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Boston, Portland named among the best U.S. cities for a weekend trip
Plan your next weekend getaway.
Some U.S. cities — including two in New England — are tailor-made for weekend excursions, according to Thrillist.
The website released a list of the best U.S. cities for a weekend trip and included Boston and Portland, Maine.
“These energetic locales have all the things one could hope to experience in a mere 36 hours: a distinct sense of place, strong local cultures, great food and drinks, vibrant neighborhoods, bang for your buck, and, most importantly, near endless to-do lists,” wrote Thrillist about the cities on its list.
“There’s nowhere that does classic New England charm quite like Boston,” wrote Thrillist.
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Boston makes a great weekend getaway because it is compact, according to Thrillist.
“You can hit the touristy North End, the historic Freedom Trail, and the idyllic Common, zip in and out of shops on Newbury and Boylston, and head down to the Harbor with some essential snacks from nearby Faneuil Hall —and do it all on foot with relative ease,” wrote the website.
Portland has plenty of New England coastal charm, including “world-class food, island-hopping, and immaculate seaside vibes,” wrote Thrillist.
Hungry visitors should check out James Beard Award-winning Central Provisions, as well as The Holy Donut, and Duckfat, which the website called “possibly one of the tastiest spots on the eastern seaboard.”
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Other cities on the list include Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Chicago.
Check out Thrillist’s list of the best U.S. cities for a weekend trip.
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