Weekend Getaway

The city is vibrant and full of people on the weekends. Locals and visitors from near and far fill the streets, restaurants, shops and theaters. While it's almost impossible to avoid the crowds in...

Beantown is home to the Red Sox, the Freedom Trail, the Bull & Finch Pub (of "Cheers" fame), dropped "r"s and great seafood. But what you don't know is that many foreigners and Americans alike...

When it's time to escape the stress of your daily life, consider an art escape in New England. Take a walking tour of Gloucester, or book a weekend stay at a bed and breakfast with free tickets to...

No matter which Mississippi city you choose to visit, you can have a fun family weekend anywhere in the state. You can try any of these ideas in almost any place in the state. Spend a bit of time...

Montana’s biggest city strikes a nice balance between urban and outdoor flavors. Nestled in the Yellowstone Valley amidst appealing and unspoiled countryside, Billings might surprise some visitors...

Sitting aside the Connecticut River in south-central Massachusetts, Springfield is one of New England’s largest and historically best-known cities as the birthplace of basketball. Nicknamed ‘the...

Louisiana’s capital city is a compelling metropolis nestled on bluffs overlooking the mighty Mississippi. From neighborhoods of all flavors to memorable museums to restaurants serving up...

Connecticut's capital is a bastion of the insurance industry, colleges, universities and historical attractions. Weekend visitors to Hartford will find many pleasant diversions in the Constitution...

In a state known for its outdoor flavor, Boise, Idaho is a haven of cosmopolitan sophistication. It boasts some excellent museums, fine restaurants and top accommodations. But those seeking fun in...

A clean and quiet city on the shores of the Ohio River, "Cincy" is a quintessentially Midwestern weekend escape. Family attractions abound here—including some excellent spectator sport venues and...

A picture-perfect paradise with prominent palm trees, bounteous beaches and a noteworthy nightlife, Miami is an expectedly amazing weekend wander. What might surprise first-time visitors, however,...

More than 300 miles northeast of New York City, Rochester might not be the first upstate escape Manhattanites consider when making their weekend getaway plans. Those making the trek to this...

The largest city in Wisconsin beckons visitors with an inviting combination of cultural institutions, great nightlife, spectacular performing arts and an exciting sports scene. Read on to learn...

The small village of Cooperstown in central New York State is an unspoiled escape on the shores of picturesque Lake Otsego. While the Baseball Hall of Fame and a famed opera company bring a...

Portland, Maine, is an anomaly—an urban destination in one of America’s most outdoorsy states. That doesn’t prevent it from being a memorable weekend hiatus, however, with superb old homes, an...