People think summer is the best time for road trips. Well, they would be wrong. The best time for adventure and exploring on a road trip is in the fall! You get to drive and see the fall foliage no matter where you go. Not only that, hiking isn't so bad when the air is a little cooler. You don't sweat as much and your panting will be drowned out by the wind rustling through the trees. If you're constantly scrolling through the horror genre on Netflix and you're always talking to friends about famous paranormal experiences, then why not take your love for all things spooky to another level? Washington is home to some of the most haunted places in America. If you're up for a meet-and-greet with some friendly ghosts, there are several places you can do that. All you have to do is pick a place on this list and bring along your friends. So get some sleep, be alert, make sure your camera and phone are fully charged, and be open to seeing spirits who haven't quite crossed over yet.

There's nothing wrong with settling into a routine. It's nice to know that you'll always be at a certain place during the same hours of the day. You'll meet with friends on a Thursday, you'll go to the gym after work, and you know that Netflix is always waiting for you at home. But sometimes, you just need to break free. Instead of having that Saturday night date with your couch and Netflix, get out and do some exploring! All you need to do is choose a destination, grab some friends, and head o

When you say you’re from Indiana, people tend to scoff and say, “Alright, what’s even there besides corn fields?” A) Um, that’s offensive and B) Indiana is home to several historic sites, parks, botanical gardens, and waterfalls. So take that! Despite what travel Instagram accounts try to sell you, travel doesn’t necessarily always have to revolve around month-long excursions to the most exotic places in the world. You can take stunning Instagram photos in Indiana too! The key is finding the be

You can be in denial all you want, but summer has ended and fall is here. That's right! It's time to put away your bathing suits and break out the leather jackets and beanies. Try not to think of it as a prison sentence. Just because the weather starts to get a little gloomier, more rainy, and colder, that doesn't mean that you have to be locked up in your apartment after work. Calling Indianapolis home means that they are endless things to do. At any given time you can take your girlfriend out

Like with any city, Richmond is bursting at the seams with restaurants, bars, events, and concerts to go to. There just isn't a possibility for you to ever feel bored there. But sometimes, we all need a little break. We need some time to take a breather and to get out of the city to get out of our routines we know all too well. And what better way to do that than a day trip? The best excursions are always the ones where you get an idea scrolling through Instagram.

When you’ve lived somewhere for what feels like forever, it can seem like you’ve seen it all. Tourist attractions? Done and done. You went by yourself and then you did them all over again whenever you had friends visiting from out of town. What else is there to see? It’s easy to get stuck in your comfort zone, so this list was created to get you unstuck. It might be hard to believe, but North Carolina has much more to offer than what you think.

You know summer is coming to an end when you see start seeing people walking around drinking Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. But just because we're coming up into the fall season doesn't mean you still can't have some fun! Take advantage of this season turnover by exploring all that Missouri has to offer. It's home to gorgeous buildings, massive forests, relaxing spas and a whole lot of wineries. A wine tour? Yes, please. Sitting by the water enjoying the weather? Yes, yes, yes. Nobody ever really wants to plan out major trips, so we've got you covered with these day trips that can last up to a weekend. All you have to do is just pick a place and go. Well, it's also best if you pick up your squad, grab some snacks and choose the perfect playlist on Spotify for the road trip. Go out and explore!

The Queen City is never boring. The three neighborhoods in Charlotte are so distinct and have so much to offer. Uptown is energetic, Noda is artsy and South End is vibrant. Like any other big city, there's no shortage of bars, restaurants, and museums to explore. But being in a big city can be exhausting. The streets become too familiar and you long for a little adventure outside of what you know. There are plenty of places to explore and all within three hours or less trip from Charlotte. Nor

Before you know it, you and your girlfriend are stuck in a routine. The dates become repetitive and sometimes, they even start to happen on the same night each week. It happens to all of us! It's easy to stop exploring a city you've familiar with. You keep tabs on new coffee shops to try out or a new exhibit that's on at the museum, but you end up sticking to what you're comfortable with. But Denver has so much to offer. There are short day trips you can take to go on some spectacular hikes, t

Cleveland isn't exactly the first city that comes to mind when it comes to the food scene. But that's definitely changing! World renowned chefs are opening up restaurants in the city to great success and they don't show signs of stopping. The restaurant scene is thriving in Cleveland with endless options for the picky eaters out there to those with a adventurous palate. From brunch classics to French cafes to Ethiopian food, there's no shortage of exciting delicacies for you to try.

Once you're in a relationship, it starts to feel a bit like Mission: Impossible. It seems like you've exhausted all the date night options and there are literally no new ways to surprise your girlfriend. Minnesota has so many hidden gems that are perfect for dialing up the romance factor. So take some time to explore all that the state has to offer with your partner — all while winning the "Boyfriend of the Year" award.

We all know how it starts — you scroll through Yelp or Google to find a new restaurant to take your SO and nothing impresses you. We've all been there! It's easy to get into a rut and fall into a routine. Maybe it's time to skip out on your weekly ritual of seeing a cheap movie on Tuesday or going to your favorite restaurant all the time. It doesn't matter how long you've been dating, you always want to create a special experience for you and your partner to enjoy. The Emerald City has so many