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Maybe you happen to live in some fairytale ski town where your winters are a perpetual state of après-ski.

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Houston

Thrillist Weekend Guides

Thrillist's guide to everything you can do this weekend and this month—from hot new restaurants to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

Thrillist Weekend Guides: Everything Happening This Weekend and This Month

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Blessed with the best of both worlds—a big, urban concrete jungle and an abundance of natural landscapes—Houston bursts with exciting things to do and thrilling places to explore.

Spend Your Weekends Go-Karting and Speakeasy Hunting in Houston This December

Dallas

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There’s always something going down in the Big D. A look at the city’s offerings might leave you dizzy: record shops, vintage shops, museums, bar arcades, nerdy bookstores, restaurants, bars, brunches, sports aplenty, and a thriving music and arts scene.

This Weekend in Dallas: Shakey Graves, Ugly Sweaters, and New Brunches

Philadelphia

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December is your last chance to fulfill all those New Year’s Resolutions that went, well, unresolved.

December Weekends in Philly Are All About New Bars, Sports, and the Holiday Paranormal

Los Angeles

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It’s winter in LA; you may not be able to tell from the weather, but at 4:30, long after the sun has set, there’s an unmistakable hush around the city.

Get Cozy at a Pop-Up Chalet or Heat Things Up With Live-Fire Cooking This Weekend in LA

New Orleans

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It’s the most wonderful time of year, and New Orleans pulls out all the stops to celebrate the holidays.

Pop-Up Bars, Bonfires, and More Cozy Things to Do in New Orleans This December

Atlanta

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As we enter the month of December and our hearts begin to fill up with holiday cheer, there are several events in Atlanta this weekend that will help you foster your festive spirit.

Holiday Markets, Big Freedia in Concert, and More Ways to Get Festive in Atlanta This Weekend

Boston

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Green is trending this month, and not just because it's a popular holiday hue.

Enjoy December Weekends in Boston with Music, Sports, and Seasonal Pop-Up Bars

Las Vegas

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December is here and most of the fun surrounds the winter holiday season with festive events happening all over Las Vegas.

 Santa Is Delivering Food, Booze, and Endless Fun this December in Las Vegas

San Francisco

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It’s time to pull out your heaviest hoodies and puffy jackets as winter has arrived in San Francisco.

Check out a Christmas Speakeasy and More Things to Do in San Francisco This Weekend

San Diego

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Even during winter, San Diego’s perfect weather, gorgeous beaches, and practically limitless activities are at the top of the list of reasons why we all love living here.

Get a Gift for Everyone on Your List at the Makers Arcade Fair and More Things to Do in San Diego

Austin

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Austin may be hailed as a live music paradise—and it very much is—but the central Texas city bursts with oh so much more.

Things to Do in Austin This December: Pig Roast Days, Queer Country Nights, and Holiday Lights

This cocktail bar in Oakland is one of the more sultry spots to go before a show at the Fox.

<p>This cocktail bar in Oakland is one of the more sultry spots to go before a show at the Fox.</p>

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When people want a good time with their friends in Oakland, CA, they visit DREXL. DREXL offers good vibes and great drinks.

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There’s plenty of non-denominational fun for everyone.

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The month is busy with new resorts, free pizza, a whiskey festival, and winter holiday celebrations.

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