Dayton, Ohio. It’s only appropriate to fly into the “birthplace of aviation.” Plane junkies won’t want to miss the National Museum of the United States Air Force and the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
Detroit. See what “ruin porn” is all about. And check out the “Driving America” exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum in nearby Dearborn, Mich.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The interstate adjacent to the airport will lead you straight to the Everglades.
Fort Myers, Fla. Search for seashells by the seashore on Sanibel Island.
Grand Rapids, Mich. Check out a thriving downtown art scene before exploring the natural splendor of the Lake Michigan coast.
Greenville, S.C. This vibrant, sophisticated Southern city may remind you of Charlottesville but with a gorgeous riverfront park.
Hartford, Conn. Fans of 19th-century American literature should visit the Connecticut capital to tour the homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Islip, N.Y. Fall would be a lovely, less crowded time to check out the Hamptons.
Miami. Baseball fans will want to catch a game at the new Marlins ballpark.
Milwaukee. Often overshadowed by its larger neighbor, Chicago, this lakefront city has a worldly appeal of its own.
New York. You don’t need us to give you a reason to go to the Big Apple, right?
Orlando. Break up your time with The Mouse by taking an adult detour to Winter Park.
Pittsburgh. Ride the inclines. Stop and smell the roses at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Eat your way through the Strip District.
Portland, Maine. Heck, we’d pay more than $200 just to not have to drive all the way up Interstate 95.
Providence, R.I. A walkable city with a great food scene and beautiful Brown University. See the mansions of nearby Newport, or make your way to Block Island.
Raleigh, N.C. Channel your inner student and visit the college towns that make up the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill).
Tampa. There are plenty of museums, sports and other attractions to see at this waterfront Florida city not named Miami.
Toronto. Porter Airlines ’ frequent sales out of Dulles make for an affordable trip across the northern border.
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