Discover a laid-back Central Florida city where scenic lakes, waterfront dining, boating adventures, and family-friendly theme parks make for a fun getaway.
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Escape to a coastal California city with uncrowded beaches, harbor adventures, historic architecture, and seaside dining for a relaxed, fun-filled getaway.
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Escape the theme parks at this Florida state park, where freshwater springs, paddling routes, wooded trails, and campsites offer a refreshing change of pace.
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Discover an otherworldly California lake where striking limestone towers, sweeping mountain views, scenic trails, and paddling adventures await your next trip.
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Escape the city at this Illinois state park, boasting 6 miles of sandy coastline, nature preserves, hiking trails, hundreds of campsites, and diverse wildlife.
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Swim in the 72-degree waters of this natural Florida spring, surrounded by lush canopies, rivers, and wetlands that host birds and other wildlife.
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Discover a vast reservoir surrounded by colorful sandstone canyons, with boating, fishing, swimming, and camping for a scenic escape in the American Southwest.
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Discover a quiet Caribbean escape with picturesque beaches, colorful reefs, shipwreck diving, and a relaxed island atmosphere far from the busiest resort towns.
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Discover a Colorado foothills getaway with scenic trails, creek adventures, Old West history, and charming downtown stays for a memorable escape into nature.
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Be just minutes away from Disney World without splurging on a Disney accommodation at this nearby resort boasting its own on-site water park.
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Inside one of Tennessee's youngest state parks is a 60-foot waterfall, which plunges into blue waters that are open to hikers for a refreshing swim.
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Surrounded by mountain scenery, this Yosemite lake offers sandy shores, refreshing summer swims, nearby scenic hiking trails, and peaceful paddling adventures.
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This Florida state park boasts a 72-degree spring where swimmers can stay cool, along with waters for paddling, boat tours, and hiking trails.
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This Colorado lake may be small, but it stands out for being the highest-elevation named lake in the country, and you can visit it during a scenic hike.
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If you love the great outdoors, this Canadian town near Vancouver is calling your name, with hikes, rafting, windsurfing, and paddling in a picturesque setting.
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This massive San Diego city park, just minutes from downtown, has over 60 miles of trails, a lake for boating and fishing, and a 46-site campground.
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For a break from California's coast, head to this SoCal city with a 3,000-acre lake plus scenic restaurants, skydiving, and family-friendly activities.
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From a national park to a shoreline right in the city, these coastal spots in Washington offer a chance at spotting sparkly bioluminescence at night.
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Shimmy and slide your way through Montana's limestone rock formations during a tour at this cavernous state park, and then spend the night under the stars.
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This lesser-known Southern California city is worth visiting for its spring superblooms, hot springs resort, dozens of parks, and nearby lake recreation.
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Explore Michigan's largest artificial lake for swimming, fishing, and boating, with a scenic state park offering beaches, hiking paths, dunes, and a lighthouse.
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Skip the ocean and visit the 12 lakeside beaches of this Midwest city in between stops at quirky museums, riverside parks, and local theaters.
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This place in Europe attracts tourists thanks to its ferry rides and famous landscape, but Rick Steves thinks a different spot 73 miles away is more charming.
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Travelers looking for clear water, fishing, swimming, and boating will find plenty to enjoy at this scenic Southern getaway with miles of peaceful shoreline.
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This California Central Coast city is known for its massive clams, its family-friendly atmosphere, and for having the top-rated beach in the state.
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Experience SoCal vibes, without massive crowds, in this coastal city. It's home to one of the top-rated beaches in the world, along with numerous attractions.
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Spend a day in NYC's 2,700-plus-acre park, where you can swim at the beach in the summer and go leaf peeping along miles of trails in the fall.
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