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Explore different neighborhoods - Get out there and explore the charming neighborhoods you haven’t been to before. Or if it’s been a while since you frequented a particular place, add that to your list as well.
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Visit local museums - Whether it’s art, history, or science, making a trip to a local museum can help spark a newfound curiosity. Make sure to stop and notice the building itself and the historical relevance it may have.
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Take a bike tour around the city
- Taking a bike tour will allow you to be outside and get your heart rate going while also seeing new sights.
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Try a new eatery
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Attend a cultural festival - Whether you’ve lived in a city (or particular country) your whole life or only a few years, go experience the music, food, and traditions of different cultures.
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Participate in a photography walk
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Visit a library and read about your city’s history
- History can completely shape a city and the norms it boasts; reading up on the past can help you gain knowledge about your area’s past.
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Go antiquing or visit flea markets - Venture into a Saturday open-air market or your neighborhood flea market and explore the hidden treasures with a local flair.
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Attend a local sporting event - Whether it's a major league team or a community basketball league, show your support and have some fun!
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Take a guided city tour - Many cities offer free guided walking tours; they’re great ways to discover historical facts and stories you’ve likely never heard.
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Take a cooking class featuring local cuisine - No matter where you call home or what food you’re into, take a class and learn how to make some dishes that your area is known for.
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Visit a nearby tourist attraction you’ve never been to - Tourist attractions are (usually) popular for a reason. Go see the sights that draw visitors from near and far.
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Explore local parks
- The outdoors can breathe fresh air into old spaces. Spend a day going on a picnic, hiking, or simply relaxing in nature.
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Borrow a guide book and randomly pick somewhere in it to go
- With a local guide book in hand, randomly flip to any page and choose a site or experience from there. Add a little surprise to your day!
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Visit a viewpoint in your city
- Trek up the hill to your local viewpoint and scope out your beautiful city from this vantage point.
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Go to a local play or musical
- Talent and the arts have a way of inspiring us to see the beauty in life. Go support community theater by enjoying a show.
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Attend a gallery opening or art show
- Immerse yourself in the local art scene by going to a new gallery opening, art show, or community art event.
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Ride public transportation to a new area
- Add some spontaneity to your days. Hop on the local train, get off at a random stop along the way, and then explore!
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Participate in a food tour
- Want to explore your city while getting your money’s worth in the most time efficient way? Consider a food tour where you taste your way through your city’s best eateries.
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Attend a lecture or book reading
- Love to read? Head on over to your local library or bookstore and engage with local authors and thinkers.
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Visit a local brewery or winery - Happy hour has never tasted so good! Reinvigorate your local senses while enjoying local brews and wines.
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Take a workshop or class
- Engage in creative activities offered locally. Think pottery, painting, or even photography.
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Watch a movie at an independent theater
- Embrace the local feel of an independent theater by going to check out an indie film or special screening.
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Go on a boat tour or river cruise
- See your city from a different perspective by taking a river boat cruise, for instance.
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Explore the city with a scavenger hunt - This idea can make discovery a game. Put some landmarks on your list: favorite cafés, must-see spots according to Tripadvisor, and anything else that will spark joy!
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Attend an outdoor concert
- Grab a blanket, your best friends, and go enjoy some entertainment outdoors!
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Check out a farmers' market - Shopping local is sure to remind you just how amazing your city is. From produce to handcrafted goods, farmers' markets offer a world of possibilities.
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Volunteer for a local cause or event
- Reconnect with your community through volunteering. Plus, you get to meet new people!
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Seek out the local 'Instagrammable' spots - Take the world of social media along with you on your exploration. Find your city’s most beautiful and ‘Instagrammable’ spots, and get to snapping some pics.
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Get up for a sunrise
- What is more beautiful than a brand-new, sunny day? Embrace your city with new eyes and open arms while you view beautiful sunrise. Sources: (Wander-Lush) (Vox) (Adventure is Never Far Away) (Apartment Therapy)
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Explore different neighborhoods - Get out there and explore the charming neighborhoods you haven’t been to before. Or if it’s been a while since you frequented a particular place, add that to your list as well.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Visit local museums - Whether it’s art, history, or science, making a trip to a local museum can help spark a newfound curiosity. Make sure to stop and notice the building itself and the historical relevance it may have.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Take a bike tour around the city
- Taking a bike tour will allow you to be outside and get your heart rate going while also seeing new sights.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Try a new eatery
- Invite your best friends out once a month and promise to always try new things, including sampling different cuisines in diverse neighborhoods.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Attend a cultural festival - Whether you’ve lived in a city (or particular country) your whole life or only a few years, go experience the music, food, and traditions of different cultures.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Participate in a photography walk
- Grab your camera and start snapping those pictures! Capture everything you see, including landmarks, unique architecture, and street scenes.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Visit a library and read about your city’s history
- History can completely shape a city and the norms it boasts; reading up on the past can help you gain knowledge about your area’s past.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Go antiquing or visit flea markets - Venture into a Saturday open-air market or your neighborhood flea market and explore the hidden treasures with a local flair.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Attend a local sporting event - Whether it's a major league team or a community basketball league, show your support and have some fun!
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Take a guided city tour - Many cities offer free guided walking tours; they’re great ways to discover historical facts and stories you’ve likely never heard.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Take a cooking class featuring local cuisine - No matter where you call home or what food you’re into, take a class and learn how to make some dishes that your area is known for.
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11 / 31 Fotos
Visit a nearby tourist attraction you’ve never been to - Tourist attractions are (usually) popular for a reason. Go see the sights that draw visitors from near and far.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Explore local parks
- The outdoors can breathe fresh air into old spaces. Spend a day going on a picnic, hiking, or simply relaxing in nature.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Borrow a guide book and randomly pick somewhere in it to go
- With a local guide book in hand, randomly flip to any page and choose a site or experience from there. Add a little surprise to your day!
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Visit a viewpoint in your city
- Trek up the hill to your local viewpoint and scope out your beautiful city from this vantage point.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Go to a local play or musical
- Talent and the arts have a way of inspiring us to see the beauty in life. Go support community theater by enjoying a show.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Attend a gallery opening or art show
- Immerse yourself in the local art scene by going to a new gallery opening, art show, or community art event.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Ride public transportation to a new area
- Add some spontaneity to your days. Hop on the local train, get off at a random stop along the way, and then explore!
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Participate in a food tour
- Want to explore your city while getting your money’s worth in the most time efficient way? Consider a food tour where you taste your way through your city’s best eateries.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Attend a lecture or book reading
- Love to read? Head on over to your local library or bookstore and engage with local authors and thinkers.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Visit a local brewery or winery - Happy hour has never tasted so good! Reinvigorate your local senses while enjoying local brews and wines.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Take a workshop or class
- Engage in creative activities offered locally. Think pottery, painting, or even photography.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Watch a movie at an independent theater
- Embrace the local feel of an independent theater by going to check out an indie film or special screening.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Go on a boat tour or river cruise
- See your city from a different perspective by taking a river boat cruise, for instance.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Explore the city with a scavenger hunt - This idea can make discovery a game. Put some landmarks on your list: favorite cafés, must-see spots according to Tripadvisor, and anything else that will spark joy!
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Attend an outdoor concert
- Grab a blanket, your best friends, and go enjoy some entertainment outdoors!
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Check out a farmers' market - Shopping local is sure to remind you just how amazing your city is. From produce to handcrafted goods, farmers' markets offer a world of possibilities.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Volunteer for a local cause or event
- Reconnect with your community through volunteering. Plus, you get to meet new people!
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28 / 31 Fotos
Seek out the local 'Instagrammable' spots - Take the world of social media along with you on your exploration. Find your city’s most beautiful and ‘Instagrammable’ spots, and get to snapping some pics.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Get up for a sunrise
- What is more beautiful than a brand-new, sunny day? Embrace your city with new eyes and open arms while you view beautiful sunrise. Sources: (Wander-Lush) (Vox) (Adventure is Never Far Away) (Apartment Therapy)
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Be a tourist in your own city and fall in love all over again
30 ways to be a tourist where you already live
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Picture the first time you set foot in a new city. Do the lights seem brighter? Does the charm of the buildings call to you? How does the air feel on your skin, and what smells do you embrace? The first time we experience a new place it can feel like constantly being on cloud nine—everything feels intensely beautiful and our souls are alive. However, as we stay in one place for an extended period of time, the luster can fade and it just becomes ‘home.’ Things we used to love may now be taken for granted. Fret not, though! There is hope to rekindle the spark with your once new city.
Pretending to be a tourist in your own town can help open your eyes to things you might have been overlooking recently. Truly, it’s easy to fall in love all over again. Click through to see exactly what we mean.
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