Gone are the days of two-week vacations. People Today are taking several mini-vacations throughout the year. Our itineraries for 2- or 3-day escapes have all the information a traveler needs to skip town fast! From dining and lodging to attractions and events, with maps for every itinerary, this series is a ticket to the perfect getaway.

Twenty-four minivacations take you away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C. Go hiking in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia; visit Fallingwater in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania; or stay at a Victorian cottage in Cape May, New Jersey.

Go hiking in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia; visit Fallingwater in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania; or stay at a Victorian cottage in Cape May, New Jersey--twenty-four minivacations take readers away from the hustle and bustle of our nation's capital.