Matt Meltzer

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Events

Fun fact: The vote for American independence was actually on July 2.

Everything Fun You Can Do in Miami This Weekend

Nation

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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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The pandemic spurred a mass exodus from major cities across the US as offices shuttered and WFH—or work from anywhere, for that matter—became the norm.

American Beach Towns Where You Can Actually Afford to Move

Hidden Gems

With Hidden Gems, we’ll seek out the kitschy, bizarre, creative, oddly beautiful gems around the world.

Hidden Gems: Uncovering Under-the-Radar Local Spots Near You

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Lifestyle

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Since the dawn of the American suburb, the idea of suburban living has been decidedly unsexy.

The Best Suburban Neighborhoods You Should Totally Move To

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To many Americans, the Everglades are mostly a place where Horatio Crane goes to find his latest, poorly-disposed body.

The 10 Best Things to do in Everglades National Park

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Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is an hour closer to Bourbon Street than to the statehouse in capital Jackson, which is maybe why the unassuming, 62-mile shoreline is one of the most artistic stretches in the state—and perhaps even in the South.

Meet the Mississippi Artist Paradise You Had No Idea Existed

Eat Seeker

Eat Seeker helps you find the best restaurants in your city. Check out our articles to help you find the best places to eat near you, now.

Eat Seeker: The Best Restaurants in Your City Right Now

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

Well, the world’s finest tire company finally thought enough of lil’ ole Miami to come to town and review our restaurants.

Where to Eat in Miami Right Now

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Dating in Miami is always its own special brand of…interesting, with the abundance of crypto gagillionaires and Instagram “entrepreneurs” our city offers.

The 22 Coolest and Most Romantic Summer Date Ideas in Miami

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Anyone who’s lazily flipped through the frayed Trivial Pursuit cards at their local dive bar knows the oldest city in the United States is St. Augustine, Florida.

14 Reasons to Drive to St. Augustine

For Miami locals, hotel pools are a little like LIV and Ocean Drive, places we only go when people are here from out of town and invite us along.

Miami’s 13 Best Hotel Swimming Pools

If you’ve lived in Miami long enough, there’s probably a CVS standing over a restaurant you once loved.

15 Old-School Restaurants in Miami for a Classic Night Out

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We all know how impressive—and expensive—it is to buy a house, period.

The World's Most Beautiful Lake Towns

If you’re new to Miami and want to learn about your adopted hometown/tax haven, might we suggest hopping in your Tesla and going for a little burger tour.

Matt Meltzer’s Recent Articles

Everything Fun You Can Do in Miami This Weekend

Take advantage of the long weekend.

American Beach Towns Where You Can Actually Afford to Move

One step closer to living out your private island fantasies.

The Best Suburban Neighborhoods You Should Totally Move To

With more space and located just outside major metro areas, it’s the best of both worlds.

The 10 Best Things to do in Everglades National Park

It’s not just ‘gators and pythons out there.

Meet the Mississippi Artist Paradise You Had No Idea Existed

A creative hub is quietly brewing on the last coast you might expect.

Where to Eat in Miami Right Now

Plant-based palaces, omakase emporiums, steakhouse stunners, and more.

The 22 Coolest and Most Romantic Summer Date Ideas in Miami

There’s no reason to sweat—aside from the weather.

14 Reasons to Drive to St. Augustine

Travel back in time with a trip to America’s oldest city.

Miami’s 13 Best Hotel Swimming Pools

There’s way more than Hyde Beach.

15 Old-School Restaurants in Miami for a Classic Night Out

From Cuban food to key lime pie, check out these South Florida stalwarts.

The World's Most Beautiful Lake Towns

Believe it or not, some lakes are even bluer than the Caribbean.

The 16 Best Burger Joints in Miami

From “government cheese” at United States Burger Service to Angus beef on a brioche bun, check out Miami’s best burgers.