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Fredericksburg, Virginia packs more into a weekend than you might expect, with centuries-old stories, historic buildings, and plenty of surprises along the way. This small Virginia city played major roles in both the American Revolution and the Civil War, so fascinating pieces of the past seem to pop up everywhere you turn. But your weekend … Read more
Some bakeries come and go, but this Virginia favorite has been firing up its ovens for more than a century. This place has been baking from scratch since 1911, long before supermarkets were packed with ready-made cakes and commercially sliced bread was even a thing. Today, you can still walk through the door and find … Read more
Virginia’s state parks pack some serious surprises, with wild mountain views, sandy shorelines, peaceful lakes, ancient rock formations, and forests that explode with color each fall. You can hike, paddle, spot wildlife, search for fossils, or simply soak up the scenery, with each park offering something different to discover. Some parks are perfect for an … Read more
Georgia’s Golden Isles pack a surprising amount into one road trip, from wide Atlantic beaches and centuries-old ruins to waterfront villages and giant live oaks dripping with Spanish moss. Along the way, you can walk across sand scattered with sun-bleached trees, climb above the coast for sweeping island views, explore grand homes from the Gilded … Read more
Ready to trade the Great Lakes for winding mountain roads, thundering waterfalls, and a whole lot of adventure? This road trip takes you through four states, with underground caves, forest hikes, historic sites, scenic rivers, and some seriously good food waiting along the way. Instead of racing south on the interstate, this itinerary turns the … Read more
Burnet County is the kind of place where one road trip can take you from billion-year-old rocks to cool underground caves, and fields covered in Texas bluebonnets. Located northwest of Austin in the Texas Hill Country, the county packs a surprising amount of adventure into a drive you can easily tackle over a weekend. Along … Read more
Planning a Cape Charles weekend means sandy Chesapeake Bay shores, fresh seafood, small-town streets, and sunsets that practically demand you stop and stare. This tiny town on Virginia’s Eastern Shore packs a surprising amount into a couple of days, whether you want to swim, explore history, or simply slow down by the water. Better yet, … Read more
Ready to trade busy city streets for palm trees, turquoise water, and one seriously epic drive south? This road trip takes you all the way from Charlotte to the very end of the Overseas Highway, with historic forts, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and tropical islands packed in between. The scenery keeps changing, the food gets … Read more
Three cities, one weekend, and a road trip packed with way more than you might expect. North Carolina’s Research Triangle squeezes historic landmarks, hiking trails, fascinating museums, local food, and seriously cool surprises into a loop that’s easy to tackle in just a few days. You can go from busy downtown streets to quiet riverbanks … Read more
If you’ve never tried sonker, Surry County in North Carolina is the place to fix that. This old-fashioned Appalachian dessert has been baked here for generations, usually with juicy fruit or sweet potatoes tucked beneath a soft, golden crust. Sonker may remind you of cobbler, but locals will quickly tell you it has its own … Read more