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Got 48 hours? Here’s what to see.

Two days somewhere new, or an extra day on a trip you’re already taking: what fits, what’s worth seeing, and where to stay.

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Four ways to use 48 hours

Pick the one that fits your time.

1
A weekend away

Two days somewhere within easy reach of home.
2
Add a day to a work trip

Pick the area you’re visiting to see what’s worth an extra day.
3
A long layover

Ideas for making a long stop part of the trip.
4
A day trip

Short on time? Day-trip ideas near you.

48-hour guides

Weekend trips from your city: how to get there, what to see and where to stay.

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Weekend Getaways from NYC: 48-Hour Trips by Train or Car

Two-day trips from New York City, nearest first: how to get there by train or car, what to see, and where to stay.

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Weekend Getaways from DC: 48-Hour Trips Within Easy Reach

Two-day trips from Washington, DC by car or train: Annapolis, Baltimore, Harpers Ferry, Charlottesville, Richmond and more, with what to see each day.

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Weekend Getaways from Philadelphia: 48-Hour Trips

Two-day trips from Philadelphia by train, bus or car: Lancaster, Cape May, Atlantic City, New Hope, Jim Thorpe and more, with what to see each day.

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Weekend Getaways from Chicago: 48-Hour Trips

Two-day trips from Chicago by train, bus or car: Milwaukee, Madison, St. Joseph, Indiana Dunes, Galena and more, with what to see each day.

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Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles: 48-Hour Trips

Two-day trips from Los Angeles by train, ferry, bus or car: Santa Barbara, San Diego, Catalina, Palm Springs, Big Bear and more.

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Weekend Getaways from Atlanta: 48-Hour Trips

Two-day trips from Atlanta by bus, train or car: Savannah, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Blue Ridge, Helen and more, with what to see each day.

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Weekend Getaways from Dallas: 48-Hour Trips

Two-day trips from Dallas by train, bus or car: Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Houston, Tyler, Oklahoma City, Galveston and the Texas Hill Country.

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Weekend Getaways from San Diego: 48-Hour Trips

Two-day trips from San Diego by train, bus or car: Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Barbara, Temecula, Palm Springs and Julian.

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48-hour ideas near you

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Your Guide to Making the Most of 48 Hours

Not every trip needs a week off. Tour48 is built around the 48-hour window — a long weekend, a layover, a quick escape between obligations. Whether it's a nearby city you've never really explored, a stopover worth leaving the airport for, or a weekend getaway that doesn't need much planning, we curate the must-dos, the nice-to-dos, and the practical details — where to stay, what to eat, how to get around — so you can make the most of a short window without overthinking it.

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Got 48 hours? Here’s what to see.

Four ways to use 48 hours

A weekend away

Add a day to a work trip

A long layover

A day trip

48-hour guides

Weekend Getaways from NYC: 48-Hour Trips by Train or Car

Weekend Getaways from DC: 48-Hour Trips Within Easy Reach

Weekend Getaways from Philadelphia: 48-Hour Trips

Weekend Getaways from Chicago: 48-Hour Trips

Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles: 48-Hour Trips

Weekend Getaways from Atlanta: 48-Hour Trips

Weekend Getaways from Dallas: 48-Hour Trips

Weekend Getaways from San Diego: 48-Hour Trips

48-hour ideas near you

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