Here's a round-up of the latest USA travel news and stories that caught my eye. Save for the first article on the Midwest, all the links in this piece are about western destinations. Read on for travel tips about Colorado, California, Hawaii, and more.
- Swedish, Swiss, and German Christmas traditions are still celebrated in corners of the Midwest. Andrea Sachs visits some Old World towns in Minnesota and Wisconsin. [The Washington Post]
- For those skiers who find religion while swooshing down the slopes, Outside has the top 5 ski pilgrimages in the United States. [Outside]
- Makeovers are a Hollywood tradition. Now, ahead of its 90th anniversary the iconic Hollywood Sign has gotten its first makeover in 35 years. [The Daily Telegraph via Skift]
- Speaking of makeovers, the Tom Brady International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) announced an $80 million dollar dining/retail upgrade. Local L.A. favorites like ink.sack and Umami Burger are just a few of the culinary stops coming to LAX in phases, the first of which expected in spring 2013. [Eater L.A.]
- Staying in California...if California wine country is on your agenda, check out Michael Chiarello's Napa Valley, a list of tasteful wineries, spas, hotels, and shops. [Fodor's]
- Long known as a "cowboy ski town," Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is appealing to a new crowd. New York Times spends 36 Hours in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. [NYT]
- Park managers are considering re-opening trophy grizzly bear hunts in the Northern Rockies. Protections for grizzly bears could be lifted as soon as 2014 in Yellowstone National Park. [Washington Post]
- "Best of" food lists are always highly subjective. But 7 Deadly Sins: The Best Fast Food Mexican Restaurants in Southern California is a great place to start if you're craving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican treats while in SoCal. [Gadling]
- Houston is not the first place many foodies think of for fine dining. But the USA's fourth largest city is starting to attract some serious eaters. [Washington Post]
- There are so many personal travel blogs out there, I have trouble keeping up with them (and linking to them). But I rather enjoyed this article on Big Island Agriculture from Alex in Wanderland. While in Hawaii, Alex visits a honey harvester, a vanilla farm, an organic coffee farm, and America's southernmost winery. [Alex in Wanderland]
- If you love pinball machines and vintage video games, the Pinball Hall of Fame off of the Strip in Las Vegas is 10,000 square feet of fun that most tourists don't know about. [Kaleidoscopic Wandering]
Photo: Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone National Park via Getty Images
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