Have a Shot in the Hudson Valley
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By Rebecca Rothbaum
- Known for its beauty and wineries, the region is now home to several craft distilleries producing top-shelf spirits.
- Touch Down in Kansas City
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A brand-new nightlife district and a renewed appreciation for history is liberating this part of Missouri from flyover country.
- Dance All Night in Mexico City
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Party in kitschy cantinas, booming rock clubs, and cumbia-fueled discos in this re-energized capital.
Tri-State Area
- Tour Our Backyard Wine Country
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See why Seneca Lake is a closer alternative to Northern California.
- Scout Your Country Home in Bedford
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This Westchester town mixes rural attractions with urbane appeal.
East
- Make a Craft-Beer Run to Philadelphia
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Sample microbrews from around the world in the city's 400-plus pubs and bars.
- Reconsider Boston Harbor
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The new one-and-a-half mile Rose Kennedy Greenway anchors the city’s revitalized waterfront with luxury hotels and sophisticated restaurants.
West
- Pick Your Pinot in Mendocino County
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The rugged valley just west of Napa offers better rates, oceanside vineyards, and hype-free culture.
- Wander Off in Maui
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Tourists avoid the island's spooky, beautiful northeastern coast, which leaves more beaches, volcanoes, and waterfalls for you.
South
- Concert-Hop in Knoxville
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From weekly jazz performances to lo-fi indie shows, this football town has become a new hot spot for music.
- Switch Gears in Austin
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The coolest city in Texas—and the ride-ready Hill Country terrain outside the capital—is accessible even to novice cyclists.
Midwest
- Touch Down in Kansas City
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A brand-new nightlife district, an enviable food scene, and a renewed appreciation for a rich history is liberating this part of Missouri from flyover country.
- Get Contemporary in Chicago
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With massive museum renovations and a growing gallery district, the Second City is striving for first prize in culture.
International
- Dance All Night in Mexico City
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Party in kitschy cantinas, booming rock clubs, and cumbia-fueled discos in this re-energized capital.
- Skip the Schnitzel in Vienna
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Sample Austrian cuisine at gilded brasseries, BYO-picnics, and luxe milk bars that delicately balance the old and new.
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