on the town
phrase
: in usually carefree pursuit of entertainment or amusement (such as city nightlife) especially as a relief from routine
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And in just one swipe, my pout was glazed in a hot, brick red shade worthy of a night out on the town.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Right next to Big Bear City Park, the Big Bear Valley Historical Museum has a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits on the town’s colorful past.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
Right next to Big Bear City Park, the Big Bear Valley Historical Museum has a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits on the town’s colorful past.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
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“On the town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20town. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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