Memphis Weekend Features Art, Festival, Blanchard

Two travel guides highlight weekend escapes centered on local character and experiences. Fredericksburg, Texas, offers walkable downtown shopping, German heritage, tasting rooms and nearby wineries, with Texas wines and locally focused dining adding to the appeal. In Gatlinburg, visitors can pair a quick flight from the Tampa Bay area with a weekend in the Smokies, enjoying mountain scenery, downtown accommodations and dining while taking care to keep food secured from bears.