What to do: Cruise to see glaciers and fjords at Kenai Fjords National Park, hike on the Harding Ice Field Trail
Where to stay: Resurrection Lodge on the Bay (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/resurrection-lodge-on-the-bay.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
2
Seattle
What to do: Kayak in Puget Sound, enjoy a cocktail at the Smith Tower Observatory
Where to stay: Hotel Sorrento (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/sorrento.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
3
Napa Valley
What to do: Take a bicycle winery tour, hop in a hot air balloon at sunrise over the valley
Where to stay: The Candlelight Inn (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/candlelight-inn-bed-and-breakfast.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
4
Lake Tahoe
Lake
Transportation
Ferries
What to do: Kayak at Sand Harbor Beach, hike up to Maggie's Peak
Where to stay: The Landing Resort (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/the-landing-resort-and-spa.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
5
Monterey
What to do: Take a whale-watching tour on Monterey Bay, drive along the Pacific Coast
Where to stay: Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/monterey-park-spa.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
6
Maui
Island
What to do: Attend a luau at Old Lahaina Luau, drive the Road to Hana
Where to stay: Sheraton Resort & Spa (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/sheraton-maui-resort-spa.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
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What to do: Ride the gondola at the Venetian, take a helicopter tour over the Strip
Where to stay: The Venetian Resort (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/the-venetian-resort-casino.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
2
Sedona
What to do: Hike to Devil's Bridge, dine at Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante
Where to stay: The Inn Above Oak Creek. (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/inn-above-oak-creek-sedona-sedona.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
3
Santa Fe
What to do: Have a picnic at Santa Fe Plaza, visit the Georgia O'Keefe Art Museum
Where to stay: La Fonda on the Plaza (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/la-fonda-on-the-plaza.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
4
Boulder
What to do: Hike to Royal Arch in the Flatirons, visit a brewery and go shopping at the Pearl Street Mall
Where to stay: The Boulderado (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/boulderado.en-gb.html?)
5
San Antonio
What to do: Dine on top of the Tower of Americas overlooking Alamo City, walk and dine along the River Walk
Where to stay: Hotel Valencia, (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/valencia-riverwalk.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
6
Austin
What to do: Kayak in Lady Bird Lake, enjoy the rooftop pool at the Fairmont Austin
Where to stay: Fairmont Austin (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/fairmont-austin.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
7
New Orleans
What to do: Stop in a bar on Bourbon Street, stroll through the French Quarter
Where to stay: Hotel Monteleone (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/monteleone.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
8
Chicago
What to do: Walk along the Chicago Riverwalk, visit the Sky Deck in the Willis Tower
Where to stay: The Gwen (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/the-gwen.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
Romantic Cities on the East Coast
1
Bar Harbor
Harbor
What to do: Take a whale-watching cruise, go hiking in Acadia National Park
Where to stay: The Primrose (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/primrose-inn.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
2
Newburyport
What to do: Kayak in the Parker River Wildlife Refuge, stroll through the quaint shops at Market Square
Where to stay: Compass Rose Inn (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/compass-rose-inn.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
3
Newport
What to do: Stroll along the Cliff Walk coastline, watch the sunset at Castle Hill Lighthouse
Where to stay: Chart House Inn (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/chart-house-inn-newport.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
4
New York
What to do: Rent a rowboat in Central Park, visit the Edge observation deck for a birds eye view
Where to stay: Dream Downtown (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/dream-downtown.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
5
Washington
What to do: Visit the ARTECHOUSE museum, view the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin
Where to stay: Hotel Zena (_wp_link_placeholder)
6
Charlotte
What to do: Enjoy a picnic at First Ward Park, take a haunted ghost tour
Where to stay: Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Concord Mills/Speedway (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/wingate-by-wyndham-concord.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
7
Helen
What to do: Hike to Anna Ruby Falls, eat authentic German food, go tubing down the river through town
Where to stay: Hofbrau Riverfront (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/hofbrau-riverfront-helen.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
8
Charleston
Tours
Running Tours
What to do: Go shopping on King Street or the City Market, visit the Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park
Where to stay: The Restoration Hotel (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/the-restoration-on-king.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
9
Savannah
What to do: Have a picnic in Forsyth Park, take a day trip to the beach at Tybee Island
Where to stay: Marriott Savannah Riverfront (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/savannah-marriott-riverfront.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
10
St. Augustine
Tours
Walking Tours
What to do: Take the trolley tour through the historic district, book a sunset sail cruise in the bay
Where to stay: Casa Monica (https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/casa-monica-autograph-collection.en.html?aid=7978980&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2)
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