A Look Back: Presidential Vacations

Presidents and their families get out of Washington for fishing, golfing, hiking and more.

President Grant and Mrs. Grant with their son, Jesse, at their cottage in Elberon, New Jersey. c. 1872. (Photo from the Library of Congress)

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The Tenth Anniversary of September 11 September 11, 2011	President Obama’s Address To A Joint Session of Congress September 8, 2011	September 2011: Photo of the Day September 1, 2011	Vice President Joe Biden Visits Japan August 25, 2011
Vice President Joe Biden Visits Mongolia August 24, 2011	Vice President Joe Biden Visits China August 22, 2011	Secretary Salazar Promotes Outdoor Recreation in the Northeast August 22, 2011	VP in Asia Day Two: Beijing, China August 19, 2011