1. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1499 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Try to walk the full length, it's one of the most unique city parks in the US.

2. Tom & Jerry's

8.4
288 Elizabeth St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · NoHo · 195 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Find John or Rick and say hello from Laughing Squid.

3. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Square Park (Madison Ave & E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1236 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Get here when it opens at 11am to beat the long line.

4. Barton Springs Pool

9.3
2101 Barton Springs Rd (at William Barton Dr), Austin, TX
Swimming Pool · Barton Hills · 211 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Pack light, bring a towel, some snacks, lay on the lawn and when it gets too hot, just dive right in. The cold water is nearly unbearable for only a short spell. Bring $mall bills for admission.

5. Austin Convention Center

500 E Cesar Chavez St (btwn Trinity & Red River St), Austin, TX
Convention Center · Downtown Austin · 143 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Get to panels and talks early, they tend to fill up quickly.

6. Bar Dogwood

7.5
1644 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Oaksterdam · 53 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Definitely a great place to grab "cocktails & cured meat" pre- or post-show at the Fox or Uptown. Say hello to Lexi and by all means $how your bartender some love.

7. Homeroom

8.8
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Dream combo: The Professor, roasted brussel sprouts & Trailer Mac. Yes, the one with potato chips. Double dog dare: Finish it all in one sitting. (Actually, take home the leftovers for lunch.)

8. Burp Castle

7.7
41 E 7th St (btwn 2nd Ave & Cooper Sq), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 123 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: See if you can make it through the night without triggering a shush.

9. The Oasis on Lake Travis

7.7
6550 Comanche Trl, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeland · 238 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Icy cold margaritas and a killer view of Lake Travis. Read more.

10. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

9.1
5801 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Rockridge · 152 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Be sure to get a salad if ordering a stuffed pizza, the pizza takes a looooong time (but so worth it). Look for the awesome Thriller-themed art poster.

11. Austin Motel

8.4
1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Motel · Bouldin Creek · 22 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: They sell old fashioned-style room key fobs at the front desk for a small fee. But really go for the amazing neon sign.

12. Archie McPhee

8.0
1300 N 45th St (at Stone Way), Seattle, WA
Toy Store · Wallingford · 30 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Get some Cthulhu Tentacles for your fingers & pretend to be the Laughing Squid logo. Or bring Shana a Fluffernutter sandwich. Don't forget to visit the cryptozoological wonder: The Wallingford Beast!

13. Thai Noodle House of Alameda

7.6
1700 Park St (Buena Vista Ave & Park St), Alameda, CA
Thai Restaurant · East End · 12 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: First off, it's cash only but worth stopping at the ATM for. Rec'd: Spicy green curry with veggies over rice & pad thai. Take it to go. Picnic at Crown Memorial Beach.

14. Metropets

594 9th Ave, New York, NY
Pet Supplies Store · Hell's Kitchen · 5 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Stop by here if you are looking for a good pet store in Hell's Kitchen.

15. Young's Jersey Dairy

9.2
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, OH
American Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Grab an ice cream and then visit the animals all the wonderful animals in the barn.

16. Dayton Daily News

1611 S Main St (River Park Drive), Dayton, OH
Media Agency · University Park · 1 tip

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: If you see Chip Beale, tell him hello from us.

17. Rackspace

1 Fanatical Pl, Windcrest, TX
Office · 19 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: Hug a Racker and tell them Laughing Squid said to thank them for being awesome.