LIFE

Since TikTok first became popular, the app has gifted us helpful life hacks and top-secret discoveries where we least expect them.

One of our *major* discoveries has been finding the coolest hidden spots to explore all over the world. Some of these spots may be right in your corner, and if it weren't for TikTok, we might've never found them. 

Hidden Swing, LA

@mattzworld

How to find the secret La swing! 😝 ##foryou ##foryoupage ##tiktok

♬ Moon (And It Went Like) - Kid Francescoli

The famous hidden swing can be found hanging from a large tree in the mountains of California. It's the perfect spot for an artsy Instagram photo to hype up your IG game. The swing was one of the first secret spots ever found, it truly paved the way for the rest of our amaze discoveries. 

Bombay Beach, SoCal

@jordanjozai

This place is amazing for a photoshoot##TikTok ##Bombaybeach ##saltonsea ##adventure ##art ##secretspot ##secretlocation

♬ original sound - Jay

This hidden gem is no ordinary beach, it's full of sick artwork and gnarly sculptures. Bombay Beach is def the perfect place for your fall photoshoot with the girls. 

Hidden spot in Central Park 

@manicpixiedreamgirlsays

Who’s going?! ##hiddengems ##nyc ##secretspot ##gardens ##newyorkcity

♬ Coming Over - filous Remix - James Hersey

If you're a city girl, you know how crowded Central Park in NYC can be. This spot is the perfect place to sit in peace and quiet with a good book. 

Top secret sunflower field, Maryland

@gabopicasso

##washingtondc ##thingstodo ##maryland ##washingtonpost ##marylandcheck ##bethesdamd ##potomacmd ##dmvlife ##marylandthings ##sunflowerfield ##secretspot

♬ original sound - Konkrete

This field discovered in Maryland looks like another universe. It's covered in sunflowers for miles, making it the perfect place for a socially-distanced picnic in the sun.

God's Bath Sonora, California

@roicebethel

Gods Bath. Has anyone been here before? ##NatureVibes ##fyp ##SummerWorkout ##secretspot ##tiktoktravel

♬ Seve - Tez Cadey

God's Bath is the *coolest* place to go and hang out with friends. When you're there, it feels like Cloud 9.

Natural swimming pool in Austin, Texas

@courtneyylaiine

One of the best secret spots in Texas. Natural swimming pool near Austin, TX. ##austin ##texas ##tx ##naturalpool ##nature ##travel ##foryou ##fyp

♬ Dissolve - acoustic - Absofacto

Texas is home to some of the best secret spots in the world, and this giant swimming pool is def one of them. Imagine an infinity pool but better—because it's not too easy to find. We're talking pure bliss here.

Crystal Garden, Manhattan

@oliver.schwartz

the best ##secretspot in ##manhattan ##crystals ##spiritual ##manifestation

♬ Buddha - Jakspin

This hidden spot in NYC is one of the most majestic spots out there. When you're there, you're in a world of crystals and gems. 

Slider image: instagram.com/pilotmadeline

Which of these spots are you dying to explore? Let us know on Insta and TikTok @girlslifemag!

by Hayley Miller | 10/24/2020