Season 12: Travels with Darley

Explore North America like never before in Season 12 of Travels with Darley! Join Emmy Award-nominated host Darley Newman as she uncovers rich history, vibrant culture, and sustainable travel experiences across the USA and Canada. This season features unforgettable adventures including the iconic Santa Fe Indian Market, Detroit’s legendary Motown Museum, agritourism escapes in Québec, and Revolutionary War road trips through historic American landscapes. With insider access and local experts as guides, each episode reveals hidden gems and authentic encounters that celebrate the spirit of each destination.

Season 12

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    S12 E1 Detroit Rhythms, Tastes & Trails

    Detroit's Motown Museum and historic West Village; Detroit International Wildlife Refuge; Dearborn's Middle Eastern culinary delights; Detroit-style pizza.

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    S12 E2 Detroit Art, Architecture & Innovation

    A tour of historic Michigan Central Station; Detroit's landmarks, including the restored Book Tower, Guardian Building and The Apparatus Room -- a restaurant in a former firehouse; murals with artist Ndbisi Okoye.

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    S12 E3 Santa Fe Indian Market

    Exploring Indigenous art, cuisine and traditions at the Santa Fe Indian Market; Indian tacos; the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture; the Institute of American Indian Arts; flamenco dancing.

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    S12 E4 North Dakota: Fargo & Beyond

    A street art tour in Fargo; the Plains Art Museum; dining at historical hotels and restaurants with German and Scandinavian influences; Brewhalla; bison safari in Jamestown; the World's Largest Buffalo Monument.

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    S12 E5 Delaware Revolutionary Road Trip

    Delaware's role in the American Revolution; the historic New Castle Courthouse; Cooch's Bridge Historic Site; Wilmington's revolutionary landmarks; the John Dickinson Plantation; Zwaanandael Museum; Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge.

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    S12 E6 North Carolina Revolutionary Road Trip

    Revolutionary War history in North Carolina; Greensboro's transformed Revolution Mill and its denim legacy; Dolley Madison; the Battle of Alamance; Guilford Courthouse National Military Park; Bentonville Battlefield.

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    S12 E7 New Jersey Revolutionary Road Trip IV

    Alexander Hamilton's connections at Paterson Great Falls; baseball history at Hinchliffe Stadium; Dey Mansion; Garrett Mountain; Ringwood Manor; New Jersey Botanical Gardens.

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    S12 E8 New Jersey's Silk City & Baseball

    Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park; American Labor Museum; Lambert Castle; Little Peru and Little Falls; Yogi Berra Museum.

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    S12 E9 Elijay, Georgia

    An Ellijay, Ga., getaway includes apple picking and hiking; Red Apple Barn; Cress Creeks Farm; Roo Mountain Vineyards; Expedition Bigfoot; The Pink Pig.

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    S12 E10 New Mexico: Albuquerque to Ruidoso

    The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center; National Hispanic Cultural Center; historic Old Town Plaza; Los Poblanos; Lincoln National Forest, including the Smokey Bear Historical Park; Mescalero Apache Tribe.

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    S12 E11 Illinois Great River Road

    A scenic road trip along the Great River Road in Illinois, from goat treks in Galena and zipline rides over the Mississippi River to ghost tours on historic Galena's Main Street.

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    S12 E12 Chicago Architecture & The Magnificent Mile

    Highlights along Chicago's Magnificent Mile include Tribune Tower, The Drake and 360 Chicago Observation Deck; the Butterfly Trail; a nighttime parade and holiday extravaganza.

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    S12 E13 Quebec Eco- Adventures

    Experiencing Quebec, from scenic flights and cycling to wildlife encounters across the Lanaudiere and Mauricie regions; a gourmet hike to forage for mushrooms and edible flowers; history in Trois-Rivieres and Vallee Bras-du-Nord.