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From a late-night dive bar to an early morning bakery, museum, park, or pit-stop, our favorite celebrities and personalities reflect on why they love the city they’re in the most.

My Day Off: Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

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If you ask Gwar to describe Richmond, Virginia, they'll tell you that it's a "crap hole"—and that you should probably bring some pepper spray.

Gwar's Day Off in Richmond, Virginia Is a Terrible Tour of Its Creepiest Landmarks

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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On a warm and sunny Florida winter day, I find myself stepping into a dark, frozen-in-time, haunted hotel where many a seance has taken place.

This Haunted Hotel Is the Gathering Place of Florida’s Psychic Community

Not far from Orlando’s theme park corridor lies a much more discreet—and, many would say, far more otherworldly—attraction.

Welcome to Cassadaga, the Psychic Capital of the World

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The tales are as tall as the trees in the tiny town of Willow Creek, California.

Turns Out Bigfoot’s Hometown Is in Northern California

I was always very intuitive, very creative.

How a Florida Spiritualist Started Talking to Ghosts

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Nevada is, by all scientific metrics, very weird.

This Bizarro Desert Highway Is One of America's Weirdest Roads

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For as long as us humans have wandered through dark woods and looming mountains, we’ve been sharing spooky stories ‘round a campfire at night.

6 Terrifying Campfire Tales from Patagonia

Late Checkout

Thrillist presents 'Late Checkout,' bringing you the most unique Airbnbs, bucket list hotels, and extraordinary places to stay around the world.

Late Checkout: Airbnbs, Hotels & Where to Stay Around the World

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They call it the Haunted Hotel on the Hill.

Hang Out With Classy Ghosts at the Luxurious Cavalier Hotel

San Francisco

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San Francisco may not be that old of a city, but it’s certainly had its fair share of murders, tragedies, and hauntings, all of which create the perfect justification for a restless spirit to hang around and lash out in spine-chilling ways, like opening and closing doors, banging on walls, or lingering in the fog, too tormented to try to find peace elsewhere.

The Most Terrifying Haunted Places in San Francisco

San Diego

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It’s the time of year when we see San Diegans dressed in spooky attire, but did you know that San Diego is a hotbed of paranormal activity?

Get Spooked at the Most Haunted Places in San Diego

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Nevada has at least 600 ghost towns within its borders.

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Gwar's Day Off in Richmond, Virginia Is a Terrible Tour of Its Creepiest Landmarks

The metal band takes us through all their favorite (and most horrible) places in Richmond, leading us to haunted tunnels and spine-chilling prisons.

This Haunted Hotel Is the Gathering Place of Florida’s Psychic Community

And a seance hot-spot.

Welcome to Cassadaga, the Psychic Capital of the World

Mediums, psychics, vortexes, and fairy gardens await in this backwoods Florida town.

Turns Out Bigfoot’s Hometown Is in Northern California

Sasquatch for mayor!

How a Florida Spiritualist Started Talking to Ghosts

Or as he would say: channels the other side.

Hidden Gems

Travel to these under-the-radar small towns across the US.

This Bizarro Desert Highway Is One of America's Weirdest Roads

Aliens, nuclear test sites, clown motels: this road trip's got it all!

6 Terrifying Campfire Tales from Patagonia

Inexplicable mysteries linger at the southern tip of the world.

Hang Out With Classy Ghosts at the Luxurious Cavalier Hotel

And when you’re done with that, say hi to Blackbeard.

The Most Terrifying Haunted Places in San Francisco

Get to know SF’s ghosts.

Get Spooked at the Most Haunted Places in San Diego

Who you gonna call?

Bring a Flashlight to the State with the Most Ghost Towns

Desolate places and where to find them.