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Whether you’re a local or tourist, you’ll enjoy Las Vegas Cannabis Tours’ behind-thescenes look at Sin City’s legal cannabis industry. Considered one of the most vibrant and exuberant cannabis locations in the nation, Las Vegas has grow houses, and top dispensaries. Guests will develop their knowledge of an expanding industry while enjoying a unique, informative, and trippy tour fully escorted by a Cannabis Concierge. lvcannabistours.com FLORIDA Get Your Feet Wet

Experience the Intracoastal Waterway through picture-perfect scenes with Florida Water Tours. Based in St. Augustine, the eco-tourism company offers cruises for locals and tourists year-round. Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure, Wine Tasting Cruise, Full Moon Cruise, Nights of Lights, and Sunset Nights of Lights Cruise are just some of the adventures to join. A percentage of every ticket purchased is donated to its educational outreach nonprofi t program, Florida Water Warriors. fl oridawatertour.com

PENNSYLVANIA One-Two Punch of Culture

It is hard to believe it’s been 45 years since Sylvester Stallone ran up the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The museum houses world-famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by Renoir, Monet, Manet, Degas, and Cézanne in the New European Galleries. Swing by the galleries of arms and armor and spot the dragon on a rare horse armor. Visit architectural settings worldwide including a Japanese teahouse, a French medieval cloister, a Philadelphia parlor, and a Gilded Age drawing room. philamuseum.org

OKLAHOMA Set in Stone

The No Man’s Land Historical Society has been preserving the Oklahoma Panhandle’s heritage since 1934. The 10,000-square-foot No Man’s Land Museum devotes four rooms to items from early ranchers and homesteaders who endured the Great Depression and the Dustbowl. Check out displays of chipped stone tools, grinding stones, pottery, and other items used by the region’s Native Americans. There are also exhibits of paleontological and geological items, history, economy, and ecology. Best of all, admission is free. nmlhs.org

FLORIDA Kava Good Time

CBD Café & Kava Bar is the perfect location to enjoy a variety of coffees, a CBD drink bar, a kava menu, and an oxygen bar. Open mic nights feature comedy, jazz, rap, poetry, scripture, and karaoke. Feel the inner beat and let loose during the Kava Kava Drum Circle. Laugh out loud during Comedy Night. Groove to the freestyling Rap Around the World open mic night—pass the mic, spit some beats, and jam along with the house band. Bring some friends and live out loud. cbdcaferoom.com

OKLAHOMA Gypsy Vibes

Located in Downtown Tulsa’s Arts District, the groundbreaking Eufl oria is a dispensary in the former “pillow room” of the Gypsy Coffee House. The full spectrum cannabis café experience features live entertainment, a heated smoking patio, an interior lounge, edibles, and sandwiches, along with gourmet coffee. Share your voice—lyrics, music, poetry, comedy—during Tulsa’s longest-running open-mic night on Tuesday. Cheer during Ru Pauls Drag Race watch party, and add the café to your First Friday Art Crawl. Enjoy live music performed Friday and Saturday nights while hanging out. eufl oriameds.com / gypsycoffee.com

PENNSYLVANIA Merrie Olde Fun

Immerse in the days of Olde England, steeped in the allure of bygone days and nights during the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mt. Hope Estate & Winery, which runs through October 31. Get ready to live the excitement and adventure of jousting knights and royals with colorfully costumed villagers and merrymakers. Weave a day with theater and musical performances, stunt performers, magic acts, and comical mud beggars—just a few of the many daily shows. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their human companions for the revelry. parenfaire.com

NEVADA Keep Earth Happy

Happy Earth Market is a hub for diversity, artistry, and community for those “Being the Change” by living and working to heal the Earth. The market hosts open mic night, Comics Helping Comics, Back to Dance, Songwriters Helping Songwriters, and Arts & Crafts. Yoga, support groups, and Soberoake promote health and wellness. Entrepreneurs sell unique products, artisans share their art, and community advocates host events at the space. happyearthmarket.com

FLORIDA Celebrate for CHANGE

OKLAHOMA CAMP + FIRE

Harvest Fest, held at Camp Copperhead, supports the state’s cannabis culture while shifting public opinion on medicinal cannabis use. Live entertainment will include 18 artists on three stages; about 65 vendors; and numerous community camps. Camp Copperhead’s 200-acre campground boasts RV sites and primitive camps, plus a bathhouse, bars, an onsite dispensary, a pool, UTV trails, hiking trails, spring-fed ponds, and many shade trees. campcopperheadspavinaw.com/harvest-fest

PENNSYLVANIA ROOM TO BLOOM

Longwood Gardens is so much more than a botanical garden. Covering over 1,077 acres, the gardens incorporate dazzling seasonal displays that elevate the art of horticulture. During their Festival of Fountains, enjoy vibrant blooms with dancing fountains and check out Fireworks & Fountains shows. The arts at Longwood are alive and inspiring, with live performances, including Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi and the 62bell Longwood Carillon concert. Get cool with the Wine & Jazz Festival and hot with the Latin fusion band De Tierra Caliente. longwoodgardens.org

NEVADA OLD-TIMEY GOOD TIME

Factory Obscura

Oklahoma / factoryobscura.com Founded in 2017 as a collective of artists, thinkers, creators, inventors, and makers, the “factory” is a collaborative effort to awaken wonder and build community with more than 6,000 square feet of hand-crafted immersive art. The space’s newest exhibit, “Doorways,” is an immersive art experience by artists Amber Rae Black and Teddi Fokas created in collaboration with Factory Obscura. Check out the Mix-Tape experience, too, a 21st-century take on the classic audio autobiography.

PHOTO (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) BY BULJAN; COURTESY OF FACTORY OBSCURA, MJBIZCON SEPT 18–19 10th Anniversary Brazilian Festival

Florida / brazilianfestival.org Celebrate a decade of arts with an inclusive and trendy multicultural entertainment experience. Pop icons Smash Mouth will perform both days of the event, singing hits like “All Star” and “Walkin’ on the Sun.” The festival is expected to attract about 20,000 people and will include global foods from local restaurants, dozens of fun exhibitors, and live performances by artists, musicians, and dancers.

SEPT. 22-25 Natural Products Expo East

Pennsylvania / expoeast.com According to a Million Insights report, the global CBD skincare market will reach $1.7 billion by 2025. The Natural Products Expo East will showcase this trend with vendors offering topical creams and other beauty products containing CBD, CBG, and other compounds derived from the hemp plant. Connect during in-person education and networking events for the natural, organic, and healthy products industry.

OCT. 19-22 MJBizCon

Nevada / mjbizconference.com The 10th annual MJBizCon, the largest cannabis trade show in the industry, will return as a live, in-person event in Las Vegas in October. Keynote speaker Daymond John, co-star of ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of Fubu, will amp up attendees. Join others exploring 1,000 cannabis industry suppliers on the expo fl oor. Sensi Media Group will be hosting several parties during this epic event.

NEVADA, OKLAHOMA, FLORIDA Just One Bite

COOKIES can now be found on the famous Las Vegas Strip, as well as in select Oklahoma dispensaries and soon in Florida. COOKIES’ top-shelf cannabis products began with two visionary founders: grow expert Jai and entrepreneur Berner, whose Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) remains one of the most sought-after cannabis strains globally. Innovative strains include Cereal Milk, Berry Pie, Pancakes, Gelati, Sweet Tea, and Sticky Buns. All of their products are seed-to-sale with in-house cultivation of global varieties and a full lineup of strainspecifi c products. cookies.co

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PENNSYLVANIA LOOKS THAT don’t kill

Hemp fi ber is stronger, better insulating, and more durable than cotton while draping beautifully over the body’s natural contours. In addition, hemp fabric combines natural quality with organic luxury. PlanetHEMP Eco-Fashion’s use of organic blends and certifi ed-sustainable fabrics ensures premium comfort, with the satisfaction of knowing that cut-and-sew manufacturing was completed in the US. Select from casual and athletic styles, including hoodies, tee shirts, shorts, and dusters. planethemp.cool

OKLAHOMA GET YOUR GOAT

Located in the heart of downtown Tulsa’s East Village inside the historic Hamilton/Kelly building, The Goat Bar & Kitchen is a posh restaurant with a cannabis-friendly deck. Enjoy fabulous Mediterranean-inspired dishes and other international eats, craft cocktails, and live DJs or music. The restaurant concept combines modern, urban ambiance with new and old infl uences in its decor. Ready to meet some people? Sensi Media Group will be hosting brunch networking events here. thegoattulsa.com

NEVADA Picturesque Brunch

Shannon and Ryan Matson, mega-friendly coffee lovers, opened Bungalow Coffee Co. in downtown Las Vegas. Bungalow handcrafts favorite drinks while listening to their guests, making them laugh, and enjoying music. Sip on a signature Rosemary Latte (a fl avor that pairs excellently with oat milk) or a handcrafted pour-over featuring beans from a rotating menu of roasters. They also offer a delicious charcuterie board. Bungalow cares about positively impacting the community, investing in one another’s dreams, creating openness to untraditional ideas, raising awareness, and creating change while serving coffee brewed from ethically sourced beans. bungalowcoffeeco.com

PENNSYLVANIA HEMP Hangout

Try uniquely infused coffees, espresso, smoothies, and refreshers at Hemp Cafe & CBD Lounge. Newly renovated, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a beverage while hanging out with friends, watching TV, or browsing the web with free Wi-Fi. Looking for something infused to enjoy at home? Stock up on Hip Hemp Cafe CBD Hot Sauce, Hip Hemp Café Vinaigrette, Hip Hemp Cafe Olive Oil, and Hip Hemp Café Cocktail mixes. hiphempcafe.com

FLORIDA Your New Main Squeeze

Tallulah CBD + Juicebar, started by a mother who is a former high school teacher, is not the typical CBD store or juice bar. The family-friendly environment includes a kids’ play area and is petfriendly. For a bit of decadence, try the Heavenly Hash Creamery Protein PLUS, a perfect treat that still enhances a healthy lifestyle with nutritious protein and CBD. Beverages include CBD-infused tea, coffee, water, lemonade, seltzer water, juice, kava drinks, and matcha. tallahasseecbd.com