Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Places to Love takes viewers on a discovery of the emotional heart of travel.

Route 66 in New Mexico
S9 Ep901 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Route 66 in New Mexico, from Tucumcari to Santa Fe to Gallup.

Route 66 in Arizona
S9 Ep902 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Arizona’s Route 66, from the Petrified Forest to Winslow to Kingman.

Route 66 in California
S9 Ep903 | 27m 45s
Samantha travels California’s Route 66, from Mojave towns to Santa Monica Pier.

Zurich
S9 Ep904 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Zurich’s history, design, mountain views, local crafts, and unique activities.

Williamsburg, Virginia
S9 Ep905 | 27m 45s
Sam explores Virginia’s Jamestowne, Williamsburg, Yorktown, museums, and local cuisine.

Italy Part 1 – Bologna
S9 Ep906 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Bologna’s history, canals, porticos, markets, pasta-making, and local artisans.

Italy Part 2 – Modena
S9 Ep907 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Modena’s Pavarotti museum, cheeses, fast cars, balsamic vinegar, and wine.

Art & Artisans
S9 Ep908 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores global art traditions, from ancient craft to bold contemporary expression.

Tampa, Florida
S9 Ep909 | 27m 45s
Sam explores Tampa’s culture, cuisine, nature, and history from Ybor City to Thai Market.

The Food Special Part 3
S9 Ep910 | 27m 45s
Samantha tours the world tasting chocolate, curry wurst, tomato pie, pasta, coffee, and wine.

Northern Costa Rica
S8 Ep801 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Costa Rica's wildlife, organic farms, cultural heritage and more.

New Orleans, Louisiana
S8 Ep802 | 27m 45s
Samantha's NOLA trip includes beignets, the WWII Museum, snow blitzes, and jazz at Dew Drop Inn.

Samantha’s 25th Anniversary Special
S8 Ep803 | 27m 45s
Celebrating 25 years of travel through public television.

Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany
S8 Ep804 | 27m 45s
Samantha enjoys Bach in Leipzig, tours a porcelain factory in Meissen and explores Berlin's history.

The Crystal Coast of North Carolina
S8 Ep805 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Shackelford Banks, Beaufort's vibe, oysters on Harkers Island, and a dark sky park

Traverse City. Michigan
S8 Ep806 | 27m 45s
Samantha visits Sleeping Bear Dunes, explores cherry products, sails on Lake Michigan and more.

Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany
S8 Ep807 | 27m 45s
Samantha visits the largest wine region, a Roman amphitheater and more.

The Black Hills of South Dakota
S8 Ep808 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Custer State Park, visits historic Deadwood, and enjoys the Badlands' beauty.

Route 66 – Missouri to Oklahoma
S8 Ep809 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Route 66 sites from St. Louis to Tulsa.

Route 66 – Oklahoma City to Texas
S8 Ep810 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Route 66 sites from Oklahoma City to Santa Fe.

Darwin, Australia
S7 Ep701 | 27m 45s
Samantha heads to Darwin to explore Aboriginal culture, beaches, and iconic animals.

Route 66, Illinois
S7 Ep702 | 27m 45s
Samantha travels the Illinois stretch of Route 66, chock full of history and Americana!

Victoria BC, Canada
S7 Ep703 | 27m 45s
Samantha roams around the jewel-like, coastal Canadian city of Victoria.

New Hampshire's Coast and More
S7 Ep704 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores the treasures of New Hampshire, visiting Manchester and Portsmouth.

Portland, Oregon
S7 Ep705 | 27m 45s
Samantha figures out why Portland is called the City of Roses and discovers much more.

Melbourne, Australia
S7 Ep706 | 27m 45s
Melbourne is known as one of the world's most livable cities, and Sam finds out why.

Newport, Rhode Island
S7 Ep707 | 27m 45s
Samantha shows us the history and beauty found in every corner of Newport.

Beer Wine and Spirits of the World
S7 Ep708 | 27m 45s
Samantha highlights the delicious beer, wine and spirits she has encountered.

Jerusalem, Israel – Part Two
S7 Ep710 | 27m 45s
Sam visits Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bird observatory and a market.

Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland
S6 Ep601 | 27m 45s
Samantha takes in the sights, sounds and fascinating history of Belfast.

Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska
S6 Ep602 | 27m 45s
Samantha and her family set sail on an Alaska Cruise.

Madison, Wisconsin
S6 Ep603 | 27m 45s
Samantha visits Madison, WI for ice fishing, cheese tasting and curling.

St. Augustine, Florida
S6 Ep604 | 27m 45s
Samantha sails and strolls through historic and beautiful St. Augustine

Big Sky, Montana
S6 Ep605 | 27m 45s
Samantha experiences all Montana has to offer and meets up with Olympian Bode Miller.

California Road Trip
S6 Ep607 | 27m 45s
Smantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car.

The Makers
S6 Ep609 | 27m 45s
An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other products.

: Limerick and County Clare, Ireland
S6 Ep610 | 27m 45s
From archaeology to sports history, Sam gets lessons in Limerick.

Asheville, North Carolina
S5 Ep501 | 26m 46s
Samantha tours Asheville, NC with stops at historic landmarks and visits to local artists.

Genesee River Valley, NY
S5 Ep503 | 26m 46s
Samantha visits the Genesee River Valley in New York and learns the history of the area.

Houston, Texas
S5 Ep504 | 26m 46s
Samantha visits Houston, Texas to learn about its history and up-and-coming businesses.

Louisville & Bourbon County, KY
S5 Ep505 | 26m 46s
Join Samantha as she heads to Kentucky to learn about all things Bourbon.

Colorado Springs, Colorado
S5 Ep506 | 26m 46s
Samantha visits Colorado Springs which has been branded as “Olympic City USA.”

San Antonio, Texas
S5 Ep507 | 26m 46s
Samantha enjoys San Antonio and visits several stops on the Mission Reach project.

Boston, Massachusetts
S5 Ep508 | 26m 46s
Samantha heads to Boston to learn the importance of its history and her family history.

Quebec City, Quebec
S4 Ep401 | 26m 45s
Samantha visits this historic city during the Quebec Winter Carnival.

Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, NY
S4 Ep402 | 26m 46s
Samantha takes a trip to historic Dutchess County on the Hudson River.

The Food Special
S4 Ep403 | 26m 46s
In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels.

Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, FL
S4 Ep404 | 26m 46s
Samantha island hops and discovers different communties in Florida.

Samantha’s Tips for Making Travel Count
S4 Ep405 | 26m 46s
Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count.

Budapest, Hungary
S3 Ep301 | 26m 46s
Samantha takes in the beauty, history and music while visiting Budapest.

The Florida Keys & Key West
S3 Ep302 | 26m 46s
Samantha takes a local food tour in Key West and then sets out on a literary tour.

Top of the South Island, NZ
S3 Ep303 | 26m 46s
Samantha explpores vineyards and Lord of the Rings filming locations in New Zealand.

Sonoma County, California
S3 Ep304 | 26m 46s
Samantha takes to the Sonoma coastline on a road trip stopping off at various beaches.

Sailing the British Virgin Islands
S3 Ep305 | 26m 46s
Samantha goes sailing around the British Virgin Islands.

Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire
S3 Ep307 | 26m 46s
Samantha visits and explores her hometown state, New Hampshire.

Phoenix, Arizona
S3 Ep308 | 26m 46s
Samantha experiences the sights, sounds and tastes of Phoenix, Arizona.

Vienna, Austria
S3 Ep309 | 26m 46s
Samantha gains insights into the history of Vienna during her visit.

Hong Kong, China
S2 Ep201 | 26m 47s
Traveling to a city with so much to see is often a challenge, but not for Samantha!

Greater Palm Springs, California
S2 Ep202 | 26m 47s
Samantha finds out what Art Deco is to Miami, Mid-Century Modern is to Palm Springs.

Lake Geneva Region, Switzerland
S2 Ep203 | 27m 10s
Samantha visits areas in Switzerland including the Valais Region and Lake Geneva.

Seoul, South Korea
S2 Ep205 | 26m 46s
Samantha tours Yeonnam-Dong, Korean Stone Art Museum and Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival.

Lafayette and Cajun Country, Louisiana
S2 Ep206 | 26m 46s
Samantha is instantly engulfed in Cajun and Zydeco dance and music in Cajun country.

Naples and Paradise Coast of Florida
S2 Ep208 | 26m 46s
Samantha heads to Florida for a Paradise Coast adventure.

Christchurch, New Zealand
S2 Ep209 | 26m 46s
Samantha experiences the revival of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand

Charleston, South Carolina
S2 Ep212 | 26m 46s
The Holy City certainly has quite the history, as Samantha learns when touring Charleston.

Central North Island, New Zealand
S2 Ep213 | 26m 46s
Samantha explores the natural beauty of New Zealand and learns about Māori culture.

Houston, Texas
S1 Ep101 | 26m 46s
Samantha visits one of the most diverse cities in the United States: Houston, Texas.

Brooklyn, New York
S1 Ep103 | 26m 47s
Samantha takes the opportunity to understand Brooklyn through the voice of the people.

Shanghai, China
S1 Ep104 | 26m 46s
Samantha visits Feng Jing, Peace Hotel, and a knife & scissor shop on Nanjing Road.

Vancouver, Canada
S1 Ep106 | 26m 47s
Samantha travels to Vancouver to experience the beauty of the Canadian west coast seaport.

Big Sur and Monterey, California
S1 Ep108 | 26m 48s
Samantha travels through the Central Coast of California from Monterey to Big Sur.

Ireland’s Northwest Coast
S1 Ep110 | 26m 47s
Samantha travels to the Northwest coast of Ireland for an adventure in County Donegal.

Orange County, California
S1 Ep111 | 26m 47s
Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California.

Montreal, Canada
S1 Ep112 | 26m 46s
Samantha travels to Montréal for an immersive and interactive experience.

Oregon RV Trip
S1 Ep113 | 26m 47s
Samantha ends this season with a family RV road trip throughout the state of Oregon.
Upcoming Schedule
Sat 05/16
2:00 PM

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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland
The sights and sounds of Belfast, Northern Ireland; the Peace Wall in East Belfast; hot chocolate; the Titanic Quarter; touring the historic buildings of Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff; Glenarm Castle; blokarting on the beach.
Sat 05/16
3:00 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Traverse City, Michigan
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; The Cherry Republic; a repurposed mental hospital in Traverse City; Leelanau Cheese; sailing on Lake Michigan; Bonobo Winery owners Todd and Carter Oosterhouse and actress Amy Smart.
Wed 05/20
7:30 AM

KVIE3 6.3
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Santa Fe, NM
Cartoonist Ricardo Caté; the New Mexico Capitol Art Collection; Cowgirl BBQ; Ten Thousand Waves; Meow Wolf; Tomasita's 40-year history; the historic La Fonda on the Plaza; two of the original Harvey Girls.
Thu 05/21
6:30 PM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
The Food Special Part 3
Sustainable cacao chocolate in Costa Rica; Berlin's curry wurst; North Carolina's tomato pie; Melbourne's classic pasta and espresso; New Orleans' coffee blends; Rothenburg's powdered "snowball" pastry; Michigan's cherry ice wine.
Fri 05/22
12:30 AM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
The Food Special Part 3
Sustainable cacao chocolate in Costa Rica; Berlin's curry wurst; North Carolina's tomato pie; Melbourne's classic pasta and espresso; New Orleans' coffee blends; Rothenburg's powdered "snowball" pastry; Michigan's cherry ice wine.
Fri 05/22
7:30 AM

KVIE3 6.3
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Seoul, South Korea
A tour of Yeonnam-dong in Seoul, South Korea, a repurposed green space filled with diverse restaurants and coffee shops; side dishes; the changing of the guard at the Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Sat 05/23
2:00 PM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska
An Alaskan cruise makes its first stop in Juneau, where dogs are trained for the Iditarod at the Sled Dog Discovery & Musher Camp; Sealaska Heritage Institute; Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve; whale watching in Icy Strait Point.
Sat 05/23
3:00 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany
Samantha explores the ruins of a Roman amphitheater; learns about the "future wine" movement; tastes hot chocolate at Kunder Chocolateria; and visits the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg.
Wed 05/27
7:30 AM

KVIE3 6.3
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Lafayette and Cajun Country, LA
The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival; Martin Accordions; Cajun-style dancing at Glide Studios; Tabasco; harvesting peppers; farming crawfish; historic village of Vermilionville; a performance by the Magnolia Sisters, an all-female Cajun band.
Thu 05/28
6:30 PM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Big Sur and Monterey, California
Monterey Bay Aquarium; the Artichoke Center of the World; wine tasting at a boutique vineyard; a 14-year-old entrepreneur supplies honey to restaurants; riding along historic California State Route 1 on an electric bike.
Fri 05/29
12:30 AM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Big Sur and Monterey, California
Monterey Bay Aquarium; the Artichoke Center of the World; wine tasting at a boutique vineyard; a 14-year-old entrepreneur supplies honey to restaurants; riding along historic California State Route 1 on an electric bike.
Fri 05/29
7:30 AM

KVIE3 6.3
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Rhine River Cruise
A cruise along the Rhine River includes a stop at Freiburg, Germany; a workshop centers on restoration pieces for Strasbourg Cathedral in France; strolling through Petite France; Heidelberg Castle; Gutenberg Museum; Cologne Cathedral.
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