Condé Nast TravelerAug 10
The 10 Best Road Trips on the East Coast for Every Season
From the tip of Cape Cod to the tip of the Florida Keys, these itineraries prove there's never a bad season for an East Coast road trip.
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- Gifford HouseGuest housesquarely in the gay thick of it with nightlife
- Dolphin Fleet Whale WatchAttractionset out for whale watching
- Crown & AnchorGuest houseDance floors, pool decks, and a stage that’s seen things.
- A-HousePlacelate-night destination
- Cape Cod National SeashoreNature reserveride through towering dunes
- Art's Dune ToursPlaceride through the towering dunes
- Boatslip Tea DanceFestivalan enduring LGBTQ+ tradition overlooking the harbor
- Spiritus PizzaRestaurantlate-night slice
- Sal's PlaceRestaurantwaterfront institution serving classic Italian comfort food
- Provincetown Portuguese BakeryBakeryget favorites before they disappear
- Sleep at Sal'sHotelwaterfront retreat includes nightly dinners, beach access
- Post Office CaféRestaurant
- Elsewhere
- KaiaRestaurantBoston, United Statesstandout Aegean cooking
- Equality TrailTrailBoston, United Statescommemorates people and places central to Boston's LGBTQ+ history
- Cape Cod Lavender FarmSightHarwich, United Statespick lavender and browse house-made products
- Atlantic White Shark ConservancyPlaceChatham, United Statesjoin expedition tracking great white sharks
- Truro VineyardsSightTruro, United Stateswines and spirits crafted from maritime-grown grapes
- DesnudaRestaurantBoston, United Stateslistening bar pairing inventive cocktails and small plates
- Love FarmsRestaurantDennis, United Statescelebrates region's bounty with farm-grown ingredients
- LuneRestaurantDennis, United Statesever-changing menu, earned James Beard Award semifinalist nod
- The Whitney HotelHotelBoston, United Statesintimacy in Boston
- Raffles BostonHotelBoston, United Statesultra-luxury in Boston
- The Liberty Hotel, a Luxury Collection HotelHotelBoston, United Statesreimagined former Charles Street Jail