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Two Days Away

Thrillist shares itineraries to some of the best towns and small cities across the United States. Everything you need to know to make the most of your weekend away.

Two Days Away: Small Town Weekend Getaways in the U.S.

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Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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Seagulls duck and dive around the ferry dock as a line of cars load onto the Whatcom Chief.

A Weekend Getaway to the Least-Crowded Island in the Pacific Northwest

Nation

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When one thinks of the Cote d’Azur, they might conjure images of luxury yachts bobbing along the coast of Saint Tropez, actors strutting down the Croisette of Cannes, or the beau monde risking it all at the grand casinos of Monaco.

France Has Its Own Fjords, and They’re Turquoise

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The most beautiful beach towns and greatest lake towns in the United States are nothing to scoff at, but there’s one thing Americans do better than anyone else in the world: water parks.

10 Water Parks That Are as Fun for Adults as They Are for Kids

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The world has a great many top-tier beaches, but Portugal easily sweeps the competition.

Portugal's 10 Must-Visit Beaches

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Summertime activities are pretty much broken down to two main locales: the beach or rivers and lakes.

The Best Rivers in the U.S. for Floating, Tubing, and—Yup!—Drinking

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If you're planning to visit Yosemite National Park this summer, you might want to plan your visit very carefully.

How to Avoid Crowds at Yosemite National Park

Denver

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Lakes might not be the first natural feature you think of when you think of Colorado, even more so for Denver.

Swim, Kayak, and Scuba Dive at These Gorgeous Denver Lakes

My Day Off

From a late-night dive bar to an early morning bakery, museum, park, or pit-stop, our favorite celebrities and personalities reflect on why they love the city they’re in the most.

My Day Off: Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

Lifestyle

How to Do Miami Like a Reggaeton Superstar

San Diego

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Whether “going to the beach” means catching the perfect wave, picnicking near an oceanfront cliff, partying with friends, or sharing a spectacular sunset with your crush, San Diego’s 70 miles of coastline has the perfect place for your sunny day adventures.

Snorkel, Swim, and Surf at San Diego’s Best Beaches

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From shining seas to purple mountain majesties, America the beautiful is home to some of the most striking natural wonders on the planet, including the world’s first national park, its tallest trees, and largest cave system.

The Last Stand of the Tallgrass Prairie

Phoenix

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Tucked away in the northwest corner of the Arizona desert, the Hualapai Reservation consists of roughly one million acres of land, a 108-mile stretch of which lies south of the Colorado River.

The Best Way to See the Grand Canyon Is from a Raft with the Hualapai Tribe

Atlanta

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Travelers Rest, South Carolina got its name in the 1800s for exactly the reason you’d think—it served as a rest stop for livestock drovers who were traversing the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Outdoors

A Weekend Getaway to the Least-Crowded Island in the Pacific Northwest

Lummi Island, a quaint isle in the San Juan Archipelago, has a little arts scene and a lot of peace and quiet.

France Has Its Own Fjords, and They’re Turquoise

At the Calanques in the South of France, wild beauty trumps pricey beach clubs.

10 Water Parks That Are as Fun for Adults as They Are for Kids

Lazy river leisuring, death-defying slides, and a plethora of good eats.

Portugal's 10 Must-Visit Beaches

From secret caves to seaside wines, these are some of the world's top beaches to find your bliss, as chosen by travel editors.

The Best Rivers in the U.S. for Floating, Tubing, and—Yup!—Drinking

No beach, no problem—here’s where to get your float on.

How to Avoid Crowds at Yosemite National Park

Travel to the park like a pro.

Swim, Kayak, and Scuba Dive at These Gorgeous Denver Lakes

You don’t have to drive far to splash around.

How to Do Miami Like a Reggaeton Superstar

You might just see Nicky Jam hanging out at these spots in Miami.

Snorkel, Swim, and Surf at San Diego’s Best Beaches

From surf spots in La Jolla to San Diego’s only nude beach, here’s where to splash around.

The Last Stand of the Tallgrass Prairie

Protecting the last remains of a diverse and important ecosystem that was once synonymous with the middle of the United States.

The Best Way to See the Grand Canyon Is from a Raft with the Hualapai Tribe

My two-day experience with the Hualapai River Runners, the only rafting company on the Colorado River owned and operated by Native Americans.

How the Swamp Rabbit Trail Put a Small South Carolina Town on the Map

How the Swamp Rabbit Trail gave a historical town a new life and a new identity.