Want to go olive oil tasting and eat fresh food? There’s a spot for that. Want to pick your own veggies and pet farm animals? There’s a spot for that. Wanna go to a barrel race? You guessed it, there’s a spot for that, too. With a trend towards farm-fresh and country life, it’s no wonder Queen Creek has become so popular.

The tri-fecta of the suburbs, Chandler, Mesa, and Gilbert offer just about everything one would need to get a little bit of western history, a little bit of entertainment, and a whole lot of good eats.

Scottsdale is known as the playground for the wealthy, which may very well be true given it’s car culture, it’s shopping scene, and the abundance of luxury resorts and restaurants. But, Scottsdale is also teeming with culture, art, and loads of outdoor activities that make you fall in love with this city every time you visit.

What was once a thriving mining town has become a well-preserved historic stop on the way to Tucson. With turn-of-the-century architecture, mom-and-pop shops, and some great coffee shops, it’s worth stopping for an hour!

Goldfield Mine is as touristy as it gets but also more fun than you expect it to get. It’s a must-do for an afternoon!

Tucson is a “city” of immense history, including centuries of native American occupation, wars, wild west tales (which inspired hundreds of western movies to be made there), and even some gangster activity. There’s so much to see and do that you need a long weekend (and a lot of energy) to get it all in.

Home to Billy Bob Thornton, the first spring training sites, as well as host to many notorious gangsters, as well as celebs from the 1930s - 1950s; Hot Springs is teeming with wild history that is still very much visually in-tact. Slip into a natural spring bath like Al Capone in fact, stay in his room at the Arlington Hotel; tour the Gangster Museum or even head to the Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor’s Center. Regardless of your choice of adventure, this is a heck of a way to spend a weekend!

Going back 11,000 years, Santa Fe is layered with rich cultural history, which is still well-preserved today. However, overrun with tourists, the locals aren’t exactly thrilled that people come to visit. Check out how to spend a weekend there so you can see you’ve seen it.

Great for a weekend, Asheville has so much to offer. From the Biltmore estate, to hikes, to great restaurants, and history, there’s something for everyone!

Nestled between Jerome and Sedona is our favorite little town, Cottonwood. While it doesn’t look like much, it’s filled with mining history, wine tasting rooms, and incredible restaurants. It’s a nice way to spend a day or even for an overnight trip. Check out all of our favs and steal this itinerary!

Sedona is what made me move here. There’s something magical, almost supernatural about it, drawing you in every chance it gets. It’s forever my spiritual place.

With the Swiss Alps as a backdrop and Medieval charm in every direction, you feel as though you stumbled into a new Disney attraction, yet simultaneously finding yourself thinking, “I could easily live here”.

Zürich is one of those cities that never makes it to the top of a bucket list. I’m here to tell you that, that should change. Whether you’re immersed in the hustle and bustle of the city itself, or strolling the medieval streets, or taking countless day trips… you won’t run out of things to do!

Walking the streets of Zagreb exposes the city’s storied history, from being a playground for the wealthy, to being a war-torn city, to rebuilding from an earthquake, to revitalizing for the future. It’s worth a few days of exploring!

Just a few blocks from our hotel, the concrete buildings, trains chugging by, and bus stops gave way to cobblestone streets, historic buildings, art, and a fun, young energy about it. It was easily one of the most relaxing towns to visit.

Vienna, Austria is a mix of class, wealth, and a whole lot of history. It has some of the finest examples of baroque architecture, chandeliers everywhere, and some unbelievable history along with all of it. It’s definitely worth exploring for a few days!

Aside from from being a stellar backdrop for some of the best action movies in history, Prague has an incredible history that is told through the many buildings, statues, and art that are throughout the city. It also has some of the best shopping in Europe!

There is something about the energy in Budapest that makes it a place you don’t want to leave willingly. It’s safe, clean, and beautiful with so much to do and so much history!

Toronto is a multi-cultural city located on Lake Ontario. It boasts some great restaurants and things to see, and is perfect for a little weekend getaway.

If you’re an Outlander fan, you’ve heard of New Bern, NC. If you’re a Nicholas Sparks fan, you know that he lives and works here. If you’re a fan of Pepsi, you may know it was invented here. If you’re not a fan of any of it, then simply come to be in awe of this historic little town we love.