In Mainz, Germany, a carnival stronghold on the Rhine, the Fastnachtsmuseum traces the city’s carnival culture.

The Frankfurt borough of Hoechst has charming surprises in store for those who give it a chance.

Pizza and Pasta Da Angelo is a delicious memory for many Frankfurt-area Americans over the years. And there’s no time like the present to visit and make new memories at what may be the oldest pizzeria in the city.

Tucked away in the green forests of western Germany’s Eifel region is Buerresheim Castle, an imposing fortress high on a rocky promontory that was built late in the 12th century.

Degenhardt has interesting architecture and a limited but satisfying menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Spinelli Barracks in Mannheim, Germany, has been transformed from a giant military logistics hub into the home of the Bundesgartenschau, or federal horticulture show, which runs through Oct. 8.

Hundreds gather at largest American World War II cemetery in Europe to remember the more than 10,000 troops buried there.

The Parthenon is a popular eatery in the Sachsenhausen section of the city with a fine-dining ambience and some pretty good options.

Buedingen is a classic German town with half-timbered buildings, stone walls and tons of history. In Buedingen’s case, some of that history also involves the U.S. Army.

The art exhibit at the Schirn displays the works of one of the most imaginative artists of the mid- to late 20th century.