If you're on the East Coast, visit Atlantic City, which is known for its casinos and gambling. There's much more than that on the boardwalk, however. Overlooking the ocean, there are shops, hotels and a tour about the history of the famous boardwalk. Atlantic City offers amusement rides, antique shops, arcades and museums.
If you live on the West Coast or in the Midwest, Las Vegas is a choice destination for the weekend. Boasting some of the best entertainment in the country, the city offers many live shows. On and off the Las Vegas Strip, you will find some of the most modern casinos worldwide. Many of the casinos have their own attractions, and there is plenty of sightseeing to do. Las Vegas has the world's largest classic car showroom, museums and plenty of places to shop.
Beach vacations are another popular option. Depending on the time of year, consider a weekend in the Caribbean or Mexico. From sailing to snorkeling, there is plenty to do in these tropical locations. Explore the ocean while scuba diving or rent a wave runner. You can shop in both locations, and many of the Caribbean islands have casinos. In either the Caribbean or Mexico, there are a variety of day tours you can take. Restaurants range from inexpensive to fine dining. Both the Caribbean and Mexico have a festive nightlife, with some dance clubs and bars that stay open all night long.
A weekend trip to a ski resort is another idea. The East Coast and West Coast have many places where you can ski, and Colorado is also known for its ski resorts. Along with skiing, these resorts offer many other activities, including snowboarding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, snow tubing and ice skating. Certain resorts offer other activities, such as sledding or snowshoeing. Ski resorts in every location have plenty of dining choices, shopping, hotels and entertainment. Many resorts offer package deals for weekend trips.
Many areas of Canada are easily accessible from the US. Canada has a variety of points of interest, including ski resorts, national parks and Niagara Falls. From Vancouver to Quebec, outdoor activities, museums, tours and places to shop abound. Canada offers a lot of lakefront rentals among its natural wildlife and scenic landscape. If you are traveling from outside of Canada, remember to bring your passport.
