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Do you really need tech to relax and have a good time? I thought I did — until a flip was literally switched for me.This past summer I booked a trip to a cabin in Cape Cod, MA, for myself and my 3-year-old daughter. We had visited the previous year, and, as a freelance writer, I'd been able to file stories during the day from the porch overlooking a lake as my daughter stayed entertained watching shows on her device. At night, she would snuggle up next to me as I binge-watched a new season of a favorite television series. To me, it had been the perfect vacation, prime for repeating.This summer, however, there was a twist: The property had switched to a new Internet service and currently didn't have any Wi-Fi — and my cell phone only showed one tiny bar. We were unplugged. I panicked. In fact, I packed us up and drove 250 miles back to New York City so I could attend a few meetings I had presumed I could have called in for.As we drove back up to the cabin two days later, it suddenly hit me: I was too dependent on tech. After all, this was supposed to be vacation. Why had so many of my key memories from the last summer involved my laptop?So, for the next few days, my daughter and I enjoyed our tech-free life. Yes, I took photos on my phone. But we also splashed in the lake, caught crabs at the beach, and played a silly, giggly game of mini golf. I also returned to my life back in New York feeling stress-free — and determined to learn how to turn off tech once I got back home, too.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/GettyImages-545868125_web.jpg" alt="family running on the beach" class="right_image" /><h2>DIY getaways from tech</h2>Of course, you can always create a DIY vacation during which screen time is not an option. "This summer, my family booked a trip to a dude ranch in Colorado," says Cari Dineen, a mom of two in Boston, MA. "We were four hours from Denver, but there were so many activities, like horseback riding, fly fishing, dancing and hiking, that my 8-year-old and 5-year-old were never bored. Booking a vacation where there's limited access to tech doesn't make it any less enticing."The key to a successful tech-free trip? Plan ahead, advises Springfield, NJ, freelance editor and mom Melanie Mannarino. "Before we go on our annual Jersey Shore vacation, we have a family tradition where we all head to the bookstore, and I let my 9-year-old son choose three books for the trip," she says. "It's fun, it gets him excited, and prepped for this week when he won't have his shows and games, but he won't be deprived." The family also brings puzzles, board games and coloring books along on the trip.As you work to set new boundaries and broaden the non-tech horizons for your kids, remember to model the sorts of behavior you're hoping to encourage. "I think it's important to take a mindful approach to using technology while traveling — taking advantage of the benefits it brings, while limiting the amount of time you spend using it so you can explore, enjoy and remember the places you're visiting," says Dave Dean, founder and editor of the tech travel website Too Many Adapters. "This applies to all members of the family: It's easy to focus on kids being engrossed in the latest video games or teenagers endlessly texting friends back home, but it's equally important for parents who can't stop checking work emails.<h2>Take your tech-free habits home</h2>Unfortunately, all vacations do come to an end, but it doesn't mean that your digital-free habits have to become a distant memory. You can't totally disconnect once back in 'the real world,' but try these strategies to help keep that tech-free feeling from fading (if only you could say the same about that sun tan).<h3>Have a tech-free weekend day</h3>Round up electronics, put them in a central place, and commit to an entire day without tech — except for navigation apps, if needed. If it makes you more comfortable, put an out-of-office message on your email and let friends and family know you won't be texting them back. If you must, check your texts a few times a day, but only to ensure there aren't any emergencies.<h3>Go tech-free in the a.m. </h3>The morning rush can be even more hectic if you're always checking your email or messages. Limiting devices in the morning may give you more time to savor your coffee, enjoy family time and ease into the day — just like you would have on vacation.<h3>Keep up the tech-free habits</h3>Let's say you discovered a love of puzzles in a vacation house. Or realized your family connected on long hikes through the woods. There's no reason why you can't introduce these things to your non-vacation life to some degree or another.<h3>Let your kids discover tech-free ways to play</h3>While it may be sneaky, a ruse wherein you unplug the router or television for a bit and simply pretend it's broken can minimize the temptation to turn on for the kids — and you.

Tune out Tech and Tune into Vacation

A birthday. An anniversary. A blow-out baby shower. It's Thursday and you'd like to raise a glass with your friends. There are so many reasons to seek out a restaurant where you can reserve a table that will fit your whole crew.And in this city that is big on everything except square footage, you just need to know where to look. There are plenty of hidden gems in the city that love hosting groups, from swanky cellar spaces to must-visit Korean barbecue dens (complete with karaoke!). Here's where you can go — and, of course, what to order — based on tips from New York City restaurant insiders who are in the big group dining know.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/empellon_1.jpg" alt="Empellon's main dining room" class="right_image" /><h3><a href="https://www.empellon.com/events/">Empellon</a></h3>510 Madison Avenue / Midtown This modern Mexican eatery is designed for a fiesta, with two private rooms (for 10 to 40 people) and the bird's-eye-view mezzanine that corrals three dozen guests. Throw a standing room cocktail party with a taco station or raw bar or opt for an $80-per-person sit-down dinner. Create a customized family-style menu with chef Alex Stupak's signature guacamole and crab nachos with sea urchin queso to start, followed by superb dishes like short rib confit, crisp pork belly and blistered shishito peppers. Inside tip: Order plenty of the avocado parfait for dessert. <img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/forwebHuertas_123_Joe Sarah_1.jpg" alt="Interior shot of Huertas dining space" class="right_image" /><h3><a href="https://www.huertasnyc.com/">Huertas</a></h3>107 1st Avenue / East Village Sharing among friends is easy at Huertas, a Basque-inspired restaurant with endlessly poppable pintxos (small snacks). Chef and owner Jonah Miller says, "Our dishes are built to be shared — plenty to go around and never too fussy that they're hard to split — so the bigger your crew, the more you can try." Smaller groups can choose from a family-style menu, or Huertas will create special menus for its private room, which holds up to 50 (generous for this neighborhood). Miller says groups devour arroz frito, their answer to paella, or the off-menu "Basque Dog," with house chistorra sausage and piquillo mostarda, a mustard sauce made with sweet peppers. Plus, Huertas is gratuity-free, including tip in the cost of dishes, simplifying the settle-up. <img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/croppedIMG_1899_1.jpg" alt="plate of spaghetti and meatballs with fork sticking up" class="right_image" /><h3><a href="https://www.themeatballshop.com/">The Meatball Shop</a></h3>200 9th Avenue / Chelsea Slip downstairs to the Meatball Shop's basement-level dining room to discover the ultimate speakeasy: a secret space for 30 guests plus some of the city's most satisfying comfort food. The private bar, dedicated waitstaff and mix-and-match, locally sourced menu all make it hard to stay hush-hush about this place.Packages range from happy hour bites to full family-style meals starting at $25 per person. "Most groups tend to get individual entrees, but split our veggie and pasta sides and our mini Buffalo chicken balls for the table," says Marketing and Events Manager Mitch Dorsey. Just don't forget to save room for the ice cream sandwiches. <img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/forwebDining Room Junker Mural_NF_1.jpg" alt="interior Lafayette's dining space" class="right_image" /><h3><a href="http://lafayetteny.com/">Lafayette</a></h3>380 Lafayette Street / NoHo "Grand" is a fitting word for this traditional French brasserie, cafe and bakery. Two private dining rooms seat 10 to 100, and — hooray! — they accept group reservations for weekend brunch. (Make sure someone orders the lemon pancakes.) "From cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres, to our 'Table du Marché,' to an individually plated sit-down dinner, there's something for every event," says Marie Lyons, Lafayette's director of events. Multi-course family-style menus are popular, with the rigatoni with duck Bolognese and scallops a la plancha drawing raves. Best of all, the on-site bakery stays open late for après dinner sweets to go. <img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/for webFreehand NY exterior - by Adrian Gaut_1.jpg" alt="Exterior of Studio at The Freehand" class="right_image" /><h3><a href="https://www.studiofreehand.nyc/">Studio at The Freehand New York</a></h3>23 Lexington Avenue / Flatiron District Ready your cameras for Studio — an oasis with giant potted plants and oversized paper lamps — and one of the most photographed spots of the year. Located on the mezzanine of the artsy Freehand Hotel, there are windows aplenty and the creative North African and Near East-inspired menu features perfect-for-sharing plates like lamb kefta in pita and North African seafood stew. Similar to Happy Cooking Hospitality owner Gabriel Stulman's other buzzy restaurants — Bar Sardine and Fedora among them — Studio caters to crowds and is no stranger to planning private events. Which is particularly helpful if you're expecting out-of-town guests, who can also stay right upstairs. <img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/for web_Unknown.jpg" alt="interior of Insa with crowd of people dining" class="right_image" /><h3><a href="http://www.insabrooklyn.com/">Insa</a></h3>328 Douglass Street / Gowanus This sleek Brooklyn restaurant slash karaoke venue isn't your typical sing-along joint — the food is top-notch — and best experienced with a group to taste more dishes (and drinks). "Ordering large-format drinks — bottles of soju, magnums of wine, pitchers of beer and [shareable] cocktails — is the fastest and cheapest way to go," says General Manager Jamie Seet. The menu is family-style-friendly, with barbecue crowd favorites like samgyeopsal (thickly sliced pork belly) and yangnyum galbi (marinated beef short rib) cooked by the staff at your table, eliminating work for you. For big groups, Insa accepts walks-in and reservations alike, but private karaoke rooms should be booked in advance — the large room fits 22 people, perfect for belting out post-dinner rock anthems. <img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/web_Nicole Schumann - Duck side.jpg" alt="Platter of peking duck" class="right_image" /><h3><a href="http://www.decoynyc.com/">Decoy</a></h3>529 1/2 Hudson Street / West Village Some dishes are best shared, and a Peking duck feast is one of them. This cozy underground haven and sister restaurant to upstairs neighbor RedFarm pays loving tribute to the crispy-skinned delicacy, which is served with wispy- thin pancakes. Communal table seating lends the dining room a friendly vibe. For $75 per person, prix fixe dinners arrive with Peking duck, small plates, mains like grilled pork "toro" with Korean rice cake and sides. Parties of eight or more can embrace an elevated, four-course menu. Be sure to call ahead, though; reservations for the duck are a must. <img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/nowadays.jpg" alt="Interior of Nowadays dining room" class="right_image" /><h3><a href="https://nowadays.nyc/">Nowadays</a></h3>56-06 Cooper Avenue / Ridgewood Nowadays in Queens has the group dining trifecta: live music, dance floor and outdoor space. Open Thursday through Sunday, Nowadays feels (and tastes) like summer personified with healthy kale, lamb and brown rice basmati bowls, indulgent fried chicken sandwiches and four kinds of fries. Groups larger than five can choose from food packages, and tables can be reserved with a minimum $150 bar guarantee and deposit. Feel free to invite whomever you wish; the sprawling park can seat up to 350.

Large Party? No Problem. Group Dining in NYC

While Chicagoans abide by their well-known rivalries — between the city's baseball teams; the North and South Sides — they're also willing to talk up neighborhoods outside their own.They may point a visitor to unpretentious Uptown, where a favorite local jazz club sits among ornate, old-school concert venues. Or maybe to up-and-coming Bridgeport, where an influx of innovative new businesses is updating its persona as a manufacturing hub. The neighborhood of Hermosa may even get a call-out, being the birthplace of a now-world-famous animator who launched an empire with a certain animated mouse. Really just because they're happy they know.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/web_OutsideBrewery.jpg" alt="Exterior of Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago" class="right_image" /><h2>Day 1: Circle the square</h2>While the glitz and glamour of <a href="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/lam/articles/culture/dining/best-chicago-restaurants-for-large-groups">Chicago's renowned dining and cocktail scene</a> can be soaked up with a dozen or so reservations placed at popular restaurants in the ever-expanding Fulton Market District, it's the neighborhood gems that often leave a lasting impression.Like Baker Miller, in Lincoln Square. Head here to fill up with enough delicious carbs to prompt a relaxed stroll through the quaint North Side neighborhood. Its biscuit is hardly humble sustenance — after a slathering of one of the from-scratch bakery/pie mecca's decadent jams, the crumbly treat becomes a meal unto itself.Travel back into old Europe at Merz Apothecary, a half mile north of Baker Miller and nestled within a plaza featuring German bars and restaurants that pay homage to the neighborhood's roots. First opened in 1875, Merz moved and remodeled in the 1980s to resemble the ornate apothecaries of the 19th century. Today it doubles as a purveyor of herbal remedies, natural skin care products and a historical landmark of Lincoln Square.Speaking of institutions, the Old Town School of Folk Music — now split into two halves that sit across from one another on Lincoln Avenue — presents a <a href="https://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/">full roster</a> of folk, world music, and indie rock concerts in a pair of intimate halls as well as classes for accordion, ukulele, guitar and dulcimer, among others. One-off workshops such as "How to Approach Learning a Jazz Standard" are also offered.After all that, you may need a drink. Stop by one of Chicago's original craft breweries, Half Acre, where the original taproom expanded to a brewpub in 2016. Some of the brand's most popular beers (say, a Daisy Cutter IPA), as well as some of its more elusive labels, are available.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/haisous_interiors_10.jpg" alt="Table and chairs at the interior of HaiSous " class="right_image" /><h2>Day 2: Swing for the south side</h2>If you only stay north of the Chicago equator (aka Madison Street), you'll be doing yourself a disservice. South Side neighborhoods have been surging over the past decade thanks to new restaurants and businesses that have opened — with the neighborhood of Pilsen, home to a large community of Mexican families, leading the way.A number of hotspots can be found along Pilsen's 18th Street, which hums with art galleries, bars, restaurants and vintage clothing stores. Knee Deep Vintage is downright savvy at cherry-picking the best threadbare vintage tees and button-up western shirts. The shop is nestled just east of Thalia Hall, a gorgeous 1,300-capacity concert venue that's a South Side gem and one of <a href="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/lam/articles/culture/destinations/discover-chicago-music-landmarks">Chicago's premier music venues</a>. Take a quick glance at the calendar and you'll be surprised by the variety of hip-hop, stand-up, experimental and emo acts represented. And the concert hall is housed within the same building as a punch house, a cocktail bar and an upscale restaurant. You never really need to leave.If you must depart, grab a bite at HaiSous, a hip Vietnamese restaurant that has reason to flaunt its innovative street-style dishes and cocktails. Or if you're looking for a heartier option, Pleasant House Pub on nearby Halsted Street specializes in "royal pies" — otherwise known as British-style handmade savory pies.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/web_IMG_5992.jpg" alt="counter at Fat Rice Bakery" class="right_image" /><h2>Day 3: Livin' it up in Logan</h2>As one of Chicago's most happening neighborhoods, Logan Square is at the forefront of the dining and cocktail scenes. That doesn't mean it's devoid of daytime amusement. Hop off the Blue Line at the Logan Square stop and work your way out from the home base of the Logan Square Monument. Also known as the Illinois Centennial Monument, it was built in honor of the state's 100th anniversary.Featuring a boulevard system that makes the neighborhood supremely walkable, Logan Square includes a number of inventive eateries. Fat Rice Bakery — connected to the renowned Macanese-inspired restaurant of the same name — is where people line up for one-of-a-kind treats such as the Chicago-style Hot Dog Bun and a Sesame Peanut-Butter Mochi.Milwaukee Avenue, which cuts through the heart of the Square, is dotted with additional bakeries, breweries, bike shops and galleries. Case in point: Galerie F, which touts a variety of exhibits by artists that specialize in screen prints and street art. From there, meander just up the Avenue to Estereo, a casual joint with an open-air layout that presents a robust menu of southwestern-themed cocktails. Afternoon hangs here can easily drift into early evening.While barcades are more norm than novelty these days, few have the luster and soul of Logan Arcade. It's thoroughly a vintage arcade first and craft beer bar second, designed to encourage geek outs and uniquely good times alike. Roll through on the right night and you can experience a live animatronic band playing punk-rock covers.Remember, visiting these three neighborhoods will provide you with but a glimpse of the wonders that await throughout Chicago. Let this guide be a jumping off point for many adventures to come. You'll undoubtedly be surprised by how much is contained within the city's borders if you just keep exploring.

Winding Through the Windy City: Chicago in 3 Days

Miami, FL, is dappled with its pastel-hued Art Deco buildings. Los Angeles, CA, has a lock on dreamy Spanish Revival villas.And everyone knows to check out the latest from contemporary "starchitects" when wandering New York, NY. But you don't have to shell out the cash for a big-city trip or overseas jaunt to be wowed by great buildings.From Victorian mansions to modernist museums, there are a host of amazing architectural destinations across the United States that won't break your budget or have you digging around your drawers for that passport.Gas up the car for a road trip or book a domestic flight to see world-class architecture across the country.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/Exterior-of-the-Miller-House-and_Garden-Columbus-IN.jpg" alt="Exterior of the Miller House and Garden, Columbus, IN" class="hero_listicle" /><h2>Columbus, IN</h2>Mecca for Modernism The first hint that something special was afoot in this small southern Indiana city was when a striking, modern geometric church by Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen rose up amid the traditional 19th-century Victorian buildings in 1942. And it didn't end there: In the wake of this triumph J. Irwin Miller — the young local businessman who had recommended Saarinen — decided to shepherd a full-on transformation of Columbus. Explore this relaxed city and you'll find more than 70 iconic Modernist structures, most built between the early '50s and late '70s.Best of all, many of these libraries, churches, community centers and government offices are public buildings. So, visitors can explore these Modernist gems for free. Another way to see these marvels is on one of the Columbus Area Visitor Center's tours — don't miss out on the tour of the Miller house itself, designed in the 1950s by Eliel's son Eero Saarinen and a team of renowned 20th-century architects.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/Exterior_of_the_Menil_Collection_in_Houston_TX.jpg" alt="The exterior of the Menil Collection, in Houston, TX" class="hero_listicle" /><h2>Houston, TX</h2>Architecture as art This Gulf city often gets overlooked architecturally, but it is one of the only major American cities constrained by virtually no zoning laws, making it home to some of the most ambitious buildings constructed since World War II. French immigrants and modern art enthusiasts John and Dominique de Menil hired Philip Johnson to build their house in 1948 — and other Houstonians, newly flush from the post-war oil and industrial boom, soon followed suit.Before long, world-renowned Modernist architects were building everything from skyscrapers to schools around town. Today, a visit to the Museum District reveals a neighborhood full of stunning Modernist buildings designed as — and for — art. The de Menils' is still the crown jewel, though: The Menil Collection art campus includes structures by Renzo Piano and Johnston Marklee, two of which were designed in conjunction with the artists Mark Rothko and Cy Twombly.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/City-Hall-in-Boston-MA.jpg" alt="City Hall in Boston, MA" class="hero_listicle" /><h2>Boston and Cambridge, MA</h2>A Brutalist boomtown It's not only about colonial architecture in Beantown. For those who know where to look, the streets of the Massachusetts capital and its next-door neighbor Cambridge possess one of the largest concentrations of Brutalist architecture in the United States. Stroll the ivy-clad campus of a prominent university and take note of the visual arts center, a prime example of this modernist architectural movement that emerged in the mid-20th century.Across the river in Boston, admire Madison Park High School and the Government Center complex, considered one of the most prominent American examples of the style. The controversial 1969 City Hall building has long been threatened with demolition, so don't sleep on your chance to see this unexpected Brutalist haven.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/Facade-of-the-Biltmore-House-in-Asheville-NC.jpg" alt="Facade of the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC" class="hero_listicle" /><h2>Asheville, NC</h2>Turn-of-the-century time travel You could be forgiven for wondering if you'd been somehow transported to 16th-century France as you explore the Biltmore House, the grand Châteauesque mansion that put this scenic city in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the architectural map in the 1890s. The construction of the estate "brought a group of architects and artisans to Asheville that cities this size usually did not have access to," explains Kevan Frazier of Asheville by Foot Walking Tours. As a result, after the project's completion, many of the international artisans stuck around, filling the city with houses in such styles as Queen Anne Victorian, Arts and Crafts, and Spanish and Gothic Revival. By the mid-1920s, the thriving downtown was lined with ornate Art Deco buildings.Though the boom ended with the Depression, Asheville's decision to pay off all of its debt before building anything new preserved the historic downtown for decades. In other words, to visit Asheville is akin to time-travel: The streets you stroll today look almost exactly as they did when they were built. For those interested, you can actually stay in this time preserved ambiance at an original Vanderbilt-era cottage on the Biltmore estate.<img src="https://www.lifeandmoney.citi.com/rcs/lifeandmoney/storage/public/Milwaukee-Art-Museum-Milwaukee-WI.jpg" alt="Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI" class="hero_listicle" /><h2>Milwaukee, WI</h2>A legacy of industry In the late 19th century this Midwestern metropolis sought to rival Chicago, IL, in both scale and importance as an industrial hub. Newly minted titans of industry poured money into grand structures, proclaiming significance and planting a flag for posterity through Gilded Age Renaissance Revival mansions and ornate Victorian municipal buildings. Even after the city's industrial bustle faded, Milwaukee remained a center of architecture: Its distinctive cream-colored brick buildings still line the streets of the Brewery District today. The last remaining examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's American System-Built Homes can be found here as well, alongside several of his private commissions.Thanks to these roots of architectural innovation, the city has continued to attract top architects well into the contemporary era. No archi-tourist's visit would be complete without a trip to the Milwaukee Art Museum, where "the architecture in itself is a reason for visitation," as Amanda Peterson, the museum's senior director of audience engagement, explains. Come for Eero Saarinen's 1955 War Memorial, and stay for Santiago Calatrava's sculptural Quadracci Pavilion, most famous for its moveable Burke Brise Soleil wings.<h2>Architecture worth traveling for</h2>For the true architecture fanatic, some experiences are worth going the extra mile. Explore beyond the façades at these architectural icons off the beaten path.<a href="http://www.stoneycreekhotels.com/hotel/travel/masoncity-parkinn/home.do">Park Inn</a> Mason City, IA, is a two-hour drive from Des Moines, and the pilgrimage will be worth it for many: The city is home to the last remaining hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, opened in 1910. Book the Historic Suite for the full experience and be sure to explore the other examples of Wright's Prairie School architecture around town.<a href="https://www.nationalchurchillmuseum.org/reconstruction-of-the-church-of-st-mary.html">St. Mary Aldermanbury</a> Renowned English architect Sir Christopher Wren built this East London church in the late 1660s, but it was transported and rebuilt in Fulton, MO, in the 1960s. Now it's part of the National Churchill Museum, honoring British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.<a href="https://www.glenstone.org/">Glenstone Museum</a> The newest addition to this 300-acre Potomac, MD, art museum is a breathtaking series of pavilions from architect Thomas Phifer. Despite dancing on the architectural cutting edge, the complex is designed to blend into nature, taking full advantage of the surrounding landscape.<a href="https://farnsworthhouse.org/">Farnsworth House</a> A number of the world's most celebrated architects have designed private homes in lesser-known spots around the United States. Journey 60 miles west of Chicago to Plano, IL — as many architecture students and curious fans do — to tour Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House. Set along the Fox River, this private-residence-turned museum is a pristinely restored and maintained example of minimalist architecture.

No Passport Required: Unexpected US Architecture

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