Whenever we get to a new location, we find ourselves making a list of things we want to do and see in that area. We may not do each one in every city, but here are ten things we like to do.

1. Check out the local cuisine. Every city or town has that one place where everyone says you must dine. Skip the chains and check it out.

2. Find that biking or exercise trail. We always try to find a good trail that goes through the scenic part of a location.

3. Visit the local historical museum. We love finding out the history of a location by visiting their museum. We always learn an interesting fact that we didn’t know beforehand.

4. Walk the downtown area. Many cities and towns are now making it very easy to walk the downtown area. Many have artwork displayed on the walls, and art pieces scattered around.

5. Tour a sports stadium. This one definitely pertains to the larger cities. We’ve toured At&T Stadium in Dallas, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The stadium website is the best place to find out about tours.

6. Attend a sporting event. Even smaller locations have a local team that might just be playing while you’re there.

7. Visit the breweries and/or wineries in the area. It seems that every city or town is now home to some great drinking establishments, and they are all locally owned.

8. Shop the local establishments. Venture away from those national chains and support a local business.

9. Go to the theater. Many places have theaters featuring live productions. If you’re into this, be sure to check them out.

10. Take a walking tour. Many cities have walking tours, both self-guided and with a tour guide, and even ghost tours if you’re into that. The internet is a great place to find out how to schedule one.

As you can see, there is so much to do as you travel the country. As much as we like to explore the beautiful scenery, there is also a lot to explore in the cities and towns.

We’re Mike & Jennifer Skinnell, and together we are The Rambling Quilter. We travel the country full-time in our 41ft. fifth-wheel pulled by our F-350 – affectionately named Beauty & The Beast. Jennifer writes our blog, travel articles, contemporary romance, cozy mysteries, and “Don’t Wait – Our Full-Time Journey Through Breast Cancer”. Our blog is purely for information and entertainment purposes. However, if you’d like to support Jennifer’s writing career, her author link to her books is below.