The Tar Heel State has a wide range of destinations perfect for a weekend trip. Read on for the best weekend getaways in North Carolina, according to Griffin and other locals. For small city mountain charm, he recommendsAsheville. Credit:Visit NC The so-called Land of the Sky has its own regional airport and plenty ofexcellent hotelsto choose from. Weinstein suggests staying at theGrand Bohemian Hotel, near the famed Biltmore Estate, and eating atCurate....

These weekend getaways in Pennsylvania are ideal for a quick break. Industrial-chic rooms have exposed brick and expansive windows to provide plenty of natural light. A handful of noteworthy mom-and-pop restaurants, includingTomato Pie CafeandBulls Head Public House, are within walking distance. Credit:Courtesy of Woodloch Resort Be sure to carve out enough time to exploreNew Hope’s budding arts and culture scene. Expect a wide variety of activities, including fly fishing, cross-country skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, and off-roading....

Virginias mountains, beaches, and bustling cities are ideal for short weekend trips. The environment and natural beauty of this state are what visitors should most look forward to whenplanning their trip. Read on to discover their favorites. Credit:Steele Burrow / Aurora Photos/Getty Images Dinner atCan Canwould make the weekend all that much better. Damascus Brett Maurer/Getty Images Avid hikers may know thismountain townDamascus as Trail Town USA. The town welcomes thousands of Appalachian Trail hikers every year, says Kazmi....

Dig your toes into these pristine shorelines from Italy to Australia. From the U.S. to Australia, these 15 stunning white-sand beaches are what vacation dreams are made of. Part ofTable Mountain National Park, Boulders Beach is a popular gathering place for the endangered African penguin. Credit: Getty Images Clearwater Beach, Florida Americans don’t have to travel far to find a stunning beach destination. Hyams Beach, Shoalhaven, Australia About 120 miles from sprawlingSydneyis the stunning white-sand Hyams Beach....

The best New Jersey wineries offer unique tastings, fun events, and beautiful vineyard views. With this in mind, it comes as no surprise that the state is home to some great vineyards. Additionally, the wine scene here is anything but stuffy, says Dustin Tarpine of Cedar Rose Vineyards. Credit:Miyazaki Yasutomi/Courtesy of Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery In my view, the beauty of New Jersey’s wine scene lies in its casual simplicity....

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Ski resorts, cozy chalets, and all sorts of outdoor adventures await in these European mountain destinations. Some of them are steps from ski resorts, while others are best experienced in the summer. No matter your ideal vacation, theres a mountain town that will deliver. Cortina d’Ampezzo, in Italy’s Dolomites region.Credit:Getty Images From Keswick and Braemar to Krun and Brixen, here are the best mountain towns in Europe. It kind of encapsulates the awe and wonder that the Alps have....

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If only the stone walls of Italy’s most popular attraction could talk. But theres so much more to the Colosseum than pop culture references. Before your next visit, here are 15 lesser-known facts about the Colosseum. Looking up at the Colosseum.Credit:Daniel Gorostieta/Travel + Leisure The name doesnt mean what you think it means. The Colosseum isnt so-named because its colossal, though it is indeed big. It was later moved to the front of the amphitheater, which then became known as the Colosseum....

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