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Trip types: Festivals & events ·  Anniversaries & milestones ·  Cultural festivals & parades · National parks & wild places ·  Waterfalls & gorges ·  Volcanoes & geothermal wonders ·  Stargazing & northern lights ·  Camping & cabins ·  Wildlife watching & birding ·  Desert & canyon parks ·  Mountain & alpine parks ·  Coastal & island parks ·  Forests, rainforests, caves & wetlands · Road trip ·  Historic route ·   Route 66 ·   Natchez Trace Parkway ·  Mountain & scenic byways ·   Blue Ridge Parkway ·  National park road trip ·  Road trip abroad ·  Coastal drives ·   Pacific Coast Highway ·  Desert & canyon drives ·  Ferry & island road trip · Active & adventure trip ·  Paddling, kayaking & rafting ·  Snowshoeing, dog sledding & winter sports ·  Hiking & backpacking ·  Biking & rail-trails ·  Multi-sport adventure trip · City trip & culture ·  Live music & nightlife ·  Theme parks & family attractions ·  Museums: art, science & history ·  Film, TV & literary trip ·  Architecture & design ·  Theater & performing arts ·  Big cities ·  Smaller cities ·  Cities near the outdoors · Scenic train rides ·  Heritage & excursion railroads ·  Long-distance rail journeys ·  Car-free trip by train ·  Rail journeys abroad · Mountain getaways & ski ·  Ski trip ·  Snowy escapes without skiing ·  Summer mountain towns ·  Red rock & desert mountain towns ·  Alps, highlands & big ranges abroad · Spa, cruise & splurge trip ·  Wellness retreats & yoga ·  Spas & hot springs ·  Cruises, river & canal boats ·   Ocean cruises ·   Alaska Inside Passage cruise ·  Splurge trip ·  Slow, restful trip · History & culture ·  Lighthouses, forts & sea history ·  Castles & old towns ·  Mansions & grand estates ·  Ancient sites & ruins ·  Civil War sites ·  Historic small towns & covered bridges ·  Presidential & military history ·  Pilgrimages & sacred sites ·  Old West, ghost & mining towns ·  Civil rights & Black history ·  Colonial & Revolutionary history ·  Native American & Indigenous heritage · Beach vacations & islands ·  Snorkeling & diving ·  Beach towns ·  Island hopping ·  Tropical islands & the Caribbean ·  Mediterranean coasts & islands ·  Rugged coastlines ·  Surf towns · Food & wine trip ·  Markets, street food & food halls ·  Breweries & distilleries ·  Seafood & coastal eating ·  Fine-dining splurges ·  Wine country ·  Farm-to-table, orchards & cider ·  Coffee, cheese & sweet treats ·  Food cities (US & Canada) ·  Regional American food ·   Barbecue trails ·   Tex-Mex & Southwest flavors ·   Southern, Cajun & Creole cooking ·  Eating your way abroad ·   Japanese food ·   Italian food ·   Mexican food ·   French food ·   Spanish & Portuguese food ·   Southeast Asian food ·   Korean food ·   Central European food ·   Irish & British food · Bucket-list trip ·  Machu Picchu & the Inca Trail ·  Camino de Santiago ·  Iceland Ring Road · By departure city ·  From New York City ·  From Los Angeles ·  From Chicago ·  From Washington, DC ·  From Boston ·  From San Francisco Bay Area · By travel time ·  Under 2 hours by car ·  2 to 4 hours by car.

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Where

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North America 88

 United States 83

  New England 9

   Maine 3

    Down East 1

    Midcoast 1

    Southern Coast 1

   New Hampshire 2

    Seacoast 1

   Vermont 2

    Northern Vermont & Stowe 1

   Massachusetts 1

    Boston 1

   Rhode Island 2

    Newport & Bristol 1

    Providence 1

  Mid-Atlantic 16

   New York 8

    New York City 3

    Long Island 1

    Hudson Valley 2

    The Catskills 1

    The Adirondacks 1

   Pennsylvania 4

    Philadelphia & the Countryside 1

    Pocono Mountains 1

    Lehigh Valley 1

    Dutch Country Roads (Lancaster & Gettysburg) 1

   Maryland 1

    Central Maryland 1

   Washington, DC 3

    National Mall & Downtown 3

  Southeast 26

   Virginia 2

    Northern Virginia 1

    Coastal & Williamsburg 1

   West Virginia 1

    Eastern Panhandle 1

   North Carolina 5

    The Mountains 4

    The Coast 1

   South Carolina 3

    Lowcountry & Resort Islands (Charleston, Hilton Head) 2

    The Upcountry (Greenville) 1

   Georgia 3

    Metro Atlanta 1

    Coastal Georgia 2

   Florida 4

    Northeast Florida 1

    Central West Florida 1

    Southwest Florida 1

    Florida Keys 1

   Alabama 2

    Montgomery & the Black Belt 1

   Mississippi 1

    Capital/River (Jackson & Natchez) 1

   Tennessee 5

    Memphis & West Tennessee 1

    Nashville & Middle Tennessee 1

    Great Smoky Mountains & East 1

   Louisiana 2

    Greater New Orleans 2

   Arkansas 1

    Hot Springs & the Ouachitas 1

  Midwest 8

   Ohio 1

    Cleveland & Northeast 1

   Michigan 1

    Central Michigan 1

   Illinois 4

    Chicago 2

    Northern Illinois 1

   Wisconsin 2

    Northeast Wisconsin (Door County) 1

   Minnesota 1

    Northwestern Minnesota 1

   Missouri 1

   North Dakota 1

   South Dakota 1

    Black Hills & Badlands 1

  Southwest 11

   Texas 4

    Hill Country 1

    Prairies & Lakes (Dallas–Fort Worth) 1

    South Texas Plains (San Antonio) 1

   Oklahoma 1

   New Mexico 3

    North Central (Santa Fe & Taos) 2

   Arizona 6

    Grand Canyon & Northern Wonders 1

    Greater Phoenix & Scottsdale 1

    Sedona & the Verde Valley 2

    Tucson & Southern Arizona 1

  Mountain West 9

   Colorado 3

    Denver Area 1

    Northwestern Colorado 1

    Southwestern Colorado 1

   Utah 3

    Salt Lake & Wasatch Front 2

   Montana 3

    Glacier Country 1

    Southwest Montana (Bozeman & Big Sky) 1

   Idaho 2

    Central Idaho Mountains 1

  Pacific Coast 8

   Washington 3

    Central Washington 1

   Oregon 1

   California 6

    Napa & Sonoma 1

    Central Coast 1

  Alaska & Hawaii 2

   Alaska 1

    Inside Passage 1

   Hawaii 1

    Oʻahu 1

 Canada 2

  Central Canada 2

   Ontario 1

    Niagara 1

   Quebec 1

    Québec City 1

 Mexico & Central America 2

  Mexico 2

   Bajío & Colonial Cities 1

   Yucatán Peninsula & Riviera Maya 1

 Caribbean 1

  Puerto Rico 1

South America 2

 Andes & Patagonia 1

  Peru 1

   Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 1

 Colombia & the Caribbean coast 1

  Colombia 1

Europe 10

 Western Europe 4

  United Kingdom 1

   Scottish Highlands 1

  Ireland 2

   Dublin & the East 1

   Wild Atlantic Way (West) 1

  France 1

   Paris & Île-de-France 1

 Central Europe 1

  Hungary 1

 Southern Europe & Mediterranean 5

  Spain 2

   Andalusia 1

   Galicia & Camino 1

  Italy 1

   Rome & Lazio 1

   Tuscany & Florence 1

   Amalfi Coast & Naples 1

  Greece 1

   Athens & Mainland 1

  Croatia 1

Asia & Middle East 3

 East Asia 2

  Japan 2

   Kyoto, Osaka & Kansai 2

 Southeast Asia 1

  Vietnam 1

Africa 1

 North Africa 1

  Egypt 1

By place type 29

 Lake towns 9

 River towns 6

 Harbor & fishing villages 5

 Island towns 4

 College towns 3

 Prairie & plains 1

 Glacier & fjord country 1

 Wetlands & bayou country 1

Who's going

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Friends 8

 Girls' trip 2

 Friend getaways 6

Solo travel 9

 Solo trip in the US 4

 Solo trip abroad 5

Families 49

 With teens 18

 With little kids (under 6) 34

 With school-age kids (6–12) 23

 Family trip for all ages 6

 First trip abroad with kids 5

Couples 41

 Honeymoons 1

 Romantic city breaks 18

 Beach & island escapes for two 8

 Mountain & ski escapes for two 7

 Adventure trip for couples 9

 Food & wine getaways for two 7

 Slow road & rail trip for two 10

Multigenerational 11

 Grandparents & grandkids 2

 Three generations together 9

When

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Winter 45

 December 42

 January 36

 February 35

 Warm-weather winter escapes 15

Spring 72

 March 46

 April 50

 May 46

Summer 36

 June 34

 July 21

 August 24

Fall 80

 September 50

 October 54

 November 41

Holidays 6

 Christmas & holiday lights 6

 Christmas markets 2

Seasonal events 10

 Spring break 2

 Cherry blossoms & spring flowers 3

  Cherry blossoms in Japan 1

  DC Cherry Blossom Festival 2

 Fall foliage 4

 Eclipses 2

Signature events 2

 Mardi Gras & Carnival 2

Trip type

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Festivals & events 17

 Anniversaries & milestones 1

 Cultural festivals & parades 2

National parks & wild places 33

 Waterfalls & gorges 3

 Stargazing & northern lights 3

 Wildlife watching & birding 11

 Desert & canyon parks 5

 Mountain & alpine parks 1

 Coastal & island parks 2

 Forests, rainforests, caves & wetlands 4

Road trip 27

 Historic route 3

  Route 66 1

  Natchez Trace Parkway 1

 National park road trip 1

 Road trip abroad 2

 Coastal drives 17

 Ferry & island road trip 2

Active & adventure trip 25

 Paddling, kayaking & rafting 6

 Hiking & backpacking 20

 Biking & rail-trails 2

City trip & culture 47

 Live music & nightlife 7

 Theme parks & family attractions 2

 Museums: art, science & history 15

 Theater & performing arts 2

 Big cities 18

 Smaller cities 17

 Cities near the outdoors 4

Scenic train rides 19

 Heritage & excursion railroads 6

 Long-distance rail journeys 3

 Car-free trip by train 5

 Rail journeys abroad 5

Mountain getaways & ski 22

 Ski trip 5

 Snowy escapes without skiing 3

 Summer mountain towns 8

 Red rock & desert mountain towns 3

 Alps, highlands & big ranges abroad 2

Spa, cruise & splurge trip 7

 Wellness retreats & yoga 1

 Spas & hot springs 4

 Cruises, river & canal boats 1

  Ocean cruises 1

  Alaska Inside Passage cruise 1

 Splurge trip 1

 Slow, restful trip 4

History & culture 104

 Lighthouses, forts & sea history 11

 Castles & old towns 8

 Mansions & grand estates 7

 Ancient sites & ruins 6

 Civil War sites 5

 Historic small towns & covered bridges 42

 Presidential & military history 3

 Pilgrimages & sacred sites 1

 Old West, ghost & mining towns 7

 Civil rights & Black history 4

 Colonial & Revolutionary history 10

 Native American & Indigenous heritage 6

Beach vacations & islands 32

 Snorkeling & diving 4

 Beach towns 6

 Tropical islands & the Caribbean 10

 Mediterranean coasts & islands 3

 Rugged coastlines 4

Food & wine trip 50

 Markets, street food & food halls 6

 Breweries & distilleries 6

 Seafood & coastal eating 5

 Fine-dining splurges 2

 Wine country 6

 Farm-to-table, orchards & cider 3

 Coffee, cheese & sweet treats 2

 Food cities (US & Canada) 9

 Regional American food 12

  Barbecue trails 3

  Tex-Mex & Southwest flavors 4

  Southern, Cajun & Creole cooking 6

 Eating your way abroad 10

  Japanese food 2

  Italian food 1

  Mexican food 2

  French food 1

  Spanish & Portuguese food 1

  Southeast Asian food 1

  Central European food 1

  Irish & British food 1

Bucket-list trip 5

 Machu Picchu & the Inca Trail 1

 Camino de Santiago 1

By departure city 12

 From New York City 4

 From Los Angeles 1

 From Chicago 1

 From Washington, DC 2

 From Boston 3

 From San Francisco Bay Area 1

By travel time 8

 Under 2 hours by car 6

 2 to 4 hours by car 2

How long

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Weekend (2-3 days) 34

Long weekend (4-5 days) 45

About a week (6-8 days) 25

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