There are two types of people on a road trip: Shane? Definitely the second. A few years ago, I bought him a pack of road trip games from a local shop for Christmas because — bless him — he cannot sit in a car for long stretches without getting antsy. I figured a little structured Read More
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New York to Nashville Road Trip Guide: Where to Stop Along the Way
This past summer, I decided to take my very own road trip in my Range Rover — my first big solo road trip in my “newish” car. I love road trips, but I don’t often get to take them by myself, so this one felt extra special. I was traveling to Nashville for a girls’ Read More
Hatchets & Hops: Axe Throwing in Buffalo, NY for the Competitive Couple
If you’re looking for a unique date night in Buffalo, NY, you’ll find it tucked away on a block filled with bars, brews, and gin joints: Hatchets & Hops, one of the first three axe-throwing bars in the United States. Since opening in 2016, they’ve built a reputation as a premier recreational sporting venue and Read More
From Road Trips to Mystery Date Books: A New Way to Explore the U.S.
If you’ve followed Dates in the States for a while, you know how much Shane and I love discovering new places together. From road trips across the U.S. to exploring hidden gems in our own backyard, travel has always been at the heart of what we do. So when I came up with the idea Read More
Visit 10 Craft Breweries in Rochester, NY on this Rochester Beer Trail
This post may contain affiliate links. Over the past few years, Rochester, New York, has shown exceptional growth in a booming industry. With many new breweries opening around the Greater Rochester area, the craft beer industry has been taking over Upstate New York. It looks like we moved here at the best time, wouldn’t you Read More
Winter Date Night in the Neighborhood of the Arts
Winter in Rochester has officially begun. And those of us who enjoy being outside can find it challenging to determine what to do on a date night in Rochester when the weather is cold, snowy, and windy. The Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester is a great place to find something to do on a Read More
A Local Favorite: Irondequoit Beer Company
2023 marked Wanderful’s 10-year birthday! As a Wanderful hub leader here in Rochester, it was my duty to celebrate local, and what better place to host the party than Irondequoit Beer Company. If you don’t already know, Wanderful is a network of women who love to travel. We have “hubs” worldwide, and I’m the founder Read More
Rochester’s Haunting Candlelight Ghost Walk – Mount Hope
*This post was sponsored by Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks. Everything written in this post is explained to the best of my knowledge and from what I heard (and remember) from our tour. Some information may be false and otherwise untrue.* One October Friday evening, Shane and I decided to take a stroll on one of Read More
Our Top 3 Places to See Firework Displays in the U.S.
My favorite time of year, Independence Day, is upon us. Why is it my favorite? Well, summer is finally here, and oh – it’s my birthday on July 5th! In celebration of this wonderful season, we’d like to discuss our top 3 places to see firework displays in the U.S.! When I was younger, my Read More
Rochester Cocktail Revival – Spirit Tasting Spectacular
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for more information.* As we arrived by UBER to The Metropolitan building in downtown Rochester a few minutes after 11am, we seemed to be the only ones other than the construction workers down the alley. We walked up to a few doors, each of them were Read More