United States Bucket List
Unique Experiences To Have In All 50 States!
The Experience
Northeast (City Life, Culture & Wilderness Adventures)
Maine – Lobster Fisherman for a Week
Live aboard a lobster boat, pull traps, and eat the freshest seafood you’ve ever had.
New Hampshire – Appalachian Hut-to-Hut Trekking
Hike the White Mountains, staying in cozy mountain huts operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club.
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!
Massachusetts – Boston Marathon Training & Historical Running Tour
Run iconic Boston routes while learning about the city's deep sports history.
Rhode Island – Newport Gilded Age Mansions & Sailing Week
Experience elite sailing culture, race in regattas, and tour historic mansions.
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.
New York – Attend New York Fashion Week
Score front-row seats, go behind the scenes, and experience the ultimate fashion world immersion.
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.
Pennsylvania – Become an Amish Farmer for a Week
Disconnect from modern life, learn traditional farming, and experience simple living in Lancaster.
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)
Maryland – Chesapeake Bay Crab Feast & Sailing Trip
Spend a week crabbing, sailing, and enjoying legendary seafood festivals.
Virginia – Spy Training Academy at the International Spy Museum 🕶️
Train in espionage techniques, decrypt codes, and go on a real-world mission.
West Virginia – Whitewater Rafting the Entire New River Gorge
Tackle some of the East Coast’s most intense rapids over a multi-day expedition.
North Carolina – Outer Banks Pirate Week & Shipwreck Diving
Explore Blackbeard’s history, dive historic shipwrecks, and live the pirate life!
South Carolina – Charleston Haunted History & Paranormal Investigator Week
Stay in historic haunted mansions and investigate paranormal activity with expert ghost hunters.
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.
Florida – Disney World Ultimate VIP Experience
Skip every line, eat at hidden restaurants, and explore behind the scenes of the Magic Kingdom.
Kentucky – Bourbon Distilling & Horse Racing VIP Week
Visit top distilleries, learn to make bourbon, and get exclusive access to Churchill Downs.
Tennessee – Country Music Star Boot Camp in Nashville
Record a song, perform at an open mic, and meet industry professionals.
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)
Ohio – Cedar Point Ultimate Coaster Week
Ride all of the country’s fastest roller coasters and take behind-the-scenes tours of the park.
Indiana – Attend the Indy 500 as a VIP
Meet drivers, tour the pit, and watch the race from exclusive suites.
Illinois –The Ultimate Chicago Food Tour
Try as many restaurants as you can, bonus if you come during restaurant week
Michigan – Great Lakes Shipwreck Diving Expedition
Explore sunken ships in the clear waters of Lake Superior and Lake Huron.
Wisconsin – Wisconsin Dells
Enjoy a stay at one of the waterpark
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.
Iowa – Ride RAGBRAI Across the State
Join thousands of cyclists in this week-long party on two wheels.
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)
North Dakota – Ranch Hand Experience on a Bison Farm
Work on a real bison ranch, learning how to wrangle and herd the giant animals.
South Dakota – Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Ride & Mount Rushmore Tour
Ride scenic highways with thousands of bikers and explore national parks.
Montana – Yellowstone Winter Safari & Wolf Tracking
Camp in the snow and track wild wolves in the stunning Yellowstone backcountry.
Wyoming – Cowboy Rodeo Training Camp
Ride bucking broncos, learn roping, and compete in an amateur rodeo.
Colorado – Film Buff’s Dream Week at Telluride Film Festival
Watch indie films, attend premieres, and meet filmmakers.
Utah – Sundance Film Festival Insider Experience
Score VIP passes, attend exclusive afterparties, and meet Hollywood’s rising stars.
Nevada – Burning Man
Spend a week in the desert building art, dancing, and living in a temporary city.
California – Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
Swim from Alcatraz, bike the hills of San Francisco, and run across the Golden Gate.
Oregon – Portland Coffee, Craft Beer & Weirdness Tour
Explore Portland’s best cafes, breweries, and quirky neighborhoods.
Washington – Space Needle to Mount Rainier Trek
Start in Seattle and spend a week hiking to Rainier’s summit.
Alaska – Dog Sled Expedition Across Denali
Train with mushers and traverse Alaska’s wildest landscapes.
Hawaii – Live in a Treehouse & Learn to Surf
Stay in a jungle treehouse and surf Oahu’s famous waves.
SOUTHWEST (Adventure, Desert Survival & Culture)
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.
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.
Oklahoma – Tornado Chasing & Storm Spotting Adventure
Join meteorologists for a real-life storm-chasing experience during tornado season.
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)
Kansas – Flint Hills Horseback Camping & Cowboy Experience
Ride across the rolling Tallgrass Prairie, sleep under the stars, and learn traditional ranching skills.
Nebraska – Sandhill Crane Migration Photography & Wildlife Trek
Witness one of the world’s greatest bird migrations and explore the Platte River wilderness.