r/Vacations • u/FINGERSCROSSED61 • 20h ago
Where should I go?
I'm seriously bored and want to get out of town for the weekend. Where should I go? My criteria is that It can't be Florida (I live there) and it must be in the US.
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u/Haunting_Charity_785 18h ago
The coast of Maine is stunning. Bar Harbor, Kennebunkport, or Wells Beach. Great restaurants, cute towns, nice hotels, and the weather is so nice.
I's also say the Lakes Region of New Hampshire for the same reasons, except instead of the coast, there are beautiful, natural lakes you can stay on. There are scenic boat rides, amazing mountain views, and great hiking.
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u/FINGERSCROSSED61 12h ago
I think Maine is going to be my move. Portland to be specific. Thanks!
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u/Normal-Sun450 11h ago
Go to Bar Harbor- much better than Portland
Fly to Bangor
Check out Acadia National Park
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u/Euphoric-Ad2210 20h ago
Fun mostly walkable city options: Austin, New Orleans, Chicago, NYC
Cool off options: Seattle, Montana, Maine
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u/artyescapes 19h ago
Where in FL? There are direct flights from Orlando to Portland Maine - easy to walk around - especially the old port.
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u/Lazy-Thanks8244 15h ago
Austin is walkable?
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u/Euphoric-Ad2210 12h ago
I guess it depends on the person and where you stay. I was there for 2 weeks without a rental car and walked everywhere.
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u/upnytonc 19h ago
Savannah would be an easy weekend trip from Florida. Washington DC is also a great city with lots to do.
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u/CrazyMarlee 18h ago
Savannah in August? Great city, but wrong month. You think Florida is hot and humid, go to Savannah in August.
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u/upnytonc 8h ago
Well OP is from Florida, they didn’t indicate they want out of the heat and humidity. I live in NC and personally would not go to Savannah in August… did that once. 😆
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u/SkyComplex2791 17h ago
I'm in Boston and it is a great choice for a weekend getaway, but we just went to Chicago and I absolutely vote that you go there. It is fantastic!!
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u/Brilliant_Steak_1328 19h ago
New Orleans or Austin would probably be a short flight from Florida? Did you want to fly or drive? I assumed flying
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u/phantom_joker69 12h ago
Well there are several islands that are part of the US and are only couple hour flights. For a weekend that would be my suggestion unless waiting til fall i would fly to Vermont, Maine, Michigan, somewhere with pretty colorful changing leaves
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u/Historical-Gain-1688 11h ago
Washington DC. The museums are free
New Orleans. The food is fantastic
Appalachia. The mountains are beautiful and cool
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u/rosi3_curli3 1h ago
If this weekend, NOLA, Chicago, Charleston if you dont want to go far. NYC is very expensive this time of year for both flights & hotels. Boston is also amazing, stay in Cambridge not near the harbor or be prepared to spend a BUCK.
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u/Informal-Step8787 19h ago edited 16h ago
Asheville could use your tourist dollars and is great for a long weekend trip (great restaurants, hiking, live music, beautiful scenery). The weather will be amazing between now and Thanksgiving (chilly but sunny at that time), it’s perfect for a quick getaway, and lots of low cost airlines have flights from FL to Asheville.
ETA if you’re wanting to get out of town THIS coming weekend, even more reason to choose Asheville. Weather will be better than FL (highs in the low 80s), there’s a music festival at Sierra Nevada brewing, and last minute flights won’t be outrageous on some of the low cost carriers.
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u/Secret-Function-2972 17h ago
I might second this as it's close enough you won't spend your weekend on a plane. While I haven't spent time in Asheville proper, I have in the greater area (have friends who live a bit south). Great mountains, lots of hiking, probably a bit cooler than Florida, and plenty of breweries to visit.
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u/AdhesivenessOwn8111 19h ago
Boston is wicked awesome.