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Hang With Hipsters in Paris

By Tim Murphy & Damien Florébert Cuypers

Skip the touristy, overpriced central districts for the upper arrondissements, where the cool kids eat, shop, and party on the cheap.

More Alternative Getaways

Find a Spiced-Up Side to Wine Country: By David Kaufman; With art galleries and hidden speakeasies, Sonoma Valley’s Healdsburg is more than just a wine destination.

Ignore the Mouse in Orlando: By Dan Kois; Cheap airfares and a hotel glut make Orlando an affordable city for shopping, eating out, and catching some rays.

Tri-State Area

Admire Blazing Fall Foliage in Poughkeepsie: 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: By Kathryn Matthews; Pedal and paddle your way through the bucolic Dutchess County town where Chelsea Clinton recently wed.

East

Embrace the Outdoors in the Pennsylvania Wilds: By Adam H. Graham; Located just north of the Alleghenies, the region offers more than 2 million acres for hiking and bird-watching amid a wealth of wildlife.

Take the Plunge in Provincetown: By Tim Murphy; This bohemian town is rife with uncrowded nooks for swimming, drifting, and soaking up sun.

West

Bypass the Crowds in Vail: By Geraldine Campbell; Visit this Colorado ski town in the shoulder months for off-season deals, blissfully peaceful mountain trails, and a raucous local bar scene.

Eat Hyperlocal in Oakland: By Brendan Spiegel; Micro-seasonal restaurants, urban wineries, and artisanal cocktail lounges have transformed San Francisco’s sister city into a culinary hub.

South

Ignore the Mouse in Orlando: By Dan Kois; 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: 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.

Midwest

Touch Down in Kansas City: By Michael Kruse; 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: By Rachel Wolff; With massive museum renovations and a growing gallery district, the Second City is striving for first prize in culture.

International

Trek Across Geothermal Landscapes in Reykjavik: By Adam H. Graham; Exploring Iceland’s volcanic formations and soaking in its hot springs is now more affordable than ever.

Taste Cutting-Edge Cuisine in Barcelona: By Grace Bastidas; Toques trained by chef Ferran Adrià are reinventing both humble tapas and haute cuisine in this Spanish coastal city.

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Hudson Valley

By Brendan Spiegel

Beacon is host to a slew of new independent galleries, art cafés, and design stores.

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Camden, Maine

By Adam H. Graham

Skip lobster in favor of the town’s vineyards, farm markets, and cooking schools.

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Boston Harbor

By Nicole Alper

The revitalized waterfront is packed with luxury hotels and great restaurants.

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Montauk

By Sarah Bernard

A crush of newly renovated hotels, boutiques, and off-the-beaten-path seafood spots are revitalizing the classic beach town.

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