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Top 10 Must-Try Chinese Restaurants In Connecticut That Never Disappoint
Chinese food cravings tend to arrive with very specific expectations. You want the dish you have been thinking…
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Charming Places In Maryland Where Tea And Warm Biscuits Are Still Done The Classic Way
Somewhere in Maryland, a kettle is heating for someone who made a reservation three weeks ago. That person…
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10 Idaho Swimming Holes To Cool Off At Before August Ends
Summer is already checking the clock, so those swims you keep postponing are officially running out of excuses….
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The Enchanting Connecticut Dinosaur Attraction That Feels Straight Out Of Jurassic Park
Connecticut has a dinosaur attraction where walking the trails can feel suspiciously close to wandering onto a movie…
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10 Delaware Breakfast Joints Where The Portions Are Almost Too Big To Finish
Delaware breakfasts do not always believe in moderation. Some diners serve plates so generous that finishing everything becomes…
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This North Carolina Ice Cream Parlor Serves Eight Flavors Just For Pups, And It’s Almost Too Cute To Handle
Apparently, sharing your vanilla cone with the dog is no longer impressive enough. Raleigh has a spot where…
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Pedal 25 Scenic Miles Through Northern California On This Forgotten Railroad Trail Through A River Canyon
The railroad is gone, but the route still knows exactly where it is going. You pedal into a…
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10 Absurdly Specific Connecticut Museums That Somehow Actually Exist
Museums are supposed to preserve important things, but apparently “important” can get hilariously specific. Connecticut has museums devoted…
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This Massive Antique Mall In Georgia Is The Sort Of Treasure-Filled Spot Collectors Dream About
My husband gave me thirty minutes before he started sending texts asking where I was. I lost track…
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This Gentle 4.5-Mile Connecticut Hike Leads Straight To A Scenic Waterfall
Sometimes a walk feels better when the destination gives you a reason to keep going. This route does…
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10 Restaurants Around Nebraska’s Sandhills Worth Every Mile
Miles of open road followed by a plate worth stopping for? Nebraska makes that trade sound surprisingly tempting….
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You’ll Feel Like You’ve Entered Another World At This Enchanting Kentucky Botanical Garden
Imagine a place where a stone castle sits at the edge of a flower garden like it wandered…
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These 7 North Carolina Coastal Restaurants Still Draw Sunday Buffet Crowds
Some Sundays are built for doing absolutely nothing productive before noon. That is where the buffet earns its…
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The North Carolina City Changing So Fast That Longtime Locals Barely Recognize It Anymore
Longtime residents have started measuring time in subdivisions. That field by the highway? Houses now. The quiet road…
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This Lakeside Oregon Dining Deck Is Made For Breezy Nights And Homemade Pasta
A lakeside dinner is already tempting, but homemade pasta makes the invitation almost impossible to refuse. This Oregon…
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This Bright-Red California Barn Hides One Of Napa Valley’s Most Celebrated Brunch Spots
You could drive past the red barn and assume somebody keeps tractors inside. That would be a delicious…
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10 Central California Italian Restaurants That Make Every Meal Feel Worth The Drive
There are dinners you squeeze into the evening, and then there are dinners you willingly put miles on…
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10 Pennsylvania Bookstores Built for People Who Still Read More Than They Scroll
Your phone has been fed enough today. It has had your morning, your lunch break, and roughly forty…
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Spend The Night In A Waterfront Pier Cabin At This South Carolina State Park
South Carolina has a state park where your morning coffee can come with water underneath your feet. Pier…
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This Idaho Model Railroad Club Built A Miniature Empire In A Downtown Basement
Wait, there is an entire miniature railroad empire running beneath downtown Boise? Idaho has officially made basements interesting…
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You Might Think You’re In Scotland When You Visit This Missouri Town
Take one look around this little village in Missouri and you might start questioning the map. Scottish heritage…
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This Casual Illinois Seafood Spot Serves Several Dinners Around $15
Some of the best meals I have ever eaten came from a counter with no decoration and a…
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This Illinois Beach Town Is The Perfect Escape When Temperatures Climb Above 90 Degrees
Some summer afternoons hit 90 degrees and every plan on my calendar suddenly feels exhausting. I went searching…
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10 Gorgeous Connecticut Patios For A Breezy Late Summer Breakfast
Late summer mornings deserve better than eating breakfast under fluorescent lights. A breezy patio changes the whole mood….
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This Creative Supply Shop In Connecticut Feels Like A Treasure Hunt For Art Supplies
Creative projects have a funny way of multiplying once you walk into a really good art store. You…
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You Have Never Tasted Hot Dogs Quite Like The Ones Served From These 11 Connecticut Kitchens
Hot dogs have spent decades being underestimated, and frankly, they may be getting tired of it. Give the…
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10 Small Nebraska Towns That Come Alive During Late Summer Harvests
Late summer changes the rhythm of a small town. Fields are busy, roadside stands start filling up, and…
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One Of Idaho’s Best Brisket Sandwiches Is Hiding Inside This 3,500-Square-Foot Barbecue Joint
Some sandwiches ask for a napkin. This one may require an emotional support system. In eastern Idaho, brisket…
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This Tiny Idaho Mountain Town Barely Reaches 80 Degrees Even In The Middle Of Summer
I have a complicated relationship with summer. Give me sunshine, absolutely. Give me 95 degrees and a steering…
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Where To Find 10 Great Late Summer Fabric Deals In Colorado
Late-summer fabric shopping in Colorado can feel like striking creative gold. Stores start making room for fresh seasonal…
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This Idaho Farmers Market Only Sells Things Made Or Grown Within 150 Miles
Saturday morning comes with a boundary line. If it traveled more than 150 miles to get here, it…
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These Under-2-Mile Hikes Near Winston-Salem North Carolina Come With Shade And Surprisingly Big Views
Two miles sounds suspiciously manageable for scenery this good. Near Winston-Salem, you can spend less time hiking than…
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This North Carolina Town Is Officially The Safest In The State And Almost Nobody Talks About It
If towns handed out awards for minding their own business and keeping the drama low, this one might…
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This Connecticut Waterfront Restaurant Serves Great Steaks With Gorgeous River Views
The view steals your attention before the menu gets a fair chance. Set right beside the river, this…
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12 Hidden Nebraska Places Even Lifelong Residents May Have Never Visited
Knowing a state well can make its surprises even better. You think you have seen the usual landmarks,…
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This 30-Mile Idaho Rail Trail Rolls Past Historic Trestles, Open Farmland, And Jaw-Dropping Teton Views
An old railroad line has quietly traded train cars for bike tires and hiking shoes. For nearly 30…
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Best Discount Grocery Stores In Atlanta, Georgia For Families Trying To Save Money
My grocery receipt used to disappear into a drawer without a second look until my paycheck stopped stretching…
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This Remote Nebraska Steakhouse Sits In A Ghost Town Where One Resident May Never Have Left
The road gets quieter long before dinner starts. Then you reach a place where the past feels unusually…
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These 10 Maine Restaurants Sell Out Nearly Every Day
You showed up at eleven and thought you were early. The case was empty and the sign said…
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Welcome To This California Forest Where Even The Ticks Come With A Warning
The warning is not the most interesting thing about this wilderness. Far from California’s busier outdoor destinations, the…
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These 10 Connecticut Bookstores Make Back-To-School Shopping Feel Less Like A Chore
Back-to-school shopping usually comes with lists, crowds, and at least one person quietly losing patience. Bookstores can make…
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10 Affordable Cities In Kentucky Where You Can Easily Live On $2,300 A Month
Rent going up faster than your paycheck? You are not imagining it. That squeeze is exactly why more…
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11 Fun Things To Do With Kids Across Tennessee
Tennessee has enough kid-approved adventures to make one weekend feel like a mini vacation. One day could bring…
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10 Mom-And-Pop Mexican Restaurants In Kentucky You Need To Try This Year
There is a difference between eating Mexican food and truly experiencing it. Kentucky is quietly full of the…
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This Kentucky Bike Path Pairs River Views With Downtown Skyline Magic
Not every workout comes with a view worth bragging about. This one absolutely does. Kentucky has a bike…
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These 11 Historic Kentucky Restaurants Still Serve Dishes Passed Down Through Generations
There is a particular kind of restaurant that does not care what you think. You know the type….
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These 10 Southern California German Restaurants Deserve A Spot On Your Must-Try List
There is a very specific kind of hunger that only a plate of schnitzel can solve. Maybe it…
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This Atlanta Restaurant Offers One Of Georgia’s Priciest Dining Experiences
I almost walked past the door without a second glance. Nothing about the entrance suggested anything unusual, just…
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These 11 Georgia Restaurants Deserve More Recognition For Excellent Food
Some of my best meals came from places I almost didn’t stop for. A cracked parking lot, a…
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This Michigan Ice Cream Bar Lets You Enjoy As Much Sweetness As You Want
Why settle for one scoop when you can build an entire dessert masterpiece? This ice cream in Michigan…
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9 Georgia Road Trips Perfect For Labor Day Weekend
Some of my best weekends began with a half tank of gas and zero plans. You pick a…
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13 North Carolina Small Towns That Make August Weekends Feel Like Mini Vacations (Or Even Better)
August just looked at the calendar and started backing toward the exit. So forget the perfectly planned getaway….
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This Old-Fashioned Nebraska Spot Serves Meatloaf Worth Making A Detour For
I was interested at meatloaf. Then somebody mentioned the pie case, and suddenly this became a two-course road-trip…
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9 Old-Fashioned Georgia Markets Worth Driving Across The State For
My grandmother started this whole habit. She used to swear the best food in Georgia never showed up…
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Everyone In Ohio Should Visit This Legendary Hot Dog Joint Where Lunch Is Still Under $10
You have probably eaten a sad gas station hot dog and made peace with it. This place in…
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Connecticut Is Home To One Of The Most Striking Gothic Cathedrals In New England
I only stopped because it started raining and I needed somewhere dry for five minutes. That plan fell…
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This Phoenix, Arizona Garden Market Is A Dreamy Mix Of Plants, Coffee, And Shopping
Plants and coffee in the same shopping trip? Yes, please. My only question is how anyone leaves with…
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This 77-Year-Old California Italian Restaurant Has Singing Waiters And Customer-Signed Bottles Hanging From The Ceiling
Some restaurants want you to admire the food. This one seems determined to make sure you remember the…
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This Kentucky County Has The Lowest Smoking Rate, Lowest Obesity Rate And Longest Lives In The State
Kentucky does not usually win these contests. The state lands near the bottom of most national health rankings,…
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The New Jersey Pizzeria That Locals Line Up For Before It Opens
You have waited for a table before. You have never waited for a door to open. That changes…
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This Connecticut Town Has Tap Water So Good It Won The State’s Best-Tasting Water Award
I almost didn’t bother filling my glass. Tap water felt like the last thing worth noticing on a…
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9 Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard Stands In Wisconsin Worth Seeking Out
A glowing roadside custard sign can destroy my ability to drive past without stopping. I have accepted this….
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9 Idaho Bookstores Hiding In Plain Sight That Locals Love To Browse
I have never understood people who can walk into a good bookstore and leave ten minutes later. What…
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This Tiny North Carolina Museum Has The State’s Only Egyptian Mummy On Permanent Display
Bow, mortals. Someone in North Carolina has been waiting about 3,000 years for your visit. No pyramid marks…
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9 Southern California Sweet Shops Where The Candy Counter Feels Frozen In Time
The jars are lined up. The scoops are ready. Somewhere behind the counter, a scale still seems more…
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The Hidden Connecticut Sushi Spot Where A Robot Train Brings Food Right To Your Seat
My nephew begged me to come here for a month before I gave in. He kept saying a…
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This Georgia Adults-Only Suite Features A Private Indoor Pool And A 100-Gallon Whirlpool Bath
I almost booked a different room entirely. Something made me scroll one more listing, and that click changed…
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The Nebraska Town Where Summer Never Seems Quite As Hot
By August, I am usually willing to negotiate with anyone offering shade and a cooler morning. Nebraska has…
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This Kentucky Town Has An Elementary School With A Waiting List Hundreds Of Families Long
Most schools ask for your address. This one asks your child to write something and then sit for…
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