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Weekend Getaways

Looking for the perfect weekend getaway? Whether you want to hit the beach for a long weekend or explore a new city, Travel + Leisure has travel tips, news, and information about the most exciting destinations for the best weekend getaways. Our weekend getaway ideas cover road trips, beach vacations, city breaks, and more from coast to coast.
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Three Day Weekend in the Catskills
The Perfect Three-Day Weekend in the Catskills
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Westside of Los Angeles Behind Griffith Observatory at Dusk - Drone Shot
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Autumn leaves in a vineyard in Oregon
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The exterior of a suite at The Inn at Perry Cabin
This Charming Hotel in a Coastal Maryland Town Has Farm-to-table Dining, Yacht Charters, and Waterfront Views
Bar with a view of skyline in Ritz Carlton New York
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Interior of an Under Canvas Stargazer Tent at Mount Rushmore
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Broadway in Nashville
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Lighthouse Portland Maine
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Aerial view of historic St. Augustine, Florida
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Scenes from the Catskills in autumn, including the view from an A Frame cabin at Eastwind, and kayakers on the Delaware River
The Catskills Are Still the Perfect Fall Escape — Here's How to Plan Yours
Cachuma Lake Below The Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains
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Merida
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\Wolfeboro, New Hampshire park by the harbor with boats and trees
This Small New England Town Is Also a Secret Celebrity Haven
Jessica Poitevien at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
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Key West Florida Beach
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Scenes from the Berkshires: plates of food on the table at Cantina 229; view from a hotel room onto an autumn landscape
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Niagara Falls, Canada
There's More to the Niagara Falls Region Than the Iconic Waterfall — Here's How to Plan the Perfect Trip
Paris Train Station
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Great Island
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Kristina and Missy pose for a selfie in Napa for 'Meet Me in the Middle'
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Mount Rushmore camping
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beach umbrellas at Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York
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Briana Brake of Spaceway Brewing, in Rocky Mount, NC
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Sunsets are a daily attraction aboard the Schooner Lewis R. French, here anchored off the coast of Isle au Haut, Maine.
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Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
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Patrons enjoy one of Madison's best locations. State Street and the capitol square offer excellent shopping, and views of the city's most beautiful and important landmark
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The Perfect Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
Hammocks shaded by palm trees on the beach.
The Best Weekend Getaways for Couples
People picknicking in the vines at Shelburne Vineyard
How Vermont Became New England's Natural Wine Destination
Hikers at Garden of the Gods rock formations in Illinois
A New Glamping Experience Showcases the Wilder Side of Illinois
The old town square of the town of Fort Collins, Colorado
This Colorado City Was the Inspiration for Disney's Main Street, U.S.A. — and It's Still As Enchanting As Ever
Pier at Pismo Beach, in California
This Long-overlooked California Region Has Offbeat Hotels, Stunning Beaches and Hiking Trails, and Some of the Best Wines in the West
LA Weekend Getaways
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The West Hollywood EDITION
This New West Hollywood Hotel Has Massive Suites, Breathtaking Views, and the Hottest Nightclub on the Sunset Strip
Prime Ocean View Balcony at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale
The Newest Four Seasons Hotel Hopes to Channel the Spirit of Fort Lauderdale
Cyclists ride over a covered bridge in Kent, Connecticut
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A scenic view of the Delaware Water Gap between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Harvesting grapes at Bedell Cellars, on Long Island in New York
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Mystic, Connecticut Seaport in New London County, Connecticut
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Bathhouse Williamsburg
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Hiking in San Francisco
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The beach in Ocean City Maryland, full on people and beach umbrellas
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