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Vanlife Map By The Fites guide
Top 14 locations in United States for Atmosphere
byMars & Ash Fite and
Michal Ben-Ari
Live update: Updated October 4, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. Busch Stadium, Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Mars & Ash FiteRecommended this place!
2. Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub, F Street, Salida, CO
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteThis is our go-to hometown pizza joint for thick crust, eclectic pies! Of their in-house brewed beers, the High Side IPA is a smooth, balanced IPA that’s great for summer hangs. Also- on full moon days they have a BOGO of several tasty pies.
3. Mackinac Island
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteI first came here as a kid and LOVED IT! It's this beautiful spot in Lake Huron set back in time. Your only form of transportation is by horse and buggy, bicycle or on foot. Trails and woods cover most of the island, which makes it a great place for a hike.
It is also the location of Fort Mackinac, founded in 1780. It's a British-built on the island's bluffs high above the Straits of Mackinac.
You'll definitely need a full day to explore the island and feel satisfied if not more. If you want to bike the interior of the island, go kayaking, visit museums and the fort or anything else, you'll need three days!
Ferry Cost (round trip):
Adult $29
Child 5-12 $17
4 and under FREE
4. The BELT
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteThis is such a photographable space! It is a culturally redefined all that is home to murals and art installations by local, national and international artists. There is also a handful of bars/restaurants with great atmospheres to enjoy.
5. Del Mar, Wharf Street Southwest, D.C., DC
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteMars and I came here during our tour for an adults only dinner. The place was exquisite and the dinner was one of the best I’ve had EVER. I would definitely recommend coming here for a date night!
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6. Bishop Arts District
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteThis is a super cute area you shouldn’t miss if you’re in Dallas. It’s full of cool shops where you can find gifts for everyone you love there’s a ton of fun murals as well as delicious places to eat.
7. Off the Wall Cafe, Main Street, Park Ridge, IL
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteLove this dig! Cool coffee house with craft coffee, food, games and cocktails.
The staff was especially friendly. We had our kids with us, and Everly (our 7 yr old) asked a barista if she liked dragons, the barista responded and was all ears and questions after that, more than just a kind tolerance of Everly’s excitement of dragons. It was sweet.
Attached is a neighboring tap house called Beer On the Wall. There’s a window to order coffee/drinks from either side which is really fun in itself. Didn’t go into the tap house but it looked rad as well.
Parking wasn’t particularly plentiful but we found a spot close by without much effort.
8. Trinity Groves
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteThere’s a plethora of options just across the river from downtown with food from across the globe, even vegan options, not to mention, spacious heated patios
9. Navy Pier, East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteRecommended this place!
10. Saint Petersburg Pier, 2nd Avenue Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteRecommended this place!
11. Amicas Pizza Microbrew & More, F Street, Salida, CO
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteThis is legit our favorite thin crust pizza ever. No lie. We haven’t not liked any of their pizzas, but just being honest we get the Thai pizza almost ever time now because it’s just SO. DANG. GOOD. If you like Thai food obviously.
12. Café Du Monde Mail Order
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteWhenever we're in New Orleans, we always stop by here, even for an hour. They're usually a live band outside playing New Orleans jazz. You HAVE to try the Beignet!
13. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Alameda Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteRecommended this place!
14. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mars & Ash FiteRecommended this place!
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