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Blog: Tips & Info

One Night, One Hour Drive Staycations

Two girls smiling and driving toward their weekend staycation

Stylish stays, great food, and solo-friendly vibes just outside major U.S. cities.

Atlanta → Serenbe, GA

Vibe: Wellness escape with farm-to-table food and artistic flair
Stay: Inn at Serenbe – peaceful, chic, and nature-wrapped
Eat: The Farmhouse – Southern-style with fresh, local ingredients
✨ Solo Tip: Join a farm tour, yoga class, or gather around the bonfire


Austin → Dripping Springs, TX

Vibe: Hill Country hideaway with wine, spirits, and sunsets
Stay: Camp Lucy – upscale-rustic resort with Hill Country charm
Eat: Tillie’s – stunning architecture + a solo-friendly bar
✨ Solo Tip: Book a tasting at a distillery or catch live music under the stars


Chicago → Oak Park, IL

Vibe: Architecture, quiet streets, and indie culture
Stay: The Carleton of Oak Park – classic and centrally located
Eat: Hemingway’s Bistro – French-inspired, perfect for a solo meal
✨ Solo Tip: Join a Frank Lloyd Wright tour to meet fellow culture lovers


Dallas → Denton, TX

Vibe: Indie, artsy college town with serious music cred
Stay: The Brownlow House – historic, creative, and warm
Eat: Barley & Board – lively gastropub with a great solo bar scene
✨ Solo Tip: Walk around the square and hit a show at Dan’s Silverleaf


Denver → Boulder, CO

Vibe: Outdoorsy, intellectual, brewery-packed
Stay: St Julien Hotel & Spa – luxury spa with a mountain view
Eat: The Kitchen – bright, buzzing bistro perfect for dining solo
✨ Solo Tip: Sunset hike up Chautauqua + drinks back downtown


Los Angeles → Ojai, CA

Vibe: Artistic, calm, spiritual escape
Stay: Ojai Valley Inn – high-end spa resort with dreamy grounds
Eat: Ojai Rotie – Mediterranean comfort food, open-air seating
✨ Solo Tip: Book a sound bath or sip wine at Topa Mountain Winery


Nashville → Franklin, TN

Vibe: Southern charm, boutique shops, and live music
Stay: The Harpeth Hotel – stylish and central
Eat: 55 South – elevated Southern comfort with a fun bar
✨ Solo Tip: Catch acoustic sets at nearby Gray’s on Main


NYC → Cold Spring, NY

Vibe: Quaint Hudson Valley with riverside charm
Stay: The Pig Hill Inn – cozy and right on Main Street
Eat: Hudson House River Inn – waterside dining with historic flair
✨ Solo Tip: Browse indie bookstores + hike up Breakneck Ridge


Tampa → Dunedin, FL

Vibe: Laid-back beach town with a strong local scene
Stay: Fenway Hotel – boutique hotel with rooftop vibes
Eat: The Living Room on Main – chic, lively comfort food
✨ Solo Tip: Cruise the Pinellas Trail by bike or join locals at breweries


Seattle → Snoqualmie, WA

Vibe: Misty forests, waterfalls, and lodge luxury
Stay: Salish Lodge & Spa – iconic PNW retreat with views of the falls
Eat: The Dining Room at Salish – cozy, seasonal, and fireside-perfect
✨ Solo Tip: Relax in the spa or enjoy wine by the fire overlooking the waterfall

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”