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This Tiny Small-Town Connecticut Pizzeria Is So Good Travelers Go Out Of Their Way For A Slice
A good pizza can make people forgive a surprisingly long drive. That is especially true when the place…
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9 Old-School Washington Breakfast Joints With Huge Portions And Classic Morning Favorites
Nobody warned me a breakfast plate could disappear under a cinnamon roll this size. I sat down expecting…
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12 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Unassuming Restaurants Only The Regulars Visit
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has restaurants that will never trend, and they seem perfectly content about it. The signs are…
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10 Connecticut Shoreline Towns That Feel Made For The Perfect Life
Certain towns make you start mentally rearranging your life before you have even finished the afternoon. A walkable…
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This Challenging 8-Mile Washington Hike Leads To A Brilliant Turquoise Lake
Few trail rewards hit harder than turquoise water appearing after a long climb. In Washington, this route pushes…
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This Tiny North Carolina Deli Has Sandwiches So Popular The Wait Can Stretch Past An Hour
An hour is a long time to wait for lunch. People keep doing it anyway. Somewhere in North…
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This California Farm Turns Into A Giant Fall Festival With A Huge Pumpkin Patch And Five Themed Weekends
By October, this farm is no longer pretending to be a normal farm. It has gone full fall….
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More Than 70 Shows Have Premiered At This Connecticut Theater Including One That Won Broadway’s Biggest Prize
Most theaters are places where shows arrive after the big decisions have already been made. This one has…
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This Georgia Bookstore Celebrates Black Authors, Culture, And Community
I only meant to check my phone for directions before heading somewhere else. Then I noticed the window…
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This Connecticut Cider Mill Has Endless Apple Donuts And A Loyal Local Following
Fall has a way of making one warm cider donut feel like a perfectly reasonable reason to get…
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This Nebraska Candy Shop Still Makes Its Chocolates In-House, Priced By The Pound
Some of the best stops in Nebraska announce themselves with nothing more than a smell. Cocoa and warm…
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This Small North Carolina Bakery Mills Its Own Flour And Was Just Ranked No. 1 In The State
Most bakeries buy flour. One Raleigh spot apparently decided that was far too easy. Instead, grain gets stone-milled…
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This Small North Carolina Village Has Medical Care So Good People Are Moving There For It
Most people would probably guess golf before doctors. That is what makes this little North Carolina village such…
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A 75-Foot Cross Rises Above This Arizona Shrine And Welcomes Pilgrims Year-Round
You notice the cross first because ignoring seventy-five feet of stone and sky is nearly impossible. High above…
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This Short Nebraska Trail Follows A Wooden Boardwalk Right To The State’s Tallest Waterfall
Most people picture Nebraska as corn rows and cattle pasture, flat to the horizon in every direction. Then…
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Florida’s Oldest Roadside Attraction Still Stages Live Mermaid Shows in a Spring-Fed Theater
Somewhere along a busy Florida highway, past the gas stations and the strip malls, there’s a low sign…
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This Dreamy Arizona Mining Town Still Feels Wonderfully Offbeat
A town built into steep hillsides has no choice but to be interesting. In Arizona, this former copper…
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This Plain Little Nebraska Cafe Ladles Sausage Gravy Over Biscuits The Size Of Your Palm
Some of the best breakfasts in Nebraska come from buildings that give you almost no warning. I walked…
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This California Bakery Turns Korean Flavors Into Pastries That Look Like Works Of Art
There is a moment at the counter when eating feels almost rude. The pastries are that pretty. At…
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The Charming European-Style Bakery In Washington Has Chocolate Croissants Loved Throughout The State
I almost kept driving past this place, and that would’ve been a mistake I’d regret for years. The…
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Driving over Florida’s Tallest Bridge Hands You the Best View of Tampa Bay
I planned on a boring highway drive and got something closer to a small roller coaster with a…
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10 Casual Alaska Cafes That Locals Can’t Stop Recommending
A cold morning and a warm cafe table might be one of the easiest travel pleasures to appreciate….
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11 Incredible Idaho Hotels And Resorts That Make The Stay Part Of The Vacation
A hotel is doing something right when checking in feels like the beginning of the vacation. Across Idaho,…
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This Little Idaho Burger Joint Might Serve The Best Bacon Cheeseburger Of Your Life
Someone tells me a burger place has been around since the 1940s and offers dozens of shake flavors,…
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10 Secluded Hiking Trails In Arizona Tourists Rarely Explore
The best trailhead is sometimes the one without a packed parking lot. Across Arizona, quieter routes lead into…
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This Idaho Barn Bookstore Is Three Stories Of Cozy Reading And Browsing
“I’ll just look around” may be the funniest thing you can say before entering this three-story barn bookstore…
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Sewing Enthusiasts Travel Miles To Reach These 9 Idaho Fabric Shops
Fabric lovers know the feeling. You walk in for one yard and somehow leave carrying an entire project….
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8 Peaceful Beaches In Idaho That Are Perfect For Getting Away From It All
A beach day can feel surprisingly peaceful when there is no ocean crowd to compete with. Across Idaho,…
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10 Idaho Bazaars That Will Make Every Bargain Hunter Happy
Bargain hunters, Idaho is about to become your new favorite weekend problem. Between sleepy small towns and buzzing…
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This Indiana Retro Arcade Feels Like Stepping Back Into A 1990s Mall
One glowing arcade cabinet can bring back an entire decade in seconds. Inside an Indiana mall, this retro…
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8 Spots In Pennsylvania Where You Can Have Breakfast With A Million-Dollar View This Year
Breakfast gets an unfair advantage when the window looks like a postcard. In Pennsylvania, morning tables can face…
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The Huge Eastern Washington Country Store Where You Can Spend An Entire Afternoon
I never plan to lose two hours in a store that sells dog food. Yet here we are,…
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This Old-School Pennsylvania Drive-In Theater Still Shows New Releases For An Unbeatable Price
Remember when a movie night did not require a small loan? Pennsylvania still has a place where that…
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This Unassuming New Hampshire Diner Serves Up Seriously Incredible Onion Rings
Onion rings can absolutely steal breakfast, and this diner seems perfectly happy to let them. At a New…
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This Connecticut Market Is Basically A Mini Europe Packed Into One Stop
Your grocery list may become completely irrelevant about five minutes after you walk through the door. Shelves filled…
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10 Connecticut Cheeseburgers Worth Going Out Of Your Way For
Cheeseburger cravings are annoyingly specific. Once you want one, a perfectly decent sandwich nearby suddenly feels like the…
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9 Secret Tea Rooms In Louisiana Where The Scones Feel Straight From Grandma’s Kitchen
Afternoon tea feels completely different when the day has already been moving at full speed. Across Louisiana, tea…
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This Connecticut Antique Store Is The Kind Of Place Where You Never Know What You’ll Find
Antique shopping is much more fun when the store refuses to behave predictably. You can walk past one…
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Nebraska Is Home To An 1870s Flour Mill That Still Has Its Original Grinding Machinery Inside
Some buildings in Nebraska look like nothing much from the road, and then you walk inside and your…
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This California Restaurant Feels Like A 1960s Tiki Escape With Island Food Worth The Trip
Your table is technically still in California. Your brain may need a minute to catch up. Retro island…
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This Classic Idaho Italian Restaurant Still Draws Crowds Despite Being Cash-Only
Leave the credit card in the car, since this Idaho Italian icon runs on cash alone. Scratch-made pasta,…
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These 10 Idaho Landmarks Are Rich In History And Full Of Character
You think Idaho is just potatoes and pretty mountains? These landmarks will flip that fast! Old mining camps,…
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This Massive 2,900-Acre Ohio State Park Flies Completely Under The Radar
Nearly 3,000 acres is a lot of adventure to fit into one quiet corner. In Ohio, this enormous…
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10 Idaho Restaurants Locals Don’t Want Tourists To Discover
The tastiest corners of this entire state stay far off the glossy tourist maps and travel apps. Beyond…
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10 Ohio Pizza Spots That Prove The State Knows Its Way Around A Pizza
Pizza arguments are more fun when everyone at the table has a completely different favorite. Ohio gives people…
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This Small North Carolina City Has A Crime Rate Far Above The State Average
Numbers can make a place look simple. Real life rarely cooperates. One small North Carolina city has drawn…
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This Nebraska Farm Cuts Its Cornfield Into A Maze That Stays Open Through October
Driving north out of Omaha on a cool October afternoon, the corn along the highway looks like corn…
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Explore 11 Historic Underground Railroad Sites Across North Carolina
North Carolina has plenty of places that look ordinary until you learn what happened there. A quiet stretch…
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12 Connecticut Fabric Stores Worth Visiting For Your Next Fall Project
Fall project season has a very specific problem: one beautiful fabric can create work you had absolutely no…
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This Nebraska Cat Rescue Fosters Rescued Cats for Months Until the Right Family Arrives
The storefront doesn’t announce itself. You could drive down the block twice in eastern Nebraska and never guess…
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10 Easy Hikes In Idaho That Lead To Waterfalls, Lava Fields, And Scenic Overlooks
Great views should not demand a punishing climb. Some of the best ones come surprisingly easy here. For…
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8 Worth-The-Drive Affordable Fabric Shops In Georgia
I have a rule now. The plainer the building, the better the fabric inside. I learned that the…
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The Nebraska Town That Vanished Under a Reservoir and Resurfaces Whenever Drought Pulls the Water Back
Most people pull off Highway 61 in western Nebraska expecting sand, sunburn, and a cooler full of sandwiches….
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Nebraska Is Home To Two Hangars Full Of Cold War Aircraft You Can Walk Right Underneath
Driving Interstate 80 across eastern Nebraska, you pass a low glass-and-steel building that looks like it could be…
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9 Washington Steak Spots Serving Seriously Good Beef Worth The Drive
A great steak gets more interesting when the story starts long before it reaches the grill. Across Washington,…
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Ride An Old Railroad Route Through Northern California With Mount Shasta Views And Miles Of Forest
The train is gone, but its route still knows exactly where to take you. Follow the old rail…
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This Pennsylvania General Store Is Loaded With Old-Fashioned Bulk Food Finds
You know that feeling when a grocery run turns into an outing? Somewhere in Pennsylvania’s Big Valley, there…
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This Family-Owned Connecticut Italian Restaurant Is Crowding Out Every Chain In Town
Chain restaurants have consistency, but they cannot manufacture the feeling of a dining room that has grown alongside…
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9 Vintage Kentucky Buffets Where Locals Still Line Up For Old-School Classics
The buffet has been declared dead roughly once a decade since the eighties. Kentucky did not receive the…
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Discover Unique Gifts And Nordic Treasures At This Beloved Minnesota Marketplace
You can learn a surprising amount about a culture by looking at what people eat, wear, decorate with,…
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This Kentucky City Is Becoming A Job Seeker Magnet, And Living Costs Run Well Below The National Average
Nobody has ever moved to a place because of a spreadsheet. Then again, some spreadsheets make a compelling…
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13 Kentucky Scenic Walks That Do Not Take Long But Still Deliver Huge Views
Kentucky will hand you an enormous view for very little effort. That is the deal, and more people…
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This Kentucky Cathedral Was Modeled On Notre Dame, And Its Window Is Bigger Than The Paris Original’s
A bishop in Kentucky once looked at Notre Dame and decided he wanted that. Not something inspired by…
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10 Tiny California Towns That Are Hiding Massive Historic Secrets
A quiet main street can be wildly misleading. Behind a modest storefront, an old hotel, or a road…
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10 Georgia Hiking Trails Where Hikers Should Stay Snake-Aware
A rustle in the leaves stopped me mid step. I froze, waited, and watched a snake slide off…
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This Georgia Italian Market Is Loaded With Goods Imported Straight From Italy
The smell hit me before I even opened the door. Fresh bread, sharp cheese, and something simmering in…
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This Enormous Minnesota Bookstore Is Made For An Entire Day Of Browsing
Book lovers, clear the schedule! Some bookstores have sections. This one has entire rabbit holes. In Minnesota, an…
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9 Charming Georgia Small Towns For Fall Fruit Picking This September
Dust on my hands and juice on my chin, that is how I judge a good September. I…
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This Tiny North Carolina Mountain Town Gets Nearly 80 Inches Of Rain A Year
There is a tiny mountain town where checking the rain gauge probably qualifies as a hobby. Close to…
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