An East Coast road trip can include more than beaches and cities, with botanical gardens offering peaceful paths, gorgeous blooms, and room to slow down.
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This fort in upstate New York played an important role in the American Revolution. Now, you can visit to see reconstructed buildings and beautiful scenery.
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Travelers flock to Utah every summer for its national parks, but winter reveals another side of the state, and this massive ski resort is a must-visit.
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Just 35 miles east of Seattle, this popular Cascade Mountains hike offers forested switchbacks, sweeping lake views, and a rocky overlook worth the climb.
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This village in the central part of New York State is home to a pretty state park with literary history that becomes a serene winter skating destination.
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Get your fill of both military history and ghost stories at this former army base in Virginia, a national monument housing the largest stone fort in the U.S.
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With 27 themed rides and roller coasters for all ages, this massive indoor amusement park in the Midwest is a great destination for family-friendly fun.
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Sitting at over 7,000 feet above sea level, this pristine, high-altitude lake located in one of America's most popular national parks is bucket-list worthy.
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It's not everyday you get to visit a plantation-turned-dinosaur park-turned-garden getaway. But this Port Orange family-friendly destination is unique.
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This historic navy base helped defend the United States through multiple wars and has now become one of the Bay Area’s most exciting new communities.
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Death Valley National Park is an iconic destination with crowds to match. This wilderness area to the south has stunning desert landscapes with fewer visitors.
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The Cold War was a terrifying time, but at this fascinating Arizona museum, you can run a launch simulation and see a Titan II missile and silo up close.
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Just north of Salt Lake City, this Utah getaway offers easy access to mountain hikes, winter skiing, historic streets, local restaurants, and scenic views.
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Once a national park, this North Dakota nature preserve is home to bison, prairie dogs, and wetland birds that can be observed on scenic drives and easy trails.
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Kentucky's Lincoln country offers a rewarding day trip from Louisville, with woodland walks, historic sites, and stories from the president's early years.
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Beyond the usual Florida beach stops, this Gulf Coast destination offers pier fishing without a separate license, coastal wildlife sightings, and fresh seafood.
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For gorgeous sequoias and redwoods among 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, skip Big Basin and visit this hidden gem state park with fewer crowds instead.
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For an easy Ohio day trip between Cincinnati and Dayton, this historic site offers a family-friendly playground, riverfront scenery, and places to walk or bike.
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With hundreds of miles of shoreline, California is home to plenty of cool beach towns. And this one offers visitors one of the state's best beaches.
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An easy day trip from Washington, DC, leads to a Maryland park where visitors can explore military ruins, hike wooded paths, and fish along the Potomac River.
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Near Yosemite's south entrance, a historic community offers giant sequoia hikes, waterfall trails, and riverside camping, plus a glimpse of the park's past.
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There's more to the Orlando area than theme parks. This Central Florida getaway has antique malls, Southern dining, historic streets, and lakeside parks.
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This former ski resort in Colorado was abandoned and transformed into a beloved backcountry destination, with rustic charm and an interesting history.
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From riverside hiking and mountain biking to winter skiing, this scenic spot near Duluth offers plenty of reasons to plan a Minnesota camping weekend.
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Beyond Oregon's better-known beach towns lies a relaxed coastal getaway with a lighthouse, rugged trails, local galleries, and an unusual working fishing port.
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A scenic drive near Grand Junction takes road trippers past red rock canyons, striking sandstone formations, and overlooks with plenty of photo stops.
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For a different Lake Tahoe experience, courses at this family-friendly adventure park feature wobbly bridges, tightropes, and zip lines among the trees.
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