15 Best Day Trips from Louisville

Capitol Building in Frankfort, Kentucky

Louisville, although not actually the state capital of Kentucky, is still the largest city in the state, known for its annual Kentucky Derby horse race and as the home and headquarters of Kentucky Fried Chicken. There’s a lot of American history to see in the city, but outside of the urban area, in the surrounding …

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15 Best Day Trips from Santa Barbara

Santa Ynez Valley Winery

Known for its superb coastal location and prime position between the ocean and the towering mountains behind it, Santa Barbara lies on the coast of California, facing south on a long stretch of beautiful shoreline. Perfectly nestled between the mountains and the sea; Santa Barbara has something to offer any visitor: just a day trip …

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15 Best Day Trips from Columbus (Ohio)

Clifton Mill, Ohio

Columbus is the capital of the mid-western state of Ohio, and also its largest city. Known for its numerous parks and world famous university, Columbus is also centrally located between Ohio’s two other big cities: Cleveland and Cincinnati. It is in the perfect location to be used as a base to gain access to the …

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15 Best Day Trips from Boise

Shoshone Falls, Idaho

Boise is the largest city in the remote northwestern state of Idaho in the United States. Situated on the banks of the Boise River, from which it takes its name, the city is a green, forested area in an otherwise harsh and semi-arid climate, that sees scorching summer temperatures and massive snowfall in winter. Boise’s …

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15 Best Day Trips from Anaheim

Slab City

Anaheim, Orange County: the city known for being the location of California’s huge Disneyland Theme Park and the many resorts that go with it. Once you are done riding roller coasters and doing all things Disney, there is much more to see and do in the surrounding areas. Anaheim is perfectly located as a great …

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15 Best Day Trips From Tucson

Saguaro West National Park

As an adventurous traveler in Arizona, I find myself captivated by Tucson, a vibrant city nestled in the hot and arid desert landscape. It’s the second largest city in the state, situated near the Mexican border in the southern part of the United States. Tucson serves as a captivating crossroad where the rich cultures of …

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15 Best Day Trips From Fort Myers

Marco Island

Fort Myers is a laid back, tropical city in Southern Florida. Quieter, smaller and much less well known than the sprawling cities of Tampa, Miami or Orlando, it is a place to relax in the sunshine among the surroundings of beautiful coastline. The beaches and numerous islands nearby offer excellent opportunities for day trips, while …

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15 Best Lakes in South Dakota

Sylvan Lake, South Dakota

The Mount Rushmore State, South Dakota is quite a diverse state that is divided into three distinct regions; western South Dakota, eastern South Dakota and the Black Hills. The Missouri River dissects the state in two, separating it geographically east and west. Eastern South Dakota is the most populated region, as it is the flattest …

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15 Best Day Trips from Minneapolis

Stillwater, Minnesota

Built along the banks of the upper section of the Mississippi, Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and has all the big city attractions you need to keep yourself entertained, well-fed and intrigued on your visit. A quintessential modern metropolis, it is full of beautiful parks and cultural attractions, such as the Minneapolis Institute …

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Where to Stay in Philadelphia – Neighborhoods & Area Guide

Center City, Philadelphia

Casually nicknamed “Philly,” Philadelphia sits in Southeastern Pennsylvania, in the Mid-Atlantic region, and borders Delaware and New Jersey. The former capital of the United States of America, the city is extremely significant to the life and history of the nation. Home to world-class museums and universities, Philly’s architecture and colonial legacy is unrivaled. The birthplace …

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