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1h 30min from CalgaryFrom $280/person (CAD)

Nature Ski Adventure

Banff, AB

One of the world's most spectacular mountain towns — turquoise glacial lakes, towering Rockies, world-class skiing, and stunning wildlife.

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Flight required from most citiesFrom $300/person

Entertainment Food Nightlife

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The ultimate American spectacle — neon lights, world-class entertainment, and stunning desert day trips.

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3h from SacramentoFrom $90/person

Hiking Nature Scenic

Yosemite National Park, CA

One of Earth's most breathtaking places — granite domes, ancient sequoias, thundering waterfalls, and the iconic Valley floor.

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3h 30min from EdmontonFrom $260/person (CAD)

Nature Adventure Scenic

Jasper, AB

The Canadian Rockies wildest park — Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake, the world's most scenic drive, and incredible wildlife.

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5h 30min from Salt Lake CityFrom $140/person

Nature Adventure Scenic

Yellowstone National Park, WY

America's first national park — Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, the world's greatest geyser field, and unmatched wildlife.

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Flight onlyFrom $400/person

Beach Nature Adventure

Maui, HI

Hawaii's most beloved island — the Road to Hana, Haleakala volcano, world-class snorkeling, whale watching, and stunning beaches.

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1h 30min driveFrom $60/person

Nature Adventure Scenic

Niagara Falls, NY

The world-famous falls, boat tours, and state parks — a bucket-list weekend.

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2h driveFrom $200/person

Beach Food Nature

San Diego, CA

70 miles of Pacific coastline, year-round sun, craft beer, and incredible Mexican food.

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4h 30min from Salt Lake CityFrom $100/person

Hiking Nature Adventure

Zion National Park, UT

Towering sandstone cliffs, the legendary Angels Landing hike, and the slot-canyon Narrows — Utah's crown jewel.

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2h from VancouverFrom $280/person (CAD)

Ski Adventure Nature

Whistler, BC

One of the world's great mountain resorts — world-class skiing in winter, epic mountain biking and hiking in summer.

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5h 30min from Houston / 6h from AtlantaFrom $160/person

Food Music Culture

New Orleans, LA

America's most unique city — the French Quarter, world-class Creole cuisine, live jazz everywhere, and a culture of celebration unlike anywhere else.

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3h from Missoula / 30min from WhitefishFrom $160/person

Nature Hiking Scenic

Glacier National Park, MT

The Crown of the Continent — the Going-to-the-Sun Road, 700 miles of trails, turquoise glacial lakes, grizzlies, and mountain goats.

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Hub city — fly in or drive from San Diego (2h) / Las Vegas (4h)From $180/person

arts food culture

Los Angeles, CA

The Getty Center's hilltop art collection, the most diverse food scene in America, Griffith Observatory's Hollywood Sign views, and Venice Beach's boardwalk culture.

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3h 30min drive from PhoenixFrom $220/person

Scenic Hiking Adventure

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One of the world's great natural wonders — a mile-deep gorge with iconic rim views, world-class hiking, and helicopter tours.

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2h 30min driveFrom $280/person

Beach Nature Food

Bar Harbor, Maine

Coastal charm meets Acadia's wild beauty — lobster rolls, ocean hikes, and golden sunsets.

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2h driveFrom $200/person

Nature Hiking Spa & Wellness

Sedona, AZ

Towering red rock formations, world-class hiking, renowned spas, and a thriving arts scene.

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1h 30min driveFrom $200/person

Ski Hiking Food

Breckenridge, CO

World-class skiing, a Victorian Main Street at 9,600 feet, and stunning summer hiking.

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45min from Salt Lake CityFrom $180/person

Ski Adventure Food

Park City, UT

Utah's premier ski town — two world-class resorts, a charming historic Main Street, and the Sundance Film Festival.

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2h 30min from MontrealFrom $200/person (CAD)

Culture History Food

Quebec City, QC

North America's most European city — a UNESCO walled Old Town, Chateau Frontenac, cobblestones, and world-class French-Canadian cuisine.

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5h from Salt Lake CityFrom $280/person

Ski Nature Adventure

Jackson Hole, WY

America's most spectacular mountain valley — world-class skiing, Grand Teton on the doorstep, Yellowstone nearby, and a charming western town.

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1h drive from Tampa / 3h from MiamiFrom $180/person

family entertainment food

Orlando, FL

Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and 75 million annual visitors — plus a downtown arts district, Lake Eola Park, and a food scene that has nothing to do with theme parks.

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Major hub — direct flights nationwideFrom $280/person

Music Food Nightlife

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America's most exciting city — country music royalty, legendary Broadway honky-tonks, hot chicken, and a world-class food scene.

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3h 30min driveFrom $200/person

Beach History Nightlife

Key West, FL

Hemingway's home, Duval Street, world-class snorkeling, and legendary sunsets at the end of the road.

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1h 30min from PortlandFrom $130/person

Beach Scenic Nature

Cannon Beach, OR

Oregon's most iconic beach town — Haystack Rock, tide pools, galleries, and dramatic Pacific coastline.

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2h from TorontoFrom $200/person (CAD)

Nature Relaxation Scenic

Muskoka, ON

Ontario's iconic cottage country — 1,600+ lakes, pine forests, charming towns, and Algonquin Park on the doorstep.

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2h 30min drive from Las Vegas / 4h from Salt Lake CityFrom $130/person

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Zion, UT

America's most visited national park — 2,000-foot sandstone walls, Angels Landing's chains, the Narrows slot canyon, and the Virgin River.

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10min drive from Jackson WY / 9h from Salt Lake CityFrom $150/person

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Grand Teton, WY

The most visually dramatic peaks in the lower 48 — 7,000 feet of granite rising straight from the valley floor, Jenny Lake's reflections, and Yellowstone 60 miles north.

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5h 30min drive from Salt Lake CityFrom $250/person

Wildlife Scenic Nature

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America's first national park — Old Faithful, bison herds, grizzly bears, and the world's greatest concentration of geysers.

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Major hub — direct flights nationwideFrom $280/person

Culture Food Architecture

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America's most underrated great city — world-class architecture, the Art Institute, deep-dish pizza, and stunning Lake Michigan beaches.

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1h 30min driveFrom $200/person

Beach Wine Food

Santa Barbara, CA

Spanish Colonial architecture, wine country, and pristine beaches — the American Riviera.

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1h from AlbuquerqueFrom $120/person

Arts Culture Food

Santa Fe, NM

America's oldest capital — a UNESCO Creative City with world-class galleries, Georgia O'Keeffe, and extraordinary New Mexican cuisine.

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1h drive from ColumbusFrom $90/person

Nature Hiking Scenic

Hocking Hills, OH

Ancient sandstone gorges, dramatic caves, and 100-foot waterfalls — Ohio's most spectacular natural escape.

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5h from Victoria / ferry + drive from VancouverFrom $250/person (CAD)

Beach Adventure Nature

Tofino, BC

Canada's surf capital — wild Pacific beaches, ancient rainforests, whale watching, and a surprisingly great food scene.

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4h from VancouverFrom $220/person (CAD)

Wine Beach Food

Okanagan Valley, BC

Canada's wine country — 200+ wineries, Okanagan Lake beaches, world-class mountain biking, and a thriving farm-to-table food scene.

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5h from Boston / 4h from PortlandFrom $150/person

Nature Hiking Scenic

Bar Harbor, ME

Gateway to Acadia National Park — ocean cliffs, Cadillac Mountain, lobster shacks, and some of the best coastal scenery in America.

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4h 30min drive from Las VegasFrom $220/person

Hiking Scenic Adventure

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Utah's most beloved national park — slot canyon hikes, Angels Landing, and soaring red sandstone walls.

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4h drive from AtlantaFrom $300/person

History Food Culture

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America's most beautiful historic city — pastel antebellum mansions, Lowcountry cuisine, cobblestone streets, and nearby beaches.

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Major hub — direct flights nationwideFrom $280/person

Music Food Culture

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America's most unique city — jazz birthplace, Mardi Gras, beignets at Café Du Monde, and a food culture unlike anywhere else.

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Major hub — direct flights nationwideFrom $280/person

History Culture Food

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America's most accessible world-class city — free Smithsonian museums, iconic monuments, cherry blossoms, and a booming food scene.

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45min–1h driveFrom $80/person

Nature Food Scenic

Finger Lakes, NY

Wineries, waterfalls, and glacial lakes — a classic Upstate New York escape.

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4h driveFrom $150/person

Wine Beach Nature

Traverse City, MI

Cherry orchards, world-class wineries, and stunning Grand Traverse Bay — Michigan's crown jewel.

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1h from PortlandFrom $120/person

Ski Hiking Nature

Mt. Hood, OR

Portland's year-round mountain escape — skiing, hiking, and the legendary Timberline Lodge on an 11,000-foot volcano.

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1h 30min from TorontoFrom $180/person (CAD)

Wine Culture Romantic

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Canada's most charming historic town — world-class wineries, the Shaw Festival, and stunning lake views near Niagara Falls.

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1h from HalifaxFrom $140/person (CAD)

Scenic History Food

Peggy's Cove, NS

Atlantic Canada's most iconic lighthouse village — wave-swept granite, world-famous views, and UNESCO Lunenburg on the South Shore.

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3h 30min from Boston / 1h from BurlingtonFrom $200/person

Ski Nature Food

Stowe, VT

Vermont's most iconic mountain village — world-class skiing, the famous Rec Path, farm-to-table dining, and legendary fall foliage.

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5h drive from BostonFrom $220/person

Hiking Scenic Nature

Acadia National Park, ME

Maine's crown jewel — Cadillac Mountain sunrises, dramatic granite coastline, carriage roads, and charming Bar Harbor as your base.

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4h 30min drive from Phoenix / 2h 30min from FlagstaffFrom $120/person

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Antelope Canyon, AZ

The world's most photographed slot canyon — Navajo-guided tours through otherworldly orange sandstone light beams.

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1h drive from Kalispell / 3h from MissoulaFrom $140/person

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Glacier, MT

One of North America's most spectacular parks — the Going-to-the-Sun Road, 700 miles of trails, grizzlies, and 130 turquoise lakes.

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1h 30min drive from Denver / 30min from BoulderFrom $120/person

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Rocky Mountain NP, CO

Trail Ridge Road's 12,183-foot alpine crossing, 3,000 elk in the fall rut, 77 peaks above 12,000 feet, and the Stanley Hotel — inspiration for The Shining.

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2h drive from Seattle / 1h 30min from TacomaFrom $100/person

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Mount Rainier, WA

Paradise's world-famous subalpine wildflower meadows, the 93-mile Wonderland Trail circling the volcano, Sunrise at 6,400 feet, and the Emmons Glacier — the largest in the contiguous US.

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2h drive from PhoenixFrom $280/person

Scenic Hiking Wellness

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Jaw-dropping red rock country with world-class hiking, spa retreats, and one of the most photogenic landscapes in America.

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5h drive from Salt Lake CityFrom $420/person

Ski Wildlife Scenic

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One of North America's most spectacular mountain valleys — world-class skiing, Grand Teton views, and extraordinary wildlife.

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Major hub — direct flights nationwideFrom $280/person

Music Food Culture

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America's live music capital — SXSW, legendary food trucks, Barton Springs, and the Texas Hill Country at your doorstep.

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Best by car or trainFrom $250/person

Beach Food Arts

The Hamptons, NY

America's most glamorous summer playground — pristine Atlantic beaches, grand estates, world-class restaurants, and the most beautiful villages on Long Island.

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3h 30min driveFrom $140/person

Nature Scenic Food

Door County, WI

Cherry orchards, lighthouses, fish boils, and stunning Lake Michigan sunsets — the Cape Cod of the Midwest.

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1h 30min from PittsburghFrom $100/person

Adventure Nature Hiking

Ohiopyle, PA

World-class whitewater rafting, the GAP Trail, and Fallingwater — Pittsburgh's ultimate outdoor escape.

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2h from Orlando / 1h 45min from JacksonvilleFrom $100/person

History Culture Beach

St. Augustine, FL

America's oldest city — Spanish colonial architecture, a 17th-century fort, cobblestone streets, and beautiful Atlantic beaches.

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4h from Charlotte / 3h from RaleighFrom $90/person

Scenic Hiking Nature

Shenandoah Valley, VA

One of the East's most beautiful landscapes — Skyline Drive, sweeping valley views, waterfalls, and brilliant fall foliage.

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3h 30min from HalifaxFrom $160/person (CAD)

Scenic Hiking Nature

Cape Breton Highlands, NS

One of the world's great coastal drives — the Cabot Trail, dramatic sea cliffs, Celtic music, whale watching, and legendary fall colours.

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2h 30min from BostonFrom $140/person

Hiking Nature Scenic

White Mountains, NH

New England's outdoor crown — Mount Washington, the Kancamagus Highway, world-class skiing, and legendary fall foliage.

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1h 30min drive from Denver / 30min from Fort CollinsFrom $110/person

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Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

Trail Ridge Road crosses the Continental Divide at 12,183 feet, with 350 miles of trails and spectacular September elk rut.

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5h drive from Boston / 4h from Portland MEFrom $140/person

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Acadia, ME

The crown jewel of the New England coast — granite peaks meeting the Atlantic, the first US sunrise, and 45 miles of carriage roads.

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1h drive from Pensacola / 2h from Mobile ALFrom $160/person

beach outdoor food

Destin, FL

Quartz-crystal beaches so white they look like snow, emerald-green Gulf water, the Harbor Boardwalk's seafood scene, and Henderson Beach State Park's undeveloped dunes.

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30min drive from Denver / 1h from Fort CollinsFrom $150/person

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Boulder, CO

The Flatirons' 1,400-foot sandstone slabs, Pearl Street Mall's independent scene, 300 miles of mountain trails, Chautauqua Park concerts, and Colorado's best craft beer scene.

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Accessible from Asheville — drive the NC sectionFrom $100/person

scenic outdoor hiking

Blue Ridge Parkway, NC

The most visited NPS unit — 469 billboard-free miles, the Linn Cove Viaduct engineering marvel, Richland Balsam's 6,047-foot summit, and the finest fall foliage in the eastern US.

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3h 30min drive from Salt Lake CityFrom $220/person

Adventure Hiking Scenic

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The Southwest's adventure capital — Arches and Canyonlands at your doorstep, world-class mountain biking, and Colorado River rafting.

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3h 30min drive from DenverFrom $500/person

Ski Luxury Culture

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America's most glamorous mountain town — world-class skiing, the Maroon Bells, and a legendary summer festival scene.

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3h drive from MissoulaFrom $240/person

Scenic Hiking Wildlife

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One of America's crown jewel parks — the Going-to-the-Sun Road, turquoise glacial lakes, and grizzly bear country.

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4h drive from CharlotteFrom $260/person

Arts Food Hiking

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The South's most creative city — the Biltmore Estate, the most craft breweries per capita in the US, and Blue Ridge Mountain scenery.

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4h driveFrom $150/person

Wine History Food

Fredericksburg, TX

Texas Hill Country wine trails, German heritage, and wildflower fields — a Hill Country gem.

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1h from Las VegasFrom $65/person

Hiking Scenic Nature

Valley of Fire State Park, NV

Nevada's most dramatic desert park — blazing red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, and otherworldly sunsets just 50 miles from the Strip.

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1h 30min from LouisvilleFrom $80/person

Adventure Nature Hiking

Mammoth Cave, KY

The world's longest cave system — 400+ miles of underground passages, domes, and rivers in a stunning national park.

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2h 30min from Kansas City / St. LouisFrom $120/person

Beach Adventure Relaxation

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Missouri's massive party lake — 1,150 miles of shoreline, waterfront dining, boating, and lakeside resorts.

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1h 30min from Quebec CityFrom $220/person (CAD)

Scenic Arts Food

Charlevoix, QC

A UNESCO Biosphere of river cliffs and charming villages — world-class art, the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu, and the East's best ski vertical.

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5h from Sioux Falls / 8h from DenverFrom $110/person

History Nature Scenic

Black Hills, SD

South Dakota's crown — Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park bison herds, the Needles Highway, and Jewel Cave.

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4h 30min from AnchorageFrom $300/person

Nature Adventure Hiking

Denali National Park, AK

The ultimate American wilderness — North America's highest peak, six million acres of pristine subarctic wilderness, and unmatched wildlife viewing.

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5h drive from Phoenix / 3h from FlagstaffFrom $130/person

scenic nature photography

Monument Valley, AZ

America's most iconic landscape — the sandstone buttes that defined the visual language of the American West.

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2h 30min drive from Flagstaff / 4h from PhoenixFrom $130/person

scenic nature outdoor

Page, AZ

Antelope Canyon's world-famous light-beam slot canyon, Horseshoe Bend's 1,000-foot Colorado River meander, Lake Powell's 1,960 miles of shoreline, and Rainbow Bridge — the world's largest natural bridge.

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Hub city — 1h from most of north GeorgiaFrom $140/person

city culture food

Atlanta, GA

The MLK National Historical Park, the Western Hemisphere's largest aquarium with whale sharks, the 22-mile Beltline trail loop, and the finest food scene in the Southeast.

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1h 30min drive from Washington DC / 1h from CharlottesvilleFrom $100/person

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Shenandoah NP, VA

Skyline Drive's 105-mile ridge road with 75 overlooks, 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail, Old Rag's famous rock scramble summit, 30 waterfalls, and 500 miles of trails — all within 75 miles of DC.

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4 hrs from Salt Lake CityFrom $80/person

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Arches, UT

The world's greatest concentration of natural stone arches — 2,000+ arches including the iconic Delicate Arch at sunrise.

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Major hub — direct flights nationwideFrom $250/person

Culture Food Outdoor

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The Mile High City — a booming food and craft beer scene, world-class museums, and the gateway to Colorado's mountains.

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4h 30min drive from AtlantaFrom $200/person

Nature Hiking Wildlife

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Gateway to America's most visited national park — misty Smoky Mountains, black bears, moonshine distilleries, and the SkyBridge.

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4h 30min drive from AtlantaFrom $260/person

History Culture Food

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The South's most enchanting city — 22 moss-draped squares, antebellum architecture, legendary ghost tours, and Tybee Island beaches.

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Best by car or trainFrom $180/person

Beach Scenic Food

Montauk, NY

The wild end of Long Island — the 1796 Montauk Lighthouse, Ditch Plains surf, dramatic bluffs, and the finest seafood on the East End.

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1h 30min driveFrom $120/person

Nature Scenic Adventure

Blue Ridge, GA

Scenic railway, apple orchards, white-water rafting, and mountain cabin rentals in North Georgia.

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2h 30min driveFrom $130/person

Scenic Adventure Food

Leavenworth, WA

A Bavarian village in the Cascades — Oktoberfest, Christmas lights, rafting, and mountain hiking.

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3h 30min drive from Phoenix, then 10-mile hikeFrom $200/person

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Havasu Falls, AZ

A 100-foot turquoise waterfall in a Grand Canyon side canyon — one of North America's most spectacular natural wonders.

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1h 30min drive from Pensacola / 2h from TallahasseeFrom $200/person

beach scenic food

30A, FL

Seaside (The Truman Show's filming location), Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, rare coastal dune lakes, and 24 miles of the most architecturally distinctive beach communities in America.

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2h drive from San Francisco / 1h from Santa CruzFrom $160/person

nature scenic food

Monterey, CA

The world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive's Lone Cypress, the best whale-watching in the US, and Carmel-by-the-Sea 5 miles south.

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1h drive from AlbuquerqueFrom $280/person

Culture Arts Food

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America's oldest capital — adobe architecture, world-class art galleries, legendary New Mexican cuisine, and 400 years of history.

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Best by carFrom $110/person

Hiking Nature Scenic

Catskills, NY

New York's backyard wilderness — Kaaterskill Falls, Slide Mountain, fly fishing, and charming small towns within 2 hours of the city.

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45min from San AntonioFrom $80/person

Adventure Nature Relaxation

Canyon Lake, TX

The Hill Country's most beautiful reservoir — clear spring-fed water, cliff jumping, boating, and Texas Hill Country wineries.

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1h from DC / BaltimoreFrom $150/person

History Food Culture

Annapolis, MD

America's sailing capital — a stunning 18th-century historic district, the Naval Academy, Chesapeake Bay, and world-class Maryland crab.

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4h from DC / PittsburghFrom $100/person

Adventure Hiking Nature

New River Gorge, WV

America's newest national park — world-class whitewater rafting, the longest steel arch bridge in the hemisphere, and epic rock climbing.

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3h from BoiseFrom $240/person

Ski Adventure Nature

Sun Valley, ID

America's original ski resort — world-class Bald Mountain skiing, Sawtooth Mountain scenery, and a legendary resort village with a Hemingway connection.

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1h 30min drive from Denver / 2h from PuebloFrom $130/person

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Colorado Springs, CO

Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and the Broadmoor — Colorado's most accessible mountain city with spectacular free parks.

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1h 30min drive from Washington DC / 2h from Richmond VAFrom $120/person

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Shenandoah, VA

A 105-mile ridge-top drive 75 miles from DC — 500 miles of trails, 30 waterfalls, peak fall foliage, and Luray Caverns in the valley below.

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3h 30min drive from Nashville / 3h from Little Rock ARFrom $120/person

music history food

Memphis, TN

Sun Studio, Graceland, Beale Street's blues clubs, the Stax Museum, and the National Civil Rights Museum — the densest concentration of American music history anywhere.

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Hub city — fly in or drive from Austin (3h) / San Antonio (3h)From $150/person

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Houston, TX

America's most diverse city — the Menil Collection's world-class art, NASA's Space Center, the world's largest rodeo, and a food scene spanning 145 languages.

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Under 1h from St. PaulFrom $150/night

city arts food

Minneapolis, MN

A walkable river city with more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside NYC, a 13-mile chain-of-lakes loop, and a James Beard-caliber food scene.

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Flight or train from WinnipegFrom $400/person

Wildlife Nature Adventure

Churchill, MB

The polar bear capital of the world — tundra buggy tours, beluga whales, and spectacular northern lights.

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Best by carFrom $140/person

Culture Food History

Saratoga Springs, NY

America's oldest thoroughbred track, Victorian mineral springs, a world-class arts center, and one of the finest small-city dining scenes in New York.

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Best by car or trainFrom $130/person

History Culture Food

Hudson Valley, NY

Grand estates, the CIA, the Walkway Over the Hudson, and the landscapes that defined American art — one of the most beautiful river valleys in the country.

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2h 30min driveFrom $100/person

Nature Scenic Adventure

Duluth, MN

Lake Superior's western shore — the Aerial Lift Bridge, world-class mountain biking, and craft beer.

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1h from IndianapolisFrom $90/person

Scenic Hiking Arts

Brown County, IN

Indiana's Little Smokies — brilliant fall foliage, covered bridges, a charming artist village, and great hiking.

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5h from Atlanta / 1h from MobileFrom $110/person

Beach Relaxation Food

Gulf Shores, AL

Alabama's sugar-white sand beaches — warm Gulf waters, Gulf State Park, excellent seafood, and a lively beach town atmosphere.

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2h 30min drive from Los Angeles / 30min from Palm SpringsFrom $110/person

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Joshua Tree, CA

A surreal desert landscape of twisted trees and granite boulders, with world-class rock climbing and legendary dark skies.

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1h drive from Tampa / 1h from Fort MyersFrom $140/person

beach arts culture

Sarasota, FL

Siesta Key's #1-ranked quartz-sand beach, the Ringling Museum's Baroque masterpieces, the Sarasota Opera, and a farmers market that anchors one of Florida's best food scenes.

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1h drive from Austin / 1h from San AntonioFrom $120/person

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Texas Hill Country, TX

Spring bluebonnet wildflower spectacles, crystal-clear river tubing, Fredericksburg's German wine country, Enchanted Rock's granite dome, and Lost Maples' fall foliage.

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Best by car or trainFrom $130/person

Arts Culture History

Hudson, NY

A former whaling port reborn as a world-class antiques and arts destination — Warren Street galleries, Olana mansion, and the Catskills at your doorstep.

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Fly from Seattle (3h 30min) or Anchorage (1h)From $200/person

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Fairbanks, AK

The aurora capital of North America, with reliable northern lights viewing, midnight sun, and Chena Hot Springs.

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4h drive from Nashville / 1h 30min from LexingtonFrom $130/person

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Louisville, KY

Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby, NuLu's bourbon and food scene, and the Muhammad Ali Center in one of America's most underrated cities.

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3h drive from St. Louis / 3h from OmahaFrom $120/person

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Kansas City, MO

The barbecue capital of America — 200+ fountains, world-class jazz history, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and the planet's greatest BBQ competition.

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2h drive from Seattle / 3h from Portland ORFrom $130/person

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Olympic NP, WA

One of America's most diverse parks — temperate rainforest, glaciated peaks, and 73 miles of wild Pacific coastline in a single million-acre wilderness.

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5h drive from Detroit / 3h from Green Bay, WIFrom $110/person

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Upper Peninsula, MI

Pictured Rocks' 200-foot polychrome sandstone cliffs on Lake Superior, Tahquamenon Falls (the second-largest waterfall east of the Mississippi), and the Porcupine Mountains' old-growth hardwood wilderness.

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Best by carFrom $110/person

Nature Hiking Food

Ithaca, NY

Cornell's gorge-carved college town — spectacular waterfalls, Cayuga Lake, and one of the best food scenes of any small city in America.

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3h 30min from MemphisFrom $90/person

History Culture Scenic

Natchez, MS

The oldest city on the Mississippi — stunning antebellum mansions, bluff-top river views, and the start of the Natchez Trace.

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3h from WinnipegFrom $120/person (CAD)

Nature Hiking Adventure

Riding Mountain National Park, MB

Manitoba's wilderness crown — boreal forests, Clear Lake, abundant wildlife, and the charming resort town of Wasagaming.

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2h 30min drive from Atlanta / 4h from NashvilleFrom $120/person

history food culture

Birmingham, AL

The South's most surprising food city, with powerful civil rights history and great outdoor parks.

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1h drive from Fayetteville / 6h from DallasFrom $130/person

arts culture outdoor

Bentonville, AR

A small Ozarks city with a world-class Frank Gehry art museum, elite mountain biking, and a thriving food scene.

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5h drive from Atlanta / 1h from PensacolaFrom $200/person

beach food scenic

Seaside, FL

The most influential planned community in America — the Truman Show town on 30A's emerald Gulf waters, with a string of beautiful beach villages.

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30min drive from Dallas / 3h from AustinFrom $130/person

history arts culture

Fort Worth, TX

The world's only daily longhorn cattle drive, the Kimbell Art Museum's Louis Kahn masterpiece, the Modern Art Museum, and the White Elephant Saloon pouring whiskey since 1887.

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1h 30min drive from Portland / 30min from SalemFrom $80/person

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Silver Falls, OR

The Trail of Ten Falls — a 7.2-mile loop past ten waterfalls, seven walk-behind — in the finest waterfall hike in the Pacific Northwest, through old-growth Douglas fir in a CCC-built 1930s park.

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1.5h from Rapid CityFrom $130/night

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Custer State Park, SD

One of America's finest state parks — 1,400 free-roaming bison, the Needles Highway through granite spires, Sylvan Lake, and the spectacular September Buffalo Roundup.

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2h 30min from Saskatoon / 3h from ReginaFrom $100/person (CAD)

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Prince Albert National Park, SK

Saskatchewan's wilderness gem — free-roaming bison, Grey Owl's cabin, pristine boreal lakes, and the beloved Waskesiu resort village.

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3h from Dallas / MemphisFrom $110/person

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Hot Springs, AR

A National Park in the middle of downtown — 47 natural hot springs, Gilded Age Bathhouse Row, excellent dining, and Ouachita Mountain scenery.

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1h 30min drive from Louisville / 1h 30min from CincinnatiFrom $130/person

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Lexington, KY

The heart of the Bluegrass — thoroughbred farms, Keeneland racetrack, Woodford Reserve, and the world's most beautiful horse country.

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5h drive from Chicago / 4h from NashvilleFrom $120/person

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St. Louis, MO

One of America's most underrated cities — the Gateway Arch, the country's best free zoo, a world-class botanical garden, and Forest Park.

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1h 30min drive from Rapid City SD / 5h from Sioux FallsFrom $90/person

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Badlands, SD

244,000 acres of otherworldly eroded buttes, the richest Oligocene fossil beds in the world, free-roaming bison, and the most dramatic sunrise light in the national park system.

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4h drive from El Paso / 3h from Midland TXFrom $100/person

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Big Bend, TX

The most remote major national park in the lower 48 — Santa Elena Canyon's 1,500-foot walls, 450+ bird species, Gold Tier dark skies, and the South Rim's panoramic desert views.

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1h drive from PortlandFrom $130/person

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Hood River, OR

The world's windsurfing capital in the Columbia River Gorge, the Fruit Loop's 35-mile orchard drive under Mount Hood, and a craft beer scene anchored by pFriem and Full Sail.

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3h drive from Seattle / 2h from BellinghamFrom $90/person

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North Cascades, WA

More than 300 glaciers in the contiguous US's most glacier-dense park, Diablo Lake's turquoise glacial waters, the dramatic North Cascades Highway, and Cascade Pass — the park's finest day hike.

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30min drive from Washington DC / Metro accessibleFrom $130/person

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Alexandria, VA

Old Town's 2-square-mile National Historic Landmark district on America's longest continuously operating waterfront, 8 miles from DC, Mount Vernon 8 miles south, and the Torpedo Factory's 82 working artist studios.

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Ferry from Farewell (45min)From $300/person

Scenic Culture Nature

Fogo Island, NL

One of the world's most remarkable destinations — the legendary Fogo Island Inn, remote outport communities, and the edge of the world.

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Flight from Edmonton (2h)From $320/person

Northern Lights History Fishing

Yellowknife, NT

The aurora borealis capital of North America — northern lights from August to April, gold rush history, and world-class lake fishing.

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4h 30min drive from Detroit + ferryFrom $280/person

History Scenic Culture

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America's most unique island — no cars since 1898, the Grand Hotel's legendary porch, Victorian charm, and Great Lakes views.

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2h 30min drive from PortlandFrom $120/person

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Newport, OR

The Oregon Coast Aquarium's shark tunnel and sea otters, Yaquina Head's 93-foot lighthouse and nesting seabird colony, a working Bayfront with sea lions, and NOAA's public marine science center.

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2h 30min drive from Seattle / 1h from Portland, ORFrom $90/person

nature history outdoor

Mount St. Helens, WA

The 1980 eruption's blast zone viewed from Johnston Ridge Observatory, Spirit Lake still covered in floating logs, Ape Cave — the longest lava tube in the contiguous US — and an active lava dome.

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5h drive from Atlanta / 1h from SavannahFrom $130/person

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Jekyll Island, GA

The Gilded Age Jekyll Island Club (once home to one-sixth of the world's wealth), Driftwood Beach's bleached oak trunks, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and 20 miles of bike paths through maritime forest.

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6h drive from Detroit / 1h from Sault Ste. MarieFrom $100/person

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Tahquamenon Falls, MI

The second-largest waterfall east of the Mississippi (200 feet wide, amber-colored from cedar tannins), the Lower Falls accessible by rowboat, and 40 miles of North Country Trail through old-growth hemlock forest.

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Gateway cityFrom $120/night

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Rapid City, SD

The Black Hills gateway city with a revitalized downtown, life-size presidential bronze statues on every corner, and Mount Rushmore 25 miles away.

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2h from FrederictonFrom $120/person

Nature Scenic Kayaking

Hopewell Rocks, NB

Walk on the ocean floor at low tide, kayak around the same rocks at high tide — the Bay of Fundy's most iconic wonder.

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5h from St. John'sFrom $180/person

Wildlife Nature Scenic

Twillingate, NL

The iceberg capital of the world — massive icebergs drifting past, whale watching, and Newfoundland folk music at its finest.

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5h 30min from WhitehorseFrom $240/person

History Culture Adventure

Dawson City, YT

The most atmospheric Gold Rush town in North America — preserved boomtown buildings, Diamond Tooth Gerties, and the Dempster Highway.

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4h 30min drive from ChicagoFrom $220/person

Scenic Nature Culture

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Wisconsin's most beloved peninsula — 300 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, ten lighthouses, cherry orchards, and charming villages.

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1h 30min drive from AtlantaFrom $110/person

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Dahlonega, GA

Site of America's first gold rush (1828), the largest gold mine east of the Mississippi, 20+ wineries on the Dahlonega Plateau AVA, and Amicalola Falls — the AT's southern approach — 18 miles away.

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3h drive from Washington DC / 1h from Salisbury, MDFrom $110/person

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Assateague Island, VA

The Chincoteague ponies — a feral herd living wild since the 17th century — 14,000 acres of undeveloped beach and marsh, and the annual Pony Swim (every July since 1925).

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3h drive from Dallas / 1h 30min from TulsaFrom $120/person

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Oklahoma City, OK

Bricktown's canal-lined entertainment district, the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the world's finest Western art museum (28,000 objects), and the world's largest livestock market.

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2h drive from St. Louis / 1h from RollaFrom $80/person

nature outdoor swimming

Johnson Shut-Ins, MO

Missouri's premier natural swimming hole — billion-year-old rhyolite rock carved into natural water slides and pools by the Black River, plus Taum Sauk Mountain (Missouri's highest point) and Mina Sauk Falls (Missouri's tallest waterfall) nearby.

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5h from MinneapolisFrom $130/night

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Grand Marais, MN

A tiny harbor town on Lake Superior's North Shore — gateway to the Boundary Waters, world-class hiking, and some of the darkest night skies in the Midwest.

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1h from BostonFrom $140/night

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Providence, RI

New England's most underrated city — a James Beard restaurant scene, WaterFire bonfires on the river, RISD galleries, and the finest Colonial architecture in America.

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1h from Rapid CityFrom $110/night

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Deadwood, SD

The legendary gold rush town where Wild Bill Hickok was shot — Wild Bill's grave, Calamity Jane's saloon, the Dead Man's Hand, and a perfectly preserved Wild West main street.

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Flight to St. Anthony + 1h driveFrom $250/person

History Culture Scenic

L'Anse aux Meadows, NL

Where Vikings landed 1,000 years ago — the only confirmed Norse site in North America, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the edge of the world.

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Flight from Vancouver (2h 30min)From $280/person

Northern Lights History Nature

Whitehorse, YT

The Yukon capital — spectacular northern lights, Klondike Gold Rush history, and a vibrant outdoorsy city on the Yukon River.

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Floatplane from Fort SimpsonFrom $500/person

Adventure Nature Hiking

Nahanni National Park Reserve, NT

One of earth's most spectacular wilderness areas — canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon, Virginia Falls, and a legendary river journey.

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2h 30min drive from Detroit / 30min from Grand RapidsFrom $110/person

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Holland, MI

5 million tulips at the largest tulip festival in the US (every May since 1929), a 250-year-old working Dutch windmill imported from the Netherlands, and one of Michigan's finest freshwater beaches.

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3h 30min drive from Washington DC / 1h from StauntonFrom $180/person

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Hot Springs, VA

The Homestead resort (operating since 1766, host to 23 presidents), the Jefferson Pools (1761, the oldest spa structures in the US), the Cascades golf course, and 100+ miles of Allegheny Highlands trails.

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2h drive from Oklahoma City / 30min from LawtonFrom $80/person

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Wichita Mountains, OK

650 free-roaming bison (descended from 15 Bronx Zoo animals that saved the species in 1907), longhorn cattle, Rocky Mountain elk, and 22 miles of trails through 10,000-year-old bison prairie.

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2h drive from St. Louis / 2h 30min from Kansas CityFrom $90/person

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Hannibal, MO

Mark Twain's boyhood home and the setting of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, the most visited literary landmark in the Midwest, and the Mark Twain Cave — one of the oldest continuously operating show caves in the US (since 1886).

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3h from PittsburghFrom $100/night

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Blackwater Falls, WV

A 57-foot amber waterfall in a rugged Appalachian canyon at 3,500 feet — plus Dolly Sods Wilderness, a high plateau that feels more like Labrador than West Virginia.

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4h drive from Atlanta / 30min from MobileFrom $130/person

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Fairhope, AL

The South's most charming bluff-top arts town, with stunning Mobile Bay views and a walkable boutique downtown.

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1h 30min drive from St. Louis / 1h 30min from Kansas CityFrom $100/person

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Hermann, MO

Missouri's wine capital — Stone Hill Winery (founded 1847, once the second-largest US winery, now a National Historic Landmark), the Katy Trail along the Missouri River, and a perfectly preserved 1836 German immigrant town.

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5.5h from MinneapolisFrom $200/night (houseboat)

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Voyageurs National Park, MN

A water-dominated national park accessible only by boat — rent a houseboat, explore 218,000 acres of wilderness, and watch the northern lights from ancient Canadian Shield rock.

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2h from Kansas CityFrom $90/night

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Tallgrass Prairie, KS

One of the last great tallgrass prairies on earth — 11,000 acres of Flint Hills grassland, free-roaming bison, and horizon-to-horizon night skies.

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1.5h from New OrleansFrom $100/night

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Biloxi, MS

The Gulf Coast's beach hub — 26 miles of white sand, fresh Gulf seafood, a Frank Gehry museum, and Jefferson Davis's beachfront home.

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1h from OmahaFrom $110/night

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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska's capital with a stunning Art Deco capitol tower, one of America's most passionate college football cultures, and a lively Haymarket warehouse district.

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1.5h from BostonFrom $130/night

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Narragansett, RI

Rhode Island's premier beach town — excellent surf, the iconic Towers landmark, South County's finest beaches, and the Block Island Ferry at Point Judith.

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4h from BismarckFrom $90/night

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Medora, ND

A restored 1880s cattle town in the Badlands where TR ranched after tragedy — the Medora Musical, Chateau de Mores, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

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3.5h from MinneapolisFrom $110/night

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Sioux Falls, SD

South Dakota's largest city with spectacular pink quartzite waterfalls in a 123-acre downtown park, a thriving craft brewery scene, and the Washington Pavilion arts complex.

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3h from CharlestonFrom $150/night

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Greenbrier Valley, WV

A pastoral Appalachian valley with the legendary Greenbrier resort, a secret Cold War congressional bunker, 78 miles of river trail cycling, and spectacular fall foliage.

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1h 30min drive from Tulsa / 1h from Oklahoma CityFrom $90/person

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Pawhuska, OK

The world's largest protected tallgrass prairie (39,650 acres, 2,500 bison), the oldest tribally owned museum in the US, the Killers of the Flower Moon murder conspiracy history, and the Pioneer Woman Mercantile.

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1h drive from St. Louis / 2h from Cape GirardeauFrom $90/person

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Ste. Genevieve, MO

The oldest permanent European settlement west of the Mississippi (founded ~1735), the largest concentration of French Creole vertical-log architecture in North America, and a new National Historical Park (2020).

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7h drive from Detroit to Copper Harbor + 3.5h ferry to islandFrom $150/person

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Isle Royale, MI

The most remote national park in the contiguous US (ferry or floatplane only), the world's longest continuous predator-prey study (wolves and moose, since 1958), 12 shipwrecks for diving, and 165 miles of wilderness trails.

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45 min from Kansas CityFrom $100/night

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Lawrence, KS

A vibrant KU college town with a legendary independent main street, Civil War history, and easy access to Clinton Lake and the Wakarusa River valley.

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3h from OmahaFrom $85/night

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Kearney, NE

The staging ground for 500,000 sandhill cranes each spring — one of the great wildlife spectacles on earth, plus Oregon Trail history and the geographic center of the US.

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3.5h from MinneapolisFrom $100/night

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Fargo, ND

North Dakota's largest city with a thriving arts scene, the Plains Art Museum, a 1926 movie palace, and yes — the actual wood chipper from the Coen Brothers film.

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1.5h from MemphisFrom $85/night

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Clarksdale, MS

The birthplace of the blues — Robert Johnson's crossroads, Muddy Waters' roots, the Delta Blues Museum, and Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero juke joint.

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2.5h from Kansas CityFrom $110/night

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Wichita, KS

Kansas's largest city with a revitalized river district, the iconic Keeper of the Plains sculpture, and the largest American art collection in the region.

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3h from MemphisFrom $100/night

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Vicksburg, MS

The site of the Civil War's decisive siege — 1,800 acres of battlefield, 1,330 monuments, a raised Union ironclad, and dramatic Mississippi River bluffs.

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7h from OmahaFrom $80/night

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Scotts Bluff, NE

An 800-foot bluff that guided 300,000 Oregon Trail pioneers — visible wagon ruts, panoramic North Platte valley views, and William Henry Jackson watercolors.

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2h from Inuvik on the Tuk HighwayFrom $420/person

Adventure Nature Indigenous

Tuktoyaktuk, NT

The end of the road to the Arctic Ocean — pingos, beluga whales, midnight sun, and the northernmost highway in North America.

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Flight from Ottawa (3h)From $500/person

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Iqaluit, NU

The capital of Nunavut — Inuit art, polar bears, narwhals, and the gateway to Baffin Island's extraordinary wilderness.

Best by flightFrom $350/person

City Food Arts

New York City, NY

Broadway, world-class food, iconic skyline — the ultimate urban weekend escape.

3h 30min drive from PhoenixFrom $180/person

Scenic Hiking Canyon

Grand Canyon, AZ

Earth's most awe-inspiring natural wonder — a mile-deep chasm exposing two billion years of geology, the legendary Bright Angel Trail, and Colorado River rafting through the inner canyon.

Best by flightFrom $280/person

City Music Food

Nashville, TN

Live music, hot chicken, and honky-tonks — Nashville is always a good idea.

1h 30min drive from BozemanFrom $185/person

Nature Scenic Hiking

Yellowstone, WY

The world's first national park — Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and the Lamar Valley's wolves, grizzlies, and bison herds.

Best by flightFrom $300/person

City Food Arts

Chicago, IL

Deep-dish, architecture, and lakefront views — Chicago is a world-class weekend.

Best by flightFrom $150/person

Beach Relaxation Food

Clearwater Beach, FL

Powdery white sand, warm Gulf water, and legendary sunsets — one of America's best beaches.

5h from Salt Lake CityFrom $90/person

Scenic Hiking Nature

Bryce Canyon, UT

Thousands of glowing hoodoos, world-class stargazing, and unforgettable sunrise views — Utah's most otherworldly landscape.

Flight onlyFrom $420/person

Nature Scenic Hiking

Kauai, HI

Hawaii's most lush and wild island — the dramatic Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Hanalei Bay, and an unspoiled Garden Isle character.

3h 45min driveFrom $320/person

Lake Adventure Scenic

Lake Tahoe, CA

Crystal-clear alpine lake, mountain adventures, and stunning scenery year-round.

Best by flightFrom $300/person

City History Food

Boston, MA

History, seafood, and college-town energy in one of America's most walkable cities.

Best by flightFrom $350/person

Beach City Nightlife

Miami, FL

Art deco, turquoise water, Cuban food, and nonstop energy on South Beach.

2h driveFrom $180/person

Spa & Wellness Relaxation Scenic

Palm Springs, CA

Mid-century modern architecture, world-class spas, and desert scenery — Hollywood's desert playground.

1h 30min driveFrom $120/person

Nature Hiking Scenic

Estes Park, CO

Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park — elk herds, 300 miles of trails, and Trail Ridge Road.

Flight onlyFrom $380/person

Nature Adventure Scenic

Big Island, HI

America's most geologically dramatic island — active volcanoes, new land forming in real time, Mauna Kea, manta ray snorkeling, and lush valleys.

1h drive from BanffFrom $400/person

Nature Scenic Hiking

Lake Louise, AB

One of earth's most photographed places — a turquoise glacial lake, Victoria Glacier, and the iconic Fairmont Chateau.

Best by flightFrom $270/person

City Music Food

Austin, TX

Live music, legendary BBQ, and swimming holes — Austin keeps it weird and wonderful.

Best by flightFrom $400/person

City Food Arts

San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the best dim sum in America — SF never disappoints.

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