Labor Day is the last long weekend of the summer, and everyone's dying to get away for those three days.
Over 34.7 million Americans are planning to travel for Labor Day this year — the highest number since the recession, according to AAA.
We found the best all-American getaways to celebrate Labor Day this weekend.
From the Gulf Coast to the San Juan Islands, these destinations are all near major U.S. cities, making it easy to jaunt over for a long weekend.
Kennebunkport, Maine
Under two hours from Boston and just across the New Hampshire-Maine border is one of the most picturesque fishing towns in all of New England.
Kennebunkport is home to numerous unique gift shops and restaurants, and you just might catch sight of President George H.W. Bush — his summer home is minutes from town.
Go on a whale-watching expedition and eat the freshest local seafood at Noonan's Lobster Hut in neighboring Cape Porpoise.
One of the top places to stay is The White Barn Inn, a charming inn with a European feel; rooms here start from about $800 per night over Labor Day weekend.
Hilton Head, S.C.
Just 45 minutes from Savannah and about four hours from Atlanta, Hilton Head is ideally located for southerners looking for a beach getaway on the Atlantic coast.
The laid-back island has top-rated restaurants, world-class golf resorts, packed beaches which are great for either laying out or riding bikes on the sand, and the charm and hospitality you'd expect from a southern destination.
There are tons of hotels, inns, and apartments for rent, but one of the most popular places to stay is the Inn at Harbour Town - Sea Pines Resort, where rooms start at about $320 per night over Labor Day weekend.
Carmel, Calif.
About 120 miles south of San Francisco, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a picturesque dot on the Monterey Peninsula with a population of just 3,722.
It's dog-friendly and known for its kitschy local arts and culture scene. It also has great fishing. Think twice about wearing high heels, though; Carmel law requires a high heel permit.
La Playa Carmel is a grand, old hotel that's allegedly haunted by the ghost of a woman who drowned herself in Carmel Bay — but that doesn't seem to stop vacationers from staying there. Rooms at La Playa start from about $615 per night over Labor Day weekend.
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