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Hiking is one of those hobbies that can come with a lot of gear.

9 Items to Get You Ready for Spring Hikes

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

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Cities often get maligned for being too busy, too loud, and just too much.

12 Peaceful Spots to Relax and Unwind in Major U.S. Cities

When you're in a new city, a run can serve two purposes: exercise and exploration.

15 City Runs That Double as Urban Exploration

Living in a city doesn't have to mean giving up access to nature.

14 of the Most Convenient Hikes From Major American Cities

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

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The kitchen has always been Reina Gascón-López's happy place.

How This Chef Uses Puerto Rican Comfort Food to Connect a Diverse Group of Home Cooks

Drink

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An Ode to the Cosmo: Why It's the Ideal Cocktail for This Holiday Season

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Figuring out what to bring to Friendsgiving can feel like a lot of pressure: You don't want to spend hours over the stove, but bringing store-bought rolls also feels like a cop-out.

The Ideal Dish to Bring to Friendsgiving, Depending on Your Vibe

New York

Perhaps no cocktail represents the glamorous side of New York City nightlife quite like the Cosmopolitan.

16 of the Most Fabulous Places to Drink Cosmos in New York City

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Lifestyle

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If your relationship was built on long weekend road trips and international getaways, odds are that at-home date nights are starting to feel a little stale.

How To Recreate Your Favorite Vacation at Home for a Fun, Low-Key Date Night

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Sunday sometimes gets short shrift: It's still part of the weekend, but doesn't feel like it when you spend it prepping for and worrying about the week ahead.

Banish the Sunday Scaries With These Fun Evening Activities 

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No matter what you're drinking, a cocktail at home can never quite measure up to one sipped from your favorite stool at your local dive bar.

How to Reclaim Your Dive Bar Regular Status in 7 Steps

Any dive bar lover remembers the first time they bellied up to the bar and ordered a drink in what would soon become their new favorite spot.

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9 Items to Get You Ready for Spring Hikes

Get geared up without dropping hundreds of dollars on specialized outdoor equipment.

12 Peaceful Spots to Relax and Unwind in Major U.S. Cities

When you need a moment of calm, head to one of these hidden gems.

15 City Runs That Double as Urban Exploration

Discover scenic views and urban landmarks while working on your mile time.

14 of the Most Convenient Hikes From Major American Cities

City dwellers can get to any of these trails in two hours or less.

How This Chef Uses Puerto Rican Comfort Food to Connect a Diverse Group of Home Cooks

Cooking is a labor of love for South Carolina-raised Reina Gascón-López.

An Ode to the Cosmo: Why It's the Ideal Cocktail for This Holiday Season

It's a much more subtle take on a festive drink.

The Ideal Dish to Bring to Friendsgiving, Depending on Your Vibe

All of these options are much more impressive than store-bought rolls.

16 of the Most Fabulous Places to Drink Cosmos in New York City

Perhaps no cocktail represents the glamorous side of New York City nightlife quite like the Cosmopolitan.

How To Recreate Your Favorite Vacation at Home for a Fun, Low-Key Date Night

Time to shake up your date night routine.

Banish the Sunday Scaries With These Fun Evening Activities

Get some space from your Monday morning to-do list.

How to Reclaim Your Dive Bar Regular Status in 7 Steps

Don't underestimate the importance of small talk.

7 Editors Share the Moment They Realized Their Local Dive Bar Was 'The One'

It's all about the ambiance.