Where do you take your Sims (except Newcrest)

Depends on the Sim. And where they live. And how much money they have.

My latest Sim spent a lot of time between Sulani (where there was a community/library lot) and Selvadorada before moving to Evergreen Harbour.
Other projects/Sims have enjoyed Sunnyside Diner In Willow Creek or Chez Llama in Magnolia Promenade.
I even remodelled the Torrendi Tower penthouse to be a Youth Centre with cinema, cafe, basketball, pool, yoga and gym...