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The Compass: October 2025


A guide to the destinations and experiences on our radar.

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9 Sep 2025

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Visit Sun Valley

Escape to a mountain town that trades pretense for presence. In Sun Valley, fall is a well-kept secret—quiet trails, golden aspens, warm days, and cool nights. Without a freeway in sight, you’ll find world-class recreation, art, and locally owned flavor tucked into a vibrant, laid-back community. Fewer crowds mean more room to roam, better dinner reservations, and deeper connections with locals. With nonstop flights from cities like L.A., San Francisco, and Denver, getting here is easy. Staying longer feels natural. Come for the adventure, stay for the soul. Sun Valley: an original mountain town that still flies under the radar.

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Travel Nevada

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Looking for a trip that gets you a little out there? Come to Nevada for the ghost stories, stay for the goosebumps—and maybe even a pour with a poltergeist. Nevada’s haunted history lives on among the headstones in the historic Goldfield Cemetery, Tonopah’s creepy Clown Motel, and Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum. Stay overnight in haunted hotels and remote motels (if you dare) and get a double dose of history and mystery. Here’s the best way to hit the Silver State’s most spirited spots and meet the colorful characters who lived (and died) there.

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The Long Goodbye

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The Long Goodbye, located on the emerging Manor Road corridor in East Austin, is home to a vintage-inspired lounge and patio bar serving proper cocktails in an approachable environment. The expansive beautifully landscaped grounds are home to food and coffee trailers, vintage markets, vinyl DJ's and unique events both large and small. The cozy interior space offers classic and signature cocktails, craft frozens, and a rotating selection of beer and wine alongside a classic bar snack menu and weekly features.

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