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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

For anyone who lives in the Northeast, a getaway to Montreal is the kind of trip that always sits on the back burner whenever the urge to travel bubbles up.

This Amtrak Train Ride from NYC to Montreal Is Ridiculously Scenic

On Tap

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Drink

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

While IPAs tend to hog a lot of the beer-loving spotlight, for true believers, the holiest of grails are stouts.

The 24 Best Stouts in America to Try This Winter

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Everyone knows that Oktoberfest is a stein-swinging, sausage-scarfing party of epic proportions.

Everything You Need to Know About Oktoberfest and the Best Beers to Try

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“IPAs are so hot right now!” That sentence is so 1996.

The 38 Best IPAs in America Right Now

Summer Sips

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Summer Sips: Refreshing Drink Recipes for Summer

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Well, it’s officially pool sitting, beach chilling, backyard grilling season and that has us craving one thing: an ice cold beer.

The Best Summer Beers to Crack Open This Season

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In terms of seasons, spring is notoriously the hardest one to categorize.

The 10 Best Spring Beers on the Market Right Now

Game Day

Super Bowl 2022 is nearing and from appetizer and drink ideas to the most iconic halftime performances, celebrate all things game day with Thrillist.

Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Super Bowl 2022

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When it comes to entertaining, there’s nothing quite like the tradition of the Great American Game Day Party.

Everything You Need to Pull Off the Perfect Last-Minute Game Day Party

Spirit Free

The non-alcoholic beverage resource for the sober curious, mindful drinker, or those wanting a spirit-free drink where the booze is optional, but flavor is not.

Spirit Free: Ultimate Non-Alcoholic Drink Guide - Thrillist

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It wasn’t too long ago that the only available non-alcoholic beers on the market were seen as a sad afterthought of the big breweries.

The Best Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers on the Market

Thrillist Road Trips

Satisfy your urge for IRL exploration with Thrillist Road Trips. We'll help you find the best roadside oddities, funky towns, and beautiful scenery that's just a drive away.

Thrillist Road Trips: Roadside Oddities, Funky Towns & More

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As a kid in coastal Massachusetts, scarcely a month went by without my Upstate-native parents whisking us away to a place where the trees got taller and the mountaintops grew higher.

This Ruggedly Gorgeous Section of Upstate NY Is Somehow Still Overlooked

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When it comes to talking about beer, there are no two words that get thrown around as much as “ale” and “lager.”

The Differences Between Lager and Ale, Explained

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Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green bean casserole are great and all, but let's be honest: if you're going to make it through a night of loud-mouthed relatives, football upsets, and Grandma's "special" holiday dish, you're gonna need booze.

The Definitive Thanksgiving Beer and Wine Pairing Guide

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Sour beers have become huge in the past couple years, which weirdly makes Trappist monks the biggest hipsters in the beer world, considering they’ve been making them for centuries.

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Latest Posts From Zach

This Amtrak Train Ride from NYC to Montreal Is Ridiculously Scenic

Hop off the train for spa days, hikes, and beach time.

The 24 Best Stouts in America to Try This Winter

This is gonna get dark.

Everything You Need to Know About Oktoberfest and the Best Beers to Try

Prost!

The 38 Best IPAs in America Right Now

Exciting collabs, one-offs, mainstays, and everything in between.

The Best Summer Beers to Crack Open This Season

Sip these in the sunshine.

The 10 Best Spring Beers on the Market Right Now

From seasonal saisons to pilsners perfect for the patio.

Everything You Need to Pull Off the Perfect Last-Minute Game Day Party

Consider these essential for your next football viewing shindig.

The Best Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers on the Market

Hazy IPAs, rich stouts, and bold Belgian-style ales.

This Ruggedly Gorgeous Section of Upstate NY Is Somehow Still Overlooked

Crystal lakes, sky-high mountains, and very comfortable chairs.

The Differences Between Lager and Ale, Explained

Chances are, you’ve got this all wrong.

The Definitive Thanksgiving Beer and Wine Pairing Guide

What you drink with that 3 am leftover sandwich totally matters.

Everything You Need To Know About Sour Beers

Pucker up!