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These fancy restaurants aren’t high brow or anything, but they’re fancy compared to some of our favorite places that have plenty of small-town charm and not a lot of table space. These aren’t your average burger joints, but they’re full of delicious flavors we think you’ll love anyways. Have you ever tried any of these restaurants around Kansas? 1.Merchants Pub & Plate — 746 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS Merchants Pub & Plate Facebook...

With a city that is steeped in as much rich history as Boston, exploring historical landmarks can feel like an overwhelming prospect. Once you start looking, you’ll spot plaques all over the place. If you want to journey back through Boston’s past, perhaps you’re looking for a starting point. Begin your quest at these 16 historical landmarks: Old State House Flickr/Ken Lane This is the oldest public building still standing in the city – it dates back to 1713....

Spooky occurrences aren’t just the plots to movies. Ghostly encounters can happen in your own backyard. From downtown Austin to Hutto, Texas, these bone-chilling stories are everywhere you turn. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can explore the haunted hot spots and search for yourself. You never know what kind of paranormal activity you’ll discover. These five haunted cemeteries around Austin are not for the faint of heart. Oakwood Cemetery kissingtoast/Flickr As the oldest city-owned cemetery in Austin, this final burying place is full of spirits....

Stress can build up quickly, and the best way to care of it is to take care of yourself. You can do just that at one of these nine peaceful places in the Land of Lincoln. From tranquil state parks to marvelous gardens to luxurious hotels, this list of attractions will have you on Cloud Nine. Check it out: Horseshoe Mound Preserve Flickr/Ron Cogswell This little-known spot in northern Illinois has some of the best views in the state....

Virginia’s bed and breakfasts are filled with charm, hospitality, and in the case of A Williamsburg Whitehouse, presidential prestige. This presidential-themed bed and breakfast hiding in Williamsburg features themed rooms, a touch of humor, and enough unique amenities to ensure that your stay won’t be forgotten. Here’s more on this themed bed and breakfast that you’ll absolutely love. Established in 1904, A Williamsburg White House is a beloved bed and breakfast modeled after the Whitehouse itself....

If you love chicken in all its forms, there’s a restaurant in Illinois you need to try. Located in the town of Sterling, this place is known for its unique fried chicken, and you need to try it for yourself. Check out an Illinois invention that comes with some interesting history. Scroll on for more details. Candlelight Inn has been in business since 1967. It is situated in a building that used to be a barn and which has two sister locations....

The predictions are proving to be true: New Mexico’s fall foliage is bright and bursting with color this year. Though the colors are changing throughout the state, this tiny mountain town is one of the best ways to see the most incredible fall foliage. Located inside the Lincoln National Forest and at an elevation of over 9,000 feet, this quirky little town gives you a perfect setting for the changing season....

If you have been a longtime reader of Only in Colorado, you know that we love a good yurt. While these tent-like dwellings are typically used for overnight accommodations, there is one in Colorado that is used for something completely unexpected: Located in Evergreen is the Sweetwater Watsu, which may look like an “average” yurt on the outside, but is anything but, as it contains… Sweetwater Watsu Facebook …a 15-foot warm water pool!...

If you’re the type of person who likes to take remote vacations far away from civilization, then Nevada is the place for you. The Silver State is stocked with all sorts of secluded getaway destinations. Our state’s landscape is perfect for it. The remote desert lodge featured below is the perfect example of this. It’s completely surrounded by nothingness, but its pristine lake setting makes it feels like heaven on earth....

It’s hard to find peace and quiet at the Delaware beaches in the summertime. Rehoboth is packed with people looking for an amazing resort town, Bethany Beach is full of families seeking a relaxing weekend on the sand, and Dewey is just wild! Luckily, there is still one stretch of unspoiled beach where you can relax and have some space to yourself. Delaware Seashore State Park offers six miles of beautiful coastline and clean, soft sand that’s perfect for laying out, catching some sun, and splashing in the waves....

Life is better by the water, so dining lakeside with scenic views is an experience you don’t want to miss. There’s a particular restaurant located on the banks of Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City that not only offers ridiculous views but is a seafood paradise. Take a look: Hefner Grill is located at 9201 Lake Hefner Pkwy. on the banks of Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City. It offers the perfect setting with some of the best views in the city....

If you’re looking for a new place to spend your days this summer, then you’ll definitely want to check this out. This charming little park is one of Idaho’s best kept secrets. At first, it seems like any other public park. However, there are all sorts of treasures that you’re sure to uncover here. Let’s face it. Many of us can’t afford to go to a big water park every single day....

Without a doubt, Rhode Island has some of the best beaches in America. Some are perfect spots for splashing in the surf and others are sunbathing paradises. But if you are searching for an incredible beach walk, we have just the spot and you’re going to love it. Napatree Point is a long sandy peninsula found in the village of Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Its unspoiled beauty is a rarity....

Every state in the country has state parks. But, there are state parks and then there are Maine state parks! Ours can be used throughout the year for activities as widely varied as snowshoeing to swimming and they come with scenery that you just can’t find anywhere else. Baxter State Park, home to Katahdin, might be our most well-known, but there are plenty of others worth exploring. This one just might be the best state park in Maine, so be sure to put it on your summer bucket list!...

It has been an unseasonably cold spring and summer this year in Alaska. A cold front dropped down onto the state and brought icy winds and freezing nights to the interior in June, a time when normally residents are soaking in the midnight sun and temperatures are well into the 70’s. For example, on the same week in the interior town of Fairbanks in 2017, the temperatures ranged from a high of 79 down to a low of 50 degrees at night....

The state of Michigan is dotted with beautiful places to enjoy a few glasses of wine, from the coast of Lake Huron to the Upper Peninsula. There’s one unique destination here in the Great Lakes State, though, that offers a winning combination of small-town charm and Napa Valley-esque scenery. You’ll certainly want to visit for yourself – just be sure to arrive with a designated driver! The gorgeous village of Suttons Bay is located in Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula....

We’ve learned that you can’t always judge a book by its cover when it comes to dining in Virginia. That’s certainly the case with Texas Tavern, a teeny tiny restaurant hiking Roanoke that you might miss if you weren’t looking out for it. You’d be missing out on a seriously fantastic burger, though. Here’s more on this tiny neighborhood eatery that promises big flavor: Texas Tavern is a true landmark of downtown Roanoke, Virginia....

Sometimes, it’s the view at the end that makes a hike, (or a climb), worth it. Lake Erie Bluffs in Perry, Ohio features beautiful trails and stunning views via its observation tower that overlooks the lake. At sunset, the trek up the tower is especially worth it. If you’ve yet to explore this metropark and its observation tower, you’ll want to do so this summer. Take a look: This stunning beachfront metropark features 600 acres, including 40-foot-high beach bluffs, 9,000 feet of shoreline and perfectly picturesque beaches....

If you love getting underground and exploring, you’re going to love Ledge View Caves. You can’t be afraid to get dirty, but if you don’t mind a bit of spelunking, the reward is so very worth it. A part of a Calumet County Park, Ledge View Nature Center is located midway between Green Bay and Milwaukee, just south of Chilton. In addition to the totally unique and awesome caves, you’ll find “105 acres of wooded ledges and open prairie include hiking trails, a 60-foot observation tower offering expansive countryside views, and a nature center staffed full-time by county naturalist assistants....

When it comes to waterfront fun, New Jersey has no shortage. Our 127 miles of shoreline ensure that there’s always somewhere to cool off when the weather gets warm. Everyone has a favorite beach but we all know the downside…traffic. The Parkway can come to a standstill on summer weekends which can be a bit of a deterrent. For an entirely different and perhaps more relaxed day on the water, check out one of New Jersey’s spectacular stream-fed pools…...