Find Things To Do
Seeded editorial picks for now, filtered by city and by the kind of day you want. Live availability comes later.
Art Institute of Chicago
One of the strongest collections in the country, and two hours is enough.
Lakefront Trail by Bike
18 miles of car-free shoreline with skyline views the whole way.
Pilsen Food Walk
Taquerias and murals in one long, cheap afternoon.
Bluebird Cafe Songwriter Round
Book the moment the calendar opens; this is the real Nashville show.
Red Rocks Trading Post Trail
A short loop through the amphitheater's rock formations.
Denver Art Museum
Strong Indigenous art collection and a good rainy-day option.
Chain of Lakes Bike Loop
Flat, car-free, and connects four lakes and a creek.
Walker Art Center
Contemporary collection plus a free sculpture garden.
North Market
Two floors of independent stalls and the best single lunch in the city.
Highbanks Metro Park
Ravine trails and river overlooks 20 minutes north of downtown.
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Sporting events and festivals
Trips built around a date on the calendar, with the travel note that matters most.
Chicago Marathon
One of the six world majors, run on a flat, fast, closed-street course.
CMA Fest
Four days of stadium and riverfront shows across downtown Nashville.
Denver Football Weekend
A Sunday game pairs well with a Saturday hike in the Front Range.
Cactus League Spring Training
Fifteen teams in ten ballparks inside one metro area.
Minnesota State Fair
The largest state fair by daily attendance in the country.
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