Guide
5 Perfect Weekend Getaways for Fall
From charming and eclectic towns and burgs to heritage coastal climes, America’s historic areas are back welcoming you for day trips, weekend getaways, or more.
Enjoy Main Streets, dining and shopping, rural bike rides, walks on the beach, and fascinating tours and museums—all of which are included in Preservation magazine’s fall 2024 issue as part of the "Weekend Getaways" advertising special.
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Photo By: SeeQuincy
Quincy, Illinois
12 Museums, On Us. Historic Quincy, Illinois claims a dozen museums, with an A-List of themes from Abe, art & architecture, to agriculture, aviation & alcohol. Discover the city’s past & present and see unique private collections. Buy One Admittance, Get One free. Bonus: FREE Bike Rentals at the Villa Kathrine, Quincy’s Tourist Info Center and museum #1 in the guide. BoGo Museum Pass available at SeeQuincy.com or by calling 800.978.4748.
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Photo By: St. Charles
Saint Charles, Missouri
Discover Saint Charles, Missouri. Born from bold explorers and artful traders, St. Charles blends its daring French heritage with a down-to-earth Missouri attitude. We’re historically awesome, rich in culture, and abundant with playful experiences. Explore our historic Main Street and discover our signature festivals from Legends & Lanterns® to the 50th season of Saint Charles Christmas Traditions®.
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Photo By: Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
one of Missouri’s oldest Mississippi River towns, offering visitors an enchanting blend of history, culture and natural beauty. Cape is home to many historic sites, museums, monuments and murals as well as a vibrant riverfront downtown featuring eclectic shops and boutiques as well as local casual and fine dining, not to mention a full-service casino and hotel. Hikers and bikers have miles of paved and unpaved trails in town, including Trail of Tears State Park.
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Photo By: Visit Frederick
Frederick, Maryland
Downtown Frederick is home to a bustling historic district full of specialty shops and celebrity-chef culinary experiences. History buffs can explore Civil War battlefields, learn about healing & compassion at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, and explore African American history and culture at the Museum of the Iron Worker. Venture outside the city to see 3 historic covered bridges, and hike, bike or paddle in Frederick County’s state and national parks. Relax and drink in the view at a local winery, brewery or distillery.
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Red Hill-Patrick Henry National Memorial, Virginia
Patrick Henry’s Red Hill is the final home and burial place of Founding Father, American Revolution hero, and five-time Governor of Virginia, Patrick Henry. Visitors can tour the breathtaking beauty of over 1,000 of Patrick Henry’s original acres and historic buildings year-round.
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