and so it is time for some holiday fun.

Now that you can relax, why not curl up with a great travel article? I've highlighted some of my favorite travel features from 2011 in The Best Travel Writing About America 2011. My list includes links to articles on National Geographic Traveler, World Hum, Granta, Outside, and Perceptive Travel, to name a few great travel publications. Read about Louisiana ghosts, underground Seattle, a post-9/11 road trip, the tip of Alaska, and other U.S. destinations.

I am sure that I've missed many articles worthy of this year-end list, so please bring them to my attention in the comments below or get in touch over Twitter.

Happy reading and Merry Christmas!