Milwaukee is quite the historic city, but the beauty of it all still shines bright. We’re ever-evolving, but some things just don’t change. Let’s take a stroll through the past of some of Milwaukee’s iconic spots, and see what it looks like now! These ten then and now photos will make you fall in love with Brew City all over again. The Mitchell Building - 1876 Wikimedia Commons The Mitchell Building - Now...
First time visitors to Kentucky are often surprised by its natural beauty and variety of stunning places to see. But those of us who live here know what we have and appreciate the natural wonders, scattered across the Bluegrass State. There are picturesque views, buildings, small towns, and hiking trails everywhere you turn, but these 11 unimaginably beautiful places should top your must-see list in Kentucky. Mammoth Cave Flickr/MargaretRiver.com What is a list of Kentucky’s most beautiful places without Mammoth Cave?...
Kansas has 105 counties and more than 600 incorporated towns and cities. There’s more than a few small towns to choose from when you’re looking for somewhere great to visit or even live. We looked for exceptional towns with plenty of history, great food, friendly people and scenery. That’s still a lot of towns, but we’ve narrowed down that long list to these 13. In no particular order, let’s check out today’s lineup....
With the fascinating history and some of the best hiking in the world, Hawaii is home to a variety of hiking trails that will also teach us lessons in history and culture. From old military bunkers to ancient Hawaiian fishing villages, these 13 hiking trails found throughout the Hawaiian Islands will lead hikers on an unforgettable journey back in time. Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs Trail, Hawaii Island Mary Beth Hertz/Flickr Found off the breathtaking Chain of Craters road within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, this petroglyph site is both gorgeous and culturally significant....
If there’s anyone who can make fun of themselves, it’s Chicagoans, and these memes prove it. We love our city, but even we have to admit there are some flaws that we just put up with. If you’re from the city, these picture jokes will hit close to home. It’s healthy to laugh at yourself. Scroll through these 14 funny memes about Chicago for a much needed chuckle. Depending on where you live, it may take just as long to take the train to get to work....
The American south definitely has its charms. The weather is dreamy, the people are sunny, and the food is something out of a barbeque-style dream. Check out these incredibly charming southern towns and start planning your next vacation to the land of wisteria, sweet tea, and open-hearted hospitality. Please note: these lovely towns are not presented in any particular order. We could never choose a favorite among such southern belles....
Time for a lunch break! Milwaukee is full of spectacular lunch spots, so it’s hard to say who has the best sandwiches in town. Luckily, we picked them out for you! Whether you’re looking for a sandwich bigger than your head, something hearty, or something lighter, these are the seven best Milwaukee sandwiches. The Gatsby at Fuel Cafe on 5th. Fuel Cafe 5th St. / Facebook Fuel Cafe is known for their original cafe in Riverwest, but they opened a Walker’s Point location in 2016 featuring a full menu!...
When it comes to exploring our amazing state, it’s so easy to say “Maybe next year.” But before you know it, decades can pass without seeing some of Washington’s most breathtaking wonders, and that would be a real shame. If there’s a spot on this list you haven’t seen yet, dedicating a weekend to exploring it will make this an especially beautiful year. The Methow Valley Photo Journall / Flickr If you’ve ever been to Twisp or Winthrop, you’ve already experienced some of the beauty of the Methow Valley....
Have you ever wondered how some of Massachusetts’ towns and villages got their names? Plenty of them are derived from indigenous place names and quite a few are borrowed from England, but some boast pretty unique origin stories. Florence Wikimedia Commons/Magicpiano This village name actually comes from the suggestion of a neurologist. Florence was originally called “Broughton’s Meadow” until it underwent a series of name changes in the mid-1800s. After being called “Warner School District,” “The Community,” “Bensonville,” “Greenville,” “Shepherd’s Hollow,” and Leeds, Dr....
Montana is known for many amazing things, but it isn’t exactly a Mexican food mecca. Of course, that doesn’t mean you won’t find scrumptious tacos and delicious burritos in the Treasure State. But you might be surprised to learn that some of the best Mexican food you’ll ever have in your life is served out of a bus. La Fiesta Mexicana, otherwise known as The Taco Bus, is located in Dillon....
New Jersey has a surprising amount of natural areas. Many out-of-staters simply picture our network of highways or the industrial scenery surrounding Newark Airport when they visit our state but we preserve plenty. About 430,000 acres of land are dedicated to state parks (that’s 7.7 percent of our total area!) and we’ve also got nationally protected lands, county parks, municipal parks and dedicated wildlife areas. State parks, though, are probably the most popular place to go when heading out for a hike, serving nearly 18 million annual visitors....
Colorado is truly a mecca for incredible natural wonders… but natural wonders with a story as colorful as the landmarks themselves? Yep, we got those, too! Take, for example, this gorgeous natural wonder that comes complete with its own historic legend: Located along southwestern Colorado’s Ute Mountains lies the easy-to-recognize Sleeping Ute, a series of peaks situated near the northern edge of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Reservation. Wikimedia Commons...
Up until the late 1980s, Oak Cliff neighborhood was an eyesore. It encompassed mostly boarded-up historic homes and closed-down storefronts between Adams Avenue and Zang Boulevard and Davis and 9th Streets. Today, Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts District is one of the most happening places to go in Dallas. The eclectic area has taken on a new life and is infused with colorful art, history, eateries, bars, shops, galleries, and performance venues....
Fall is one of the best times of year in Utah, but you have to catch it while you can. Sometimes autumn lasts only a few short weeks here, tucked in between 90-degree temperatures and snow. It’s smart to celebrate the fall foliage while you can, and Springville is one town you might visit for some of the best scenery in the state. Springville lies in the heart of Utah County, between Provo and Spanish Fork....
It’s been so cold in Delaware that we’ve all been locked up for weeks! Are you getting a little stir crazy? If you are (like me!), one way to beat the winter blues is to plan ahead of the warm months. Here are a few of the best places to visit in Delaware in 2018, whether you’re a nature lover or prefer to stay indoors. Assawoman Wildlife Area Flickr / Lee Cannon This quiet, little known spot was once mostly farmland....
If you thought that seafood restaurants in Maine were easy to come by, you’d be right. If you thought that they were hidden around every bend in the road, you’d be right about that too. So, why do we think you should hop on a boat to get to THIS seafood spot? For a few reasons! It’s one of the best in the area and, more importantly, who wouldn’t want to take a boat ride as part of their lunch experience?...
When it’s cold outside, the best kind of dining is inside a cozy log cabin. This spot in Gladstone has a charming, quaint atmosphere, great food and even water views. Log Cabin on the Bay Grill and Bar opened in 1935. Though it’s gone through a few changes since then, it still serves a Friday Fish Fry just like it did back in the day. cricket2014/Tripadvisor The wood-lined dining room with its log-beamed ceiling is charming and quaint....
Rhode Island is admittedly a tiny state – so it’s easy to assume you’ve seen all that it has to offer. But even the littlest state holds its share of hidden places, and we’ve found one wildlife refuge in particular that far too few people know about, and we think you should pay it a visit. The Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge is tucked away on 50 acres of land in Tiverton, and is managed by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island....
Kansas is filled to the brim with small towns, and everywhere you go there’s usually a new one that you haven’t discovered. Once in a while, most of us need a breath of peace and quiet to help us relax. This little community sits near a tourist hot spot, but is often overlooked when people plan trips. We’ve looked through a lot of Kansas towns, and after finding this one, we’ve decided that this one might just be the most peaceful town in the state....
Nebraska is full of stories of hauntings. We’ve looked at many of them in our three-part haunted road trip here, here, and here. The nature of the hauntings varies from one place to the next, and stories range from funny to frightening. This lesser-known haunting has one of the creepiest origin stories we’ve ever heard. The Wheat Growers Hotel was built in Kimball in 1918. It was a fine, sturdy hotel with a beautiful lobby and an elegant ballroom....
