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There is no shortage of delicious restaurants on the Vermont dining scene. From rural roadside stands to bustling Main Street eateries, each brings something special to the table. On the shore of Lake Champlain, you’ll find a restaurant that is not only unique inside but outside as well. This renovated sawmill serves scrumptious fare right next to a grass airstrip. Whether you just want to enjoy the sights of planes arriving and departing or you want to fly in for a burger yourself, this is just the spot to do it....

It doesn’t matter how old you are. You’ll always feel that sense of excitement upon walking into a giant candy shop like this one. If you’ve got a sweet tooth then you’ll definitely want to pay a visit to this sweets store. After all, this place is stuffed to the brim with every type of candy you can think of…and more. Whether you’re into chocolate, gummies, jellybeans, taffy, or even gelato, this place has it all!...

From department stores to defunct malls, Arkansas has quite the shopping history. They may not all still be with us but let’s look back at some of the state’s most memorable stores. In no particular order, here are ten stores you’ll undoubtedly remember. Muse’s Country Store - Heber Springs Facebook/Muse’s Country Store This store originally opened in the 1950s under Mrs. Cagle. In the 1970s it changed hands to Mr. and Mrs....

For the most part, Minnesotans are easygoing and welcoming people. Though we have a reputation for being introverted, we are generally friendly to newcomers. That being said, things aren’t always easy for people who choose to move to Minnesota. From extreme weather to behavioral quirks, Minnesota can pose some challenges to those who aren’t ready. If you’re planning on picking up and moving to Minnesota, keep these 11 things in mind before you get here....

‘Tis the season for stretchy pants and eating until we need to be wheeled away from the table. Pecan pie is one of our traditional holiday desserts in Texas, and these 14 places serve some of the absolute best. Royer’s Round Top Cafe (Round Top) Google/Don Breech Facebook/royerscafe Blue Bonnet Cafe (Marble Falls) TripAdvisor/Linda K Google/Jen Travis This long-standing fixture of the Marble Falls community is known for dishing out every Southern comfort under the sun, but everyone is secretly just there for the pie....

South Carolina’s vineyards and wineries are scattered throughout the state. Unlike other states, which seem to have a specific “region” in which the grapevines flourish, here in the Palmetto State our grapes love all the soil, even the sandy variety. Take a look below at six vineyards in the Palmetto State that you’ll want to spend more time in. Enoree River Winery - Newberry Facebook/Enoree River Winery Want to get out of the city for a few hours?...

There’s nothing more tempting than a plate with a delicious hot beef or turkey sandwich cut in half, a hearty scoop of mashed potatoes in the middle, and a generous smothering of gravy over it all. That is especially true for a North Dakota since that is one of the most popular dishes in the state. If just that description alone has your mouth watering, you’ll want to check out these six places that’ll have you full-on drooling over their fantastic hot beef sandwiches:...

Triple-digit temperatures are on their way to the Beehive State… what are your plans to cool off? Grab your swimsuit and a towel and head to one of these nine refreshing natural pools in Utah. Lower Calf Creek Falls timothy.actwell/flickr You’ll find Lower Calf Creek Falls in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, along Highway 12 between Boulder and Escalante. Park at the Calf Creek Falls Campground and take the 2.7-mile-long hike to this gorgeous waterfall....

If you’ve never had a Porter Peach from the Livesay Orchard Farm, then you’ve been missing out! Porter is known as the “Official Peach Capital of Oklahoma” because they have the best peaches in the state. It’s worth taking a day trip to this delightful peach farm to explore the grounds and eat the fresh fruit. It’s peach season right now, so head to Porter and buy a bushel or pick-your-own right from the tree....

A good meal is not difficult to find in Cincinnati and we’ve shared many of the city’s favorites, both hidden gems and longstanding legends, but how about combining a delicious meal with an unforgettable dining experience that is unlike any other in the Queen City? Now do we have your attention? Relatively new to the Cincinnati dining scene and located in the historically vibrant neighborhood of Pendleton, Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey has it all – and even what you didn’t know you wanted – and it may just become your new favorite destination in Cincinnati....

You can’t always judge a restaurant by its exterior. After all, some of the most delicious food you’ll ever eat is normally served at a restaurant that’s either humble in size or appearance. An award-winning restaurant in Alabama that fits this description is Chef Troy’s Talk of the Town Restaurant. To learn all about this restaurant, including why it’s worth a visit, take a look below. Chef Troy’s Talk of the Town Restaurant is located near Smith Lake in Houston, Alabama....

There are plenty of ways to learn about New Mexican history, but sometimes you want to see what our first settlers experienced first hand. What better way than to browse through their art? This antique shop in Albuquerque is home to the best authentic Western and New Mexican antiques and gives a glimpse into Native American history. From jewelry to Indian baskets and unique pieces of art you won’t find elsewhere, this one antique store will give you a scavenging adventure unlike anywhere else!...

If you’re reading this and you have to ask what a creemee is, well, you’re probably not from Vermont. And that’s OK! However if you’ve been here a while, passing through, or on a lovely vacation in the Green Mountain State, your time here is not complete without trying a maple creemee. What might look like a soft serve ice cream to anyone not familiar with this 802 delicacy, but the high butterfat content, combined with real VT Maple Syrup, makes these the favorite sweet treat here....

New Jersey has a rich mining history and abandoned mines are still hidden below the surface of our state… Schuyler Copper Mine in North Arlington dates back to 1715 and was one of the first copper mines in the United States. The Hibernia Iron Mines span over two miles in and around Rockaway, New Jersey and once served as the largest bat hibernaculum in New Jersey, with as many 30,000 bats each winter....

With the Summer winding to close we thought what better way to keep it alive a bit longer (all year, actually) than by featuring a restaurant where it feels like summer all year long? Even though the wooden boulevard attached to the Pier House (we mean, of course, the 2nd Avenue Pier) closes the for the winter season, the Pier House is open daily. We couldn’t think of a better spot for it to feel like summer all year long, than in a restaurant over the sand, with stunning views of the ocean....

When we transition from haunted house season to Christmas light season, you may wonder what happens to all of those incredible haunted houses and experiences that frightened us all autumn long. Well, this year, one of the most popular haunted attractions in the Cincinnati area has transformed itself into a glowing winter wonderland. Land of Illusion in Middletown is delighting visitors (rather than scaring them) with their Christmas Glow and Christmas Village this season....

We all know that New York and Ontario are home to the real Niagara Falls. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of other beautiful waterfalls across the country – including in Minnesota. In fact, Minnesota is home to a border waterfall of its own. Also shared with Ontario, the High Falls of the Pigeon River is Minnesota’s own Niagara Falls. It’s one of the prettiest place in the entire state....

The Civil Rights Trail is full of incredible sites, and that includes restaurants. Recently, CNN Travel highlighted some of the best – and most significant – eateries situated along the historic trail, and one of them can be found right here in Mississippi. Take a look: Today, Farish Street in Jackson is lined with vacant and deteriorating storefronts. However, it wasn’t always that way. Mzuriana/Flickr At its peak, the street was known as “Little Harlem,” and it was where African Americans went to shop and dine during segregation....

There’s no denying that Montana has some amazingly well-preserved (and frequently visited) ghost towns, like Bannack State Park and Garnet. But we’ve also got quite a few abandoned towns from our state’s early mining and railroad days that remain under the radar, with buildings slowly eroding. Coolidge Ghost Town is one of those places. Coolidge was a small town created by a former politician, William R. Allen. TravelingOtter / Flickr Allen was elected Montana’s lieutenant governor in 1908, and soon after he began buying mining claims in the Elkhorn Mining District....

Everyone’s definition of perfection varies, but most can agree that a neighborhood that includes beautiful homes, walkability, plenty of green space, and locally-owned amenities sounds pretty ideal. You may not think that you can have this lifestyle or that such a perfect community exists, but it does, and it can be found right here in Kentucky. Norton Commons is a planned neighborhood on the east side of Louisville, and from the moment you pull into its entrance, you’ll understand why we think it’s in the running for the absolute most perfect neighborhood in Kentucky....