36 Hours in Edinburgh Where old and modern merge seamlessly: along with medieval alleys, design-forward buildings and a “new” Scottish cuisine. By NELL McSHANE WULFHART
36 Hours in Richmond, Virginia A new African-American museum, appealing parks and distinctive dining spots are among the lures of this riverside city. By JOHN L. DORMAN
36 Hours in Burgundy, France Show up hungry in Burgundy, and not just for boeuf Bourguignon. Appetites for art and design will be sated, too. By SETH SHERWOOD
36 Hours in Cambridge, Mass. Anchored to the banks of the Charles River by Harvard and M.I.T., Cambridge blends its erudite character with a rich serving of arts and culture.
36 Hours in Belgrade Epic night life, thriving cafe culture, hearty meals and emerging, design-conscious industrial districts: Belgrade has a gritty, distinctive appeal. By SETH SHERWOOD
36 Hours in Boulder, Colo. Who even needs the legal marijuana? Boulder is an exceptionally easygoing place to hang out. By MELISSA COLEMAN
36 Hours in Minneapolis Urban edginess, cultural authenticity, not to mention spiced meatballs in lingonberry sauce: the perfect formula for a weekend away. By JENNIFER CONLIN
36 Hours in Nantucket, Mass. Glorious public beaches, untouched moors and dunes, and sophisticated dining and shopping on this island off Cape Cod. By HANNAH SELIGSON
36 Hours in Portland, Me. There’s more to this maritime city than great food: gracious parks, Victorian architecture and a thriving arts scene. By SUZANNE MacNEILLE
36 Hours in Parma, Italy This riverside city may be synonymous with fine food — Parma ham, Parmesan — but it also satisfies appetites for art, music and history. By SETH SHERWOOD
36 Hours in Seoul Thanks to the Korean pop culture wave, the once underrated South Korean capital, with its new museums, plazas and restaurants, is reveling in a tourism boom. By JUSTIN BERGMAN
36 Hours in Cape Town A plan for this stunning city might include a 5K run (or walk), browsing farm markets, dinner at a wine estate and, no surprise, heading up Table Mountain (by cable car). By SARAH KHAN
36 Hours in Charleston, S.C. The city is in the midst of a restaurant boom, and King Street has become the embodiment of a new, saccharine-free Southern charm. By JEANNIE RALSTON
36 Hours on the Left Bank, Paris The Right Bank may be more international and trendy, but sometimes you want to pretend you’re inside a black-and-white Robert Doisneau photo. By AMY THOMAS
36 Hours on the Beach in Barcelona Dine seaside, sip cocktails high above the water or just stretch out in the sand during this coastal weekend in Catalonia. By ANDREW FERREN
36 Hours in Helsinki, Finland Every corner of this cool Nordic city is heating up, with a renewed waterfront, renovated museums and revived industrial spaces. By INGRID K. WILLIAMS
36 Hours in Cleveland Whatever the fallout from the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Cleveland, with its booming food scene and revitalized downtown, is camera ready. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in Valencia, Spain Artistic and culinary innovation continue to transform every corner of this perpetually sunny city. By INGRID K. WILLIAMS
36 Hours in Chicago The neighborhoods on Chicago’s near northwest side are an invigorating blend of reflection and reinvention. By STEVE REDDICLIFFE
36 Hours in Los Angeles Home to captivating art, deeply rooted ethnic communities and world-class food, the nation’s second largest city is vivid, soulful and eclectic. By FREDA MOON
36 Hours in Edinburgh Where old and modern merge seamlessly: along with medieval alleys, design-forward buildings and a “new” Scottish cuisine. By NELL McSHANE WULFHART
36 Hours in Richmond, Virginia A new African-American museum, appealing parks and distinctive dining spots are among the lures of this riverside city. By JOHN L. DORMAN
36 Hours in Burgundy, France Show up hungry in Burgundy, and not just for boeuf Bourguignon. Appetites for art and design will be sated, too. By SETH SHERWOOD
36 Hours in Cambridge, Mass. Anchored to the banks of the Charles River by Harvard and M.I.T., Cambridge blends its erudite character with a rich serving of arts and culture.
36 Hours in Belgrade Epic night life, thriving cafe culture, hearty meals and emerging, design-conscious industrial districts: Belgrade has a gritty, distinctive appeal. By SETH SHERWOOD
36 Hours in Boulder, Colo. Who even needs the legal marijuana? Boulder is an exceptionally easygoing place to hang out. By MELISSA COLEMAN
36 Hours in Minneapolis Urban edginess, cultural authenticity, not to mention spiced meatballs in lingonberry sauce: the perfect formula for a weekend away. By JENNIFER CONLIN
36 Hours in Nantucket, Mass. Glorious public beaches, untouched moors and dunes, and sophisticated dining and shopping on this island off Cape Cod. By HANNAH SELIGSON
36 Hours in Portland, Me. There’s more to this maritime city than great food: gracious parks, Victorian architecture and a thriving arts scene. By SUZANNE MacNEILLE
36 Hours in Parma, Italy This riverside city may be synonymous with fine food — Parma ham, Parmesan — but it also satisfies appetites for art, music and history. By SETH SHERWOOD
36 Hours in Seoul Thanks to the Korean pop culture wave, the once underrated South Korean capital, with its new museums, plazas and restaurants, is reveling in a tourism boom. By JUSTIN BERGMAN
36 Hours in Cape Town A plan for this stunning city might include a 5K run (or walk), browsing farm markets, dinner at a wine estate and, no surprise, heading up Table Mountain (by cable car). By SARAH KHAN
36 Hours in Charleston, S.C. The city is in the midst of a restaurant boom, and King Street has become the embodiment of a new, saccharine-free Southern charm. By JEANNIE RALSTON
36 Hours on the Left Bank, Paris The Right Bank may be more international and trendy, but sometimes you want to pretend you’re inside a black-and-white Robert Doisneau photo. By AMY THOMAS
36 Hours on the Beach in Barcelona Dine seaside, sip cocktails high above the water or just stretch out in the sand during this coastal weekend in Catalonia. By ANDREW FERREN
36 Hours in Helsinki, Finland Every corner of this cool Nordic city is heating up, with a renewed waterfront, renovated museums and revived industrial spaces. By INGRID K. WILLIAMS
36 Hours in Cleveland Whatever the fallout from the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Cleveland, with its booming food scene and revitalized downtown, is camera ready. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in Valencia, Spain Artistic and culinary innovation continue to transform every corner of this perpetually sunny city. By INGRID K. WILLIAMS
36 Hours in Chicago The neighborhoods on Chicago’s near northwest side are an invigorating blend of reflection and reinvention. By STEVE REDDICLIFFE
36 Hours in Los Angeles Home to captivating art, deeply rooted ethnic communities and world-class food, the nation’s second largest city is vivid, soulful and eclectic. By FREDA MOON