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It's the holiday season, which means one thing: gift cards.

This New Law in New York Will Help You Cash Out Old Gift Cards

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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

Shopping for a coffee aficionado is no small task.

What to Get for the Coffee Fiend in Your Life

Washington DC

Downtown Holiday Market

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

Like ice skating and sipping on hot chocolate, shopping at holiday markets is a ubiquitous part of the season.

The Ultimate Guide to DC’s Holiday Markets and Pop-Ups

Philadelphia

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

Make your list and check it twice, then head to a local holiday market to buy presents regardless of whether they’re naughty or nice.

8 Festive Holiday Markets in Philadelphia

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This gift guide is dedicated to the friend who enjoys food beyond mere sustenance.

The Food Lover's Gift Guide 

Gift Guides

Thrillist's gift guides have everything you need to buy for friends, family, or a little something for yourself this holiday season.

Holiday Gift Guides: Everything You Need to Buy For Friends, Family & More

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Shopping

Shopping - Deals, New Products & Gift Ideas From Across the Web - Thrillist

Forget people who already have everything—frequent fliers might be the hardest group to shop for.

The Best Gifts for the Frequent Flier in Your Life

As the pandemic finally recedes in the distance, travel lovers are back out in full force—but the travel industry is having a little trouble keeping up (cue lost luggage, canceled flights, and fluctuating gas prices, to name a few issues).

The Best Gifts for Travelers Obsessed with Gadgets

Stuffing a stocking is not so different from packing a carry-on: You’ve got stipulations to consider.

The Best Travel-Friendly Stocking Stuffers Under $25

Flying Solo

From communing with nature on epic mountain treks to partying the night away on an unforgettable urban adventure, Flying Solo covers everything you need to know to forge your own globetrotting path.

Flying Solo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Solo Travel

The only things our solo traveling friends really need, they’ll tell us, are a bag, their passport, and a sense of curiosity.

The Best Gifts That Solo Travelers Will Actually Use

Shop Small Business

Check out the best businesses to support in major cities across the country. Spanning restaurants, bars, boutiques, and more, each guide drives users to shop small and contribute to their community.

Shop Small Business: Where to Shop Local Near You

Vault + Vine

Lifestyle

With all the corporate hullabaloo that is Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s easy to get sucked into the online shopping rabbit hole.

12 Philadelphia Small Businesses to Support This Holiday Season

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When it comes to finding thoughtful gifts, Etsy is always a safe bet.

The 11 Best Personalized Gifts to Buy from Etsy This Year

As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, those of us who just spent every spring and summer weekend in a tent in the woods might be feeling a little down and out.

Gift Guide

This New Law in New York Will Help You Cash Out Old Gift Cards

There's also a new ban on hidden fees and restrictions on expiration dates.

What to Get for the Coffee Fiend in Your Life

Recommendations for the espresso-obsessed person who has everything.

The Ultimate Guide to DC’s Holiday Markets and Pop-Ups

Make your list and check it twice.

8 Festive Holiday Markets in Philadelphia

Get into the holiday spirit while crossing off your shopping list.

The Food Lover's Gift Guide

Culinary literature, fancy butter knives, chef-approved kitchen gear—recommendations for those who love all things food.

The Best Gifts for the Frequent Flier in Your Life

These products are perfect for anyone who has the plane’s safety speech memorized.

The Best Gifts for Travelers Obsessed with Gadgets

From smart sunglasses to waterproof cameras, these nifty products will make your next trip as smooth as possible.

The Best Travel-Friendly Stocking Stuffers Under $25

A collection of trinkets and novelty goods that double as handy travel accessories.

The Best Gifts That Solo Travelers Will Actually Use

There are safety gadgets, sure, but also the latest tech and creature comforts that any traveler will adore.

12 Philadelphia Small Businesses to Support This Holiday Season

Shop local for sustainably made sweaters, ax throwing gift cards, and more.

The 11 Best Personalized Gifts to Buy from Etsy This Year

From custom pet prints to monogrammed kitchen gear, these handmade gifts are sure to impress everyone on your list.

The Best Gifts for People Who'd Rather Be Camping Right Now

Even when the temperatures dip below freezing, camping enthusiasts love any excuse to stock up on new gear.