Tag: weekend getaway
Weekend Getaway Guide: Cashiers, North Carolina
Picture the quintessential Southern mountain town and the village of Cashiers may come to mind. This idyllic historic community, complete with a central Village Green, sits at the crossroads of NC Highway 107 and U.S. Route 64, zigzagging roads that part the surrounding Nantahala National Forest like a comb. Despite its rising profile, thanks to a bounty of pristine nature, superb shopping, and renowned lodging, Cashier’s pace remains blissfully unhurried.
Weekend Getaway Guide: Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is Alabama’s oldest city. Founded in 1702, the shipping port has been ruled by France, Great Britain, and Spain, creating a melting pot of people, architecture, and cuisine. With a rich history, bustling restaurant scene, and new boutique hotel, this Gulf Coast town beckons.
Weekend Getaway Guide: Blue Ridge, Georgia
Outdoor adventure, boutique shopping, and an exciting restaurant scene draw visitors to this North Georgia mountain town.
Weekend Getaway Guide: Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke’s not quite on the national radar yet, which means it’s easier to snag dinner reservations and find a place to stay—at least for now. Here’s our guide to making the most of a weekend before the word gets out.
How to spend a weekend in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
With ski slopes, stylish shops, and history walks, this four-season vacation town charms visitors at every turn.
A weekend getaway itinerary for visiting Hot Springs, Arkansas
Once renowned for its healing waters, Hot Springs still refreshes and renews, offering guests a nuanced travel experience.
Weekend Getaway: A 3-day travel itinerary for visiting Macon, Georgia
There’s a common sentiment in Macon that downtown used to be nothing but parking lots—and now you can’t find anywhere to park. While you may have to settle for a space an extra block or two away these days, strolling around town is precisely the point of this charming central Georgia city’s cultural and social revival.
How to spend your weekend in the “Classic City” of Athens, Georgia
Though it’s home to the University of Georgia, the first state-chartered university in the country, Athens is more than a college town.
Enjoy destination dining, local wine, history, and art in the vibrant mountainside city of Charlottesville
Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, Charlottesville, Virginia, is perhaps best known as the home of two former presidents (Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe) and the University of Virginia. But beyond its presidential pedigree and handsome neoclassical campus, the city is an ideal location for a few days away.
Why the sprawling city of Jacksonville, Florida, is a great spot for a weekend getaway
Although it’s the largest city by area in the continental United States (840 square miles), Jacksonville manages to feel small. Venture beyond the urban core, and you’ll discover a patchwork of historic neighborhoods.