Where should I go for my 40th birthday?

Nashville suits a 40th birthday built around music, with a seat at the Bluebird Cafe songwriter listening room and a counter dinner at The Catbird Seat. Miami suits a beach-and-nightlife 40th, with dinner at the counter at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and live Cuban music at Café La Trova. Austin suits friends who would rather swim at Barton Springs Pool and line up at Franklin Barbecue.

What’s the best city for a milestone anniversary dinner?

Chicago offers Kasama's tasting menu and a stay at The Peninsula Chicago on the Magnificent Mile. Miami offers the counter at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. Washington DC offers a hearth-side dinner at Maydan and Rosewood Washington, D.C. in Georgetown, with 57 rooms, suites and townhouses.

Where should I travel solo for a milestone birthday?

Washington DC is an easy solo milestone city, with free timed-entry passes at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, walk-in counter ordering at Rye Bunny and hearth-side bar seating at Maydan. Denver offers a chef's counter tasting menu at Beckon that accepts parties of one. In Nashville, The Catbird Seat's kitchen counter and single-seat bookings at the Bluebird Cafe make dinner and music easy alone.

What are the best girls’ trip destinations for a milestone?

Miami works for a group that wants beach days and live music, with a 3,000-square-foot private event space at Café La Trova. Nashville works for a music-focused group, with lunch reservations for up to 20 at Kisser and a private curator's tour for up to six at the Ryman Auditorium. Austin works for an outdoorsy group, with a semi-private room for 25 at Hestia.

How much does a milestone celebration trip cost in these cities?

Hotel rates for the properties in this guide are on request. Posted dinner prices vary by city; Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, for example, offers a four-course menu at $150 and a tasting menu at $230 before wine. Some experiences are free or close to it, including timed-entry passes at the National Museum of African American History and Culture and a $9 non-resident swim at Barton Springs Pool in Austin.

Where should I go for a retirement trip?

Washington DC suits a retirement trip, with the National Museum of Women in the Arts hosting retirement celebrations in a Great Hall that seats up to 250 and free timed passes at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Denver and Boulder suit a slower retirement trip built around morning hikes at Chautauqua Park and dinners at Frasca Food and Wine and Beckon.

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