You only need a week (although 10 days will give you a bit more breathing room) to take in the region’s three best cities, along with plenty of outdoor adventures along the way. Day 1: Albuquerque Start out by strolling through the shops of Old Town Plaza, then visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural … Continued
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One helpful strategy for exploring Santa Fe over the course of three days is to devote roughly a full day to one neighborhood. For example, you could devote one day to the Plaza and environs, another to Museum Hill and the East Side, and your final day to the Railroad District and points south. Day … Continued
It’s hard to say which is more alluring for Washington visitors: the sculpted bays of Puget Sound, the volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range, or the lively neighborhoods and first-rate attractions, locavore-minded restaurants, and trendy music clubs of Seattle. Here’s a tour that reveals all of the state’s charms. Days 1 and 2: Seattle Begin … Continued
The hip and urbane cities of Seattle and Portland bookend this itinerary, with the verdant Olympic Peninsula, rugged Oregon Coast, and undulating Willamette Valley Wine Country at the heart, giving you the best of the city and the country in one trip. Days 1 and 2: Seattle Start in Seattle, where you can spend a … Continued
This extremely popular trip from Oslo to Bergen – or vice versa – was created in the 1960s by officials at the national rail service and is still growing in popularity today. While this train-and-ferry journey is totally doable in a single day, it pays to take more time to enjoy the scenery along the … Continued
Roughly 40 people move to Charleston every day. Although it’s hard to know how many of them were lured to the city by a single visit, it’s common to hear newcomers say they decided to relocate after a Lowcountry vacation that felt all too short. In other words, there’s no guarantee that this five-day agenda … Continued
Let’s be honest: you can blow through Budapest’s big-ticket attractions in three days and still have time to quaff down the requisite bowl of goulash. But this city has as many “must-dos” as “must-sees.” So if you want to really experience Hungary’s capital, plan on spending five days, setting a sixth day to visit Szentendre. … Continued
To experience even a fraction of Oahu’s charms, you need a minimum of four days and a bus pass or car. The following itineraries will take you to our favorite spots on the island. First Day in Waikiki You’ll be up at dawn due to the time change and dead on your feet by afternoon … Continued
The national parks of southwestern South Dakota—along with the state park and two national memorials nearby—deliver a surprising variety of sights: the swaying grasses and abundant wildlife of one of the country’s few remaining intact prairies, the complex labyrinth of passages and unique geologic formations in one of the world’s longest caves, and some of … Continued
Moseying through the southern Appalachians, this classic parkway, with a speed limit of 45 mph tops, forces you to slow down. All the better to take in the majestic beauty of wild forests, splashing waterfalls, and misty mountains, with plenty of hiking, camping, and picnicking along the way. Started in 1935 for the express purpose … Continued