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6 Free-Spirited Date Ideas for Sober October in LA

Nation

Rio Grande Trail

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

Pedal These Rustic Rail-Trails to Scope Dramatic Fall Foliage

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For anyone living outside of West Virginia, there’s a pretty good chance that your first introduction to the Mountain State stems from the iconic anthem “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

These Appalachian Hills Are at Their Best in the Fall

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Spend some time at Ivanpah Dry Lake, nestled in the northern end of the Mojave National Preserve about 30 minutes from Vegas, and you might start to see things.

How to Turn a Desert Vacation Into a Sailing Adventure (Minus the Boat)

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Corn mazes are a sign that cider, pumpkins, and leaf peeping are about to take over the season.

Find Your Way Through the Biggest, Baddest Corn Mazes in the U.S.

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From our award-winning restaurant scene, to the stunning beaches and iconic hikes, there’s always something to do in LA.

12 Cool Art Exhibits to Check Out in LA Before They Disappear

Las Vegas

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

As the rest of the country gears up for sweater weather, Las Vegans are celebrating a different change—it’s finally patio season!

The Best Restaurant Patios in Las Vegas 

San Francisco

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While LA’s Tinseltown, San Diego’s beaches and beer, and San Francisco’s waterfront enjoy much of the state’s tourism, California is also home to four distinct ecoregions spanning over a million acres, with plenty of beautiful and hidden spots just waiting to be discovered.

The Most Beautiful Places in California You Never Knew Existed

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Romance can mean a lot of things in Las Vegas, from hooking up at a crowded nightclub to spending time over a quiet meal at one of Sin City's best romantic restaurants.

Where to Go on a Date in Las Vegas This Fall 

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Events

Pumpkin spice has taken over our grocery shelves and local theme parks are decked out with spooky mazes, with October fast approaching.

Fun Things to Do in LA This Week: September 26-29

New York

Fall Foliage

From road trips to local guides, here's everything you need to enjoy the great autumn outdoors and see the most beautiful fall foliage in your part of the country (plus the best times to see it).

Fall Foliage in the US: Autumnal Guide to the Outdoors

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Along with the autumn equinox comes a nip in the air, sweater weather, apple picking, and of course, leaf peeping.

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of NYC

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Fall has arrived, with all of the pumpkin spice-flavored items, cozy sweaters, and signature changing colors that make us eager to leave summer (and its intense heat) behind.

Outdoors

6 Free-Spirited Date Ideas for Sober October in LA

Latina business owner Brianda Gonzalez shares date ideas for sober singles in LA, including what to grab from The New Bar, her alcohol-free bottle shop in Venice Beach.

Pedal These Rustic Rail-Trails to Scope Dramatic Fall Foliage

Just grab your helmet and go.

These Appalachian Hills Are at Their Best in the Fall

Mountain mama gets on her stylish seasonal ensemble.

How to Turn a Desert Vacation Into a Sailing Adventure (Minus the Boat)

No water? No problem.

Find Your Way Through the Biggest, Baddest Corn Mazes in the U.S.

Late nights, alcohol, and hiking shoes required.

12 Cool Art Exhibits to Check Out in LA Before They Disappear

Don’t miss these pop-up art exhibits in LA, ranging from dioramas to quilts, a bamboo installation, and more.

The Best Restaurant Patios in Las Vegas

Enjoy an al-fresco drink or dinner at one of Sin City’s most stunning restaurant patios.

The Most Beautiful Places in California You Never Knew Existed

Pack up the car for a road trip to seek out California’s most gorgeous hidden treasures.

Where to Go on a Date in Las Vegas This Fall

Add a little pumpkin spice to your love life with 15 fun date ideas that are perfect for the autumn season.

Fun Things to Do in LA This Week: September 26-29

Come out for a decadent Rosh Hashanah dinner, Taco Tuesday, live comedy, free film screenings, burlesque, and more.

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of NYC

Leaf peeping season has arrived.

Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage Within 5 Hours of Las Vegas

Marvel at the gorgeous changing colors of fall at these nature spots across Nevada.