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.
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 02/7
2:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
The Black Hills of South Dakota
Custer State Park; driving the scenic Needles Highway; Sylvan Lake; Minuteman Missile National Historic Site; Wall Drug; Badlands National Park; Crazy Horse monument site; campfire cooking.
Sat 02/7
3:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Williamsburg, Virginia
Exploring Virginia's history starting at Jamestown; Colonial Williamsburg; Punjabi cuisine at Masala Craft; rare instruments at the Virginia Musical Instrument Museum; exploring Yorktown's battlefields and Revolution Museum.
Wed 02/11
7:30 AM
KVIE3 6.3
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Route 66 -- Missouri to Oklahoma
St. Louis Arch; Ted Drewes Frozen Custard; author Michael Wallis offers insights on Route 66; Osage Trail Legacy monument; Uranus Fudge Factory; Gearhead Curios; Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios.
Thu 02/12
6:30 PM
KVIE2 6.2
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.
Fri 02/13
12:30 AM
KVIE2 6.2
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.
Fri 02/13
7:30 AM
KVIE3 6.3
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Route 66 -- Oklahoma City to Texas
The Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists; First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City; Sid's Diner in El Reno; Devil's Rope Museum; jewelry from Cadillac Ranch; an unpaved stretch of Route 66 in New Mexico.
Sat 02/14
2:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Route 66 -- Missouri to Oklahoma
St. Louis Arch; Ted Drewes Frozen Custard; author Michael Wallis offers insights on Route 66; Osage Trail Legacy monument; Uranus Fudge Factory; Gearhead Curios; Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios.
Sat 02/14
3:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Italy Part 1 -- Bologna
Exploring Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, hidden canals and walking the portico to the San Luca sanctuary; shopping the Quadrilatero; a historic cutlery shop; a twins-run leather boutique.
Wed 02/18
7:30 AM
KVIE3 6.3
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Northern Costa Rica
Mistico Park's hanging bridges and wildlife; organic farming at Vida Campesina; a safari cruise on the Rio Sarapiqui; the Organization for Tropical Studies; an organic pineapple farm.
Thu 02/19
6:30 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany
Samantha explores the ruins of a Roman amphitheater; learning about the "future wine" movement; tasting hot chocolate at Kunder Chocolateria; the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg.
Fri 02/20
12:30 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Fri 02/20
7:30 AM
KVIE3 6.3
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans; the National WWII Museum; Hansen's Sco-Bliz; the historic Southern Hotel; biking down the Tammany Trace Rail Trail; Abita Springs.
Sat 02/21
2:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Route 66 -- Oklahoma City to Texas
The Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists; First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City; Sid's Diner in El Reno; Devil's Rope Museum; jewelry from Cadillac Ranch; an unpaved stretch of Route 66 in New Mexico.
Sat 02/21
3:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Italy Part 2 -- Modena
Exploring the home museum of Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy; gelato; how Parmigiano-Reggiano is aged; touring famed car brands including Ferrari and Stanguellini; sampling historic balsamic vinegar; local Lambrusco wines.
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