For a quick getaway this summer, how about a road trip? In a matter of hours, you can be in the mountains, by a lake, or near the shore, ready to chill out for a few days or longer. For each destination below, we’ve included suggestions for what to do, special places to stay, and restaurants locals love.
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
Beyond boating, beaching, shopping, and touring Gilded Age mansions, this summer brings the Newport Flower Show (June 24