Destinations

Four towns that do fall better than anywhere else A good fall getaway has a way of turning into more luggage than the weekend needs. The flannel you packed "just in case," the hiking boots, the blanket for a hayride you may or may not go on. These four towns are worth the extra layers.…

Five towns that take Halloween seriously Some towns do trick or treating. These do Halloween as a whole weekend: a parade, a pumpkin patch, a ghost story with actual history behind it. A few worth building a family trip around. 1. Salem, Massachusetts Haunted Happenings runs practically the whole month of October: witch museums, a…

Five routes worth the extra tank of gas A good foliage road trip isn't really about the destination, it's about what you drive through to get there. These five routes turn the drive itself into the main event, no leaf peeping town required. 1. Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire A 34.5 mile stretch through the White…

Where to go when you're the one visiting campus Parents Weekend means a campus tour, a stadium seat, and hopefully a meal that isn't dining hall food — but the town wrapped around campus is worth the trip too. These five college towns give you plenty to do beyond the dorm. 1. Ann Arbor, Michigan…

Summer vacation starts now! Ready to kick off summer? As the days get longer, warmer, and sunnier, vacation time starts to look pretty good. And these June destinations offer the perfect excuse to start making summer memories a little earlier. Pack your sunglasses and vacation mindset for a getaway to one of these spots. Charleston,…