Admire Blazing Fall Foliage in Poughkeepsie
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By Elizabeth Cline
- Scope out riverscape views from the world’s longest pedestrian bridge and bike through bucolic woods in this revitalized Hudson Valley city.
Go Country—and Carless—in Rhinebeck
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Pedal and paddle your way through the bucolic Dutchess County town where Chelsea Clinton recently wed.
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Take the Plunge in Provincetown
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This bohemian town is rife with uncrowded nooks for swimming, drifting, and soaking up sun.
Tri-State Area
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Pedal and paddle your way through the bucolic Dutchess County town where Chelsea Clinton recently wed.
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Forgo Fist-Pumping on the Jersey Shore
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Leave the guidos behind to soak up Spring Lake’s pristine beaches, uncrowded surf, and vintage boardwalk.
East
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This bohemian town is rife with uncrowded nooks for swimming, drifting, and soaking up sun.
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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.
West
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Eat Hyperlocal in Oakland
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Micro-seasonal restaurants, urban wineries, and artisanal cocktail lounges have transformed San Francisco’s sister city into a culinary hub.
Find a Spiced-Up Side to Wine Country
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A psychedelic art gallery, hidden speakeasies, and “pop-up” dinners make Sonoma Valley’s Healdsburg more than just a wine destination.
South
Ignore the Mouse in Orlando
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Don’t care about Disney? Cheap airfares and a hotel glut still make Orlando an affordable city for shopping, eating out, and catching some rays.
Bypass Barbecue in North Carolina
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Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill—known as the Triangle—comprise a growing hub of hyperlocal dining, pick-your-own farms, and local brews.
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
Have Your Fill of Art (and Beer) in Munich
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Come for Oktoberfest, stick around for boundary-pushing galleries and art museums.
Experience Multimedia Art in Prague
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Scope out existentialist cartoons, whimsical video installations, and modern sculpture in the architecturally striking Czech capital.
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Choose Your Own Adventure
- The spring tripper’s guide to maximizing every last vacation day.
Spotlight: NORTHEAST U.S.
Hudson Valley
Beacon is host to a slew of new independent galleries, art cafés, and design stores.
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Camden, Maine
Skip lobster in favor of the town’s vineyards, farm markets, and cooking schools.
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Boston Harbor
The revitalized waterfront is packed with luxury hotels and great restaurants.
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Montauk
A crush of newly renovated hotels, boutiques, and off-the-beaten-path seafood spots are revitalizing the classic beach town.