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Tropicana Bar at The Roosevelt. City: Hollywood, Calif. Address: 7000 Hollywood Blvd.Website: thompsonhotels.comCoolest feature: The David Hockney pool Pool parties in Hollywood are generally the faux-Hollywood elite a.k.a tanning bed blondes with public relations gigs and the douchey real estate bros who love them, but at the Tropicana Bar at the Roosevelt in Hollywood, the ghosts of classic movie stars mingle with a mellow crowd who like to drink spendy, well-crafted cocktails and have their own cabana rooms. The Tropicana Bar isn't on a rooftop with some billion-dollar view, but rather an architectural oasis surrounding a classic David Hockney pool.

The low-key vibes mixed with an understated glamour make it the perfect place for industry parties for an intimate array of people who "matter. " Pittsburgh, Pa. Most underrated feature: The collegesMost underrated person: Gertrude Stein Most underrated moment: Dance Moms Are you an adult in arrested development that misses college life but doesn't want to regress back to eating ketchup on a tortilla or popping Adderall to pull all nighters?

Look no further than historic party town Pittsburgh. Glorious and green, gorgeously-appointed and full of modern life conveniences (thanks to the old-school steel mill culture turned urban hub) Pittsburgh is basically one huge college town thanks to the 65 colleges and universities situated here, including University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Duquesne University. Where there are colleges, there are dedicated programs around the arts and sciences: Pittburgh has a professional ballet company called the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and the world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Hamptons, N.Y. — Day Trippers: Weekend Getaways Less Than 2 Hours From NYC. Travel time: 1hr 50minWhat to bring: The black card, sunscreen, and swim trunksBest for: High rollers Anybody who's a somebody in the Big Apple has partied in the Hamptons at one time or another. If you haven't yet, it may be time to reevaluate your life.

Old money runs deep around these parts. A cluster of beyond wealthy enclaves at the eastern tip of Long Island, the Hamptons have a long history of attracting the highest of high rollers—from stockbrokers, to celebrities, and everyone else in between. Even Jay Z needs at least three weeks in the Hamptons. As for beaches, you can't go wrong with whichever you end up on. The Most Beautiful Outdoor Venues in America. When the music is good it doesn’t really matter where you are. That said, landscapes play a critical role in the experience and can set the tone for the live performance to come. The United States hosts a number of venues with the ability to put you at a loss for words – venues that create moments where time stops and everything is just perfect.

Here’s a glimpse at some of the most beautiful outdoor venues America has to offer: It’s Red Rocks. It’s ColoRADo. Where the wild things are. Might be my top pick. A little nestled gem in the Rockies. A bit of an outcast on this list, The Greek Theatre is simply stunning architecture. Another colorado natural. Home to The Bounce Festival, Twain’s Feather River venue is one of the more intimate beauties you’ll find. Camping in the swamps of Florida couldn’t get any better. We could add pictures for days.

String Cheese at Horning’s is all I’ll say. This picture should say it all. Did we miss any? You’ll Enjoy This Shit Too: Images by Slayter Creative. Havasu Falls, Supai | Attractions. Sugar Plantation Tubing, Hanama'ulu | Attractions. Sugar Plantation Tubing - Hop in a four-wheel-drive adventure vehicle and traverse former Lihue Plantation lands deep into Kauai’s pristine emerald green interior. Enjoy breathtaking vistas and spectacular scenery, while your guide shares information about our island. When you arrive at our launch site you’ll grab a tube, don a headlamp, and jump in the gently flowing waters. Witness Kauai's spectacular, historical engineering feats as you float down the open canals, through several amazing tunnels and flumes engineered and hand dug circa 1870.

Enjoy the wonder and magic of each tunnel, lit by headlamps. Kauai Backcountry Adventures has exclusive access to the historic irrigation system of the former Lihue Plantation. The Mountain Tubing Adventure is perfect for all those age 5 and over, and in generally good physical condition. If you want to get off the beaten track, don’t miss Kauai Backcountry’s exclusive zipline and tubing tours. 42. TAO Beach — The 50 Best Topless Beaches and Pools in the World. Location: Las VegasAddress: 3355 South Las Vegas Blvd.Website: venetian.comFully Nude? No Seated atop TAO Nightclub at the Venetian, TAO Beach is quite possibly Sin City's ultimate day club pool party.

There are seven VIP cabanas that each come equipped with a TV, DVD player, Xbox 360, a safe for valuables, and a mini-fridge fully stocked with the essentials needed to survive a pool party in Vegas. Throw in the fact that topless tanning is the norm here, and you've found yourself in a hedonistic oasis. TAO is already one of the premier nightclubs in the country (and one of our 100 coolest places of the past decade), but because nudity makes everything better, this puts it over the top as the place to be. LMFAO's video for "Shots" was shot at the The Venetian, so if you want an image of what to expect, it's that—sans clothing.

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