Since Gypsy With a Day Job is created for people who have to work full time jobs to make a living and maintain a household, weekend getaways is one of our big focuses. We and our readers need a lot of options for places to go and things to do in a 2 or 3 day weekend, and be back at work on Monday morning.
Weekend getaways can come in a lot of forms, from great camping site with a load of outdoor activities, to fabulous cities with enough attractions and entertainment to make it a worthwhile escape from the humdrum of work life.
We feature one story each month that is specifically designated as a weekend destination, with just the right amount of things to see and do in that 2 or 3 day time frame. Those places and stories will all be listed under this category, so you can find them immediately when you are looking for somewhere that is just a hop and a skip away, with plenty to do.
The Shoals consist of the towns of Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. While it’s likely that you’re familiar with Muscle Shoals, the other cities may not be familiar. But when people refer to the things to do in Muscle Shoals, they almost always encompass all four cities. The attractions in all four cities, we’ll say the things to […]
This post was most recently updated on April 6th, 2024. If you reside in the Midwest US, you might already know about Frankenmuth, Michigan, but then again, it might still be a hidden gem for you. Hailing from Illinois, just two states away, I had never come across its name until it was recommended as a weekend getaway while we were […]
Every once in a while, it is nice to have a real weekend getaway, one to a quieter place, without crowds or tourists. Sometimes that is hard to find, when also hoping to find nice scenery, good food, and plenty of calming but engaging things to do. When that urge came across me recently, I decided to give Punta Gorda, […]
A weekend in Chattanooga offers a unique escape. Our Chattanooga weekend itinerary gives you an almost perfect 3 days in Chattanooga!
This post was most recently updated on May 6th, 2022. “Not on my bucket list” was the response received when asking my husband to come along with me for a weekend in Little Rock, to attend a conference. He had no intention of spending 1 day in Little Rock, let alone 3 days in Little Rock! So, off I went alone […]
This post was most recently updated on May 6th, 2022. Lake Charles, Louisiana is a kind of “No Man’s Land.” It’s not part of the plantation South or the old West, but it has features of both. It was a favorite stomping ground for pirate, Jean Lafitte. Surrounding small cities like Iowa and Sulphur are usually considered part of the […]
This post was most recently updated on May 7th, 2022. Coastal Mississippi is a slip of land located between two large neighbors. To the east we have Mobile, AL and to the west we have New Orleans, LA. Many times, people looking for a beautiful area to visit overlook us. I’m here to tell you, it is well worth your time, […]
This post was most recently updated on March 28th, 2022. Founded in 1819, Memphis has certainly had its ups and downs, but through it all, its rich history and culture has left a definitive mark on the American landscape. In recent years it has gained popularity as a destination, because of this history and the abundance of Memphis attractions. Also because […]
This post was most recently updated on May 17th, 2022. Chicago is more than hot dogs, deep dish pizza and bitterly cold winters. It’s a city of mesmerizing architecture that’s best seen on a boat cruise and has a pace that’s less intimidating than other major cities in the United States. There are so many thins to do in Chicago. Just […]
This post was most recently updated on August 3rd, 2022. Whoa, cowboy, ready to reel in a bit of the Wild West 21st century style? Historic Golden, Colorado, offers much in the way of soft or hard adventure to quickly fill three full days. So, perhaps you’ve never heard of Golden. A lot of people haven’t, as it is a small […]
This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022. Santa Cruz in California is no doubt one of the best summer towns in the USA. With the cool sea breeze, rainless summer months, and home to one of the best old school amusement parks, there are so many amazing things to do in Santa Cruz, which makes it the perfect […]
The USA is filled with awesome food cities, but Austin, Texas give them all a run for their money. Boasting delicious traditional Texas BBQ, inventive modern cuisine, and some of the best tacos you can find stateside, Austin has so much to offer. Put all of that alongside a city filled with friendly and quirky residents, a thriving nightlife […]
