Where would you go in continental US?

[Anonymous]

We have three nights and airfare covered to go anywhere in the continental US. We plan to go without kids. Where would you go? We've never been to Nashville, so considering that, but trying to think of other options. We'd like to have some stuff to do with at least one really nice dinner option, but definitely want more of a relaxing few days. Prefer a direct flight out of DC.

[Anonymous]

This board can be snobby abut Nashville but I really like it. Lots to do, a good restaurant scene, cool hotels. Easy to avoid the overly touristy stuff.
I’d personally do Santa Fe, Scottsdale or Sedona. I’ve never been and have always wanted to see that part of the country, plus easy flights and warm weather.

[Anonymous]

Do you need to travel during specific dates or seasons?

Besides "stuff to do" and one nice dinner, what are your interests, e.g. hiking, kayaking, luxury shopping, live music?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This board can be snobby abut Nashville but I really like it. Lots to do, a good restaurant scene, cool hotels. Easy to avoid the overly touristy stuff.
I’d personally do Santa Fe, Scottsdale or Sedona. I’ve never been and have always wanted to see that part of the country, plus easy flights and warm weather.

I lived there for a few years and agree. It's very easy to just go to Broadway and let the wind carry you to touristy stuff but it's also easy to do some research and have a more interesting experience.

[Anonymous]

Santa Fe, Chicago, New Orleans, Charleston…

[Anonymous]

Since your vacation time is 3-4 days, I would prioritize a short flight from DC. A fun/interesting city that you haven't been to before... Chicago? Charleston? St Louis? Boston? Atlanta?

Are you going in the summer? I like outdoorsy trips too... maybe fly into Portland or Bangor, ME?

[Anonymous]

Santa Fe
New Orleans
Key West
San Antonio

[Anonymous]

Depends on the time of year. In winter/spring, I'd go to Charleston.

In summer/fall, I'd pick the NE somewhere, maybe Burlington, VT.

[Anonymous]

I'm a theater nut, so I'd go to NYC and see as many shows as I can.

[Anonymous]

I thought Nashville was cheesy. I'd go to Maine in the summer or coastal California during the other seasons.

[Anonymous]

Big Sur. You can fly direct to San Francisco and drive, or connect to Monterey and drive from there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Big Sur. You can fly direct to San Francisco and drive, or connect to Monterey and drive from there.

I would not do this as a 3 day trip from DC.

[Anonymous]

Key West. Fly direct from DCA. It's close and easy and has a little bit of everything - bars, live music, art, fine dining, fishing, water sports, beaches, house porn, gardens, snorkeling, history,...you name it.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for the suggestions. We can go any time in 2025. I also suggested Key West, as we love the keys, but I think DH is looking to for somewhere we've never been. Sedona is an interesting suggestion. I'll have to look into that some. I love some outdoorsy adventures, but I think DH wants mostly relaxing with a nice dinner and some things to see.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Big Sur. You can fly direct to San Francisco and drive, or connect to Monterey and drive from there.

I would not do this as a 3 day trip from DC.

+1. I love Big Sur and it's barely do-able as a 3 day trip from SF.