I've been to North Carolina a few times now, but never to Asheville, which was a town I'd heard friends rave about. The main draw seemed to be the breweries, but with a ton of hiking options also around and the hippie reputation, I decided it was worth a long weekend with my free work-provided domestic flight for the year. I also had a couple of friends in the Carolinas, so although I originally planned my visit as a solo trip, I ended up with portions turning into reunion vi

Last Updated June 17, 2026 I love a good night out, and over my years living in Cleveland, I've tried to check out new spots that have opened as well as old ones I may have missed. Although my list skews to the west side, take a look below for my favorites from cocktail bars to dance parties to dives. The Flats Goodnight John Boy My favorite downtown/Flats dance spot by a mile, Goodnight John Boy has a light-up dance floor, tons of sofas and 70s living room decor, retro tunes