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If your idea of a weekend getaway involves sightseeing, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, or cultural events, then cities are fantastic places to visit for your next vacation. Even if you live nearby, an overnight stay in the heart of the city can feel like a different world and a break from your everyday routine.
Since there’s so much to do in a city, our trip ideas focus on a single theme or two that you can fit into a weekend trip. Don’t try to do it all in one weekend – save some fun for the next visit!
![Dine and Drink in Jack London Square in Oakland](https://pekex.com/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
Dine and Drink in Jack London Square in Oakland
It's easy for travelers to overlook Oakland in favor of San Francisco. But the area around Jack London Square is ... Read more
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Explore Sacramento’s Craft Beer Brewery Scene
Beer lovers rejoice! There's a fantastic weekend getaway nearby in Sacramento, a craft beer paradise with over 80 breweries to explore ... Read more
![Explore Fascinating Museums in Golden Gate Park](https://pekex.com/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
Explore Fascinating Museums in Golden Gate Park
Visit the world-class museums in Golden Gate Park when you need a getaway that isn't dependent on the weather ... Read more
![Find Kitschy Fun in San Luis Obispo](https://pekex.com/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
Find Kitschy Fun in San Luis Obispo
When life gets too serious, and you need to lighten up, book a stay at the Madonna Inn and visit ... Read more
![Walk the Golden Gate Bridge and Crissy Field in San Francisco](https://pekex.com/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
Walk the Golden Gate Bridge and Crissy Field in San Francisco
In a big city like San Francisco, it's better to focus on just a few activities for a weekend getaway ... Read more
![Ride Amtrak to the California State Railroad Museum](https://pekex.com/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
Ride Amtrak to the California State Railroad Museum
All aboard! We're taking a trip to the California State Railroad Museum to learn about the state's fascinating locomotive history ... Read more