Even though Labor Day is on the horizon, vacation season isn't over. Here are a few ideas for quick getaways. There's good news for the 7 million people expected to apply for a US passport this year. The first major museum exhibition to explore the spiritual meaning and social context of Shaker gift drawings is on view at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield through April 2. That's the best way to describe Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vt.
Summer is a time to be festive.
This week marks the 25th annual Nude Recreation Week, featuring open houses, concerts, and festivals at more than 230 clubs, resorts, and campgrounds throughout North America. Not only are there some great happenings but the dollar is strong, which means the trip could cost less than expected. There's really too much to cheer about the Empire State to fit into a few words. Then look to the Smart Guide for ways to get to and around the Cape and the islands without driving. More than 46 outdoor historical drams dramas are held every summer to celebrate a local community's communities' heritage and contributions to the American tapestry.