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Overnight Stay: Paducah, Kentucky
Head to this Midwest river town for barbecue, bourbon, and a terrific dinner spot from a world-class chef.
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Amy Cavanaugh
Bar Crawl: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The City of Brotherly Love has one of the country's best bar scenes — here are 8 of our favorite places to get a drink.
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Amy Cavanaugh
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Weekend Getaway: McMinnville & Oregon Wine Country
Spend a few days soaking up Oregon's wine scene, eating local food, and taking in the beautiful mountains.
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Amy Cavanaugh
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May 2025

What's Your Summer Getaway?
To kick off the summer season, we're getting travel inspiration from some favorite writers, sharing a roadtrip-ready playlist, and offering a discount…
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American Weekender
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Seahorse Offers a Tour of Coastal Drinking Traditions
The new Charleston bar, headed up by Christian Favier, is the sister spot to the lauded restaurant Chubby Fish.
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Amy Cavanaugh
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Overnight Stay: Des Moines, Iowa
Spend a delicious day in Iowa's capital city eating breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches and drinking smoked painkillers. Here are 7 spots to check out.
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Amy Cavanaugh
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Racine's O&H Danish Bakery Celebrates Kringles
Since 1949, the family bakery has served the traditional Danish pastry to Wisconsin, the greater Midwest, and beyond.
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Amy Cavanaugh
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Weekend Getaway: Return to Charleston, South Carolina
The Southern coastal city is one of our favorite places to visit. That's largely thanks to a superb food scene that includes stellar options for…
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Amy Cavanaugh
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April 2025

Known Traveler: Simon Davidson of the Charlottesville 29
"The food and wine and beer scene alone is worth the trip to Charlottesville," says the Virginia city's dining expert.
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Amy Cavanaugh
Overnight Stay: The Mississippi Delta
Explore the richness of the Northern Mississippi region, where you'll find hot tamales, blues clubs, and great barbecue.
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Amy Cavanaugh
On the Road: Elkhart, Indiana
Two local burger joints — one a classic drive-in, the other a top-notch tavern – that make for a perfect pit stop
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Amy Cavanaugh
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Weekend Getaway: Charlottesville, Virginia
Explore one of America's original college towns through country ham biscuits, choripollo tacos, and modern Turkish dining.
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Amy Cavanaugh
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