Sanibel Island


Husk Restaurant


seashell collections. There are activities aplenty to choose from, including sea kayaking, fi shing, boating, and inland hiking trails. You can’t visit Sanibel and not


try the fresh seafood. The island is known for its locally caught grouper, lionfi sh, oysters, and “pink gold” shrimp. For baskets of yummy fried fi sh,


clams, and shrimp, along with more than 40 rum selections, head to the Sanibel Fish House, which is also a family-friendly restaurant. Doc Ford’s cooks up Caribbean-


style fresh fi sh and has a laid-back vibe. If you prefer surf and turf, then check out Sweet Melissa’s Cafe, which is known for having some of the best food on the island.


FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN San Antonio, Texas Late May is a great time to visit


family-friendly San Antonio in south central Texas. The historic city has a rich colonial legacy and is home to the Alamo. Also make sure to check out Market Square for a bevy of restaurants and shops. Stretching for


miles along the San Antonio River, River Walk is another top attraction. The pedestrian promenade is lined


with restaurants, outdoor cafes, bars, and hotels, including the Omni La Mansion del Rio. The Omni La


Mansion del Rio, an AAA four-diamond hotel, mixes Spanish


colonial architecture with


European style and has the charm of a grand hacienda throughout its historic environs.


If you are traveling with kids, there


is so much for little ones to do. The San Antonio Zoo is home to more than 750 species and off ers behind- the-scenes animal interactions that kids love. The Legoland Discovery Center is another popular attraction.


HONKY-TONKS AND SOUTHERN COOKING Nashville, Tennessee Nashville has long been famous for its country music scene, but these days this vibrant, bustling city also has a reputation as a food and culture destination.


It’s perfect for a long weekend getaway, as 72 hours give you plenty of time to explore its top attractions.


Begin with the


Country Music Hall of Fame. The museum


San Antonio Zoo


is massive, covering multiple fl oors, with all kinds of exhibits from interactive to collective,


including more than 800 stage costumes and 600 instruments documenting country


music’s history. Afterward, head over to Broadway


to listen to live music at the dozens of honky-tonks lining Nashville’s main street. There’s no other place like Music City’s Broadway in America. In recent years, Nashville has


really upped its food scene. There are still plenty of hot chicken joints, but you’ll also fi nd more upscale restaurants like Husk. In the trendy Gulch neighborhood,


it serves up Southern farm-to-table fare from a Victorian house dining room overlooking the river. The menu changes daily but focuses on regional dishes using traditional cooking methods for the area, including smoking and pickling. The shrimp and grits are delicious. The Hermitage Hotel is Nashville’s


poshest sleeping option. Dating back to 1910, it is on the National Register of Historic Places. The fi ve-star hotel is a Beaux Arts-style beauty, with an opulent lobby and a legendary past — many early 20th-century political campaigns were planned here.


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