The 100 List
In June of 2017, I stumbled upon my copy of the book 1000 Places to See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz. I had not looked at this book in probably a decade. As I started to flip through I was pleased to see that I could check off quite a few places mentioned. This got me thinking....
I called Dan to tell him about my discovery and to share with him my brilliant idea! LET'S MAKE OUR OWN LIST! After a few minutes of laughter and joking I started to brainstorm what we could add to our list to make it unique to our interests. This set me on a lengthy quest researching places that weren't mentioned in the book, or if they were, how we could put a personal twist on each location.
We quickly realized that as the world changes, a list of this magnitude would be an ever changing compilation of destinations and activities. Coming up with 1000 will take quite some time to achieve, so after several years of complying ideas and places, I've decided to keep it private. I felt would share a boarder list of 100 Categories. These are places or adventures Dan and I plan to seek out. This is what you see below. I have notebooks filled with ideas and plans, itineraries, and specifics for each of these topics in places all around the world. If any of you have suggestions of must see places, leave a comment or shoot us an email. We would love to hear from you!
Where we've been
1. Drive-In Movie Theaters
2. Teepees
3. Lighthouses
4. Rooftop Views
5. Swings
6. Cross Country Drives
7. Window Views
8. Treehouses
9. Shows and Concerts
10. Cabins
11. Welcome To Signs
13. Air Adventures
14. Mountains
15. Martial Arts
16. Retreats – Yoga, Silent, Meditation
17. USA National Monuments and Sites
18. Hot Springs
19. Boardwalks
20. Dark Adventures
21. Caves
22. Island Hopping
23. UNESCO Sites
24. Statues
25. Water Exploration
26. Canyon Adventures
27. Destinations from Books and Songs
28. Temples, Churches, Tombs, and Monasteries
29. Beaches
30. Bridges
31. Museums
32. Volunteering
33. Wildlife (excluding safaris and migrations)
34. US National Parks
35. Holiday Trips Away From Home
36. Truck Camping
37. Animal Migrations
38. Sunrises, Sunsets, Starry Skies
39. Hiking
40. B&B’s
41. Religious Pilgrimages
42. Unusual Signs
43. Spa Treatments
44. Safaris
45. Abandoned – Ghost Towns, Ruins, Buildings, Haunted
46. Historical Sites and Structures
47. Boutique Resort / Hotels
48. Rainforests
49. Volcanoes
50. Castles
51. State Parks Outside of Illinois
52. Farms, Greenhouses, Industrial
53. Amusement Parks
54. Train Rides
55. Golf Courses
56. Live Street Music
57. Unique Places to Nap
58. Cars
59. Hunting
60. Picnics
61. Glaciers
62. Fountains
63. Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
64. Markets – Farmer’s, Flea, Food
65. The 38 Time Zones
67. Antique Stores, Shoppes, and Boutiques
68. Extreme/Unique Geographical Points
69. Capitols Cities and Buildings
70. Pools
71. Street Art, Murals
72. Vacation Rentals
73. National Parks, Forests, Wilderness Areas Outside of USA
74. Frisbee Adventures
75. Skylines
76. Outdoor Tubs
77. Sporting Events (excluding baseball stadiums)
78. Yurts
79. Glamping
80. USA National / State Forests and Wilderness Areas
81. Outdoor Dining
82. Balconies and Patios
83. Fairs, Festivals, and Carnivals
84. Waterfalls
85. World Heritage Sites
86. Snow Sports
87. Bikepacking
88. Flowers
89. Animal Sanctuaries
90. Tribal Communities, Indigenous Villages, Native Reservations
91. Scooters, Motorcycles, Four Wheelers, Snowmobiles
92. Distinct Architecture
93. Horseback Riding
94. Trees
95. Street Food
96. Cafes
97. Restaurants
98. Bakeries
99. Cooking Classes
100. Taxis, Cabs, and Public Transportation