Sedona attracts hikers despite competing with the Grand Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. The town is noted for its spas and art scene. If your friends want a spa day after an active day, come here.
Black Mountain offers North Carolina's top hiking routes. Boutiques and breweries are also abundant. If you and the girls want to go somewhere bigger for the night, Asheville is 20 minutes away.
Alaska's salmon capital is beautiful. Hike the mountains and the inner passage. Shops, restaurants, and bars in Ketchikan draw customers despite its size.
Miami is lovely, but if you don't like traffic and boisterous tourists, head south to the pristine Florida Keys. Islamorada is a quiet village midway between Key West and Miami where you can go boating, eat great seafood, and relax in the sun.
Joshua Tree, the entryway to one of California's most gorgeous national parks, is a great location to relax. On a once-in-a-lifetime trip with your girls, the remoteness, serenity, and beauty are ideal.
Even among big cities, Taos is distinctive. The town's Pueblo adobe homes are centuries old. Visit for a unique girls' getaway and desert history.
Alpine, Texas, boasts one of the darkest skies in the lower 48. Explore a hidden gem near Big Bend National Park. The Theatrical Walking Ghost Tour will thrill and educate you.
Bar Harbor is Maine's top tourist destination. Town is stunning. Boats and stilted buildings line the waterfront. Visit lighthouses, eat lobster by the water, and go to Acadia National Park.
Bigfork is a lovely Montana town. No matter the season, there's much to do. Flathead Valley offers summer lake recreation and winter skiing.