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

Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico

Wednesday

Thousands of Farolitos Light Up This New Mexico Town This Christmas Season

In Albuquerque, gaze at this seasonal display of lanterns, see flamenco dancers, hit the bike trails, and more.

Fairgrounds St. Pete

Nov 7

Move Over Austin, St. Petersburg Is the New Capital of Weird

Quirky art, cool neighborhood gems, and white sand beaches await in this Florida town.

The entrance to Bridlewood Estate Winery

Nov 7

Los Olivos Is the Under-the-Radar Wine Town You Need to Visit This Year

This 2.5-square-mile town just went from rest stop to must-stop.

Oct 26

Drive to Lexington, Kentucky for the Horses, Stay for the Bourbon and History

Hundreds of horse farms, countless distilleries, and so much more.

Concord, Massachusetts

Oct 25

Like the Literary Classics Written Here, This Massachusetts Town Is a Page-Turner

That famous pond you read about in high school? Add it to your Concord literary tour.

Things to Do in Newport, Rhode Island This Fall and Winter

Oct 17

Newport’s Celebrated Architecture and Sights Are Extra Beautiful This Time of Year

From Gatsby-esque mansions and ghost tours to dazzling displays, the best things to do in Newport, Rhode Island this fall and winter.

Kissimmee Lakefront Park

Sep 27

Look Past Disney World and Find a Nature-Lover’s Paradise in Orlando

There’s way more to the city than just roller coasters and Mickey Mouse.

The Littleton Diner in Littleton, New Hampshire.

Sep 25

Stumbling Upon This New Hampshire Small Town Can Easily Become a Multiple-Day Detour

From funky art and the White Mountains to the world’s longest candy counter, fun things to do in Littleton, New Hampshire.

Sedona, Arizona

Sep 21

Sedona Is More Than Just Red Rocks and Starry Skies

Epic natural landscapes, spiritually inclined spaces—this northern Arizona city contains multitudes.

Quincy museum and forest

Sep 20

Escape to This Hidden Forest Town in the Lost Sierra

The national forest you don’t know is a stunning weekend getaway from the San Francisco Bay Area for swimming, hiking, boating, beer, and golf.

Key Largo paddleboarding

Sep 12

You Don’t Need a Passport for This Caribbean-Style Getaway Near Miami

Just an hour from the bustling streets of Miami, a laid-back island escape awaits.

Sep 11

Close Out the Summer with a Visit to This Crab-Crazed Maryland Island

Check your troubles at the drawbridge and prepare to eat your weight in crab.