Ideally suited for a weekend away from the city or the traditional family beach vacation, Norfolk and Suffolk contain spectacular coastal and countryside villages for those seeking a low-key escape from urban madness. Much of the area has actually been designated "An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty." Tiny hamlet villages and spectacular coastal towns offer a wide array of activities from steam train rides to local festivals and craft fairs. Time Out assists travelers in seeing the area like a native, recommending accommodations, eating and drinking venues, as well as sightseeing activities from the most active to downright sedentary.