With summer just around the corner, everyone is thinking vacation! In many of the landlocked states in America, people have to travel for thousands of miles to find the tropical vacation of their dreams. If you live in Delaware, though, you don’t even have to leave the state to escape to a tropical paradise where you can relax, splash, sunbathe, and pig out on the best vacation meals and beach drinks....
Have you ever rolled up to a restaurant in Florida that you’ve heard so many good things about and scratched your head when you saw the outside? King’s Kitchen in Fort Myers is probably a great example. But here’s the thing…don’t let the exterior of a building fool you. Despite the fact this seafood spot in Panama City is simply a small shack, it is easily a Southern icon that you need to experience at least once in your lifetime....
With so many national chain restaurants, it’s always easy to find somewhere to stop for a quick burger and shake, but it’s so much better to patronize a local business with a long history in the community. Mike’s Drive-In is a charming little burger joint, and you’ll love the owner’s story. Mike’s Drive-In opened at a location in Portland in 1971, and the Milwaukie location got its start in 1973. Still open today, the Milwaukie location is a vibrant part of the community....
If you’ve ever wanted to experience a breathlessly beautiful mountaintop view without a day-long hike, this scenic overlook in Massachusetts is for you. Though you can hike up to this gorgeous spot if you like, it’s also possible to simply drive right up and enjoy the world-class views without lacing up your hiking boots. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Mount Sugarloaf Overlook. This stunning mountaintop overlook sits about 600 feet over South Deerfield....
Pizza cutters aren’t just for pizza anymore, folks! Papa Pete’s in Bennington is known as the “Home of the giant pancake” and boy, they’re not kidding. What can we say? Since the Green Mountain State is well known for making the best Maple Syrup in the world, it’s only natural that we have a pancake house in VT that makes pancakes big enough for us! Papa Pete’s, home of the giant pancakes, is located at 1104 Woodford Rd....
If you hate hunting for a spot to spread your beach towel, this gorgeous seaside spot in Massachusetts is the place for you. Sandy Neck Beach in Massachusetts is the longest in the state and blessed with incredible beauty. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting. Sandy Neck Beach is a stunning stretch of sand and sea. Google/ Laura Taft The beach extends for over six miles and offers 4,700 acres of dunes, maritime forests, and marshes to explore....
Though the Land of Enchantment is full of numerous unassuming restaurants, there are only a few that we can call the best of the best. This quirky little spot in Moriarty might be deemed a barbeque joint, but it serves up the best broasted fried chicken on the planet, and some would even call it otherworldly. Prepare to become addicted after your first bite of this juicy, crispy goodness. Welcome to Shorty’s Bar-B-Que!...
Move over, Six Flags! There’s a new ride in town. Travel south of Buffalo until you hit Ellicottville to explore Holiday Valley’s Sky High Adventure Park and its thrilling mountainside coaster. This unique ride zips through the mountains of Cattaraugus County to provide scream-worthy thrills and beautiful views that will keep you coming back for more! Find the coaster at Sky High Adventure Park in Ellicottville: 6773 Holiday Valley Road....
The term “cheesehead” may be saved primarily for Wisconsin, but Tennessee doesn’t mind getting in on the action every once in a while. In a state that’s full of farms and lush land, it’s only expected that we have some of the most wonderful product in the south. You can visit small-town dairies like the Hatcher Dairy Farm in College Grove or the massive corporate factories of Purity Dairy. In our opinion?...
Here in Ohio, you’ll encounter the creepiest of creepy places. (Be sure to check out this road trip.) If you want to take your Halloween season horrors up a notch, however, there’s a haunted forest you need to know about. Imagine taking a 45-minute walk through a haunted forest, out in the open with nowhere to truly escape the horrors before your eyes. Pataskala Haunted Forest isn’t for the faint of heart—and its haunted grounds will likely stay with you forever....
Many trails throughout Kentucky are well-known, often traversed, and definitely worth checking out. Of course, everyone has a different comfort level when it comes to hiking through the woods, but if you’re ready for a little bit more of an adventure than a typical trail, then check out the hike to Copperas Falls in Red River Gorge. This incredible trail takes you into the woods, along a creek, and even includes a stunning waterfall, when the flow is right....
Calling all flower lovers! There’s a massive tulip garden hiding in Virginia that everyone should know about. Come springtime, the Italian Garden at Maymont transform into a colorful wonderland of tulips. Like something from a painting, this massive tulip garden will inspire your trip to Richmond no matter where you may live. Take a look at the following photographs and see if you aren’t convinced to pack a picnic and take a little field trip:...
There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about visiting a natural swimming hole. It reminds us that there was a time before phones and Netflix, and that there was still plenty to do without those things. This lovely little swimming hole has been treasured by locals for decades. People who spent their childhoods at this swimming hole went on to grow up and bring their own children to this place. It’s been a community tradition for generations, and will continue to be for years to come....
Montanans may have mixed opinions on candy and other sweet treats, but you’d be hard pressed to find one who doesn’t like preserves. And there just happens to be a little family-owned shop in Bigfork that makes the freshest preserves you’ll find anywhere, using a trusted family recipe. If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift this year (or you’re just craving a special treat), check out Eva Gates Homemade Preserves....
Every true Bay Stater has a favorite ice cream parlor they’ll defend to the death, but most place focus on the hard variety of ice cream. Where do you go if all you’re craving is a delicious cone of the soft stuff? Try one of these Massachusetts parlors that whip up some of the best soft serve ice cream in the state. Cedar Hill Dairy Joy, Weston Google/Julia Westborn This place looks like like the drive-up ice cream shops of your childhood....
When you want to truly experience the beauty of New Mexico, lace up your hiking boots and go for a hike. Here’s a trail that takes you along the water and through some of the most beautiful scenery in the state. You’ll find the trailhead for the Three Rivers Trail at the Three Rivers Campground in the White Mountain Wilderness Area of the Lincoln National Forest. Alex Beattie/Alltrails This beautiful trail is 11 miles out and back, and you’ll want to get an early start in order to make the summit before noon....
If you’re looking for tasty food and a unique atmosphere, you’ll want to head to Oklahoma City to visit Trapper’s Fish Camp. This quirky restaurant has the most interesting atmosphere you’ve ever experienced. Check it out: Trapper’s Fish Camp is like the hunting lodge you wish you owned, but it’s right here in Oklahoma City. You’ll find it at 4300 W Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73107. Kelly J/Tripadvisor From the moment you walk in the door, you’ll feel as though you’re deep in the woods, inside the most amazing fishing cabin ever....
With the official start of fall less than a week away, now is the perfect time to make plans of where to go and what to do. There are several attractions located throughout Alabama that are great for spending a picture-perfect fall day, including Tuscaloosa Barnyard. For information about this fun fall attraction, take a look below. Tuscaloosa Barnyard, which is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a fun attraction everyone should visit this fall season....
If you tell someone you’re staying in a cabin in Tennessee, they’ll probably assume you’ll be staying atop a mountain overlooking Gatlinburg in the Great Smoky Mountains. But not as many people know about these truly unique cabins in Southeast Tennessee that are floating on the Tennessee River. That’s right – just outside of Chattanooga, you can find one of the most unique places to stay in the entire state, if not in the entire country....
Huge over-the-top bloody marys are the perfect drink for those who like a little substance with their boozy beverages. However, you’ll find that one Missouri brewery has made a meal out of their drinks! You won’t believe you eyes when these super loaded bloody marys come to your table. Keep reading to find out just how crazy these drinks truly are! Smoke Brewing Company opened their doors in Lee’s Summit just over a year ago....
