Walking through Philadelphia's history is always rewarding. The Constitutional Walking Tour goes to some places that other tours cannot, visiting more than 20 historic sites in 75 minutes on a mile-plus walk. The tours are available on weekends now-May 18 and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day at $17.50 for adults and $12.50 for children ages 3-12. Look for a combination ticket for the tour and the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour. Other ways to walk about include a free self-guided tour, MP3 and cell phone tours.

Visit theconstitutional.com and spiritsof76.com. Lodging deals are available on the city's official Website, gophila.com.

Leaving Las Vegas

If you're tired of the slots and tables in Las Vegas, SmarterTravel.com notes that within an hour's drive are wilderness retreats hikers will love: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, with over 30 miles of trails ($5 entrance fee per car); Valley of Fire State Park, suitable for short hikes ($6 per vehicle); and Mount Charleston Walking through Philadelphia's history is always rewarding. The Constitutional Walking Tour goes to some places that other tours cannot, visiting more than 20 historic sites in 75 minutes on a mile-plus walk. The tours are available on weekends now-May 18 and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day at $17.50 for adults and $12.50 for children ages 3-12. Look for a combination ticket for the tour and the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour. Other ways to walk about include a free self-guided tour, MP3 and cell phone tours.

Visit theconstitutional.com and spiritsof76.com. Lodging deals are available on the city's official Website, gophila.com.

Leaving Las Vegas

If you're tired of the slots and tables in Las Vegas, SmarterTravel.com notes that within an hour's drive are wilderness retreats hikers will love: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, with over 30 miles of trails ($5 entrance fee per car); Valley of Fire State Park, suitable for short hikes ($6 per vehicle); and Mount Charleston