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There are some seriously magical spots to dine across Missouri. One stunning restaurant serves some amazing seafood against the backdrop of a huge saltwater aquarium. However, few people even realize this ocean themed restaurant exists. It’s the perfect place for a celebration or unique night out! Hidden inside the Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, MO is a restaurant with a stunning secret. Hemmingway’s Blue Water Cafe has an aquarium that fills an entire wall!...

Many people know that South Carolina is widely believed to be among the most haunted places in The South. Ghost tours are abundant in the Palmetto State, and each one offers an in-depth look into the state’s haunted past – and present. But no walking tour can make the same impression as stepping foot into one of those big haunted homes, especially one that is located on the famous Battery along Charleston Harbor....

The Tar Heel State is no stranger to waterfalls. Western North Carolina is home to literally hundreds of the enchanting attractions and many are located right beside the highway. Others are the magnificent reward for miles and miles of hiking. But this one is different – in more ways than one: the hike is short and the payoff is huge! The famously popular waterfall known as Dry Falls drops over an overhanging bluff, allowing you to walk under and behind the rushing water....

There are many things in Kentucky that may leave you scratching your head or even a bit creeped out. Haunted hotels, spooky graveyards, and downright terrifying tales can be experienced all over our state, but there is one place in the small town of Mayfield that will definitely have you a little weirded out and possibly even confused. The Wooldridge Monuments, or “The Strange Procession, Which Never Moves,” is a unique gravesite in Kentucky and this peculiar monument will surely haunt your dreams....

Fun Fact: Arizona is home to a city with a climate so unique it’s ranked as the Sunniest City in the World. Let’s take a look at Yuma, Arizona to learn more and discover why you should make the trip to Southwest AZ to visit! Situated near the borders of California to the west and Mexico to the south, Yuma is a popular place to live. The weather alone is enough reason to move here; just ask the 100,000 residents who call Yuma home, or the additional 100,000 who spend winters in the southern paradise....

When it comes to values, Hoosiers know what’s important and what is not. For most, there are some core beliefs and ideas that we hold near and dear, and we don’t like for anyone to mess with them. The good things in life can be easily forgotten about, but when we get back to what makes life worth living, we can see each day as a new beginning. Check it out:...

Wisconsinites know what they’re in for when it comes to winter. Sometimes we dread it, but we also know what we signed up for and we love to get out and enjoy the brisk air and snow. We’re not afraid of a little of the fluffy white stuff and we know how to enjoy winter here. Here are a few of the ways you and your family can get outside and away from the masses to celebrate and enjoy winter in Wisconsin....

We’ve all seen road rage, and it’s an ugly sight to see while you’re out and about, driving around town. While it’s certainly an unsightly thing to witness, road rage can also be quite deadly. Since 1975, data about fatal car crashes has been collected into a federal database called the Fatal Analysis Reporting System. After years of collection, the company Auto Insurance Center has taken a look at all the data to determine the deadliest states when it comes to road rage – take a look....

If you’ve lived in Indiana all your life, you may remember the good old days. Some good ol’ days though, are so long gone that no living person has ever experienced them, until these nine historical places. Get back to way things were in the old times with a trip to one of these attractions. Check them out: Amish Acres Facebook/Amish Acres Step back into a world of no electricity and growing all your own food....

The state of California is no stranger to unusual natural disasters, but over the last week a city within San Bernardino County has become in need of assistance due to an usual happening. Find out how tumbleweeds have come to take over this one small town. Daily Press/YouTube An invasive species that arrived in the United States back in the late 1900s, tumbleweeds are common out in western states like California....

You might not realize it, but there are some strange places in the Magnolia State. From quirky roadside attractions to intriguing headstones from the past, we’ve got it all. Still need some convincing? Read on for 10 weird and wacky places you’ll find in Mississippi Hot and Cold Water Towers Magnolia677/Wikimedia Located in Ruleville, these “water towers” have been named some of the wackiest in the country by Southern Living. They were built in the 1920s to serve a local cotton compress....

Living in Maine means access to unspoiled natural beauty and the best seafood you can find in America. But, it also means having to learn a very specific kind of language. From foods names to place names, you’ll know someone from away from the way they say (or don’t say!) these very Maine words. Mattawamkeag mdmarkus66 / Flickr This tiny town is located where the river of the same name meets the Penobscot....

It’s easy to spot an out-of-towner when they throw out a “Spo-cane” or stumble through their own unique interpretation of “Puyallup.” Still, we do have some local words that even longtime Washingtonians struggle to pronounce. If each of these 10 roll off your tongue with ease, you’ve probably lived in the Evergreen State for a very long time. Tulalip Liz Lawley / Flickr Sure, it looks like it’s pronounced “too-luh-lip,” but it’s pronounced “too-LAY-lip....

Tennessee is known for fabulous comfort food: biscuits, banana pudding, and hot chicken. But what about the king of all southern states? Yep, we’re talking about bbq! Whether you’re indulging in Knoxville or Memphis or some tiny town in-between, it’s the true crown jewel of southern cuisine. With so many to choose from in the Volunteer State we decided to scope out one that may not be on your radar – and we found it in Spring Hill....

Trains have a way of bringing out the kid in all of us, and that nostalgic innocence is amplified tenfold at Christmastime. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale puts on a breathtaking light display each year sure to astound kids of all ages. Hop aboard the Holiday Lights Train Ride and watch the showstopping scenes in action. Kids and kids at heart alike will watch in wide-eyed fascination as a locomotive draped in lights whizzes past all the displays....

Whether you know it or not, fall in Florida is pretty darn magical. We’re not just talking about how the temperature takes a slight dip but still is warm enough to enjoy the sunshine on your face during the daytime. We’re talking about how the tiny town of Big Pine Key, Florida has one of the most magical wildlife spectacles in the country. Grab your binoculars, strap on your camera, because this is one seasonal spectacular you do not want to miss....

Don’t expect to find picnickers, cookouts or frisbee games at the Pomerleau Neighborhood Park. In fact, it’s quite likely that you’ve driven by it a million times as you travel down Route 7 in South Burlington. Even though it’s in plain sight, this is one VT park you never noticed… But you will now! Thousands of people drive along Shelburne Road in South Burlington every day. Only In Your State/Kristin Grimes...

Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for a fun family outing to kick off the season, you’ll want to head to Redland Family Farm. This gorgeous Christmas tree farm hosts an annual festival, but this year it’s just two days long, so you’ll want to put it on your calendar now! Redland Family Farm is a family-owned and operated Christmas tree farm just south of Portland, in Oregon City....

There are plenty of odd things hiding in Iowa, but one town might be the strangest in the Midwest. Riverside, Iowa is a small town that’s propelled itself in the future to commemorate the birth of a hero – 210 years from now. Riverside is a small town in Washington County, Iowa that is home to just about a thousand Iowans. Riverside, Iowa In March 1985, the town council was looking for a theme for their annual festival when they came up with a brilliant idea....

Summer is the perfect time to plan a little escape from it all – with school out and work a little slower for many, it’s definitely a season that feels a little more laid back. Maybe it’s the heat, or the sunshine – whatever it is, it’d be a shame not to make the most of it. But sometimes, traveling far afield can just be too much hassle (and expense) to really make you feel relaxed....