day trip
noun
: a journey in which a person goes to visit a place and then returns home on the same day
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Ålesund, one of Norway’s most distinctive coastal towns, is a realistic day trip by car.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But the historic four-day trip went ahead and was widely considered a success.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Located in southwestern Virginia, Wytheville is a wonderful place for a day trip or weekend getaway.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Find family fun at the floating waterpark, horseback ride on the coast, snorkel alongside the biodiverse coastline, or charter a boat for a day trip on the water.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But the historic four-day trip went ahead and was widely considered a success.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Located in southwestern Virginia, Wytheville is a wonderful place for a day trip or weekend getaway.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Find family fun at the floating waterpark, horseback ride on the coast, snorkel alongside the biodiverse coastline, or charter a boat for a day trip on the water.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
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“Day trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trip. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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