Summer getaways 2009

We've got escape plans for the whole summer. Start marking your calendar-find trips every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day, plus extended info about where to stay and what to do.

By Time Out editors Wed May 13 2009

  • Philadelphia, PA

    The Art Star Craft Bazaar proves cool exists outside of Brooklyn-really.

  • Brattleboro, VT

    You've escaped the city for real. Now take a whiff of dairy air.

  • Beacon, NY

    What art? We're going for the strawberries.

  • New Haven, CT

    We'd expect nothing less than braininess from the host city of the International Festival of Art & Ideas.

  • Washington, D.C.

    Our capital goes beyond pork barrels at Safeway's National Capital Barbecue Battle.

  • Watkins Glen, NY

    Race cars, fireworks and earplugs make your Independence Day complete.

  • Palmyra, NY

    A big-deal show brings godliness and crowdedness to this little town.

  • Provincetown, MA

    Get grizzly at P-town's Bear Week.

  • Baltimore, MD

    Let an international footy match be your call to check out Charm City.

  • Rockland, ME

    Pull out your captain's hat-it's time for lobster and seafaring adventure.

  • Jamestown, NY

    Celebrate Lucille Ball's birthday in kitsch country.

  • Bethel, NY

    Go back to the future for the 40th anniversary of Woodstock.

  • Bridgehampton, NY

    Immerse yourself in preppy culture and sand.

  • Buffalo, NY

    Summer's nearly over and so is your diet. Act accordingly.

  • Saratoga Springs, NY

    Make like a high roller at the Travers Stakes.

  • Wildwood, NJ

    Get high with a little help from the Wildwood International Kite Festival-and some wild rides-on Jersey's girthiest beach.

  • Trip tips

    By Kathryn O'Shields
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