Third Space Finds

Places to go, things to try & experiences worth leaving the house for.

EXPLORE BY TYPE
EXPLORE BY TIME
EXPLORE BY YOU

Coming Soon

Third Space of the Week

Explore Where
You Are

You don't have to travel far to discover somewhere new. Whether you're visiting another town or have a little extra time between plans, get curious about what's around you. A quick search or local recommendation might lead you to a place you never would have found otherwise.

  • Time: 15 minutes–2 hours

    Cost: Free–$

    Who's Coming: Solo, friends, partner, or family

    Mood: Curious, spontaneous, adventurous

    Energy Level: Low–Moderate

    Best Time: Whenever you have a little extra time

    Bring: Your phone to explore what's nearby, and a few favorites like a book, blanket, or snacks if you want to stay awhile.

  • The best part? There's nothing to plan.

    Next time you find yourself with a little extra time, open Google Maps or your favorite map app and take a look at what's nearby.

    Search for something that interests you. Maybe it's a quiet beach, a little bookstore, a local café, a garden, or a neighborhood you've never explored.

    You can also ask someone local, "Is there anywhere around here you'd recommend checking out?"

    Pick something that catches your attention, check that it's open and accessible, and go see what you find.

    No itinerary. No expectations. Just a little curiosity.

  • Consider keeping a few things in your trunk or in a bag you can easily grab when the opportunity to explore comes up. A cozy blanket, a good book, snacks, water, hiking shoes, a journal, camera, or a tote bag for unexpected finds might be just what you need to make the most of wherever you end up.

    You could also start saving your favorite discoveries on your map. Over time, you'll have your own little collection of places worth revisiting.

A Little Nudge: Bring a little piece of your discovery home with you. It could be a postcard from a local shop, a small keepsake, or a photo you print and display somewhere you'll see it often. A simple reminder of a place you might never have found if you hadn't taken the time to explore.

THIRD SPACE FINDS BY TYPE

What are you drawn to today?

Find ideas to get outside, create something, slow down, try something new, or connect with others.

NATURE SEEKER

Outdoors· Exploring · Grounded · Scenic

QUIET OBSERVER

Solitude · Reflective Peaceful · Wandering

CREATIVE SOUL

Crafts· Creating · Inspired· Hands-On

EXPERIENCE COLLECTOR

Outings· Discovery· Energized · Adventures

CONNECTION CULTIVATOR

Community · Sharing Connected · Gatherings

Not sure which one fits you?

Take the Free Third Space Finder below to discover your Third Space.

Find Your Third Space


Our lives are full- work, family, responsibilites, and everything in between.
You don’t always needs hours to step away, try somthing new, or feel like yourself.

At Our Third Space, we’ll show you how you can make the time
you do have

Third Space Finds
by Time

yours.

  • A few ways to make 15 minutes yours:

    • Sit outside with your coffee and no phone

    • Take a 15-minute walk with no destination

    • Walk somewhere you normally drive to

    • Stretch your whole body slowly

    • Do a 15-minute Pilates or mobility video

    • Put on three songs and dance around

    • Read a few pages outside

    • Sit somewhere new in your neighborhood

    • Make a quick sketch of whatever is in front of you

    • Write one page in a journal

    • Write a postcard or short note to someone

    • Call someone you’ve been meaning to check in on

    • Send one thoughtful voice note

    • Make yourself a prettier-than-usual snack

    • Make an iced coffee or tea and drink it somewhere different

    • Arrange a few flowers or branches from outside

    • Pick one small surface and style it

    • Take five photos of things you usually overlook

    • Go outside and notice five colors

    • Watch the sky change for 15 minutes

    • Sit in your car somewhere scenic and listen to one song or podcast segment

    • Walk through a bookstore and pick up three books that catch your eye

    • Take a walk somewhere prettier than your usual route

    • Go get a coffee and sit there instead of taking it to go

    • Browse a bookstore and choose one book that catches your attention

    • Wander a library and read somewhere quiet for a while

    • Take yourself out for breakfast or lunch

    • Visit a local farm stand or market

    • Sit by the water with a drink or snack

    • Take a scenic drive with a good playlist

    • Try a new walking trail

    • Do a full yoga or Pilates class at home

    • Take a longer stretch and mobility session

    • Go on a photo walk with one theme in mind

    • Bring a sketchbook somewhere and draw what you see

    • Journal at a coffee shop

    • Make a simple craft from start to finish

    • Bake something easy you’ve never made before

    • Make a new recipe just for yourself

    • Visit a garden center or plant shop

    • Walk through an antique shop or thrift store with no plan to buy

    • Go to a museum or gallery if there’s a small one nearby

    • Take a book to a park and read for an hour

    • Pack a simple snack and have a mini picnic

    • Meet a friend for coffee instead of making bigger plans

    • Call someone and take the conversation on a walk

    • Try a beginner workout you’ve never done before

    • Take yourself to a matinee or short local event

    • Explore a neighborhood you don’t usually spend time in

    • Visit a bakery and try something new

    • Bring your laptop or notebook somewhere different and work on a personal project

    • Spend an hour learning a skill you’ve been curious about

    • Take a pottery or ceramics class

    • Try a sourdough, pasta, sushi, or cooking class

    • Spend a few hours at a farm, orchard, or vineyard

    • Go to a museum and take your time instead of rushing through

    • Visit a botanical garden or arboretum

    • Take a longer hike somewhere scenic

    • Spend a few hours at the beach with a book and lunch

    • Explore a town you’ve never really walked around

    • Go antiquing or thrifting in a new area

    • Take a flower arranging or creative workshop

    • Try a beginner painting or drawing class

    • Book a yoga, Pilates, or movement workshop

    • Take yourself to a matinee and get coffee before or after

    • Spend an afternoon at a bookstore and café

    • Have a picnic somewhere you’d normally only drive past

    • Visit a local market and build a meal around what you find

    • Take a scenic drive with two or three stops along the way

    • Go kayaking, paddleboarding, or rent something on the water

    • Take a photography walk in a new neighborhood

    • Visit a historic site or unusual local landmark

    • Try a beginner dance class

    • Take a candle-making, soap-making, or craft workshop

    • Spend a few hours making something at home from start to finish

    • Go to a flea market or makers market

    • Have a long lunch somewhere with outdoor seating

    • Meet a friend for an activity instead of just drinks or dinner

    • Visit a library, gallery, and coffee shop in the same afternoon

    • Go to a sound bath, meditation event, or quiet experience

    • Take a bike ride somewhere scenic

    • Build yourself a mini “tourist in your own town” afternoon

    • Take a day trip to a town you’ve never really explored

    • Spend the day at the beach with lunch, a book, and no rush to leave

    • Visit a botanical garden, arboretum, or large park and make a day of it

    • Plan a full museum day with lunch somewhere nearby

    • Take a cooking, pottery, painting, or creative workshop with time before or after to explore

    • Spend the day on the water — kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, or a ferry trip

    • Take a scenic drive with several stops along the way

    • Go apple picking, berry picking, or visit a seasonal farm

    • Spend the day antiquing, thrifting, or visiting local shops in a new town

    • Plan a “tourist in your own area” day with three places you’ve never been

    • Take a longer hike and bring a picnic

    • Visit a historic village, estate, or landmark and explore the surrounding area

    • Book a spa day or wellness experience

    • Take a ferry somewhere just for the experience of going

    • Spend a day at a makers market, food festival, or seasonal event

    • Plan a bookstore + café + museum + dinner day

    • Take a train somewhere walkable and explore without a strict itinerary

    • Spend the day at a farm, vineyard, or countryside destination

    • Go to a matinee, then dinner somewhere you’ve wanted to try

    • Take a photography day trip with a loose route and a few stops

    • Spend the day creating something from beginning to end

    • Take a beginner class that feels a little outside your comfort zone

    • Plan a full outdoor day: walk, picnic, read, explore, sunset

    • Visit a new neighborhood and give yourself the whole day to wander

    • Take a friend or family member on a surprise day out

    • Plan a solo date day with one activity, one good meal, and one place to sit awhile

    • Do a food crawl with a few small stops instead of one big meal

    • Take a boat or ferry to a nearby island or waterfront town

    • Spend a full day at a retreat, workshop, or immersive class

    • Choose one thing you’ve been saying “someday” about and give it a whole day