Dates in the States is a travel and lifestyle brand focused on date ideas, unique experiences, road trips, destination guides, and ways to make meaningful memories close to home and beyond.
new destinations, support local businesses, and find inspiration for their next adventure. Let's Work Together!
Experiences & Destinations
From restaurants and local attractions to unique tours and travel experiences, we're passionate about sharing the places that make a destination memorable.
Avvino
Read our feature → DiningOG Dumpling House
Read our feature → DiningBang Bang Pie & Biscuits
Read our feature → DiningTrail Town Coffee
Read our feature → Unique ExperiencesTennessee Riverboat Cruise
Read our feature → Unique ExperiencesLive On Air Incorporated
Read our feature → Unique ExperiencesUS Ghost Adventures
Read our feature → StaysFarnam Manor
Read our feature → Amusement & Family FunSeabreeze Amusement Park
Read our feature → Unique ExperiencesHatchets & Hops
Read our feature → Health & LifestyleEffortlessly Healthy
Read our feature → Tours & Local HistoryRochester Candlelight Ghost Walks
Read our feature → Breweries & Local FindsLake Drum Brewing
Read our feature → Unique ExperiencesTennessee Aquarium
Read our feature → Unique ExperiencesRaccoon Mountain Caverns
Read our feature →MEDIA • INTERVIEWS • PUBLISHED WORK
In the Press
Explore our podcast appearances, interviews, media features, and guest articles featuring Dates in the States and founder Crystal Statskey-Biichle.
Podcast Features
Small Towns, Big Dates, and Budget Escapes!
A conversation about finding memorable experiences, exploring small towns, and making travel and date ideas more accessible.
Watch the episode →Podcast Appearance with Travel & Transformation
Listen to the featured conversation and discover more about the stories and experiences behind Dates in the States.
Listen to the feature →Interviews & Media Appearances
Interview with Next Step Happiness
An interview exploring the story and inspiration behind Dates in the States.
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Interview with Nashville Voyager
A feature highlighting Crystal's journey, work, and creative inspiration.
Read the interview →Rochester Free Radio
Radio conversations sharing local travel ideas, seasonal activities, and experiences worth exploring around Rochester. Bi-weekly shows featuring Dates in the States Thursdays at 6pm.
Visit Rochester Free Radio →Guest Articles & Contributions
Exploring New York in Winter
A destination-focused contribution published by HomeExchange.
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5 Days in New York City
A practical city itinerary contribution for HomeExchange readers.
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Home Publications — Rochester, NY
A magazine contribution highlighting the Rochester area.
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Home Publications — Buffalo, NY
A magazine contribution highlighting the Buffalo area.
View the feature →SHOP LOCAL • EXPLORE MORE
Mystery Date Books: Retail & Wholesale Connections
Our Mystery Date Books help people discover local businesses, plan memorable outings, and explore destinations in a new way. We're grateful to the independent shops and businesses that have helped introduce our books to their communities.
Retail availability can change by location. Please contact us or check directly with a store to confirm current stock.
Little Button Craft
Permanently Closed
Yesterday's Muse Books
32 W Main St, Webster, NY 14580
Kittleberger Florist & Gifts
263 North Ave, Webster, NY 14580
Scents by Design
728 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Addison's Bookstore
126 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Abundance Food Co-op
571 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
The Union Tavern
4565 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622
Music Valley Antiques
2416 Music Valley Dr Ste 126, Nashville, TN 37214
Barnes & Noble
Locations vary
Retail and wholesale relationships may vary over time. Inclusion here recognizes a connection with our books and does not guarantee current inventory.
Travel Brands & Gear
We enjoy discovering products and services that make traveling easier, more flexible, and more enjoyable. Here are some of the travel brands and platforms featured in our content.
Rollink
Innovative luggage designed with travelers in mind, including space-saving options for packing and getting around.
Explore Rollink →Scrubba
Portable washing solutions for travelers who want to pack lighter and take care of laundry while on the go.
Explore Scrubba →HomeExchange
A home-swapping platform for travelers interested in exploring destinations while experiencing a stay that feels more like home.
Explore HomeExchange →Looking for more recommendations for your next adventure?
Explore Our Travel FavoritesLET'S CREATE SOMETHING MEMORABLE
We're interested in connecting with tourism boards, destinations, hotels, attractions, restaurants, travel brands, and businesses with experiences our audience would love to discover.
Whether you're interested in sponsored content, a hosted experience, a product feature, a destination guide, or another creative collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.
Explore Partnership OpportunitiesHave a general question? Contact us here.
A note about our features: Our content may include independently produced travel stories, media appearances, hosted experiences, product features, affiliate relationships, and other collaborations. Inclusion on this page does not mean every experience or brand relationship was paid or sponsored. Any applicable sponsorships or affiliate relationships are disclosed in the relevant content.