These hidden speakeasies offer a cool and stylish escape from the summer heat. Discover these secret spots across the USA.
1. PDT (Please Don’t Tell), New York
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Enter through a phone booth inside a hot dog joint to access this hidden bar with inventive cocktails.
2. The Violet Hour, Chicago
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Behind an unmarked door, The Violet Hour offers a chic, candlelit atmosphere and expertly crafted drinks.
3. Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
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This Prohibition-style speakeasy features secret passwords, hidden rooms, and classic cocktails.
4. The Back Room, New York
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One of only two original speakeasies still operating in NYC, The Back Room serves drinks in teacups behind a hidden entrance.
5. Williams & Graham, Denver
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Access this speakeasy through a hidden door in a bookstore and enjoy a cozy, intimate setting.
6. The Blind Barber, Los Angeles
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Enter through a barbershop to find this hidden bar with craft cocktails and a retro vibe.
7. Midnight Cowboy, Austin
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Reserve a spot at this speakeasy hidden behind a false door and enjoy creative, well-balanced drinks.
8. The Green Light, Raleigh
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Hidden behind a bookshelf, The Green Light offers a secretive atmosphere and delicious cocktails.
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22 of America’s Most Charming Towns
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Hit the road and discover America’s coziest towns, real-life versions of those quaint settings from your favorite novels. Explore charming streets where every storefront tells a story and locals greet everyone with a hello. Ready to dive into the charm? 22 of America’s Most Charming Towns
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