On a Lark

On a Lark finds the cities worth the drive when you have a few free days and no plan. Start from your home base (Franklin, TN by default, or type any major U.S. city), pick your dates, choose a drive radius from 50 to 1,000 miles, and tap Scan the radar. You get a short list of getaways, each with the drive time, what's happening while you're there, and the forecast for your exact days. WHAT YOU GET • Getaways within reach: cities up to 1,000 miles away, sorted by most events or by "Nice weekend," which ranks dry days and mild highs for your dates. • Real forecasts: daily highs and lows, rain chances, sunrise and sunset from Open-Meteo. • Weather alerts: active National Weather Service watches and warnings for each city. • Events: concerts, games, festivals, museums, theater and food happenings, including Ticketmaster listings. Filter by Music, Arts, Food & wine, Festivals, Sports or…