The Musée des Beaux Arts is one of France’s most elegant art museums with everything from ancient statues to contemporary art. It has acquired a painting by Poussin, "The Flee to Egypt", increasing the collection of 17th- and 18th-century paintings to be one of the most prestigious in France.

At the northeastern tip of Öland, by the gate to Trollskogen (Troll Forest) nature reserve, you'll find Trollskogen nature centre. Many of the forest's trees are ancient, aged between 100–200 years. Crooked pine trees, sculpted by the winds from the sea, contort in imaginative forms. Here, you'll also find spruce and venerable oaks.

Explore North Lake Tahoe at your own pace with a snowshoeing adventure. For a guided experience, join a group or private snowshoe tour with Alpenglow Expeditions at Palisades Tahoe. Professional guides will lead you along the popular Shirley Canyon trail, sharing their knowledge of the area's natural beauty and winter ecology. Alternatively, rent snowshoeing equipment from Tahoe Dave's in Olympic Valley or Tahoe City and embark on a self-guided exploration. Remember to stay on designated trails and dress warmly.

Explore Sonoma County’s history, with a trip to the town of Sonoma. Sonoma is home to the last Spanish-Mexican mission built in California, the location of California’s oldest winery: Buena Vista Winery, and the state’s oldest, continually operating family winery: Gundlach Bundschu. Sonoma State Historic Park preserves the Sonoma Mission and the Sonoma Barracks, as well as the nearby historic home of General Vallejo. Shops, tasting rooms, restaurants, bakeries, and a historic theater line the streets around the Sonoma Plaza — an eight-acre town square, the largest in California.