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The best Paso Robles breweries to try barrel-aged sours and stouts and refreshing California IPAs. Plus, the best Paso Robles distilleries & restaurants to round out a weekend getaway!
North America, United States

12 Must-Visit Paso Robles Breweries (& Distilleries)

October 23, 2020

Rolling vineyards. Craft breweries. Natural hot springs. Farm-to-table food. Paso Robles, California is one of the best weekend getaways in California, and one of the best places to visit on the Central Coast! But don’t make the mistake of assuming that wine tasting in Paso Robles is the only option for booze-loving visitors. Here are the best Paso Robles breweries to try barrel-aged sours, malty stouts and porters, and refreshing California IPAs. Plus, the best Paso Robles distilleries & restaurants to round out the perfect (and delicious) weekend getaway!

by Lia Garcia 
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The ultimate guide to fall in california: fall foliage, pumpkin picking, apple orchards, grape stomping, and where to go for the best fall activities in California!
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The Ultimate Fall in California Guide: 21 Places to Go for Fall Foliage, Pumpkins, Apples, & More

August 28, 2020

Crisp autumn air. Crunchy leaves. Brightly colored foliage. Pumpkins, apples and spooky season – I love EVERYTHING about fall! Just one problem: we live in California, where October is obnoxiously hot and sunny. Thankfully, over the last decade I’ve learned where to find fall in California (and to ignore the fact that it’s also tarantula mating season). So here’s the ultimate guide to where to go for fall foliage, pumpkin picking, apple orchards, and a California specialty – grape stomping!

by Contributor 
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Salt Lake City, Utah has amazing craft beer - surprise! Here's the ultimate guide to the best Salt Lake City breweries and brewpubs, featuring the best 25 breweries in Salt Lake City.
Food & Drink Travel, United States

The Ultimate Salt Lake City Brewery Guide: 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs

Last Updated:   October 21, 2020

Snowy mountains. A giant, salty desert. Rugged terrain. Beehive decor. Wait, what? You might think you know Utah, but Salt Lake City is FULL of surprises. And while most of us don’t associate beer with Utah, Salt Lake City has an absolutely incredible craft beer scene! Here’s everything you need to know about Salt Lake City breweries and brewpubs, with a healthy dose of weird history mixed in for good measure.

by Jeremy 
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Mendocino, California is located a few hours north from San Francisco along the scenic Highway One/Pacific Coast Highway. It's the perfect destination for a weekend getaway!
United States

8 Marvelous Things to Do in Mendocino, California on a Weekend Getaway

Last Updated:   January 5, 2021

Mendocino, California is located just a few hours north of San Francisco on California’s stunning Pacific Coast Highway. It’s one of the best weekend trips from San Francisco, and we’ve been up to visit multiple times. Mendocino is known for it’s world-class wine and stunning coastal views, and the area is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway or girl’s trip! The first time we visited Mendocino, we happened to go tidepooling the same day that some kind of Porsche Club had their annual kite outing? No, I’m serious – the beach was like, FILLED with rich old people flying kites. So for a while we had the weird impression that Mendocino was full of people who drive Porsches and fly kites. Which, it turns out, it isn’t … usually. Here are our favorite things to do in Mendocino!

by Lia Garcia 
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Food & Drink Travel, United States

32 Best Breweries, Distilleries, & Bars in Louisville, KY: A Local’s Guide

Last Updated:   December 22, 2020

Louisville, Kentucky is a city that’s famously known for a drink: bourbon. Sure, it’s technically Kentucky that invented Bourbon, but Louisville has embraced it, built upon it, and created a drinking scene honoring it. We spent a few weeks exploring my old Kentucky hometown of Louisville and drinking a ridiculous amount, discovering everything from the best Louisville breweries to amazing Louisville bourbon bars and, of course, incredible Louisville distilleries.

by Lia Garcia 
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The Ultra Chocolate Tour of San Francisco is a walking food tour of San Francisco with chocolate and booze pairings, too!
Food & Drink Travel, United States

Chocolate & Booze: The Ultra San Francisco Chocolate Tour!

Last Updated:   December 21, 2020

The Ultra Chocolate Tour of San Francisco was so not what we expected. We never could have guessed that gin & chocolate pair so well together. And then there were the chocolate covered crickets….

by Lia Garcia 
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