Features - North America

With Qatar Airways launching flights to Chicago this month, resident and writer Anna Blessing shares her top spots for enjoying outdoor spaces, the city’s standout structures, and a few delicious eateries along the way.

Adversity builds character. In Chicago, it also built skyscrapers. The massively destructive Great Chicago Fire of 1871 set the stage for the city's transformation into what it is today.

Following the shores of Canada’s historic St-Lawrence River, Le Train Le Massif de Charlevoix transports you to the picturesque town of Baie-Saint-Paul while inviting you to indulge in the gourmet local fare that’s made the region famous.

With a host of ethnic restaurants, global eateries, and chefs from around the world, the USA’s capital city sits poised for a foodie adventure you won’t soon forget.

When winter comes to New York, take to your skates at the Rockefeller Center. You’re in for a real treat: a festive spin across an iconic ice rink beneath dazzling Christmas decorations.

Montreal has more restaurants per capita than any other city in North America. From high-end French restaurants to authentic ethnic fare, when it comes to eating out, Montreal does it best.

The Art of Video Games is on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington DC, until September 30 – one of the first major exhibitions to explore the 40-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium.