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11 Epic American bars that need to be on your bucket list

Everyone has a bucket list of things they want to see or do or accomplish before they die. Here are 11 of the most epic bars in the country that you will really need to add to your list. Make it the road trip of a lifetime if you have to. It will surely be a road trip you will remember forever.

So, you party boys and girls, Let’s begin…

11. The Carousel Bar and Lounge / New Orleans

source: thenewpotato.com

source: thenewpotato.com

This awesome bar is located inside the Hotel Monteleone and has been there for 65 years. Besides, how often can you sit at the bar for a drink and it’s a merry go round?

10. The View Lounge / San Francisco

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source: sfviewlounge.com

It is aptly named as this bar has a magnificent view of San Francisco Bay and it sits atop the Marriot Marquis Hotel and is 39 floors up.

9. The Tunnel Bar / Northampton, Massachusetts

source: slopeofhope.com

source: slopeofhope.com

It is actually inside of a tunnel in the town. It used to be an old walking tunnel for pedestrians back in the olden days. The padded leather chairs are such that you will never want to leave and the stones and arches are just magnificent to look at. When you say a bar has a “feel”, this is the one.

8. The Minus 5 Ice Bar / Las Vegas

source: latimes.com

source: latimes.com

It’s like visiting Sweden’s Ice Hotel. It is all made of ice and you will need a big heavy coat when you venture in. There are actually two of them in Vegas. One is at the Mandalay and one at the Monte Carlo.

7. No Vacancy / Hollywood

source: thrillist.com

source: thrillist.com

You have just stepped into the bygone era when Prohibition reigned. It looks like a 1920’s speakeasy and it also features live music as well as burlesque dancers.

6. The Way Station /Brooklyn NYC

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source: brooklynbuzz.com

This is for all of the Dr. Who fans, lovers and geeks. The walls and the bar itself crawl with memorabilia from the show and you can even get specially designed Dr. Who drinks.

5. Punch Bowl Social / Denver

source: diningout.com

source: diningout.com

Here is a bar you can get serious about. Drinks, arcade games and even bowling. Who could ask for a more awesome night out?

4. Seacrets / Ocean City, Maryland

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source: seacrets.com

If you are really looking for something a little different, you have found it at this bar. You actually sit on floats and tubes or just some cool stools. There is no walking to the bar here. All drinks are delivered.

3. The Founding Fathers Pub / Buffalo

source: yelp.com

source: yelp.com

It’s all about the history and the presidents. The memorabilia is original and spectacular and the staff, especially the bartenders, know their history. Stay awake because they may hit you with a pop quiz.

2. The Safe House / Milwaukee

source: sillyamerica.com

source: sillyamerica.com

Anyone who has ever read a thriller novel or seen a spy movie knows what a safe house is. This bar is just that and the spy theme extends to the fare where you can choose from any of their “cloak and dagger” specials. It is so cool and spy themed that it isn’t even The Safe House. It is International Exports, LTD. How cool is that?

1. Noble Experiment / San Diego

source: thrillist.com

source: thrillist.com

This may end up being the most epic place of all on your American bars bucket list. Not only is there an entire wall covered in gold skulls, but the place is so exclusive that it only seats 35. Get there early!