Stay at the Flying Pig Downtown Hostel if you want to meet some interesting folk

Get out of the city and see the windmills

Most people roll their joints with half tobacco

Comply with bicycle traffic laws. Not just out of respect, but for your safety.

The blue lights in the Red Light District represent male-born workers

Don’t bother with the Truffles

Wear dress shoes when headed to the nightclub

Try a bar crawl if you are looking to meet new people

Learn some Spanish prior to going if possible

Not all tapas are created equal. Some are for a more sophisticated palate

The only good hotdogs are at the Cubs game.

Deep dish pizza isn’t as good a standard pizza

See the architecture from the water if possible

Bring sunscreen and a sun hat / protection

Dress in layers

Bring a good sleeping bag if sleeping outside

Keep your eyes peeled for celebrities

Bring a face covering for the dust (more dust in weekend 2)

Make friends with your neighbors

Hike a 14er, but do not take it lightly

Don’t shoot for the highest THC% when purchasing Mary Jane

Watch a concert at Red Rocks (take the shuttle)

Watch a Rockies game during sunset, sit with a view of the sun

Use an AWD vehicle when possible if traveling the state or driving to hikes

Camp at Ginnie Springs, bring your diving gear if that is your thing.

Look up on a clear night

Bring a tube for Ichetucknee Springs

Bring your bike

Bring a hammock

Bring water shoes if you plan on going in the water at the beach

Go to Rick’s for nightlife, best spot in town

Go to Key West Cuban Coffee shop for the breakfast tacos

Book a ticket to a broadway show. They are discounted when done so in the lobby on the day of

Take a sight seeing bus one time around the city

There are no available charging outlets for use near Times Square

Bring comfortable shoes when sightseeing as there are little to no benches as well

Avoid bringing a car if possible

Get pizza from a whole in the wall place. Ask a local.

Stay where the lights are

Bourbon Street can be too rowdy if that isn’t your speed

Frenchmen Street is a blues fans paradise

Just any gloves won’t do when preparing for the cold. Buy gloves that will stop the wind.

There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear.

Check out Purgatory, it is a bar near downtown. Best Espresso Martini I’ve Ever Had.

Learn something about yourself on the Angels Landing hike. Make it to the top. In the Winter you will deal with ice (bring crampons). In the Summer you will deal with crowds, pick your poison.

When leaving the city, avoid driving at night if possible.

Park City is a skiers paradise

More homeless than you can imagine

There are some free marijuana lounges that will allow you to be high in peace

It still gets cold in the summer

Good luck finding parking near China Town, but give it a visit

The streets near the water are ridiculously steep

You will find sea lions on the pier, accompanied by a foul foul smell

Even the dry season gets rainy.

Rent a car and get out of the city if possible.

Bring cash (USD accepted in many places)

Stay at The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal if you can spare the expense. Very low profile, don’t expect a party here.

Ziplining is kinda like jetskiing. It’s real cool for the first hour but then you’re pretty worn out.

Book a whale watching tour (one with high sight %)

Get free snack samples at Pike’s Place Market

Book a day trip to Victoria and/or Vancouver

The space needle is a cool view, but that’s about it

Go for Halloween

Go all out for your costume

Be friendly to your neighbors

Bring a bike

Get there early to find a good spot

Avoid the showers if possible

Bring wet wipes

Pack all the goodies you need

Find a bike or scooter and don’t let it go. This will make seeing the sites much much easier and enjoyable

When parking in garages, they will search your vehicle for weapons prior to allowing you inside

Don’t breeze past the memorials, take them in.

The quality of roads here is awful. Watch your tires, and alignment.