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When giving school tours at a state historical park I used to work at, the first question I’d ask the children is to guess how many Native American tribes they thought there were in all 50 states.

10 Native American Heritage Sites to Visit This Fall

Houston

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Fall is hands down one of the best times to experience the great state of Texas.

13 Perfect Fall Road Trips for When You Need to Escape Houston

Boston

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Fall is one of the most cherished seasons for New Englanders and visitors alike.

14 Gorgeous Orchards for Apple Picking Outside of Boston

Chicago

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Follow Lake Michigan’s dipping shoreline about an hour or so east of Chicago to the Michigan-Indiana border, and you’ll find gargantuan singing sand dunes (more on that later), some of the country’s most ecologically rich flora, fauna, and vegetation, and technicolor lakefront sunsets that will remind you that God does, in fact, exist.

8 Reasons to Drive to Michigan City & Indiana Dunes National Park

Landlocked cities like Houston, Dallas, and Austin may have plenty of freshwater and manmade swimming spots, but no lake or river can compare to the versatility and vastness of the Texas coastline.

8 Reasons to Drive to Corpus Christi

Dallas

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It only takes 11 seconds of Willie Nelson’s iconic “On the Road Again” before the impulse strikes to jump in the driver’s seat, fill the cup holder with a Texas-sized caffeinated beverage, and ask Siri for turn-by-turn directions to somewhere far out yonder.

8 Reasons to Drive to Little Rock, Arkansas

Nashville

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If your impression of Gatlinburg, Tennessee is that it’s just a tourist trap filled with gift shops and bumper cars, we’re here to disabuse you of that notion.

20 Reasons to Drive to Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Washington DC

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It’s one of the biggest beach destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region, and Marylanders of all kinds meet here for some sun, fun, and Old Bay seasoning.

9 Reasons to Visit Ocean City This Summer

When you think of where to get the best pizza in America, New England might not immediately rush to mind.

Everywhere You Need to Stop Along a Pizza-themed Connecticut Road Trip

The Great Escape

We’re creating a modern guidebook for connecting to nature, inviting people from all walks of life and of all experience levels to join us on the trails

Thrillist Presents 'The Great Escape' Guides to the Outdoors

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Lifestyle

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If your soul has been craving the chance to get away from it all for a little while, Middle Tennessee fortunately offers plenty of opportunities to sleep out under the stars and breathe some fresh air.

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10 Native American Heritage Sites to Visit This Fall

Dive into the incredible sacred stories behind your favorite parks and sites.

13 Perfect Fall Road Trips for When You Need to Escape Houston

Cue up your best Spotify playlist and pack all the snacks—it’s go time.

14 Gorgeous Orchards for Apple Picking Outside of Boston

Soak up the autumnal vibes on a fruit-filled getaway.

8 Reasons to Drive to Michigan City & Indiana Dunes National Park

From windswept dunes and rugged hikes to throwback motels and local beer.

8 Reasons to Drive to Corpus Christi

From sandy Gulf shores to all things Selena.

8 Reasons to Drive to Little Rock, Arkansas

Top shelf breweries, soaring hikes, and the Comeback Kid’s presidential library.

20 Reasons to Drive to Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The mountains are calling!

9 Reasons to Visit Ocean City This Summer

Pack up your beach chairs.

Everywhere You Need to Stop Along a Pizza-themed Connecticut Road Trip

Sink your teeth into Connecticut’s tastiest export.

The Most Beautiful Camping Spots Around Nashville

From glamping to roughing it.