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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 170

 United States 157

  New England 11

   Maine 3

    Down East 1

    Midcoast 1

    Southern Coast 1

   New Hampshire 2

    Seacoast 1

   Vermont 2

    Northern Vermont & Stowe 1

   Massachusetts 3

    Boston 2

    Cape Cod & the Islands 1

   Rhode Island 2

    Newport & Bristol 1

    Providence 1

  Mid-Atlantic 19

   New York 10

    New York City 3

    Long Island 1

    Hudson Valley 3

    The Catskills 2

    The Adirondacks 1

    Finger Lakes 1

    Greater Niagara 1

   Pennsylvania 5

    Philadelphia & the Countryside 1

    Pocono Mountains 1

    Lehigh Valley 1

    Dutch Country Roads (Lancaster & Gettysburg) 1

    Pennsylvania Wilds 1

   Maryland 1

    Central Maryland 1

   Washington, DC 3

    National Mall & Downtown 3

  Southeast 44

   Virginia 5

    Northern Virginia 1

    Shenandoah Valley & Skyline 2

    Blue Ridge Highlands 1

    Coastal & Williamsburg 1

   West Virginia 2

    Eastern Panhandle 1

    New River Gorge & South 1

   North Carolina 6

    The Mountains 5

    The Coast 1

   South Carolina 6

    Lowcountry & Resort Islands (Charleston, Hilton Head) 3

    Grand Strand (Myrtle Beach) 1

    The Upcountry (Greenville) 1

    Capital City & Lake Murray Country (Columbia) 1

   Georgia 4

    Historic High Country 1

    Metro Atlanta 1

    Coastal Georgia 2

   Florida 12

    Northwest Florida (Panhandle) 2

    Northeast Florida 1

    Central Florida 1

    Central West Florida 2

    Southwest Florida 1

    Southeast Florida 3

    Florida Keys 2

   Alabama 2

    Montgomery & the Black Belt 1

   Mississippi 1

    Capital/River (Jackson & Natchez) 1

   Tennessee 6

    Memphis & West Tennessee 1

    Nashville & Middle Tennessee 1

    Great Smoky Mountains & East 2

   Kentucky 1

    Caves, Lakes & Corvettes 1

   Louisiana 2

    Greater New Orleans 2

   Arkansas 1

    Hot Springs & the Ouachitas 1

  Midwest 13

   Ohio 1

    Cleveland & Northeast 1

   Michigan 2

    Central Michigan 1

    Upper Peninsula 1

   Illinois 6

    Chicago 4

    Northern Illinois 1

   Wisconsin 3

    Southeast Wisconsin (Milwaukee & Lake Geneva) 1

    Northeast Wisconsin (Door County) 1

   Minnesota 1

    Northwestern Minnesota 1

   Missouri 2

    Kansas City 1

   North Dakota 1

   South Dakota 1

    Black Hills & Badlands 1

  Southwest 16

   Texas 6

    Hill Country 2

    Big Bend Country 1

    Prairies & Lakes (Dallas–Fort Worth) 1

    South Texas Plains (San Antonio) 1

   Oklahoma 1

   New Mexico 4

    North Central (Santa Fe & Taos) 2

    Southwest (Las Cruces & Gila) 1

   Arizona 8

    Grand Canyon & Northern Wonders 1

    Greater Phoenix & Scottsdale 1

    Sedona & the Verde Valley 3

    Tucson & Southern Arizona 2

  Mountain West 24

   Colorado 7

    Denver Area 2

    Northwestern Colorado 3

    South Central Colorado 1

    Southwestern Colorado 1

   Utah 5

    Southwest Utah (Zion & Bryce) 2

    Salt Lake & Wasatch Front 2

   Nevada 4

    Las Vegas Territory 2

    Great Basin & Rural Nevada 1

   Wyoming 2

    Yellowstone & Jackson Hole 2

   Montana 6

    Glacier Country 2

    Southwest Montana (Bozeman & Big Sky) 3

   Idaho 2

    Central Idaho Mountains 1

  Pacific Coast 31

   Washington 7

    Puget Sound & Islands 1

    Olympic Peninsula 1

    North Cascades 1

    Mount Rainier & South Cascades 1

    Coast & Southwest Washington 1

    Central Washington 1

   Oregon 5

    Oregon Coast 1

    Central Oregon 1

    Southern Oregon 1

   California 22

    Shasta Cascade 1

    North Coast 1

    Napa & Sonoma 2

    San Francisco Bay Area 2

    High Sierra 3

    Central Coast 5

    Inland Empire 1

    San Diego County 2

    Deserts 2

  Alaska & Hawaii 6

   Alaska 1

    Inside Passage 1

   Hawaii 5

    Oʻahu 2

    Maui 1

    Kauaʻi 1

    Island of Hawaiʻi 1

 Canada 7

  Western Canada 2

   Alberta 2

    Banff & Lake Louise 1

    Canmore & Kananaskis 1

  Central Canada 3

   Ontario 1

    Niagara 1

   Quebec 2

    Montréal 1

    Québec City 1

  Atlantic Canada 1

   Prince Edward Island 1

    Charlottetown & Central 1

  Northern Canada 1

   Yukon 1

    Whitehorse 1

 Mexico & Central America 3

  Mexico 3

   Mexico City & Central 1

   Bajío & Colonial Cities 1

   Yucatán Peninsula & Riviera Maya 1

 Caribbean 3

  Puerto Rico 1

  St. Maarten 1

  US Virgin Islands 1

By place type 44

 Lake towns 20

 River towns 6

 Harbor & fishing villages 6

 Island towns 5

 College towns 3

 Prairie & plains 1

 Glacier & fjord country 2

 Wetlands & bayou country 3

Who's going

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Friends 11

 Girls' trip 3

 Friend getaways 8

Solo travel 12

 Solo trip in the US 12

Families 91

 With teens 33

 With little kids (under 6) 56

 With school-age kids (6–12) 41

 Family trip for all ages 11

 First trip abroad with kids 3

Couples 58

 Honeymoons 1

 Babymoons 1

 Romantic city breaks 22

 Beach & island escapes for two 15

 Mountain & ski escapes for two 14

 Adventure trip for couples 17

 Food & wine getaways for two 9

 Slow road & rail trip for two 9

Multigenerational 15

 Grandparents & grandkids 5

 Three generations together 10

When

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Winter 74

 December 69

 January 63

 February 61

 Warm-weather winter escapes 27

Spring 110

 March 73

 April 69

 May 60

Summer 59

 June 50

 July 43

 August 45

Fall 126

 September 76

 October 76

 November 59

Holidays 11

 Christmas & holiday lights 8

 Christmas markets 4

 Halloween & fall festivals 2

Seasonal events 17

 Spring break 3

 Cherry blossoms & spring flowers 3

  DC Cherry Blossom Festival 2

 Fall foliage 12

Signature events 2

 Mardi Gras & Carnival 2

Trip type

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Festivals & events 19

 Anniversaries & milestones 1

 Cultural festivals & parades 3

National parks & wild places 83

 Waterfalls & gorges 5

 Volcanoes & geothermal wonders 4

 Stargazing & northern lights 13

 Camping & cabins 6

 Wildlife watching & birding 29

 Desert & canyon parks 15

 Mountain & alpine parks 13

 Coastal & island parks 8

 Forests, rainforests, caves & wetlands 10

Road trip 58

 Historic route 3

  Route 66 1

  Natchez Trace Parkway 1

 Mountain & scenic byways 6

  Blue Ridge Parkway 1

 National park road trip 4

 Coastal drives 43

  Pacific Coast Highway 1

 Desert & canyon drives 3

 Ferry & island road trip 3

Active & adventure trip 54

 Paddling, kayaking & rafting 14

 Snowshoeing, dog sledding & winter sports 3

 Hiking & backpacking 41

 Biking & rail-trails 2

 Multi-sport adventure trip 1

City trip & culture 58

 Live music & nightlife 10

 Theme parks & family attractions 5

 Museums: art, science & history 24

 Film, TV & literary trip 1

 Architecture & design 3

 Theater & performing arts 2

 Big cities 23

 Smaller cities 17

 Cities near the outdoors 9

Scenic train rides 16

 Heritage & excursion railroads 8

 Long-distance rail journeys 3

 Car-free trip by train 5

Mountain getaways & ski 40

 Ski trip 13

 Snowy escapes without skiing 8

 Summer mountain towns 9

 Red rock & desert mountain towns 5

 Alps, highlands & big ranges abroad 1

Spa, cruise & splurge trip 12

 Wellness retreats & yoga 1

 Spas & hot springs 6

 Cruises, river & canal boats 1

  Ocean cruises 1

  Alaska Inside Passage cruise 1

 Splurge trip 3

 Slow, restful trip 8

History & culture 88

 Lighthouses, forts & sea history 11

 Castles & old towns 1

 Mansions & grand estates 7

 Ancient sites & ruins 1

 Civil War sites 5

 Historic small towns & covered bridges 42

 Presidential & military history 3

 Old West, ghost & mining towns 7

 Civil rights & Black history 4

 Colonial & Revolutionary history 10

 Native American & Indigenous heritage 5

Beach vacations & islands 59

 Snorkeling & diving 11

 Beach towns 17

 Island hopping 2

 Tropical islands & the Caribbean 20

 Rugged coastlines 11

 Surf towns 3

Food & wine trip 66

 Markets, street food & food halls 5

 Breweries & distilleries 7

 Seafood & coastal eating 10

 Fine-dining splurges 3

 Wine country 9

 Farm-to-table, orchards & cider 6

 Coffee, cheese & sweet treats 4

 Food cities (US & Canada) 14

 Regional American food 14

  Barbecue trails 5

  Tex-Mex & Southwest flavors 5

  Southern, Cajun & Creole cooking 6

 Eating your way abroad 3

  Mexican food 3

Bucket-list trip 2

By departure city 17

 From New York City 4

 From Los Angeles 3

 From Chicago 2

 From Washington, DC 2

 From Boston 3

 From San Francisco Bay Area 3

By travel time 13

 Under 2 hours by car 10

 2 to 4 hours by car 3

How long

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Weekend (2-3 days) 51

Long weekend (4-5 days) 83

About a week (6-8 days) 36

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