Plan short getaways with our handy city guides
In today’s busy world, long vacations are a luxury. But sometimes all you need is a couple days away from home to relax and refresh. But where should you go? Our 2 Days, 1 Night series provides an insider’s look at cities and regions across the country, with suggested itineraries from those with firsthand knowledge of each destination. Each article offers tips not only on the best restaurants, attractions and activities, but also on the off-the-beaten path surprises that make these places unique.
So don’t spend one more weekend camped out on the couch wishing you had something fun to do. Pack your overnight bag and get ready for an adventure! And don’t forget to check back each month as we’ll be adding new and exciting destinations for you to discover.
Click on a location below to learn more!
- Atlantic City, NJ: This historic New Jersey beach town has earned its nickname as the ‘Vegas of the East Coast.’
- Annapolis, Maryland: Experience this historic city on the Chesapeake Bay by land and sea.
- Austin, Texas: From bats to brisket, guitars to granite domes, Austin will alter your preconceptions about Texas.
- Baltimore, Maryland: Sample the best of Charm City’s waterside neighborhoods.
- Cape Cod, Massachusetts: From history and wildlife to dining and nightlife, relaxation and excitement converge in the Cape.
- Cape May, New Jersey: If ‘quaint’ is your cup of tea, America’s first seaside resort offers the perfect blend of hospitality.
- Charleston, South Carolina: You haven’t experienced Southern charm until you’ve visited the Cultural Capital of the South.
- Key West, Florida: The rhythm of life is refreshingly offbeat in America’s southernmost city.
- Las Vegas, Nevada: Not the gambling type? Sin City has more to offer than ever before.
- Monterey, CA: Visit this pretty seaside town in Central California for its natural beauty, human history and great cuisine.
- Philadelphia, PA: Walk in the footsteps of our Founding Fathers in America's most historic square mile.
- Queens, New York: Travel the world in New York City’s forgotten borough.
- San Diego, California: Near-perfect weather is just the beginning of this coastal city’s superlative attractions.
- Sanibel and Captiva Islands, FL: Journey back to an era of uncomplicated, barefoot, bike-riding, watching-the-sun-set-over-the-beach vacations
- Santa Fe, New Mexico: This Southwest capital of chic art and chile-rich cuisine gears up to celebrate its 400th anniversary in 2010.
- New! Tampa, Florida: Sunshine is just the beginning of the radiant appeal of this multicultural coastal city.
- Washington, D.C.: Treat your little ones to the best of the kid-friendly capital.
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