A scenic road through North Carolina and Virginia. Choose an access point and a manageable section for a drive with landscape stops.Scenic driveTwo-state routePhotos, conditions and reviews
Stop for a cup of tea, a meal or an afternoon tea service in downtown Boulder. Bar seating and a self-service north patio offer different ways to visit.Tea & mealsPatioParking · Metered street parking and a garage near 14th Street/Canyon Boulevard. The rear lot has weekday permit restrictions.Before you goReservations · Afternoon tea requires advance booking. A simple cup of tea can be ordered without the full tea service.Photos, conditions and reviews
Coastal views, historic exhibits and walking trails at the tip of Point Loma. Start at the visitor center to choose the part of the park that fits your day.Coastal viewsWalking trailsBefore you goAccess · The official visitor guide links current entrance fees, opening hours and parking information.Photos, conditions and reviews
Vegetarian dining in a light-filled atrium or covered patio in Madison Valley. The seasonal menu includes vegan and gluten-free choices.Covered patioVegetarianParking · The venue lists free street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.Before you goReservations · Dinner reservations are available. The venue notes that weekend brunch can fill quickly.Photos, conditions and reviews
A 444-mile scenic route through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, with historic stops and walking opportunities along the way. Plan a section that suits your day.Scenic driveHistoric stopsPhotos, conditions and reviews
Coastal trails, beaches and the historic Cypress Tree Tunnel offer several ways to slow down outdoors. Pick a specific stop rather than treating the whole park as one short walk.Coastal walksTree tunnelBefore you goPlan your route · Trail distances vary widely. Alamere Falls requires at least a 13-mile round trip.Photos, conditions and reviews
C. Choose a park area or a visit to Peirce Mill for an outdoor break in the city.Urban natureFree entryBefore you goHours · Park areas are open during daylight. Nature Center and Peirce Mill hours are listed separately.Photos, conditions and reviews
Lake Michigan beaches, dunes and wooded trails. NPS suggests earlier or later visits to several popular stops, with lesser-known trails as alternatives.Lake viewsWoodland trailsPhotos, conditions and reviews
A Cobble Hill coffee stop with rotating art, custom ceiling tiles and an artist-painted espresso machine. Pair a drink with a pastry or breakfast taco.Art & coffeeNeighborhood caféBefore you goHours · Weekdays 6:30am–5pm; weekends 7am–5pm, per the venue.Photos, conditions and reviews
The original Stumptown café, opened in 1999. Espresso, tea and pastries make this a neighborhood coffee stop on SE Division Street.Neighborhood caféCoffee & pastriesBefore you goHours · Weekdays 6:30am–5pm; weekends 7:30am–5pm, per the venue.Photos, conditions and reviews
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