Don't have a lot of time , try a quick city getaway this year. With busy schedules these days its not always possible to take a week long vacation. Fortunately, there are many nice weekend city getaway options. You can fly out on a Friday evening and spend a wonderful weekend giving you a nice break and at a reasonable price. Here are some excellent options you might want to consider if you have less than a week of vacation time. All cater to fantastic quick getaways.
Charleston, SC
Charleston is one of my favorite cities. Charleston has something to offer everyone. From a great historic district, to fantastic food and entertainment, to great year-round weather to fun ocean activities nearby. From the downtown Historic District, to the Waterfront to Fort Sumter National Park, Charleston has a great deal to offer everyone. A great side trip can be found at Boone Hall Plantation, which is a 110-acre plantation and was the backdrop used in the mini-series North and South.
San Antonio, TX
Located in southern Texas, San Antonio has so much to offer, with the River Walk, the Alamo, SeaWorld and some of the best Mexican food anywhere (oh yeah!). If you haven't been to San Antonio, then you don't know what you have been missing. The airport is serviced by all major airlines and is a quick flight from almost anywhere in the US.
Washington DC
DC is one of the great city vacation destinations. You won't fit it all in over a weekend, but you can certainly take in the highlights. With all the monuments, the US Capital, the White House, and of course the Smithsonian, there is lots to do here. Remember, all government buildings including all of the Smithsonian museums are completely FREE. If you want a tour of the White House or access to the Senate and the US Congress galleries, you need to book these way in advance with the office of your Senator or member of Congress.
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas caters to weekend getaways and is a great place for adults to play and have fun any time of the year. The Ls Vegas Strip is a 3.8 mile stretch of Las Vegas Blvd. with 19 of the world's largest hotels. With themed hotels including Treasure Island to Excalibur, this is also a family-friendly town.
Boston, MA
Boston is one of my favorite city getaways. If you or your family are into history and some wonderful seafood, then you must head to Boston for a quick getaway. Boston has some excellent museums like the Museum of Science, which has 500 hands-on exhibits. You can also take the Freedom Trail or visit Faneuil Hall which both offer a view of Boston's history. As for seafood, don't forget the clam chowder...it's to die for.
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is one of the biggest "fun" cities in the country. If you are looking for a party and you like Cajun food, the head to New Orleans. New Orleans is just as vibrant as ever before.
New York City, NY
New York City is the most visited American tourist city. With shopping, museums, Times Square, Broadway shows, the Empire State Building, and of course, the Statue of Liberty, there is more to do in New York than almost any other city in the world.
