10 perfect places for a 'girl's trip' in the US

• Need a break? Take your girlfriends for a weekend — or longer — getaway.
• These museums, parks, and restaurants recommended for girl time.
• Big cities like New York City and San Francisco offer plenty to do.

Sometimes the exact thing you need in life is a once-in-a-lifetime trip with your best girlfriends. 

The good news is that there are lots of options in the US where you can go to escape from real life for a little bit.

Browse this list of places where you can do to relax, have an adventure, and hang out with your girlfriends.

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Greenville, South Carolina is good for a low-key weekend.

Greenville is a small city that's full of life – located about an hour and a half from Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has large, lush gardens, overlooking a waterfall. Head to Falls Park on the Reedy for gorgeous views by day and night. Downtown Greenville has tons of restaurants — and great Southern food. Try brunch at Tupelo Honey (their grits are delicious) and grab coffee at Coffee Underground.

San Francisco, California has endless activities.

The Buena Vista serves up the best Irish coffee that I've ever had, so it's definitely worth a stop. 

Muir Woods is one of the most peaceful parks in the world. Take the drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop for a glorious walk through the woods. You'll see giant Redwood trees and maybe catch a glimpse of the deer that live in the park.

Driving further north, you can take the girls on the Sonoma County winery trail. Want to tour Alcatraz? The boat ride there is lots of fun, and taking the audio tour is the best way to experience at the prison. Views of the city are fantastic from the island. The Haight-Ashbury district is great for shopping, and there is so much to do and see in the city.

Hershey, Pennsylvania is all about the chocolate.

Spend a weekend with your girlfriends in cozy Hershey, Pennsylvania. Though it may seem like an unlikely spot, it can be tons of fun. 

You can stay at the Hotel Hershey, where spa packages include chocolate facials and baths. The Outlets at Hershey offer great shopping, and then you can head over to Troegs Brewery for a beer.

Get some free chocolate at Chocolate World, while learning how Milton Hershey started it all. If you're a roller-coaster lover, you can also check out Hershey Park. Short drives can take you to downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania or out to Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.