Amp Up in Amsterdam
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By Rachel B. Doyle
- Civic buildings, boats, and even a windmill have been repurposed as hip dining and drinking destinations in the Dutch capital.
Club-Hop in Warsaw
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Swig local brews, dance until morning, and wander a labyrinth of bars in Poland’s lively capital city.
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Party ’Til Dawn in Guadalajara
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Spend the night dancing in this cheap, cosmopolitan Mexican city.
Tri-State Area
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Admire Blazing Fall Foliage in Poughkeepsie
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Scope out riverscape views from the world’s longest pedestrian bridge and bike through bucolic woods in this revitalized Hudson Valley city.
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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.
East
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Embrace the Outdoors in the Pennsylvania Wilds
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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
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This bohemian town is rife with uncrowded nooks for swimming, drifting, and soaking up sun.
West
Bypass the Crowds in Vail
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Visit this Colorado ski town in the shoulder months for off-season deals, blissfully peaceful mountain trails, and a raucous local bar scene.
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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.
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
Hang With Hipsters in Paris
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Skip the touristy, overpriced central districts for the upper arrondissements, where the cool kids eat, shop, and party on the cheap.
Trek Across Geothermal Landscapes in Reykjavik
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Exploring Iceland’s volcanic formations and soaking in its hot springs is now more affordable than ever.
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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.