United States Bucket List

Unique Experiences To Have In All 50 States!

The Experience

Northeast (City Life, Culture & Wilderness Adventures)

  1. Maine – Lobster Fisherman for a Week

    • Live aboard a lobster boat, pull traps, and eat the freshest seafood you’ve ever had.

  2. New Hampshire – Appalachian Hut-to-Hut Trekking

    • Hike the White Mountains, staying in cozy mountain huts operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club.

  3. Vermont – Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Creation Internship

    • Learn how to craft wild ice cream flavors, tour the famous factory, and create your own signature pint!

  4. Massachusetts – Boston Marathon Training & Historical Running Tour

    • Run iconic Boston routes while learning about the city's deep sports history.

  5. Rhode Island – Newport Gilded Age Mansions & Sailing Week

    • Experience elite sailing culture, race in regattas, and tour historic mansions.

  6. Connecticut – Gilmore Girls Fan Experience in Washington Depot

    • Spend a week in the real-life inspiration for Stars Hollow, visiting cute bookshops, cafes, and town events.

  7. New York – Attend New York Fashion Week

    • Score front-row seats, go behind the scenes, and experience the ultimate fashion world immersion.

  8. New Jersey – Live Like a Rock Star at the Stone Pony

    • Spend a week performing, recording, and learning music history at this legendary Asbury Park venue.

  9. Pennsylvania – Become an Amish Farmer for a Week

    • Disconnect from modern life, learn traditional farming, and experience simple living in Lancaster.

  10. Delaware – NASCAR Driving Experience at Dover Speedway

  • Get behind the wheel of a stock car and race on the “Monster Mile.”

Southeast (Theme Parks, Music, & Beach Life)

  1. Maryland – Chesapeake Bay Crab Feast & Sailing Trip

  • Spend a week crabbing, sailing, and enjoying legendary seafood festivals.

  1. Virginia – Spy Training Academy at the International Spy Museum 🕶️

  • Train in espionage techniques, decrypt codes, and go on a real-world mission.

  1. West Virginia – Whitewater Rafting the Entire New River Gorge

  • Tackle some of the East Coast’s most intense rapids over a multi-day expedition.

  1. North Carolina – Outer Banks Pirate Week & Shipwreck Diving

  • Explore Blackbeard’s history, dive historic shipwrecks, and live the pirate life!

  1. South Carolina – Charleston Haunted History & Paranormal Investigator Week

  • Stay in historic haunted mansions and investigate paranormal activity with expert ghost hunters.

  1. Georgia – Film Fanatic’s Hollywood in Atlanta Experience

  • Visit Marvel sets, tour Stranger Things locations, and get behind-the-scenes access to Georgia’s booming film industry.

  1. Florida – Disney World Ultimate VIP Experience

  • Skip every line, eat at hidden restaurants, and explore behind the scenes of the Magic Kingdom.

  1. Kentucky – Bourbon Distilling & Horse Racing VIP Week

  • Visit top distilleries, learn to make bourbon, and get exclusive access to Churchill Downs.

  1. Tennessee – Country Music Star Boot Camp in Nashville

  • Record a song, perform at an open mic, and meet industry professionals.

  1. Alabama – Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

  • Train like an astronaut, experience zero-gravity simulations, and build rockets!

Midwest (Road Trips, Roller Coasters & Food Challenges)

  1. Ohio – Cedar Point Ultimate Coaster Week

  • Ride all of the country’s fastest roller coasters and take behind-the-scenes tours of the park.

  1. Indiana – Attend the Indy 500 as a VIP

  • Meet drivers, tour the pit, and watch the race from exclusive suites.

  1. Illinois –The Ultimate Chicago Food Tour

  • Try as many restaurants as you can, bonus if you come during restaurant week

  1. Michigan – Great Lakes Shipwreck Diving Expedition

  • Explore sunken ships in the clear waters of Lake Superior and Lake Huron.

  1. Wisconsin – Wisconsin Dells

  • Enjoy a stay at one of the waterpark

  1. Minnesota – Stay in the Ice Hotel & Dog Sled Across the Frozen Tundra

  • Experience Arctic life, sleep in an ice suite, and mush your own dog team.

  1. Iowa – Ride RAGBRAI Across the State

  • Join thousands of cyclists in this week-long party on two wheels.

  1. Missouri – BBQ Smoker Boot Camp & Blues Music Tour

  • Learn the art of low-and-slow BBQ, then enjoy live blues in Kansas City.

West (Adrenaline, Film Festivals, & Extreme Survival)

  1. North Dakota – Ranch Hand Experience on a Bison Farm

  • Work on a real bison ranch, learning how to wrangle and herd the giant animals.

  1. South Dakota – Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Ride & Mount Rushmore Tour

  • Ride scenic highways with thousands of bikers and explore national parks.

  1. Montana – Yellowstone Winter Safari & Wolf Tracking

  • Camp in the snow and track wild wolves in the stunning Yellowstone backcountry.

  1. Wyoming – Cowboy Rodeo Training Camp

  • Ride bucking broncos, learn roping, and compete in an amateur rodeo.

  1. Colorado – Film Buff’s Dream Week at Telluride Film Festival

  • Watch indie films, attend premieres, and meet filmmakers.

  1. Utah – Sundance Film Festival Insider Experience

  • Score VIP passes, attend exclusive afterparties, and meet Hollywood’s rising stars.

  1. Nevada – Burning Man

  • Spend a week in the desert building art, dancing, and living in a temporary city.

  1. California – Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

  • Swim from Alcatraz, bike the hills of San Francisco, and run across the Golden Gate.

  1. Oregon – Portland Coffee, Craft Beer & Weirdness Tour

  • Explore Portland’s best cafes, breweries, and quirky neighborhoods.

  1. Washington – Space Needle to Mount Rainier Trek

  • Start in Seattle and spend a week hiking to Rainier’s summit.

  1. Alaska – Dog Sled Expedition Across Denali

  • Train with mushers and traverse Alaska’s wildest landscapes.

  1. Hawaii – Live in a Treehouse & Learn to Surf

  • Stay in a jungle treehouse and surf Oahu’s famous waves.

SOUTHWEST (Adventure, Desert Survival & Culture)

  1. Arizona – Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike & Havasu Falls Camping

  • Hike from the North Rim to the South Rim, then backpack to the turquoise waterfalls of Havasu Canyon.

  1. New Mexico – Hot Air Balloon Fiesta & Southwest Road Trip

  • Attend the world-famous Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, then road trip through White Sands, Santa Fe, and Carlsbad Caverns.

  1. Oklahoma – Tornado Chasing & Storm Spotting Adventure

  • Join meteorologists for a real-life storm-chasing experience during tornado season.

  1. Texas – Big Bend National Park Multi-Sport Expedition

  • Spend a week rafting the Rio Grande, hiking through desert canyons, and stargazing in one of the darkest skies in America.

GREAT PLAINS (Ranches, Road Trips & Wild Landscapes)

  1. Kansas – Flint Hills Horseback Camping & Cowboy Experience

  • Ride across the rolling Tallgrass Prairie, sleep under the stars, and learn traditional ranching skills.

  1. Nebraska – Sandhill Crane Migration Photography & Wildlife Trek

  • Witness one of the world’s greatest bird migrations and explore the Platte River wilderness.

Full Guides on How to Experience These Coming Soon!

Previous
Previous

Canadian Bucket List