The beginning of a great Extended Weekend Getaway is only a few hour away by plane. Let's explore some destinations our writers have experienced
By Renée Gordon
History & Travel Writer
By Julie Diebolt Price
Photographer / Author
By Kat Fleischman
A 13-day tour
Summer has arrived. School is out, vacation days are being planned, and communities across America are coming alive with festivals, fairs, celebrations, concerts, and special events that invite us to get out and explore. Whether you’re looking for a hometown gathering or a road trip adventure, this issue is filled with opportunities to make memories with family and friends. …
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Fireworks over the Mississippi River. Tall ships docking along historic waterfronts. Revolutionary stories splashed across museum walls in light and music. America’s 250th birthday is shaping up to feel less like a history lesson and more like a nationwide street festival, one where travelers can step directly into the places they spent years reading about in textbooks. From the cobblestone …
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I used to treat farmers markets like a bonus stop on vacation. If I saw a hand-painted sign on the side of the road or passed a row of white tents downtown, I pulled over, wandered through, and bought whatever looked good in the moment. That approach was fun, but it was not always practical. I have brought home wilted …
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