If you happen to be 20+ years old, you probably remember the sense of sheer wonderment and excitement you got from a trip to the local Blockbuster movie store. With their near endless selection of movies, TV shows, video games and snacks–this was all well before Netlix, Prime Video, Hulu, Twitch, Steam and Postmates, mind you–Blockbuster was the place to start your weekend. After all these years, Internet streaming services and delivery options, there’s only one Blockbuster left in Bend, Oregon. The last Blockbuster has their own beer, and now it’s also available for rent on Airbnb. Host / GM Sandi Harding puts it like this–“As the last standing location in the world, our Blockbuster store is an ode to movie magic, simpler times and the sense of community that could once be found in Blockbuster locations around the world. Over the past few months, we’ve been missing the regular visits from friends, neighbors and tourists from around the world. So, we’re opening our store to three quarantine pods of Deschutes County guests for a socially distanced movie night, just like those of decades past!” We’re all for it. Better yet, stays in the last remaining Blockbuster on Earth start at just $4/night for you and four friends, but space is limited because, well, there’s only one left.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
