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Top 10 Weekend Getaways Under 4 Hours From Major Cities
You don't need a week off or a plane ticket to reset. These escapes are all within a half-tank of gas from a major metro — close enough for a Friday-afternoon departure and a Sunday-night return, far enough that your inbox feels like it belongs to someone else. Pack light. Drive fast. Decompress faster.
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