A strong reason to go
Ski hills, boat harbors, canyon hikes, old streets, beach walks, or one signature experience that can anchor the whole trip.
Second Star Guide
Better weekend trips, chosen with care.
Mountain towns, harbor villages, national-park gateways, campus towns, beach escapes, and odd little detours worth discovering.
What belongs here
Places with enough texture for a real weekend.
Stays and meals that matter
A guide should help choose where to sleep, where to eat, and when to splurge instead of leaving the best decisions vague.
Room for good detours
We like places with a little slack: a bookstore, a scenic road, a second cup of coffee and fun things to do.
Destinations
Some weekends already on the map.
The full collection is still taking shape. These are some good doors into the larger Second Star Guide portfolio.
Utah
Deer Valley
Plan your Deer Valley trip around ski-only groomers, luxury lodging, Olympic legacy, summer mountain trails, and easy Park City access.
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Colorado
Breckenridge
Plan your trip to Breckenridge, Colorado: legendary skiing across five peaks, a walkable Victorian Main Street, alpine hiking, and year-round Summit County adventures at 9,600 feet.
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Maine
Ogunquit
Plan an Ogunquit, Maine getaway around Marginal Way, Ogunquit Beach, Perkins Cove, coastal inns, and the right way to do this walkable southern Maine beach town.
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Michigan
Mackinac Island
Plan your Mackinac Island trip around ferry logistics, bike versus carriage priorities, where to stay, restaurants, and the right pace for a car-free Great Lakes getaway.
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California
Carmel
A fairytale village on the California coast, world-famous for its white-sand beach, art galleries, dog-friendly culture, and legendary sunsets.
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Georgia
Dahlonega
Dahlonega, Georgia — America's original gold rush town and the heart of North Georgia wine country, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Maine
Boothbay Harbor
Plan a Boothbay Harbor weekend around Midcoast Maine boat tours, lighthouse views, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, harbor inns, seafood, and a relaxed two-night itinerary.
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Michigan
Frankenmuth
Plan a Frankenmuth, Michigan getaway around Little Bavaria, Bronner's Christmas shopping, chicken dinners, family waterparks, Cass River rides, festivals, and an easy Midwest weekend rhythm.
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South Carolina
Murrells Inlet
Murrells Inlet, SC — the Seafood Capital of South Carolina. Explore the Marsh Walk, Brookgreen Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park, and the freshest coastal dining.
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New York
Niagara Falls
A practical Niagara Falls, NY travel guide for the American side: Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Goat Island, falls-view stays, easy meals, and a two-night weekend plan.
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Colorado
Silverton
Discover Silverton, Colorado — a historic mining town in the San Juan Mountains, gateway to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and alpine adventure.
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Vermont
Woodstock
Plan your visit to Woodstock, Vermont. Find things to do, fall foliage guides, covered bridges, where to stay, and the best Vermont dining.
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