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Posted by: sf7307 on Jan 23, 13 at 04:19 PM Posted in: United States Jump to last reply

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If distance were no impediment, where would you like to spend a 3-day weekend in the United States? I like Pasadena, LA, San Diego, the California coast, San Francisco, San Francisco environs, Portland, Seattle, Scottsdale, Palm Springs, Chicago, NY, DC, Charleston, Boston. Always looking for new places to go for short trips - like Pasadena, where there's an abundance of things to see and do, as well as a nice town, with good shopping and good restaurants.

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boom_boom on Jan 23, 13 at 04:23 PM

Personal choice would be the Mendocino, CA area, Seattle or Traverse City, MI area.
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wtm003 on Jan 25, 13 at 09:38 AM

Good question!

Vancouver, B.C. - I know it isn't in the US but it is still close enough for a weekend trip. I fell in love with this city last summer. Nice mix of outdoors and city.

NYC - I've been twice but have barely scratched the surface.

Any national park - Sorry I couldn't narrow it down to one. Always happy spending a weekend in the outdoors with some hiking and a sandwich & beer out of the cooler.

I never thought of Pasadena. I'm also interested in learning more about Traverse City.
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SusieQQ on Jan 25, 13 at 09:55 AM

Absolutely NYC to see shows!
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jubilada on Jan 25, 13 at 10:06 AM

NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, Provincetown, Savannah , Berkshires
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cd on Jan 25, 13 at 10:13 AM

NYC, Washington DC, Boston, Niagara Falls,(sorry, that's Canada) Hocking Hills, Oh, Lake Erie Islands, Mackinac Island, Finger Lakes, Gettysburg & Harpers Ferry
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Tomsd on Jan 25, 13 at 11:08 AM

Vegas, Aspen, Park City, Sante Fe, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Victoria, BC
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fourfortravel on Jan 25, 13 at 02:11 PM

Chincoteague, NYC, Cape Cod
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DebitNM on Jan 25, 13 at 03:39 PM

I don't see Albuquerque/Santa Fe on your list, SF!!
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cd on Jan 25, 13 at 03:54 PM

fourfortravel, I have never heard of Chincoteague so I Googled and it sounds like a place we would like to go for a few days this summer. We live about 9hrs away. Could you tell ;me what the activities are? We like to walk the seashore, birdwatch and just explore new areas.
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sf7307 on Jan 25, 13 at 04:02 PM

<<<I don't see Albuquerque/Santa Fe on your list, SF!!>>>

and they should be!
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abram on Jan 25, 13 at 05:36 PM

NYC for theater!
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Patty on Jan 25, 13 at 06:40 PM

Central CA coast!
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HappyTrvlr on Jan 25, 13 at 06:44 PM

NYC, Chicago, San Francisco
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AAFrequentFlyer on Jan 25, 13 at 08:36 PM

For longer weekends - Manchester, UK, to see ManUtd (Wed-Mon)

For shorter weekend - Chicago, we own a condo there (Thur-Mon)

For just a 2 night weekends, Tampa or St. Augustine.
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SiteC_er on Jan 25, 13 at 09:24 PM

Vegas Baby!
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starrs on Jan 25, 13 at 09:52 PM

NYC
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fourfortravel on Jan 26, 13 at 01:52 AM

cd, we enjoyed Chincoteague for bird migrations, the beach, and biking and hiking--mostly outdoor activities. And fresh seafood, of course. There is a famous wild pony swim every summer that draws many visitors, but we have never visited.
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cd on Jan 26, 13 at 12:41 PM

Thanks fourfortravel. Where do you stay? We would like ocean view but as economical as possible.
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Kal on Jan 26, 13 at 03:18 PM

Santa Fe, San Antonio, DC.
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Birdie on Jan 26, 13 at 03:51 PM

I've got to put in a plug for my favorite city, Philadelphia.
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wekewoody on Jan 26, 13 at 04:11 PM

Big Sur
Honolulu
Palm Springs
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familythattravels on Jan 26, 13 at 10:37 PM

Where you go for a weekend depends largely on where your starting point is but I will pretend that isn't an issue - NYC, Philadelphia, DC, Boston, Chicago, San Fransisco, San Diego, Coronado, Key West, Venice Beach, OK anywhere warm and sunny at this point....

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fourfortravel on Jan 28, 13 at 12:27 AM

cd, we have stayed along Chincoteague Chanel or closer to the Main Street, as beachfront dog-friendly rentals are rare and/or expensive.

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