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9 Southern California Nursing Homes That Earn Recognition For Their Quality Of Care
A nursing home with a therapeutic garden caught my eye first. Then I spotted a five-star boutique facility…
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These 12 Unforgettable Kentucky Day Trips Give You A Reason To Hit The Road Every Month Of The Year
A waterfall in Kentucky can make a rainbow out of moonlight. It’s called a moonbow, and the Western…
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This Maryland Italian Deli Is Filled With Italian Goods You Rarely Find Elsewhere
A grocery run gets wonderfully out of hand when the deli counter smells like lunch and the shelves…
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This Peaceful Connecticut Trail Follows The River And Makes A Beautiful Walk On A Crisp Fall Day
Crunching leaves under your shoes can be the most satisfying soundtrack to an October afternoon. Add the sound…
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9 Georgia Farmers Markets Where The Produce Selection Makes Grocery Stores Look Small
A grocery store gives you choices. A great farmers market gives you a whole season on one table….
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We Ranked The 10 Best Soul Food Restaurants In Connecticut And These Made The Final Cut
Somebody in Connecticut decided mac and cheese and candied yams belonged inside a crispy fried spring roll. Honestly,…
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This North Carolina Fall Festival Is All About Shucking Corn, Working Gristmills, And Forgotten Farm Traditions
One farm here keeps around 800 apple trees growing more than 400 heritage varieties. That orchard is rare…
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This Kentucky Roadside Rock Shop Feels Like A Treasure Hunt, Complete With Glittering Geodes And A Prehistoric Sea Monster
A giant sea monster with a mouth full of teeth is parked beside a Kentucky road, and its…
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11 Under-The-Radar Georgia Mountain Restaurants Locals Absolutely Love
Ask a mountain local where to eat, and watch them pause. That pause says everything. Nobody wants to…
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We Ranked California’s Best Pizza Places And These 10 Made The Final Cut
One San Francisco pizzeria runs pies out of several kinds of ovens, including coal-fired and wood-fired. I still…
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You Won’t Find Many Connecticut Tea Houses Quite Like This One Filled With Magic And Mystery
A cup of tea usually promises a quiet little break from the day. But what if the surroundings…
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This Historic Georgia Furnace Helped Turn A Small Town Into An Industrial Powerhouse
Today, the loudest thing here is the river. Birds chatter in the trees. Leaves drift across the grass….
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Ranked Among America’s Best State Parks, This Idaho Lake Gives Campers Glassy Water And Cedar Groves
A film pioneer once built a movie studio on the shore of this lake. That was 1921, and…
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This Georgia Church Holds A Rare Treasure That Few Other Churches Have
Most church treasures sit behind glass or under a velvet rope. This one waits upstairs, and it was…
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This Connecticut Academy Ranked No. 1 Among Regional Public Colleges And Charges No Tuition
College tuition can make even the most prepared parents nervous. So when a school offers a four-year education…
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8 Nebraska Places That Tell The Story Of Native Nations Before Statehood
In 1806, an American explorer asked Pawnee leaders to lower a Spanish flag and raise an American one….
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This Kentucky Jamaican Restaurant Is Known For Jerk Chicken, Fried Plantains, And Rice And Peas
Every item with the word jerk on this menu is served every single day, no exceptions. That includes…
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This Free North Carolina Festival Brings A Town Destroyed 250 Years Ago Back To Life For One Day
British troops burned an entire colonial port town in 1776, and nobody ever rebuilt it. Once a year,…
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This North Carolina Haunted House Was Just Ranked The Second Scariest Experience In America
More than 180 trained scare actors wait for you across 85 acres of farmland. That’s not a haunted…
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We Ranked The 9 Best Amish Markets In Kentucky And Here Are The Results
An Amish-run store in rural Kentucky sells fresh cinnamon rolls in one building and crossbows in another, right…
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These 10 North Carolina Counties Have The Most Deer-Related Collisions, And Fall Is The Riskiest Season
November is when North Carolina deer apparently forget every rule of the road. Roughly nine out of ten…
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10 Best Things To Do In Burlington, Vermont For An Unforgettable Weekend
Two days in Burlington can disappear faster than expected when a lake monster, waterfront paths, and brick-lined streets…
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This River Cruise Might Be The Most Unforgettable Way To Spend A Kentucky Weekend
A boat can still squeeze through a river lock built between 1836 and 1842, and the gates work…
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10 North Carolina Festivals You Won’t Want To Miss This October
A 50-ton sand sculpture shaped like a pig shows up on a city street every October. Yes, a…
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8 Lesser-Known California Communities That Are Perfect For Retiring On A Budget
A hilltop senior home near one of the priciest coastlines in America, built for low-income residents? That sounds…
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9 Enchanting Places In Vermont That Will Transport You To Game Of Thrones
Castles and old forts can turn a Vermont weekend into something far stranger than a normal sightseeing loop….
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The Best Spots In Athens, Georgia For Delicious Italian Pasta
Hand me a bowl of pasta, and I will forget whatever I was worried about. I am not…
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Idaho Falls Spills Across A Wide Lava Rock Ledge Right Beside A Downtown Greenbelt Path
A whole waterfall roars across black lava rock, and the best seat is a park bench a few…
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11 Must-Visit Restaurants In Western Kentucky Flying Under The Radar In 2026
One family barbecue joint in Kentucky cooks more than 2,000 sheep a year. Yes, sheep. Mutton is a…
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This Western Maryland Bookstore Holds Thousands Of Books
Getting handed a map inside a bookstore tells you that a quick browse may be wishful thinking. This…
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10 Places In Maryland That Feel Like You’ve Traveled Far Beyond The State
A weekend gets more interesting when the itinerary starts feeling like it belongs in three different countries. Maryland…
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9 Virginia Places That Reveal The Indigenous History That Came Long Before Jamestown
Virginia history gets much bigger once 1607 stops being the starting line. Long before Jamestown, Native nations built…
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This New North Carolina Restaurant Is Bringing An All-You-Can-Eat Feast Of Sushi, Ramen, And Hibachi To Charlotte
Unlimited sashimi is now part of the standard all-you-can-eat deal at one new spot in North Carolina. That’s…
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11 Central California Donut Shops That Earned A Spot On Our Best Of The Best List
A donut shop that never locks its doors sounds like a sweet rumor. Yet a few counters on…
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This Honor-System Farm Stand In Nebraska Sells Bread Hot From The Oven That’s Usually Gone By 9:30
The sourdough here is often still warm when it hits the shelf, and the best loaves can vanish…
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Wiener Schnitzel, Brats, And Potato Pancakes Come In Generous Portions At This Florida German Restaurant
I’m convinced the apple strudel here deserves its own fan club. It arrives with mascarpone cream and vanilla…
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10 Virginia Bird Sanctuaries Where A Quiet Morning Can Turn Into Something Unforgettable
Virginia mornings get wildly more interesting when your coffee comes with bald eagles, tundra swans, and a chance…
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7 Nebraska Courthouses Built Before 1915 That Still Hold Court Under Their Original Domes
One architect drew up at least four of the domes on this list, and most Nebraskans have never…
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This California College Ranked No. 1 Among Small Colleges And Offers An Education That Can Be Surprisingly Affordable
Students at this school once hijacked a Rose Bowl card stunt so a stadium crowd saw the word…
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Thousands Of Rare Books And Old Maps Stack Floor To Ceiling In This Moscow Idaho Bookshop
The name of this Idaho bookstore comes straight from the pages of Fahrenheit 451. Ray Bradbury fans already…
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Basque Croquetas And Lamb Stew Come From Family Recipes At This Boise Block Restaurant
Croquetas are the most talked-about thing on the menu at this tiny Basque pub. Not the lamb, not…
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Snow Crab, Lobster And A Sushi Bar Make This Florida Buffet A Mouthwatering All-You-Can-Eat Destination
I’m convinced a buffet with six bubbling hot pot broths, a sushi bar, and lobster on the line…
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Over 1,000 Animals From Six Continents Live At This Boise Zoo Inside A City Park
A runaway circus monkey found near Mountain Home helped start one of the oldest attractions in Idaho. That…
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A Famous Movie Was Filmed All Over This Idaho Town, And Its Real Locations Are Still Standing
A small red brick farmhouse down a dirt road has its own little icon on Google Maps. It…
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This Idaho Grocery Gets Fresh Seafood Shipped In From California Every Friday, Plus Snacks From Japan
On Friday mornings, one small Boise-area grocery opens its doors at 6 AM. That early start lines up…
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Wallace Idaho Put Every Downtown Building On The National Register To Stop A Freeway
The last stoplight on Interstate 90 once blinked over a tiny mining town, and when it finally went…
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This Idaho Roadside Cafe Serves Homemade Scones And Pie Worth Planning A Road Trip Stop Around
Breakfast here starts at 5 a.m., every single day of the week. The coffee is on before most…
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We Found A Real New York-Style Pizza Slice Right Here In Pennsylvania
A small pizza counter in a strip-mall shopping center has been turning out thin-crust New York-style pies since…
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This Pennsylvania Discount Grocery Outlet Is A Goldmine Of Near-Date Deals For Budget Shoppers
A bouquet of fresh flowers, unusual cereal flavors, and Walnut Creek foods can all land in the same…
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The Family-Owned Connecticut Breakfast Spot That Locals Have Loved For Generations
Everybody has an opinion about where to get a proper breakfast, but recommendations become especially interesting when the…
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9 Connecticut Places Where Tick Populations Are Highest This Fall
Adult blacklegged ticks don’t quit when the leaves turn. In fact, fall is when the grown-ups get busy,…
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This Virginia Peaceful Mountain Town Is Filled With Historic Springs And Gorgeous Views
Warm mineral water, mountain air, and a resort with presidential bragging rights make this Virginia escape dangerously easy…
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This Connecticut Plant Nursery Has Surprisingly Low Prices And An Old-School Cash-Only Tradition
You arrive planning to buy one plant. Twenty minutes later, you are mentally rearranging the entire backyard to…
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Nebraska’s Platte River Valley Has A Pioneer Courthouse Where Settlers Once Filed Their Homestead Claims
The very first homestead claim in America sits right beyond a big window, and you can stare straight…
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10 California Restaurants Serving Stuffed Flatbreads Worth Every Bite
A Georgian bread shaped like a boat, filled with molten cheese, sits on a menu in San Diego….
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This Idaho Fabric Store Has So Many Batiks, Notions, And Classes That Quilters Make A Monthly Trip From Boise
Quilters are driving out of Boise once a month just to sit, sew, and get help with their…
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Rockhounds Hunt Blue Agate And Petrified Wood Along This Idaho Reservoir Shoreline When Water Drops In Fall
Two rivers, the Snake and the Bruneau, pour into one long desert lake in southwest Idaho. Owyhee County…
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When This Idaho Town Ranked Among America’s Best Small Places To Live, Longtime Residents Felt The Change
A small copy of the Statue of Liberty stands near a sandy beach in North Idaho. She keeps…
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Amethyst Crystals Line The Pockets Of Geodes That Rockhounds Crack Open In Idaho’s Backcountry
The rare star garnet, Idaho’s official state gem, turns up in just two places on the planet: Idaho…
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This Charming North Carolina Town Inspired The World Of Nicholas Sparks’ Famous Novels
The man who wrote The Notebook didn’t just pass through this riverfront town for research. Nicholas Sparks moved…
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Step Inside Buffalo Bill’s Restored 1880s Mansion And See Ranch Life Come Alive In Nebraska
The most famous showman of the 1880s had a house built on the Nebraska prairie, and you can…
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This North Carolina Restaurant Was Featured In An Oscar-Winning Movie With Frances Mcdormand And Peter Dinklage
Frances McDormand and Peter Dinklage once filmed a dinner scene inside a mountain steakhouse that still serves prime…
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Centuries-Old Gravestones And Chilling Local Legends Make This Connecticut Burial Ground Especially Eerie
The dates carved into the gravestones are so old that it takes a moment to understand just how…
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This Nebraska Nonprofit Gives Kids A Place To Skate, Study And Find Their Community
A public high school program shares a roof with an indoor street skatepark, and nobody inside seems to…
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8 Idaho Hot Springs Where You Soak While Snow Piles Up On The Rocks Around You
One Idaho hot spring has a pool with a soft white sand bottom, hauled in from Emmett. You…
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We Ranked The 10 Best Country Markets In Georgia And Here Are The Results
Georgia does some of its best work on the side of the road. Not in fancy dining rooms….
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Lewis And Clark Fans In Nebraska Should See The Full-Size Keelboat Replica At This River Museum
A 55-foot wooden keelboat sits on a Nebraska bluff, and you’re allowed to climb right aboard it. Better…
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5 Nebraska Farms That Press Apple Cider From Fruit Grown In Their Own Orchards
One orchard on this list can press between 35,000 and 40,000 gallons of apple cider in a good…
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8 Haunted Cemeteries In Michigan That Locals Would Rather Not Explore By Themselves
Michigan ghost stories get harder to shrug off once you start following them down back roads. Real graves,…
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