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Waterville, Maine may not be a hot-spot, but it offers the perfect stop-over day-trip at Colby College, with an open-door campus policy. Replete with romantic Pond, Arboretum Trail walks and Art, a perfectly refreshing day-trip awaits atop Mayflower Hill.

Back in San Francisco for the weekend, we decided to take a day trip to Sonoma to tour a few of the local wineries.

Most of the time, people go somewhere else, somewhere other than their own backyard to seek a day's adventure. Northern Ohioans have a day trip to Marblehead Lighthouse in their backyard.

Travelers to southwest England or Wales should definitely consider Tintern Abbey and Caerphilly Castle. The two are conveniently located, making them ideal for a day trip for visitors hoping to experience the rich history that Wales has to offer.

This article gives a description of Davis Farmland in Sterling, Massachusetts, an easy day trip from anywhere in New England.

Located in Guatemala's El Peten Department, Tikal is an ancient Mayan ruin now accessible as a day trip from Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

This tri-state area in the midwest has lots to offer. If you are looking for a fun day trip for the whole family, check out these hot spots for some summer fun!

When summer comes and you are running out of ideas on how to keep the kids both busy and happy, consider taking a day trip to one of the special places in the Philadelphia area.

In and around San Francisco there are many places where a day trip is a very rewarding experience, a day trip full of fun and education and a day trip you will want to repeat

Take a day trip outside of Boston. It gives you something different to do and see, and no matter how great a city like Boston is, there are times you just want a different experience without having to commit to an overnight trip.

Central Massachusetts has many day trip opportunities, one of which -regardless of season - is Wachusett Mountain. Along the way, either before or after your day excursion, are plenty of opportunities for exploration and repast.

If you are already visiting the City by the Bay, love good wine and good food, and have a day to spend, make sure to save some time to explore Napa Valley wine country.

Gardiner, Maine has classic art deco or trendy gourmet eateries and classic shopping. Hallowell, Maine has more good eating and a famous down town of unique and antique shopping. The family can eat and shop its fill then walk the Kennebec River Trail.

A day trip from Queenstown, New Zealand, Milford Sound is a gorgeous fjord offering misty mountain views and a fabulous boat ride. The swirling clouds and waterfalls give you a mystical scenic experience and breathtaking views of pristine nature.

People come to Cedarburg to spend a day in the specialty shops, restaurants, tavern, winery and more.

No one in Los Angeles, resident or visitor alike, can say they have nothing to do for a day. There are great places in and around the Los Angeles area where you will have a fulfilling time.

Day trips come in handy when you regular plans change, when you just need to get out and do something different or when the kids are bored and you really need to get them interested in something.

Day trips are a great way to see things you would not normally see, things that are different from what you find in your own neighborhood.

As much fun as it can be in NYC, there are times you want to just experience another place, even for just a day. There are many places within an hours drive of NYC that make for a great one day getaway.

If you live in or around Ohio, you are bound to know about Cedar Point and King's Island amusement parks. But there are some exciting day trips to be had in Ohio as well.

This article discusses a unique opportunity to visit historic Victorian, Port Townsend via passenger-only service from Seattle, why you should go, and what you can do when you get there.

Matterhorn nursery is 36 acres of wonderful plants, fish,antiques and more

Read all about my day trip to Cairo travelling from Paphos, Cyprus.

On an easy day trip from Canberra, Australia, you can enjoy an incredibly diverse experience! So, take a breather from big city life and explore history, culture, space and astronomy, nature and unusual animal life all 40 minutes from Canberra, the city!

Shambhala Mountain Center offers hiking, Yoga, the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya and more ... a great day-trip from Boulder!

While enjoying your Seattle day trip, whet your appetite with some goodies from the following eateries.

I travel to Malaysia every couple of months and absolutely love KLCC Mall - it's huge and there's everything there. Enough to keep you occupied all day. Read how.

Families traveling to Leeds or the greater Yorkshire area of England should consider taking a day to spend at Tropical World. This family friendly inexpensive aquarium experience is enjoyable for children of all ages.

Here's some helpful tips on how to make your trip to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio enjoyable and avoid potential let-downs during your stay there.

Pecos National Historical Park is an important prehistoric, colonial, and Civil War site only 25 miles easy of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

There are several fascinating places to go when the desire to get out of Louisville strikes. From just 20 minutes away to 3 hours, it's not hard to find some family fun packed into a day trip from Louisville.

Each year most of us try so hard to come up with the best possible gift to give our mothers on their special day. We seem to put the importance on the gift and not the mothers. Maybe the perfect gift is the whole family taking a day trip.

Watson Mill Bridge State Park is in Comer, Georgia and has many things to keep you busy throughout the day

Duarte's Tavern in cosy Pescadero California is a great day trip from Santa Cruz or San Francisco. Duarte's is a popular family restaurant, serving up homemade soups, fresh seafood, and yummy pies.

I get about a million calls every day from people asking, "Jetlag Democracy, now that autumn is here, I really want to take my family on a fun day trip, but I can't figure out where to go? You know New Jersey like the back of your hand...

It took the Israelites forty years to make an eleven day trip from Egypt to the Promised Land. Have you ever wondered why it took them so long?

Memorial Day is the kickoff to the summer travel season, and there will be many people on the roads. Here are some things to keep in mind as you head out for some fun this Memorial Day.

Are you looking for a different sure-to-please destination for Mother's Day? Or family friendly vacation activities near Salem, Oregon? The Schreiner's Iris Gardens, and Keizer Station Iris Festival, are perfect choices!

If you are planning a vacation, weekend adventure, or even a day trip you may want to enlist the help of one of Missoula's travel agencies.

A trip to Hamilton Pool is a unique experience and a family friendly spot you'll want to return to again and again.

Memorial Day is, to many, a time to eat the same old foods, have the same old activities, and watch the same old parade. Plan a family trip to celebrate the meaning of the holiday and teach kids what it's really about.

If you're looking for a fabulous trip and a great St. Patrick's Day event, then a visit to Savannah, Ga over the holiday should do the trick.

Touch a jar that contains a real human brain. Get a virtual tour through the universe that searches for black holes. Build and launch your own rocket. All this and so much more at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science!

The Tucson, Arizona area has much more to offer than cactus and sunshine! Some of the best natural areas await for the appreciative hiker, or bird and wildlife watcherr to breathe-in the hidden beauty of the region's mountain canyons.

On Labor Day weekend, the mountain town of Creede comes alive with the annual Salsa Fiesta and Creede Mountain Runs. In addition, visitors can enjoy rafting, a play, live music, mine tours, and other outdoor adventure activities.

The best of the best day trips in Southern New Hampshire are outlined in this article. There are even places to talk small children and families of all ages.

Driving in India is an adventure, no matter how long or short your trip. This story is true and occurred on a relatively straight stretch of road in the middle of the night. Road hazards are much greater in the daytime!

So Mother's Day has once again snuck up on you and screamed, "Surprise!" Don't panic. Even though you and your mother no longer live in the same city (or even state), and you can't just pop over with a card or flowers, all is not lost.

A list of fun to be had in Galveston, Texas and things to do that cost little or no money at all.

At an art museum, we generally walk around, see what we want, and leave. Do not take for granted a docent tour, which brings a fresh eye perspective to a collection, such as the Dallas Museum of Art. Then nearby, eat lunch at a charming bistro.