Plan a Perfect Weekend

Great day and weekend trips, from beach inns and mountain hikes to good food and fun on the Eastern Shore. Plus, where to rekindle romance, why it's Philly time, and what's new at area resorts.

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Being Cool in the Sun

Love the beach? Here are six good places—from a pet-friendly inn to an oceanfront splurge.

Check out beaches from Assateague Island to Delaware.

Spring Beauty in Shenandoah

In the fall, Shenandoah National Park is lovely—and crowded. In spring,it’s just as beautiful—and much more peaceful. more

Royal Trip to Philadelphia

The big King Tut exhibit is reason enough to go to Philadelphia. But there’s more—like all those very good restaurants. more

Great Fall Weekends

Here are 36 effortless escapes—from fun day trips to one-night stays to adventures just an hour away. more

Can DC’s New Digital News Operations Replace the Once-Great Newspaper Bureaus?

Gone are the robust bureaus for the Los Angeles Times, Newhouse News, and other once-healthy news organizations. Digital media bureaus now are taking their places with as many reporters and plenty of swagger. more

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Sip some Beaujolais Nouveau, check out the Terra Cotta warriors, see a vintage murder thriller, and more this weekend. more