20 ways to know a place on a dime [Part Two]
For the adventurous souls out there who want to explore an area in unconventional ways, this article is for you:
21. Talk to strangers
Bob, Glenwood Springs, Colorado Native
22. Stay at a local bed-and-breakfast
23. Hit the town
Washington, DC
24. Go thrifting
25. Walk through local graveyards
New Orleans, Louisiana
26.Post up at a coffee shop
Paris, France
27. Find a local bookstore
28. Research the area's history
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
29. Volunteer with a local nonprofit organization
30. Visit surrounding farms; learn native crops
Orcas Island, Washington State
31. Meet local business owners
32. Attend a service at a temple, synagogue, church or mosque
Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, Arizona
33. Check out a flea market
34. Eat a traditional meal or dessert
Traditional Danish Meal, Veijle, Denmark
35. Ask someone their story
36. Watch a theater production
Fulton Theatre, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
37. Talk with a person who is homeless
37. Listen to a new radio station
Frostbites Radio, WVAU, Washington, DC
38. Go for a run or walk
Austin, Texas
39. Take a hike
Orcas Island, Washington State
40. Pack a picnic
Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC
41. Find a place to watch the sunset
Orcas Island, Washington State
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