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Buffalonians may have the pleasure of having all of the Queen City’s attractions right in our backyards, but not everyone has the luxury of living in our hometown. For those who are visiting Buffalo and are looking to see the best of what our city has to offer, we’ve compiled an ultimate bucket list to make sure that you hit all of coolest places. From waterfront parks to old-school candy shops and more, let’s see how many of these attractions you’ve already crossed off of your list!...

There’s something about a home-cooked meal that just warms the soul, and it’s even better when you don’t have to make the food yourself. These nine country restaurants in Indiana offer the best Midwest dishes in the state, and you’re going to want to try them all. Check it out: Essenhaus Facebook/Essenhaus Facebook/Essenhaus Since 1971, this Amish restaurant has been home-making the best broasted chicken, mashed potatoes, beef and noodles, and roast beef in the state....

You may not think of a bridge as a must-visit destination, but there is one in Mississippi that’s worthy of a visit – the Byram Swinging Bridge. There are several things that make the centuries-old bridge special, but the sweetest is definitely the fact that it’s covered in “love locks.” Take a look: Built in 1905, the Byram Swinging Bridge spans the Pearl River. It’s located in the small town of Byram, near Jackson....

Vermont has plenty of options when it comes to great dining, but sometimes the best food is found in the Green Mountain State’s small towns. When you’re craving tasty comfort food in a friendly setting, and you don’t mind going off the beaten path a bit, check out Country Girl Diner in the little town of Chester. Country Girl Diner serves up delicious, locally-sourced comfort food in an vintage setting. You’ll find it at 46 VT Route 103 S....

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, and going out to dinner is the norm, but lunch can definitely be an overlooked meal. However, if you’ve been lucky enough to discover the delicious sandwiches at Dad’s Favorites Deli, then lunch may just be your most favorite time of day. This Lexington gem is tiny, has a small menu, and has that charming mom & pop vibe… and they also serve up some of Kentucky’s most favorite sandwiches....

You can’t always judge a restaurant by its exterior. After all, some of the best food you’ll ever eat is served at ‘hole-in-the-wall’ restaurants. Davis Cafe just so happens to be one of these restaurants. To learn all about this small, unassuming restaurant, take a look below. Davis Cafe is located on Decatur Street in Montgomery, Alabama. It’s one of the city’s true hidden gems. Google/Mark Fox Founded in 1988, Davis Cafe is one of Alabama’s most unassuming restaurants....

When hunger strikes, dining options often seem endless. Here in Michigan, we’ve got restaurants to satisfy each and every craving, whether you’re in the mood for sushi, fresh pasta, or a hearty serving of Detroit-style pizza. If you’ve yet to experience the unique deliciousness of Korean BBQ, though, there’s one spot in the Great Lakes State that should certainly top your list. Emonae Korean BBQ is located at 6246 28th St SE in Grand Rapids....

Kentucky is known for many things and one of them is bourbon. Distilleries have long spotted our landscape and the industry is booming now more than ever. Locals and visitors alike enjoy traveling along the Bourbon Trail and now there’s a new place to visit, that actually isn’t new at all. Glenns Creek Distilling is located on the abandoned property of the Old Crow Distillery and this destination is filled with history, innovation, excitement, and of course, outstanding bourbon....

Arizona is teeming with history and historical places to pay homage to the past in this great state in which we live. From historical landmarks to the oldest restaurants and historic villages, the Grand Canyon State doles out place after place to get acquainted with the history of the land and the people of Arizona. Established by J.L. Hubbell in 1878, the Hubbell Trading Post is the oldest continuously operating trading post in Arizona....

You may want to change around some plans this weekend to ensure you get a chance to visit Illinois’ premier English faire. Featuring jousting, traditional eats, and a slew of interesting characters and costumes, this is the event of the summer you don’t want to miss. Check it out: This all-day event takes place June 22-24, 2018 at Wildlife Prairie Park in the town of Hanna City, which is located in Central Illinois near Peoria....

It might still be more than a month before Christmas, but holiday celebrations get underway in just a few short weeks. Not feeling the holiday spirit yet? You might, after getting a glimpse of 1.5 million glittering, magical lights at the Oregon Zoo. Visit the Oregon Zoo this holiday season as it presents ZooLights, starting on November 21st and running through January 5th. Oregon Zoo/Facebook The zoo is located at 4001 Southwest Canyon Rd....

One of the best things about Utah’s national parks is that they’re so remote and vast, but that often means that your dining options are limited, especially during the off season. Here’s a little cafe in Springdale that’s the perfect place to stop while you’re visiting Zion National Park, and it has something to please every palate. Oscar’s Cafe has been serving hungry visitors for more than 20 years, and it’s one of the most popular restaurants in all of Southern Utah....

Even if you haven’t been living in New York for too long, famous natural wonders like Niagara Falls and Watkins Glen State Park are sure to have already crossed your radar. But if you’re looking for a lesser-known gem to visit in our state that’s equally as breathtaking, then head out to New York’s westernmost corner to unveil a beautiful surprise. Part of a small town out in Chautauqua County, Panama Rocks Scenic Park has been welcoming visitors since the early 1880s....

Hiking in Nebraska is so much more varied than you might expect. This single trail passes through several types of surroundings while leading you through one of Nebraska’s sweetest small cities. Seward, best known as “Nebraska’s Fourth of July City” and the home of Concordia University, is a lovely small city with just shy of 7,000 residents. Google Maps Among the city’s many developments intended to make life better for its residents is Plum Creek Trail....

Are you one of those people who would celebrate Halloween all year around if you could? Or, perhaps you just want to soak up every glorious moment of autumn and all the fun that leads up to October’s most bewitching day? Pennsylvania’s bursting with fun fall activities. Like this enchanting orchard that transforms into a Halloween wonderland of pumpkins, hay rides, candy apples, and… a witch’s house. Enter the magical world of Pumpkinland, packed with Halloween attractions, at Linvilla Orchards this autumn....

If you love everything about Halloween from picking the perfect pumpkin to being scared silly, this season will not disappoint. Dive straight into this haunted corn maze for the most frightful experience of this fall. Billed as the most terrifying haunt in Rhode Island, Scary Acres will leave you shaking in your boots. Scary Acres is a horrifying haunted hayride and corn maze in western Cranston. Not for the faint of heart, this Halloween attraction is appropriate for adults and teenagers....

Who said sugar plums were only for Christmas Eve? Start having those sweet dreams a little early this year, when Scottsdale’s 5th Avenue transforms into a magical nutcracker village on Saturday, December 8th! With ballet performances, tea parties, and appearances by fairies, princesses, and the Snow King & Queen, this whimsical holiday event starts the most wonderful time of year off with a bang. Throughout the entire month of December, Old Town Scottsdale becomes a whimsical world of holiday cheer at the delightful Scottsdazzle event....

When you tell people you’re from Delaware, I’m sure you hear a lot about how there’s nothing to do here. Well, haters, listen up. Not only is Delaware home to the best beaches in the country, but we even offer pirate sail adventures on our rivers and the bay! If you’re ready for the best adventure of the summer, set aside an afternoon to take to the high seas on the Kalmar Nyckel....

We’re lucky in Delaware because whenever we’re looking for lunch on the go, we can find a Wawa or a Royal Farms nearby and pick up a quick sub. For the most part, they’re delicious and you can find whatever you’re looking to snack on. However, when you’re looking for a really, really good sub, Wawa or RoFo just won’t do. When those cravings hit, it’s time to pull out the big guns and drive down to Dover....

Very often, real life will inspire filmmakers, but few real life events are as creepy and bizarre as the ones that inspired 2002’s The Mothman Prophecies. Point Pleasant is a name well known to West Virginians. Point Pleasant means the Mothman, the Men in Black and UFOs. It means paranormal activity brought to a level that infected the entire town for 13 months in 1966 and 1967. Wikipedia/Charles Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...