✈️ Five pink places in the USA: where to go for Barbie aesthetics

Pink is back in fashion after the Barbie movie. Fans are looking for real places with that same aesthetic, not studio sets.

The short answer: there are five such places in the US. The Venice Beach boardwalk in California, a cowboy ranch in Wyoming, the banks of the Mississippi in Minnesota, a pink hotel in Florida, and trendy New York City neighborhoods. The oldest ranch on the list has been welcoming guests since 1879 (official ranch website).

The route is long, so pick stops based on your time and budget. Below you'll find a quick breakdown of each spot.

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Five places: comparison and seasons

💡 In short:

The route is easiest to build from west to east: California, Wyoming, Minnesota, Florida, New York.
Distances between states are long, so split the trip into legs and rent a car.
Allow three weeks for all five stops; a short vacation is enough for two or three.
The FIT Museum: free admission, schedule verified 09/2026 on the official website

Place	State	Main draw	When to go
Venice Beach	California	boardwalk, roller skates, rooftop sunset	April-June
Sheridan	Wyoming	Eatons' Ranch, Bighorn Mountains	June-September
Minneapolis and Duluth	Minnesota	Dylan mural, Lake Superior	May-September
St. Pete Beach	Florida	the pink Don CeSar hotel	November-April
Manhattan	New York	Fifth Avenue, FIT Museum	September-November

1. Venice Beach: roller skates on the boardwalk

Venice Beach boardwalk, man carrying a Marilyn Monroe poster

The Ocean Front Walk stretches along the Pacific Ocean. People roller skate, skateboard, and bike here to the sound of street bands. Grab some neon knee pads and cruise along the boardwalk to feel like you're in a movie trailer.

Roller skate and bike rentals are run by Perry's Café and Beach Rentals on the west side of the boardwalk. Right next to it starts a wide sandy beach with waves for surfers.

For a break from the crowds, head to Belle's Beach House: a laid-back tiki bar with Hawaiian food. Catch the sunset at the rooftop bar of the Erwin hotel.

How to get there: from downtown Los Angeles to Venice Beach is about 30 minutes by car (per the map).
Where to stay: Los Angeles hotels on Trip.com
The catch: the boardwalk gets crowded in summer, and people-free shots only work early in the morning.

2. Wyoming: a cowboy ranch by the Bighorn Mountains

Glacial lakes below Cloud Peak in the Bighorn Mountains

Eatons' Ranch near Sheridan is called the oldest guest ranch in the US. The Eaton family has been welcoming guests here since 1879, and you stay on a working cattle farm, not in a roadside hotel (as of 09/2026, Eatons' Ranch).

The ranch covers 7,000 acres on the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains. During the day you ride horseback through the Bighorn National Forest and fish in the mountain waters of Wolf Creek. In the evening you come back to dinner and a star-filled sky with no city lights.

Sheridan itself is known as the king of cowboy towns. They brew beer at Blacktooth Brewing, and canyons and rivers lie all around.

Who it's for: anyone who wants the Wild West, not a standard hotel.
How to get there: you fly to Sheridan via Denver and Billings, then drive to the ranch.
Where to stay: Sheridan hotels on Trip.com
The catch: you can't reach the ranch without a rental car.

3. Minnesota: the Mississippi and the Dylan mural

Bob Dylan mural among Minneapolis high-rises

Start your Minnesota route in Minneapolis. On the facade of 15 South Fifth Street, a five-story Bob Dylan mural greets you. Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra painted it in fall 2015, and it has become the most photographed wall in the state (as of 09/2026, Hennepin Arts).

Next, drive north to Duluth. Here you'll find views of Lake Superior and the Superior Hiking Trail.

Near Voyageurs National Park, it's worth staying overnight. On clear nights, you can see the northern lights over the lakes. During the day, take a guided boat tour to reach the park's waterfalls.

By car: drive north from Minneapolis to Duluth, then on to Voyageurs National Park (see map).
When to go: May through September, and the northern lights are best from fall to early spring.
Where to stay: Minneapolis hotels on Trip.com
The catch: the northern lights aren't guaranteed, you need a clear night without a bright moon.

4. Florida: the pink Don CeSar hotel

The pink Don CeSar hotel against the beach

The Don CeSar opened in 1928 on the Tampa Bay coast and immediately earned the nickname "Pink Palace" (as of 09/2026, official hotel website). During the Jazz Age, the wealthiest guests vacationed here. Today, the historic building combines retro architecture, a spa, and two pools.

Around you, miles of white sand await at St. Pete Beach. National parks along the Gulf Coast offer snorkeling and dolphin sightings right from the shore.

Best season: November through April, without the summer heat and storms.
What's nearby: marine sanctuaries and mangrove parks along the bay.
Rates: rooms at The Don CeSar on Trip.com
The catch: in high season, the historic building gets booked months in advance.

5. New York: fashion, Fifth Avenue, and ice cream

Saks Fifth Avenue facade on Fifth Avenue

In New York, pink aesthetics live in Manhattan. Start your day on Fifth Avenue, then stop by Bloomingdale's and the flagship Macy's at Herald Square.

You'll find fashion history at the Museum at FIT. Its collection includes more than 50,000 items of clothing and accessories dating back to the 18th century, and admission is free (as of 09/2026, Museum at FIT).

Sweeten your walk with a stop at the Museum of Ice Cream in SoHo. Tickets are sold only with a time slot, and unlimited ice cream is included inside (as of 09/2026, official website).

How to get there: The Museum at FIT is near the 23rd Street and 28th Street subway stations. Take the subway to Fifth Avenue and SoHo (with a MetroCard).
Tickets: tickets and tours on GetYourGuide
The catch: some galleries at the Museum at FIT close for exhibition changes, so check the dates on the website.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Are these the filming locations of the Barbie movie?

No, all five places are real and open to tourists. They include a promenade in California, a working ranch in Wyoming, a route through Minnesota, a historic hotel in Florida, and New York City neighborhoods. What they share is the pink aesthetic and the mood of the film, not studio sets.

Do I need a car to see all five spots?

Yes, you need a car for the full route. Wyoming, Minnesota, and Florida are thousands of kilometers apart, and public transportation between the states is slow. The easiest option is to rent a car and split the trip into stages.

When should I go to Minnesota for the northern lights?

The aurora over Lake Superior can be seen from fall to early spring. Near Voyageurs National Park the sky is darker than near the city, so your chances are higher. You need a clear night without a bright moon. There are no guarantees, so plan for two or three nights in one place.

How much does it cost to enter the Museum at FIT?

Admission to the Museum at FIT is free for all visitors (as of 09/2026, official website). The museum's permanent collection includes more than 50,000 items of clothing and accessories. Some galleries close during exhibition changes, so check the schedule on the website before your visit.

Where should I stay along the pink route?

Each stop has its own option. In California, book hotels in Venice Beach and Santa Monica; in Wyoming, guest ranches and motels in Sheridan; in Florida, the historic The Don CeSar. For Minnesota and New York, book accommodation in Minneapolis and Manhattan in advance.

In short: what to book

If you have three weeks, the five-stop route is doable in full. If you're short on time, pick two or three destinations that fit your season.

Pink beaches: Venice Beach and St. Pete Beach, two separate stages with sunsets by the water.
Wild West: Eatons' Ranch in Wyoming and horseback rides in the Bighorn Mountains.
City scenes: the Bob Dylan mural in Minneapolis and the Museum of Ice Cream in SoHo.
Free fashion: the Museum at FIT in Manhattan, no ticket required.

Hotels along the route are easy to compare on Trip.com.

Pink route across the USA: 5 places in Barbie style