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9 Amazing Alabama Day Trips That Won’t Cost You Over Fifty Dollars
Your bank account has opinions about summer, and most of them are negative. Alabama has decided to be…
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This California Barbecue Joint Won Over Michelin With Brisket Worth Waiting For
There are easier lunches in Los Angeles. This is for the day when easy is not the point….
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The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Spot In Missouri Has Locals Driving Across
You have had fried chicken from a bucket. It was warm and salty and you forgot it immediately….
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Hikers Can’t Stop Talking About This Charming Little Minnesota Cafe
Nothing makes pancakes more convincing than arriving with trail miles already logged and an appetite demanding attention. Minnesota…
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9 Idaho Restaurants Hollywood Celebrities Can’t Get Enough Of
Hollywood celebrities eating alongside everyday diners in Idaho? Believe it, and the food gives them plenty of reasons…
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10 Beloved Illinois Restaurants That Aren’t Tourist Traps And Locals Genuinely Recommend
You know the restaurant. The one with the giant sign and the line out front. The one every…
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This Rhode Island Swimming Spot Makes For An Unforgettable Summer Getaway
Hot afternoon, cool Atlantic water, and absolutely no reason to stay indoors? That sounds like summer handled properly….
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These Heavenly Croissants Are The Reason To Visit This Cozy Minnesota Bakery
That first buttery crackle might be enough to make every supermarket croissant afterward feel deeply disappointing. Minnesota gets…
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This Small Town Michigan Steakhouse Serves Massive Steaks With Gorgeous Lake Views
You have eaten at the steakhouse with the leather booths. It was fine. It cost what a small…
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12 Unique Connecticut Labor Day Escapes You Probably Haven’t Considered
Labor Day weekend has a bad habit of becoming barbecue, traffic, and somebody asking what the plan is…
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This Connecticut Shop Brings Books, Coffee, And Local Finds Together In One Cozy Space
A good bookstore can wreck your schedule in the nicest possible way. You stop to browse one shelf…
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10 Reasons Arizona Is Making People Dream About Moving
Ever finish a vacation and jokingly start checking house prices before the suitcase is even unpacked? Arizona gives…
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A Connecticut Textile Museum So Unusual You Have To See It For Yourself
Connecticut has a textile museum that makes industrial history feel far more interesting than the subject probably sounded…
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13 Quiet California Mountain Towns That Haven’t Been Spoiled By Tourists Yet
There should still be mountain towns where finding a parking space does not qualify as the day’s first…
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This Idaho Buffet Is A Feast Of The Boldest Flavors India Has To Offer
Lunch here begins with a dangerous little idea: “I’ll just try a bit of everything.” That plan rarely…
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This Idaho Fabric Wonderland Is Only Open Two Days A Week
A closed door can make a fabric shop strangely more tempting. This one only gives shoppers two chances…
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10 Fascinating Museums In Southern Idaho That Are Must-Visits In August
August is doing a convincing impression of an oven, which makes an air-conditioned museum suddenly feel like excellent…
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9 Must-Visit And Surprisingly Affordable Fabric Shops In Northern Michigan
You have made peace with mediocre fabric before. Four bolts of cotton, a wall of fleece, and a…
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12 Winston-Salem, North Carolina Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants Only The Regulars Know About
The parking lot may be tiny. The sign might look older than your car. None of that matters…
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This Hidden North Carolina Shop Has More Than 10,000 Pieces Of Antique English Stained Glass
From the road, you would never guess what is hiding inside. The building looks practical, almost forgettable, the…
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9 Must-Visit And Budget-Friendly Fabric Shops In Connecticut
Fabric shopping can become wildly expensive the moment every pattern starts looking like a future project. That is…
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Almost Nobody Outside Nebraska Knows About This Massive Inland Beach Escape
The first surprise is the sand. Not a tiny strip beside the water, but broad shoreline where you…
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This 8-Mile Idaho Trail Winds Past Wildflower Meadows, Mountain Creeks, And Two Hidden Waterfalls
By the time the waterfalls show up, the trail has already been showing off for a while. This…
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This Hidden Georgia Restaurant Makes You Enter Through An Alley Into A Cozy Historic Dining Room
I almost typed the address into my phone twice before I believed it was right. No sign out…
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10 Nebraska Towns Where Rising Housing Costs Are Starting To Push Residents Out
A town can feel affordable right up until the monthly payment says otherwise. Home prices climb. Rent follows….
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8 Nebraska Barbecue Spots Serving Up Serious Slow-Smoked Flavor
Good barbecue makes patience taste useful. Hours of smoke, low heat, and stubborn attention eventually turn brisket, ribs,…
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This One-Of-A-Kind Nebraska Animal Rescue Lets You Cuddle Goats And Sleep Under The Stars
You came for the yoga with goats. Then sunset happens. Suddenly, the whole visit shifts from playful to…
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9 Arizona Campgrounds Perfect For Camping Right Along The Water
Desert camping beside sparkling water sounds almost unfair, but that is exactly what makes these escapes exciting. Arizona…
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This Secret California Buffet Is Hidden Inside A Historic Building
Breakfast gets considerably more interesting when the walk to your table feels like sightseeing. Arched passageways, ornate details,…
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This Connecticut Chinese Restaurant Has Earned A Reputation As One Of The State’s Best
Spice can sneak up on you here, and that is part of the fun. The menu leans into…
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The Oldest Drive-In In Kentucky Opened In 1952 And Still Sells Out On Weekends
Kentucky once had a drive-in for nearly every county. There were more than a hundred of them at…
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The Breakfast At This Florida Amish Buffet Draws A Serious Following
Somewhere in Florida there is a breakfast line that forms before most people have found their car keys….
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Spend A Slow, Simple Weekend In This Kentucky Amish Community
You think you know how to relax. You have a whole system involving a couch and a phone….
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A German Bakery In Kentucky Has Been In The Same Family For Four Generations
They told him it would not work. He was a German baker with an accent and a plan,…
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12 Beloved Northern Kentucky Breakfast Spots That Keep Locals Coming Back
There is a word on these menus that will stop you if you did not grow up here….
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15 California Beaches That Make Labor Day Weekend Feel Like Summer Isn’t Over Yet
Labor Day has terrible timing. Just when you have perfected the art of doing absolutely nothing beside the…
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10 Georgia Lakes And Beaches To Visit Before Summer Ends
How many more weekends do you actually have left for a swim? That question hit me hard last…
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This Charming Georgia Town Hosts A Beloved Late-Summer Fair By The Lake
I drove past this town once and almost missed it completely. Just a gas station, a church steeple,…
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This Charming Florida Town Once Ranked Among America’s Happiest Places
I didn’t believe the claim until I saw it for myself. A researcher once ranked this town among…
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This Charming Florida Italian Joint Was Recently Opened By A Michelin-Starred Chef
I almost skipped this stop entirely, sitting between a nail salon and an empty storefront in an ordinary…
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Visitors Drive From All Over Georgia To Hike This Delightfully Wacky Art Trail
I almost turned back after the first hundred feet. The trail looked ordinary, just dirt and pine needles…
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You’d Never Guess America’s 7th President Was Born In This Tiny North Carolina Town
There is a presidential mystery hiding in the countryside, and the answer depends on which side of an…
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You Have Never Tried Hot Dogs Like The Ones At These 9 Virginia Spots
I know what you’re thinking. A hot dog is just a hot dog, right? Give these places one…
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8 Middle-Of-Nowhere Nebraska Diners That Locals Choose Over Fancy Cafes
Nebraska hides some of the tastiest morning meals far off the main highways. Between quiet fields and small…
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Georgia Has An Entire Museum Dedicated To Bigfoot, And It Is Unlike Anything Else
What does it take to convince skeptics that something strange really happened in these woods? A small museum…
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The Connecticut Beach Town With So Few Residents It Still Feels Almost Undiscovered
Beach towns usually come with a little commotion, but this one still knows how to keep things pleasantly…
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9 New York Restaurants Serving The Best British Pub Classics
No passport? No problem. These New York restaurants prove you don’t need a flight across the Atlantic to…
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This California State Park Has A Tick Problem Hikers Shouldn’t Ignore
The ferry ride already makes this outing feel different before your shoes ever hit the trail. Then the…
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This Family-Run Kentucky Buffet Built A Massively Loyal Local Following
There is a meat on this buffet that most of America has quietly given up on. Kentucky did…
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This Michigan Candy Store Is Packed With Enough Sweets To Make Anyone Feel Like A Kid
You know that feeling when you walk into a candy store and immediately forget your age? This place…
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Spice Up Your Week At This Illinois Indian Kitchen Locals Are Talking About
You have a dinner rotation. Admit it. Roughly four meals cycling on repeat until you stop tasting them….
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One Of The Best Italian Restaurants In Connecticut Deserves A Spot On Your List
Pasta cravings can be very persuasive, especially when the sauce tastes like somebody actually paid attention. This downtown…
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8 Unassuming BBQ Spots In West Virginia With Incredibly Delicious Food
The best barbecue rarely comes from the flashiest restaurant. More often, it’s hiding inside a building you almost…
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Deep In Idaho’s Wilderness, One Hot Spring Still Feels Like A Secret
Idaho keeps its warmest secret eight miles east of a small mountain town, steaming under wide open sky….
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These 9 Connecticut Thrift Stores Bring Back The Thrill Of Finding Something Unexpected
Thrift shopping is basically treasure hunting with fluorescent lighting. You never know what will be waiting on the…
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This North Carolina Farm Makes Blueberry Basil Ice Cream And Has Alpacas Waiting Outside
A farm visit becomes much harder to categorize when dessert involves herbs and the alpacas are waiting outside….
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10 Family-Owned California Buffets That Serve Massive Portions
Show up hungry enough to make the first plate count. Family-owned buffets have a different energy when the…
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A Connecticut Country Fair That Packs Three Days Of Old-Fashioned Fun Into The End Of August
County fairs know how to turn a regular weekend into something that feels gloriously old-school. For three days,…
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Locals Say These 10 Georgia Roadside Attractions Are Too Unusual To Drive Past
My dad had a rule on every road trip. If something looked strange enough to make him hit…
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This Connecticut Fabric Shop Is A Treasure Trove Of Hard-To-Find Designer Fabrics
Fabric lovers know the feeling. You spot one gorgeous print, touch it once, and suddenly you are mentally…
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This Nebraska Breakfast Spot’s Cinnamon Rolls Sell Out Within Hours Every Day
Set an alarm. Seriously. These cinnamon rolls have a habit of disappearing long before late risers even think…
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These 10 Secret Swimming Holes In Kentucky Are Summer Bliss
Kentucky is landlocked, which has never once stopped anybody here from having a beach. There are ten of…
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One Of North Carolina’s Most Influential Restaurants Is Closing And Locals Can’t Believe It
Seventeen years is long enough for a restaurant to become part of people’s routines. Then one announcement changes…
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This 186-Acre North Carolina Animal Park Feels More Like A Safari Than A Zoo
A zoo visit changes dramatically when the animals start inspecting your car. That is exactly the kind of…
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This Polish Bakery And Deli In Rhode Island Still Follows Family Recipes Handed Down For Generations
How many kinds of pierogi does one family actually need? In Woonsocket the answer is twenty, and they…
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10 California Gold Country Fabric Shops Bursting With Colorful Treasures For Quilters And Craft Lovers
Tell yourself you are only stopping for thread. Then the first wall of fabric appears. A jewel-toned batik…
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These 10 Illinois Restaurants Are Perfect For Celebrating Something Special
Some occasions deserve more than your usual dinner reservation. These Illinois restaurants know exactly how to make a…
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These Are 8 Alabama Restaurants With Incredible Views For Al Fresco Dining
Great food always tastes better with a view. That’s exactly why these restaurants are worth seeking out. Across…
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Idaho Locals Go The Distance For These 10 Unfussy Steak Spots
Forget fancy dining rooms and complicated menus. These Idaho steakhouses know exactly why people are showing up: they…
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