From my first bite, to my last bite, I was in absolute heaven 😍
Skull Creek Greek
Gorgeous park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Connecticut
So much to do in the city
Hartford
Worth checking out!
Ancient Burial Ground
Delaware
Fun beach town in Delaware
Rehoboth Beach
Cutest shopping area, lots of fun places to check out
The Shops at Rehoboth Mews
Perfect location and great rooms
Crosswinds Motel
Yummy spot for breakfast
Rise Up Coffee
Florida
We have a timeshare in Florida so this list will be a long one haha
Beautiful historic vibe, must visit if in the area
St. Augustine
The arist is incredibly talented, must go and check out this spot. Set up like a store to grocery shop, yet everything is handmade felt products.
Tampa Fresh Foods
Gorgeous outdoor mall, lots of shops and places to eat
The Avenue Viera
Free to get in, fun spot to spend the day. Lots of shops and great places to eat
Disney Springs
Disney themed alex and ani bracelets available at this location
ALEX AND ANI
Must visit, perfect for shopping and eats
Cocoa Village
Is and will always be my favorite cafe
OSSORIO Bakery & Cafe
Nutella donuts are incredible
French Delights Bakery
Our go to pizza spot when in cocoa beach
Ryan's Pizza & Pub
What's a trip to cocoa beach without stopping at ron jon
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Bottomless mimosas on Sundays? Yes please
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
Best waffles I've ever had, so many breakfast options as well
Merritt (My) Island Pancake House
Delicious views, newly renovated, killer views
Pier 62 Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Our favorite hibachi place in the area
Fujiyama Japanese Seafood and Steak
Right on the water, yummy food, best complimentary sorbet to end every meal
Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill
Favorite bbq spot in cocoa beach
Slow & Low Bar-B-Que
Gas station converted into a restaurant. Food is delicious and vibes are 10/10. Don't forget to grab some ice cream from their shop on your way out!
4th Street Fillin Station
Fun spot for ice cream
Twistee Treat Cape Canaveral
Great spot for margs and tacos
Azteca 2
Family owned ice cream shop, rolled ice cream is delicious and tons of flavors to pick from
Frosty Nauts
Great menu, fun vibe
Long Doggers
Always busy, and there's a good reason
The Fat Donkey
Such a fun city
Panama City Beach
One of the longest piers on the Gulf of Mexico, definitely walk it to the end
Russell-Fields Pier
Cute shops, great views, yummy food
Pier Park
Best calzones in pcb
Great White Pizza
Smaller than the one in cocoa beach, but still worth checking out
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Cute spot, great food
Seagrove Village Market
Georgia
For all my Vampire Diaries fans
Covington
Live out your Elena Gilbert life, great spot and delicious food. Check out the bar seats for celebrity shout outs.
Mystic Grill
Best iced chai in Covington
Bread and Butter Bakery
For my Originals fans
Conyers
Gorgeous spot to watch the sunset
Tybee Beach Pier and Pavilion
Cute souvenir shop
Funky Fish
Must visit in Savanah, go see Grace Watson and learn her story (don't forget to leave her a gift)
Bonaventure Cemetery
If you're a Forrest Gump fan this is a must see, also a great spot to hang out of a gorgeous day
Forsyth Park
Went because of The Last Song scene here, stayed because of the beauty
Wormsloe State Historic Site
Hawaiian themed chick fil a 😍
Chick-fil-A
Idaho
Definitely visit the falls if you're in the area
Twin Falls
It's worth the cost, trust me
Big Idaho Potato Hotel 🥔
Gorgeous building, stop in to learn some of the history of Boise. Don't forget to get a souvenir from the gift shop!
Idaho State Capitol
Gotta get the potato shaped ice cream
Westside Drive In
Cool statue to check out
Allium Spring Chorus
Love these cuties placed around downtown
The Trail - Mudgy & Millie
Yummy iced chai and ham&cheese croissant
Vault Coffee
Illinois
Obviously the main reason to visit Illinois haha
Chicago
Take a pic in the mirror of the bean 📸
The Bean (Cloud Gate)
All your go to shopping and tourist spots plus great food options
Magnificent Mile
Huge mall, fun to check out
Water Tower Place
I come here every time I visit Chicago, the food is incredible and the shop is fun to look around at local Italian favorites
Eataly Chicago
Best views of the city, fun to stand out in the glas box
Skydeck Chicago
Cool spot to check out revolving McDonald's items from other countries
McDonald’s Global Menu Restaurant
Yummy donuts and milkshakes
Stan's Donuts
Each floor has something great to experience, definitely check out if in Chicago
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Good vibes, yummy breakfast
Sunny Side Up
Friendliest people and tastiest treat 🍃
Wake-n-Bakery
Favorite breakfast spot in Chicago
Yolk.
Iconic, must see. Someone does live here so don't disturb them!
'Home Alone' House
Went in the fall time, absolutely incredible. Highly recommend!
The Morton Arboretum
Indiana
I've only stayed in southwest Indiana when passing through from Michigan to Illinois so this state doesn't have much as far as recommendations go
Cute town, good eats
Crown Point
Iowa
Not much from me here, just a state to get me to the other states lol
This library is straight out of a fairy tale 😍 must see if in Des Moines
State Law Library
Stayed in this city twice, lots to do and safe for solo female travelers!
Cedar Rapids
Kansas
Cute spot to check out if you're driving through Kansas, don't forget to walk the yellow brick road
Dorothy's House and the Land of Oz
Kentucky
Lots of cool things to check out here, definitely stop into the international museum of horses
Kentucky Horse Park
Gorgeous place to stop and see
Mammoth Cave - National Park Service
Awesome place to explore
Kentucky Derby Museum
Had to go see the huge bat
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Louisiana
Only did New Orleans so that's where all the recommendations are for
Probably one of my hotels I've stayed in. Booked through priceline and got it for around $100/night the week before mardi gras!
Le Pavillon Hotel
Yea I'm a tourist, so what
Cafe Du Monde
Stand down by the water and just watch the train go by
New Orleans Public Belt RailRoad
Obviously its a must see when in the French Quarter, also used in filming scenes from the originals
St. Louis Cathedral
If you're an Originals fan you gotta visit
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Loved the beignet flights!
The Vintage
Cool place to check out
St. Elizabeth’s Asylum
Maine
Honestly my favorite of the 2 most famous Portlands
Portland
Beautiful lighthouse
Wood Island Lighthouse
Great spot for dinner
The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar
Maryland/Washington DC
Wow. I will continuously recommend this hotel. It's so beautiful, great location, and they upgraded me for free to a spa room for my birthday
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor
Lots of things to keep you entertained down by the water, definitely worth checking out
Inner Harbor
Definitely have to see
Lincoln Memorial
Massachusetts
Loved staying here! Rooms are great and the breakfast was delicious
Crowne Pointe Hotel & Spa
Cutest spot and delicious food, plus stunning view!
The Red Inn
Extremely underwhelming haha, but still cool to go check out
Plymouth Rock
Cool spot to check out
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Fun activity to do in Boston
Swan Boats
Lots to do, great vibes
Quincy Market
Yummy yummy yummy treats
Modern Pastry
Such a fun vibe, great spot for breakfast
The Friendly Toast
Cool spot downtown
Witch History Museum
Great sweet potato fries and caesar salad
The Derby Restaurant & Bar
Of course you have to take a pic at the bewitched statue
Bewitched Sculpture
Cool area to check out and relax
The Revere Bell
Amazing ice cream, friendly staff!
Whimsy's Sweet Life
Good spot in Salem for Mexican food
Howling Wolf Taqueria
Must do while in Salem
Salem Witch Village
Definitely check this place out
The House of the Seven Gables
Michigan
Started the list in the UP and working my way down. Born and raised here so this list will be longer than the others
Beautiful spot, make sure you take the boat tour!
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Cute town in the UP, definitely recommend spending at least a day here if not more
Marquette
You have to do the jump! Be prepared though, lake superior is the coldest of the great lakes
Black Rocks
Great spot to go for coffee and relaxing
Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore
Super cool to watch boats pass between the locks, take a tour if you wanna see how it feels!
Soo Locks
Yummy spot for crepes!
Oh Crêpe!
The bridge that connects the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula, beautiful during the day or at night. Stop at the park on the mackinaw city side and get great views from below!
Mackinac Bridge
It's a must
Wienerlicious
Perfect to walk around and shop, don't forget to pick up some famous mackinaw fudge!
Mackinaw Crossings
Fall is my favorite time to visit, but honestly it's beautiful all year
Tunnel of Trees
Cutest shop with delicious cookies
Tom's Mom's Cookies
Fun breakfast spot, love the mug walls
Roast & Toast
My favorite view of lake Michigan from this spot!
Chief Ignatius Petoskey Statue
Great food, fun vibe, prime location
Duffys Garage & Grille
Still have never been able to afford a room at the hotel down here, but there are good restaurants and cute shops to see so definitely check it out!
Bay Harbor
Great spot to overlook Round lake
Charlevoix Marina
Cutest cafe, love coming here for an iced chai and sitting in the chairs along the windowsill
My Grandmothers Table
The best shop for cherry lovers. My go to is either the cherry salsa or the milk chocolate covered cherries!
Cherry Republic
Great burgers
Thick 'n Juicy Diner
Grew up going here as a kid, still love to visit when im in Boyne City
Veterans Park Playground
Go to spot for breakfast in Boyne City, great breakfast and beautiful views
Cafe Santé
Prime spot for summer fun in Michigan. Great with friends or family!
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Cute German town in Michigan! Definitely fun to check out, also home to another cherry Republic location!
Frankenmuth
Over the top fun Christmas themed store open all year round, definitely go see if your visiting the area
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
Incredibly fun shop with delicious milkshakes
M Street Baking Company
They put up the best lights during the holiday time, but this town is cute to visit year round
Rochester
Perfect spot to relax and enjoy a warm coffee, they have live music and other fun events going on here as well
Dessert Oasis
Great vibes, fun interior. Love this location and the one in Royal Oak, Michigan
Condado Tacos
Absolutely loved everything about my experience here. The docor, the staff, the food....everything was beyond amazing. Don't hesitate to get one of their over the top milkshakes!
JoJo's Shake Bar
Great place to spend the day, so much going on in each season. If you go near the holidays definitely go ice skating and get some good pics around the big Christmas tree!
Campus Martius Park
Fun spot to hang out, the casino is cool and all the food places on the strip are yummy
Greektown
Gotta stop by if you're in Detroit, then go across the street and take in the views as you walk along the water
The Spirit of Detroit
Incredible art gallery to check out
Detroit Institute of Arts
I love when a museum sets up an area of what the city used to look like back in the day. This is a must visit when in Detroit, so much history and very cool to look around
Detroit Historical Museum
Beautiful museum and great exhibits
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Crazy fun street with a great story. Read about it all and check out the cool things they have done. There is security so don't be nervous to come visit! Even if you are unfamiliar with the area, this tends to be a safe spot that everybody can agree ...
The Heidelberg Project
Go to spot for the best Mediterranean food
Hamido Restaurant
Best kunafa I've ever had, the baklava is also incredible here
Masri Sweets
My favorite spot is either the kangaroo exhibit (you get to literally walk through, no gate or wall) or the penguin exhibit (newly renovated into a boat with light mist and dim lighting along with portholes that show you different creatures found aro...
Detroit Zoo
Cute local spot for yummy treats
Detroit Cookie Company
Minnesota
Who woulda thought the best taco spot would be tucked inside a gas station
El Sazon Tacos & More
Had my first Korean corn dog here, was so goodd!! In the middle of college town so be aware of that if visiting haha
CrunCheese Korean Hot Dog
Beautiful spot to relax and watch the falls
Minnehaha Falls
This is one of my favorite spots I've visited. The food is incredible and the vibes are unlike any place I've been!
Victor's 1959 Cafe
Incredible.
Mall of America®
Such a great breakfast spot. They also gave me a free caramel roll for my birthday!
Hot Plate
Cool place to check out, love all the odd large sculptures
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Best Chinese food in Minneapolis
Pagoda
A little out of the way from downtown but so worth it to stay, affordable and great stle in lobby/rooms.
Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel
Gorgeous spot to check out
Itasca State Park
Mississippi
Fun city to pass through
Jackson
Cute city
Ocean Springs
Missouri
Did you know you can go up to the top of the arch? Definitely worth the interesting "elevator" ride to the top.
Gateway Arch National Park
First hotel I've stayed at that gives you a complimentary alcoholic drink each night you stay
Drury Hotel
Montana
If you're a history buff, this stop is for you
Little Bighorn Battlefield
You really don't get how incredible it is until you visit
Going-to-the-Sun Road
Worth the hype, breathtaking in person
Lake McDonald
Love the lotus drinks here
Sable Coffee
Nebraska
You don't have to be religious to check out the beautiful architect this building has. Must see if you're near Omaha (little bit outside the city)
Holy Family Shrine
Obsessed with Tru hotels, the vibes are just so fun and colorful
Tru by Hilton Omaha
Best breakfast spot in Omaha
Early Bird Brunch
Nevada
Perfect photo op
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
The iconic strip
Las Vegas Strip
Delicious pizza
Joe's New York Pizza Las Vegas
New Hampshire
They really served a whole lobster on a cafeteria tray with instructions on how to open it up 🤣
Little Jack's Seafood
Great vibes, gorgeous beach, lots of shopping/restaurants in walking distance
Hampton Beach
New Jersey
Cute spot I found on tiktok, it's definitely worth the hype
The Bagel Nook
Must go if you're a Sabrina the teenage witch fan
Sabrina the Teenage Witch House
New Mexico
Loved seeing all the signs lit up at night
Route 66 Casino Hotel
Fun city, great food trucks
Albuquerque
New York
Great spot to hang out and grab food
Rockefeller Center
Can't beat the views of the city up here
Top of The Rock
You have to try their macaroons!
Bouchon Bakery
Fun night out in nyc
Radio City Music Hall
Obvious choice to visit
Central Park
Must see at night!
Times Square
It doesn't get better than this, best pasta in NYC
Becco
Yummy breakfast, killer location
Rock Center Cafe
Emotional, worth the visit
September 11 Memorial & Museum
North Carolina
Definitely got college town vibes but it was still cute downtown!
Wilmington
Cutest town, definitely visit if you're a fan of Safe Haven and A Walk to Remember!
Southport
North Dakota
I lived out here for a year an a half, it's definitely considered my second home!
Underrated national park, definitely check it out
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Gorgeous spot for a show
Medora
Neat roadside attractions, follow along the road and stop to read what each spot is about
Enchanted Highway
As someone from Michigan where big boy is a sit down restaurant, this is a cool spot to check out. Completely different menu and drive thru only! Don't forget to try the purple cow (grape soda float)
Big Boy Restaurant
Fun roadside attraction
World's Largest Buffalo
Great spot for dinner, patio seeting was nice!
Blue Moose Bar & Grill
Gotta go see the iconic wood chipper from the movie fargo
Visit Fargo-Moorhead
Best milkshakes in town
Kroll's Diner
Best sweet potato fries around
Pub West
So many fun things to do downtown. Bars, shops, ice cream places, or just walking around and finding all the cute murals
Downtown Fargo
Yummy ice cream spot downtown, cute photo op with angel wings on the outside of the building
The Silver Lining Creamery
Great vibes, delicious iced chai
Babb's Coffee House
Friendly staff, great artists, flexible appointments
The Bee's Nest Tattoo and Art Studio
Best mango chicken tacos! Definitely gotta check this place out if you're in Fargo
Vinyl Taco
Ohio
Such a fun spot to check out
American Sign Museum
Such a fun store!
Jungle Jim's International Market
Oregon
Iconic, must go, everything abt it is perfect (except the parking lol)
Multnomah Falls
Tourist trip, but still delicious and worth the try
Voodoo Doughnut
I don't think a single place has ever made me happier
Spirit Of Halloweentown
Delicious iced chai, love the marshmallow syrup!
Beyond the Forest
Cute coastal town
Astoria
What's a trip to Oregon without visit Cannon Beach
Haystack Rock | Cannon Beach
Best breakfast with a view of Cannon Beach
The Wayfarer Restaurant and Lounge
Cute gift shop
Dueber's
You can hear/smell them from a mile away! Haha fun spot to check out
Sea Lion Docks
Great dinner spot
Newport Brewing Co
Beyond incredible
Thor's Well
Mix between a cafe and a library, great strawberry avocado toast!!
The Grounds Cafe
Breathtaking
Crater Lake National Park
So much to do in this city!
Bend
Fun activity to do near Bend, Oregon
Lava River Cave
Pennsylvania
Such a fun town in Pennsylvania!
Hershey
Everything about this hotel was perfect, and right in the middle of everything I wanted to see
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
Best breakfast sandwich! Cute vibes as well
Café Square One
Obviously a must see
Liberty Bell
Definitely a tourist spot but still incredible sandwiches
Pat's King of Steaks
Also a tourist trap, but hey I had to know which was better- Gino's vs Pat's
Geno's Steaks
Cool spot to visit
Old City Hall
Rhode Island
Beautiful hotel right on the water
Newport Bay Club & Hotel
Pretty park, love the gazebo
King Park
Ridiculously gorgeous mansions
The Breakers
South Carolina
Ugh yum, best milkshakes and you get to keep the mason jar!
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar
My favorite city in South Carolina
Charleston
Fan of Outerbanks? Stop to see this filming location
The Ben Silver Collection
More filming locations from Outerbanks.
Sullivan's Island
South Dakota
Crazy cool!
Needles Eye Tunnel
Underwhelming to me, but still gotta go once to see it
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Very underrated national park
Badlands National Park
I found this super cool
Geographic Center of the Nation Monument
Only south dakota 🤣
Corn Palace
Interesting spot, definitely check it out
Wall Drug Store
Cool town
Sturgis
Lot's of casinos in this little town
Historic Deadwood
Cool building to check out on the outside
Homestake Mining Company
If you're in the area
Film Site - Dances With Wolves
Tennessee
Best night life city, great bbq, live music in every place downtown
Nashville
Went for the milkshakes, ended up with the waffles and a milkshake! Haha both were yummyy
Sunliner Diner
Amazing museum
TITANIC Museum
Breathtaking
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
You definitely wont run out of things to do, this city is so fun and have so many activities/restaurants
Gatlinburg
Texas
Super cool spot, bring some spray paint to make your own art piece!
Cadillac Ranch
Utah
Sunset is unreal here
Arches National Park
Best pizza and pasta in Moab
Pasta Jay's
Super cool visitor center
Dinosaur National Monument
Such an odd gas station, but worth visiting lol
Area Stupid Jerky and the Mystery Machine
Mom and daughter running the place, yummy snowcones
The Friki Tiki Ice Hut
Perfect at sunset
Canyonlands National Park
Easily a top 5 fav national park
Zion National Park
Heavenly
Adelitas Mexican Food
So beautiful in person
Bonneville Salt Flats
Live out your childhood dreams and visit the UP House
The Real UP House
Live your best Sharpe Evans life
East High School
Tiktok made me do it 🍪
Crave Cookies Downtown
Virginia
Gorgeous place to stay, was here for July 4th and they did so many fireworks!
Smithfield Station
Washington
Yes I'm a child at heart, definitely cool to check out
The Childhood Express "RED Wagon"
Cutest German town tucked away in Washington. Ps make sure you don't accidentally go during Oktoberfest if you aren't into crowds haha
Leavenworth
The soft pretzels, the pastries...10/10
Danish Bakery
Treat yourself to a box of handpicked chocolates
Schocolat
Cool bridge to check out if you're in the area
The Gateway Bridge
Iconic spot to visit in Seattle
Pike Place Market
Nastyyy but you gotta visit haha
The Gum Wall
As a starbucks batista I had to check it out
Original Starbucks
Gorgeous views of the city
Space Needle
Cool spot to visit
Fremont Troll
Yummy spot downtown
Avenue Bread
Great vibe, delicious lunch spot
Locus
Beautiful park
North Cascades National Park
Gorgeous lake
Diablo Lake
Great trail
Trail of the Cedars
Cute town
Coupeville
Must visit filming locations
Coupeville- The Home to "Practical Magic"
Yummy food, great vibe
Hi-Way 101 Diner
Cutest airbnb train village, I stayed in the lavender one and it was incredible!
Olympic Railway Inn
Just as beautiful as the photos, make sure to check out "devil's punchbowl"
Lake Crescent
Twilight fans must visit!
Welcome to Forks
Its truly a magical spot
Hoh Rain Forest
West Virginia
Went at sunrise, absolutely beautiful
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Wisconsin
Such a beautiful Capitol building. Lots to do around the square!
