A staycation is comparable to a vacation, except vacationers get the unrivaled opportunity to stay home and sleep in their own bed. This modern style of vacationing allows individuals to explore the wonders of their own region, all while on a budget. If you’re ready to take some time off, sight-see, and then head home to unwind from the comfort of your own abode, there are plenty of incredible (and affordable) road trips awaiting you....
When you’re scouting for a place to stay, it’s easy to settle on a cookie cutter hotel. After all, they’re easy to find, and you know exactly what to expect. But with a little more searching, you can find something truly memorable. That’s the case with this charming cabin in northern Minnesota. It looks like something out of a fairytale! Take a look: This charming cabin is located in Grand Marais, Minnesota....
When you think of Idaho, wine country doesn’t exactly come to mind. Few people actually realize that the Gem State is home to a blossoming wine scene. It may not be as well known as a place like Napa Valley, but it’s definitely making a name for itself in the wine community. You can experience it yourself by visiting one of our delightful wineries and sipping on some local, homegrown wine....
Just when you thought summer in Virginia couldn’t get any more spectacular…there’s now a swim-up tiki bar in Suffolk that promises to make the season even more spectacular. Blind Duck Tiki Bar serves up adult beverages, snacks, live entertainment, and more on the beautiful Bennett’s Creek Marina. This new business is making quite a splash as one of the only swim-up bars in the area. Perhaps the best part of all is the salt-water pool that invites visitors 21+ to float, splash, and enjoy the sweetness of the season....
We have to give it to the state of Georgia…there are some pretty phenomenal restaurants that pay homage to the history this great state has to offer. We’re talking about restaurants that have been around for years, still serving up classic plates like they did when they first opened. For those who are hungry for something specific and want to try out a classic, veteran roadside shop, check out this Marietta fan-favorite....
Connecticut is full of incredible hiking options. From breathtaking boardwalk trails to a hike that takes you through an abandoned railway tunnel, there’s no shortage of places to explore on foot. You can even take a hike with llamas if you choose! Today’s spotlighted trail features a wonderful stairway waterfall at one of our stunning state parks. Read on to learn more about Devil’s Hopyard State Park and its magnificent Champman Falls....
If you’ve spent some time in Missoula, Whitefish, or Billings, you’re probably familiar with our delicious local Italian eatery, Ciao Mambo. Each of its three locations serves scrumptious Italian classics made from fresh, top-notch ingredients. And while quality tends to matter more than quantity when it comes to tasty pasta dishes, on Wednesday nights, you can enjoy both here. When you see the Ciao Mambo sign, you know you’re in for a treat....
The Land of Enchantment is full of beautiful state parks, but this one holds the largest and most breathtaking lake in all of New Mexico. With campgrounds, hiking trails, boating, and so much more, this lake isn’t just the perfect scenery, but there’s so much to do! You can spend hours upon this water, so you might as well just pitch a tent and stay the night (right on the beach)....
It seems that Idaho is constantly coming up with exciting new attractions to indulge in when summer hits. The park featured below opened just a couple years ago and it’s quickly become one of the most popular places to be during the summer months. Not only does the park boast a fun beach that’s perfect for lounging on, but a paddling pond as well. “What’s a paddling pond?” you may ask....
Missouri promises so much to see above ground that we might sometimes forget all there is to see below ground. After all, our beautiful state has earned the moniker “The Cave State” for good reason. Missouri’s home to more than 6,400 caves, some of which welcome visitors on walking tours below ground. But, as America’s only ride-thru cave, Fantastic Caverns truly stands apart from the rest Embark on an unforgettable journey underground when you visit Fantastic Caverns, first discovered in 1862 but not publicly known until five years later....
While it’s officially been summer for about a week, the weather is finally starting to match! We’ve got our fingers and toes crossed for this weather to continue throughout the next few months for a lot of reasons. Going to the beach, swimming, hiking and other outdoor things are a big reason we want nice weather. But if we’re being honest, the REAL reason is ice cream. And the only thing better than ice cream is A LOT of ice cream!...
Yarn is one of those things that’s easy to collect and create with. Crocheting, knitting, and plenty of other crafts use this versatile substance, and when it comes to different types of it, there’s more than you can count. Whether you’re looking for something soft, fuzzy, colorful, or just plain weird, you’ll find it and more. To anyone who loves yarn, this yarn barn in Kansas is a dream come true....
Small towns are arguably the backbone of not just Colorado, but the United States as a whole. (Amen? Amen.) While we love the history and friendly residents that make small towns what they are, we also adore just how beautiful these places can be, which is why we are rounding up 11 of our favorite postcard-worthy communities: Palisade Flickr/Loco Steve Oh, Palisade… there are no words for you and your juicy peaches, 2,700 locals, and vineyards!...
Sometimes there is nothing better than a simple meal at a reasonable price that satisfies every comfort food craving you have. While Florida has plenty of restaurants with elevated atmosphere and ambiance, there are still those greasy spoons which have delicious home cooking like you would expect to find in a family member’s kitchen. Lester’s Diner in Fort Lauderdale is one of the best no-frills restaurants you can find along the east coast....
Here in New Hampshire, we love our farms – and like people everywhere, we also love a great baked good. So what could be better than some of the best pastries you’ve ever had, made on one of the most charming farms in the Granite State? Mayfair Farm in Harrisville has been around since 2011, and in the years since it’s gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the best contributors to the New Hampshire food scene – both in terms of the meat they raise and the pastries they bake....
Washington has plenty of diverse landscapes, and some of them are in places you’d never expect. For example, you’d never guess that our largest city has a beautiful and secluded forest. But that’s exactly what Seattle’s Schmitz Preserve Park is, and it’s a perfect little oasis within city limits. Schmitz Park is located at 5551 SW Admiral Way in West Seattle. Hayley B. / TripAdvisor It borders Alki Beach Park, and it’s a 15 minute drive from downtown Seattle, but you’d never know it....
If you’re aching to waste away in Margaritaville this summer, you’re in luck. Two new cruises are hoping you’ll come aboard this summer and kick back with a Buffet-approved beverage. Sailing from the Margaritaville restaurant at Lanier Islands resort in Buford, Georgia, these cruises offer just what you might expect from a floating Margaritaville experience. Facebook/Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Facebook/Margaritaville at Lanier Islands A trip on the Saturday sunset cruise will get you a spread of eight (yes, eight) specialty margaritas made with Margaritaville-brand mixes....
Have you always wanted to live in a college town, or just surround yourself with smarter people? Maybe you’re just looking for a new job, and something business-oriented is what you want. We’ve found data that’s been gathered and analyzed by a company named Zippia, where they use available data to give Kansas a quick list of the smartest cities in the state. Before we start the list, let us explain the guidelines of the study by a website named Zippia, whose team graded a bunch of Kansas cities and found out which ones were the smartest overall....
In North Dakota, a BBQ sandwich can mean two things. It can either be the equivalent of a sloppy joe, or it is a sandwich topped with BBQ meat such as pulled pork. Both of these are delicious and we’ve put together a list of the best spots in the state where you can find them. Whether you’re in the mood for one or the other, these restaurants have delicious BBQ sandwiches:...
There are plenty places you can revisit the past in Mississippi – and that includes cemeteries. That’s right; the state is full of historic cemeteries that date back decades, if not longer. Luckily, many of these cemeteries are open for tours; here are 7 of our favorites. Kosciusko City Cemetery Natalie Maynor/Flickr Among the 19th century markers that fill this cemetery, you’ll find the statue of Laura Kelly. The life-size statue, which was commissioned by Kelly’s husband after her death in 1890, appears to weep at times....
