The Mayor
Founder & Travel Writer | 25+ Years of Experience
The Mayor is the founder and editor of City Unknown, with more than 25 years of travel experience exploring hidden gems, road trips, independent restaurants, small towns, unusual attractions and overlooked destinations across America.
Meet The Mayor
Behind City Unknown is The Mayor, a travel writer with more than 25 years of experience discovering destinations, unusual attractions, local restaurants, scenic road trips, and places that deserve a little more attention.
The mission is simple: help travelers go beyond the obvious attractions and discover the character of each destination.
Our Travel Philosophy
City Unknown combines destination research, local resources, travel experience, and practical recommendations to help readers plan memorable adventures.
We favor independent businesses, overlooked destinations, authentic neighborhoods, and memorable experiences.
Articles by The Mayor
15 Scariest Places to Stay in Phoenix & the Valley During Halloween
Phoenix gets wonderfully eerie after the desert sun goes down. From the ghost stories surrounding historic Hotel San Carlos to glamorous 1920s resorts,...
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15 Scariest Things to Do in Oregon This Halloween
Oregon was built for spooky overnight adventures. From the famously haunted Wolf Creek Inn and Geiser Grand to an old lighthouse keeper's house,...
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15 Scariest Places to Stay in Seattle During Halloween
Looking for somewhere spooky to sleep this Halloween? From the legendary Hotel Sorrento and mysterious Room 408 to historic hotels near Pike Place...
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15 Scariest Things to Do in Seattle This Halloween
Seattle gets wonderfully creepy when October arrives. From the terrifying Georgetown Morgue and Seattle's underground passageways to Pike Place ghost stories, historic cemeteries...
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15 Scariest Places to Stay in Portland During Halloween
Oregon was built for spooky overnight adventures. From the famously haunted Wolf Creek Inn and Geiser Grand to an old lighthouse keeper's house,...
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15 Scariest Things to Do in Phoenix This Halloween
Phoenix gets surprisingly spooky once the desert sun disappears. From 13th Floor and Fear Farm to an allegedly haunted Victorian mansion, historic Hotel...
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15 Scariest Places to Stay in New Orleans During Halloween
Haunted hotels, phantom children, ghost brides and French Quarter rooms where checkout may be optional There are cities that decorate for Halloween. Then...
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15 Scariest Places to Stay in Oregon During Halloween
Oregon was built for spooky overnight adventures. From the famously haunted Wolf Creek Inn and Geiser Grand to an old lighthouse keeper's house,...
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