Bypass Barbecue in North Carolina
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By Lauren Murrow
- Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill—known as the Triangle—comprise a growing hub of hyperlocal dining, pick-your-own farms, and local brews.
- Knock Back Moonshine in Bardstown
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Follow rare bourbon from barrel to bottle in this Kentucky city’s many distilleries.
- Practice Sustainability in Jackson Hole
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This Wyoming expanse at the foothills of the Grand Tetons is now an ecotourism destination.
Tri-State Area
- Admire Graffiti and Textile Art in Beacon
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This Hudson Valley town is host to a slew of new independent galleries, art cafés, and design stores.
- What Shore Are You Looking For?
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Weekend journeys to three very different New Jerseys.
East
- Go Beyond the Lobster in Maine
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Vineyards, farm markets, and cooking schools are turning Camden into the Napa of New England.
- 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.
West
- Go Small in Los Angeles
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Snag a sought-after seat at one of Southland’s new petite bars and small-scale eateries.
- Become a Cheeseburger Connoisseur in New Mexico
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Sample the best of the state’s green-chile-slathered specialty.
South
- Go Beyond Country in Nashville
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Modern speakeasies, new record shops, and local indie bands offer an alternative to the Opry.
- Knock Back Moonshine in Bardstown
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Follow rare bourbon from barrel to bottle in this Kentucky city’s many distilleries.
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
- Feast on Nordic Cuisine in Copenhagen
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From Michelin-starred restaurants to gourmet hot-dog stands, the Danish capital is leading Scandinavia’s locavore movement.
- Get Scrubbed in Marrakech
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Indulge in a gentle French kneading, Thai-style stretch, or rigorous traditional rubdown in Morocco’s spas and bathhouses.
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Madrid
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Rome
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Vienna
Austrian cuisine, much like the city itself, delicately balances the old and new.
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London
Visit East London’s unique spots before they make way for the 2012 Summer Olympics.