2013's Two-Day Vacation Winner: Paso Robles, California
Perfect for a weekend getaway from Los Angeles or San Francisco, without the crowds of Napa or the trendiness of Santa Barbara, Paso Robles is the fastest-growing wine region in the country—since 2000, the number of wineries here, mostly boutique and family-owned, has tripled from 50 to 200-plus. And brand-new hotels, like the 90-room Oaks and the luxe Ayres Resort and Spa, are keeping pace. Seasonal food is top-notch: Thomas Hill Organics has more than 800 fruit and nut trees on its farm.

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