vineyard views Tour the winery, then stay at the Shinn Estate Farmhouse Inn
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From New York City Road trip to Long Island’s
North Fork and Shelter Island
great outdoors Hike the canyon trails in Tallulah Gorge State Park
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From Atlanta Road trip to The
Georgia Mountains
Just northeast of Atlanta, the Georgia Mountains boast stunning state parks, hilly wineries and lovely little towns. Day 1 To get to Dahlonega, take Highway 19 about 60 miles north. Stay at the charming Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa (from $164, MountainLaurelCreek.com). After a massage, stroll through the town’s historic center, then drive through the bright green hills to visit area wineries, such as Montaluce Winery & Estates (Montaluce.com). Day 2 Continue northeast on Route 115 to Tallulah Gorge State Park, which has a spectacular canyon. At the park, hike, mountain bike, swim or white-water paddle. Day 3 Take the scenic route back west to Anna Ruby Falls and then head south to the Alpine-themed town of Helen.
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tasting notes Sip some vino at Dahlonega’s Montaluce Winery
Hop in your car and take the Long Island Expressway (LIE) to North Fork’s vineyards and the beachside town of Shelter Island. Day 1 Take the LIE (I-495 east) to the last exit, number 73, Old Country Road. Follow it all the way to Greenport (it becomes Route 25) and take the car ferry to Shelter Island. Stay at the stylish Sunset Beach and check out the hopping nightlife (opens in May; from $345, SunsetBeachLI.com). Day 2 Go back to Greenport and tour North Fork’s wine country. The noteworthy Shinn Estate Vineyards in Mattituck is off Exit 71 from the expressway; they host weekend tastings and run a historic four-room B&B (from $159, ShinnEstateVineyards.com). Day 3 After breakfast, drive on Route 25A along the north shore to Sand Points Preserve for views of the Long Island Sound; then head back to the city on the LIE.
vintage wheels Hotel San José’s mascot (the owner’s dog Moses) in the property’s 1974 Scout