He would also spend his two-week vacation at the summer place, as close to Labor Day or July 4th as his seniority at his job allowed.
Many of these historic communities are considered quiet bastions of old money, though some, such as The Hamptons, are now well known for their celebrity-driven social scenes.
Additionally, their economies tend to be driven largely by this tourist trade, particularly those communities that are remote or on islands.
Some summer colonies within sufficient proximity to an urban center, such as Lake Bluff, Illinois or Denville, New Jersey, may eventually become a year-round commuter town, while retaining the original character.
The Wayne family's summers were often spent in the waters off the Pacific Northwest coast, from Seattle to the San Juans.