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Check out this historic town near Chicago to enjoy creative cuisine, sip local wine, attend vibrant festivals, and even visit a sock monkey museum.
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Experience thrill rides, fine dining, and epic views atop America's tallest freestanding tower right above one of Las Vegas' most iconic casinos.
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This charming lakeside hotspot in Indiana is full of historical nods to the past and nature-filled beauty.
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Do you want to enjoy great rounds of golf, peaceful hikes, and fresh local food? This quaint Ohio town offers great courses, parks, and a farmer's market.
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If you plan to make a trip to Sedona, Arizona, this pet-friendly hotel is the perfect launching point for your hiking and wellness adventures in the area.
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Hitch a ride on a hot air balloon, explore your creative side, and dine on favorite local dishes during your trip to this Texas town that has so much to offer.
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This outdoor adventure resort has everything on its 1,500-acre West Virginia property, from white water rafting to a water park, zip lining, dining, and more.
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Retreat to a quintessential log cabin in the woods with direct access to Indiana's largest state park and endless thrills at the on-site waterpark.
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Experience Michigan's gorgeous natural wonders and delightful culinary scene when you visit this cute town full of lush trails and awe-inspiring dunes.
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This southeastern river city in Tennessee is an outdoorsy paradise filled with hiking trails, waterfalls, caverns, gardens, and historic homes.
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Escape the city in a small mountain town full of art, outdoor adventure, waterfalls, and more. Find it all when you visit this West Virginia destination.
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In San Diego, discover one of the country's oldest wineries where you can sip on vino, browse a unique assortment of shops, and take in the stunning sights.
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Perched amid 700,000 acres of forest in the heart of Red River Gorge, this scenic resort is a base camp for adventures in a cozy, luxurious atmosphere.
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Surrounded by lakes, this Minnesota city is the perfect summer spot, home to a host of beaches, a farmers market with local products, and even a casino.
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This underrated lakeside town is easy to overlook, but its quaint surroundings, vintage antiques, berry-picking spots, and beach vibes make it worth the trip.
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Here's a quick guide to navigating a quaint town famed for its outdoor adventures and once-in-a-lifetime vacation offerings that will leave you wanting more.
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California is a big state with many hidden towns worth seeking out. This includes a tourist town with award-winning beer and plenty of Sierra Nevada thrills.
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Surrounded by mountain springs, this charming historic hotel and spa is an idyllic and laid-back escape that has welcomed visitors for well over a century.
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For an outdoor adventure featuring incredibly starry night skies and hot springs to relax in, the small Oregon town is exactly what you're looking for.
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Here are some of the many things you can do and interesting places you can go when visiting Owosso, a highly underrated riverfront city in Michigan.
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Tasty craft brews, delicious food, and live music go hand in hand, and this picturesque riverside town in New Hampshire offers all of that and more.
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Find fun in this suburban North Carolina town with plenty of family activities, shopping, parks, and the birthplace of a former U.S. president.
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Looking for all the perks of Chicago but with a smaller feel? There is one Illinois village that you just have to visit — and it's not far.
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Vacationers to Memphis can find a Tennessee gem an hour's drive away with a historic downtown, good food, and calm vibes, ideal for an escape from the city.
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Looking for a quaint river retreat with a healthy dose of nightlife and local culture? Check out this Kentucky city that's renowned for its friendliness.
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In a state full of foodie destinations, this North Carolina city is known as the Barbecue Capital. It celebrates its take on the fare with an annual festival.
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A town just outside of Columbus brimming with history is home to novelty museums, craft breweries and a vineyard, plus some scenic canals that gave it its name.
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