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Destinations

Category: <span>Destinations</span>

Travel is a great source of creative inspiration. Seek out museums, galleries, exhibitions, street scenes, fabulous architecture and natural wonders wherever you go. Take photographs (where allowed). Keep a journal. Then use those sparks in your work when you return to your studio. Browsing through local quilting, sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, weaving, beading and paper craft shops can also give you ideas for a new project.

Here are some of our favorite travel destinations and places to visit while we are there.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite places to be inspired. If you’ve got a place we’ve missed, please send us an email at hello@createwhimsy and we’ll add it to our list!

Creative Places to Visit on the West Coast

Seattle

Creative Things To Do In and Around Seattle

While in Seattle you must visit Pike Place Market. Get inspired by the beautiful colors of the fresh fruit and produce and watch the fish mongers throw a salmon. Take...

Portland Oregon Buck Sign

Creative Things To Do In and Around Portland Oregon

Portland has so many cool things to do, especially for makers! We’re famous for food trucks, Saturday Market, being close to the mountains and the Pacific coast. Here are some...

View of palm trees at sunset

Creative Things To Do In and Around Los Angeles

Los Angeles will not disappoint you with their variety of creative things to do in and around the city. From the variety of art museums, to museums honoring different cultures...

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Houston Park

Creative Things To Do In and Around Houston

If you are visiting, live in or near Houston, you can keep yourself busy for days with all of the creative things to do in and around Houston.
Guardian Building in midtown Detroit

Creative Things To Do In and Around Detroit

Detroit has such interesting history over the past century, which is shown in the art and culture of the community. From booming business in the early 1900's with beautiful architecture…
Dallas Longhorn

Creative Things To Do In and Around Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas Arts District is a must visit on your list of places to visit in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Chicago

Creative Things To Do In and Around Chicago

Chicago - it is your kinds of town! There are so many great places to visit and see and do to inspire your creativity.
Boston Public Market

Creative Things To Do In and Around Boston

Boston is more than a great place to soak up history. You can also experience inspiring fine art, contemporary art, beautiful gardens and more. While in Boston, you need to…
Austin

Creative Things To Do In and Around Austin

Visiting Austin and wondering what creative things to do in and around the city? We've rounded up some of our favorite suggestions -- from museums to parks, and, of course,…
Atlanta

Creative Things to Do In and Around Atlanta

Visiting Atlanta and wondering what creative things to do in and around the city? We've got some of our favorite suggestions -- from museums to parks, and shopping tips. If…
Washington D.C. by ashton-bingham-83455-unsplash

Fun Ideas for Makers In and Around Washington, DC

Looking for fun ideas for makers in and around Washington, DC? Capital idea!! As home to the Smithsonian and other publicly funded sites, you can fill your day with inspiration…

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