Fall break is right around the corner. Use that long weekend tobreak out of the bubble for a little culture. Out-of-towner? VisitSan Antonio’s historic Alamo. Small-town Betty? Visit NewYork City or Chicago for some big-city livin’.

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San Antonio

San Antonio is about a five-hour drive from Dallas and boastsattractions like the Riverwalk, the Alamo and the King WilliamHistoric District.

Chicago

There’s a lot more to Chicago besides the Sears Tower.Visit Navy Pier on Lake Michigan, shop the Miracle Mile and partyon the dense club circuit.

Miami, Fla.

Of course you know about the beaches in Miami, Fla., butdon’t overlook the Everglades National Park, the party scenein South Beach and the downtown Miami shopping district.

Biloxi, Miss.

If you don’t know anything about Biloxi, Miss.,you’ll find its art galleries, beaches and casinos a pleasantsurprise. The Beau Rivage Resort has a marina, shopping and aluxurious spa.

San Francisco

Visit San Francisco and ride the trolleys, see the Golden GateBridge and visit the wine country. Alcatraz is also a populartourist attraction. Maybe you’ll even be able to catch a49ers game.

New York City

New York City never gets old. World-class shopping, shows,museums and nightlife keep visitors coming back. Who says there areno trees in the city? Central Park is beautiful in autumn.