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By now, you’ve probably heard that Oregon is filled with haunted places. From the famous Shanghai Tunnels, to the spooky Oregon State Hospital, the Beaver State is no stranger to ghostly happenings. Whether you’ve heard of the following 9 little known haunted places or not, they’re bound to send a chill running down your spine. Take a look: Liberty Theatre (Astoria) Flickr/voodooangel Built in 1924, the historic Liberty Theater has played host to a wide range of famous entertainers, including Duke Ellington....

Tucked into a residential area out in Oconomowoc, west of Milwaukee, is a truly beautiful and unique inn you’ll definitely want to visit. Once a private home, the inn is in typical Southeast Wisconsin Cream City Brick and is a big, imposing three-story spot that was converted to an inn nearly 100 years ago. Inn at Pine terrace was originally a grand cream city brick home built in 1879 as a private a summer residence for the two brothers, Peter and Henry Schuttler....

Did you know Southern California was home to a local shop that’s dedicated to root beer AND jerky? If you love the idea of a single shop that specializes in both of these crave-worthy items then you’ll want to make sure to check out this local gem that will drive your taste buds wild. Located in the heart of the charming Old Town historic district in San Diego, you’ll find a delightful specialty shop that’s dedicated to jerky and root beer....

Rendezvous Peak Trail in the beautiful Chugach National forest is a popular trail for those who live in the Anchorage area. Just a 25 minute drive from downtown Anchorage, this hike is a stroll up 1,300 feet of elevation. Head out to Rendezvous Peak for endless vistas of the Anchorage Bowl and down to the ocean. The amazing thing is that the view can be seen after a hike of less than two hours....

Nestled in a sloping three-acre triangular park area in the heart of downtown Dallas is a peculiar looking structure that some have said resembles soft-serve vanilla ice cream. Journey inside the small Chapel of Thanksgiving, and leave with a new outlook on life. You cannot even imagine the beauty you will experience once inside: The park area known as Thanks-Giving Square serves as a common ground where people of all cultures and religions are welcome....

With the Cleveland Metroparks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park right in our backyard, Clevelanders are well aware of the splendor that awaits them. However, this one natural space near Cleveland is so much more than just a park—it’s an outdoor museum, and its exhibits are unbelievably gorgeous. Welcome to the Holden Arboretum! WHMeg/TripAdvisor This outdoor museum is perhaps the only Ohio museum where both you and your pups will feel right at home… and, they don’t even have to pay admission!...

With acres of mountain ranges and some of the longest winters outside of the North and South poles, Wyoming is a skier’s paradise. Whatever your skill level, from beginner to expert, we have a mountain to match, but when you’re in the mood for a challenge with a side of adrenaline, you’ll want to head for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. It has the distinction of being the home of the vertical drop with the most continuous feet in the U....

If you’re in Nob Hill then you need to check out Grace Cathedral. This church offers much more than meets the eye. Discover more about this church in Nob Hill than you’ll realize. Grace Cathedral is located at the top of Nob Hill in San Francisco. You can take a cable car via California Street to get to the top of Nob Hill as well. Lawrence OP/Flickr Grace Cathedral Address: 1100 California St....

Only in Alaska would people bet on ice melting, but that is what we do. For over 100 years, people in Alaska have watched the river ice break up and thought about winning big. This lottery is based on when the spring thaw will melt the ice enough to knock over a tripod poised in the middle of the Nenana River in Interior Alaska. Get your tickets now to guess when spring will come....

Looking for an unexpected way to have fun and learn something this weekend? You should take a trip to this incredible museum right on the water. The New Bedford Whaling Museum focuses on teaching guests about the whaling history of Massachusetts in ways that are fun and fascinating for all ages. Even if you don’t think you’re particularly interested in life on the sea, this museum will change your mind....

Olympic Games after Olympic Games, Vermont sends more athletes to compete per capita than any other state. In fact, it’s kind of a landslide in comparison! Check out our article here which talks about that, but for now, we’d like to move onto something a bit more perplexing. The town of Norwich has the unusual — and awesome — reputation for sending a large number of athletes to represent the United States at the Olympics every four years....

You have to love small towns. There is something so sweet and genuine about them. While DC is definitely not a small town, we happen to be in close proximity to many charming small towns. If you’re looking for a idyllic small town that’s perfect for the holidays, we found one for you! Warrenton, Virginia is the best winter town near DC. Warrenton, Virginia is a small town about an hour outside of DC in Northern Virginia....

You’ll find great bargains in these thrift stores around St. Louis. These shops are full of hidden treasures and awesome oddities, and many fund charitable causes too. Read below to plan your on a budget shopping extravaganza. The Family Thrift Center Anastia R. -Yelp Elena W. - Yelp You can spend hours in this huge thrift store hunting bargains. They have clothes, furniture, home items, and much more. They also have regular special discounts for an even better thrifting experience....

A great cup of hot chocolate when it gets chilly outside is one of the best ways to pass the ever-colder expanse of winter. Nashville may be getting a bit of a heat wave this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t curl up and get cozy at one of these perfectly atmospheric coffee shops and restaurants, mug of hot cocoa in hand. Take a look, plan a trip. Find some time...

On bad days, we seek familiarity, often times in the form of food. Comfort food, like our parents and grandparents made, evoke nostalgic feelings, which seemingly always make us feel better. Minneapolis and Saint Paul have a variety of thriving small businesses with incredible mom & pop restaurants. No matter where you’re from, you’ll find comfort in food in the Twin Cities. Here are the 11 best mom & pop restaurants in Minneapolis-Saint Paul....

In Kansas, we take our home cooked meals seriously. We love our families to death, and get attached to our favorite meals they made for us. Have you ever left the state to realize you can’t find home-cooked food like they have here in Kansas? Sometimes the foods every Kansan craves are ones we ignore while we’re home. What do you crave most when you leave? 1.Homemade cinnamon rolls OakleyOriginals/Flickr Of course, you can always make them when you’re out of town, but won’t you miss having fresh ones at every hometown restaurant?...

The 1940s was a decade of great change. The Second World War, though not fought on American soil, was felt by every American who lived here. These photographs reflect this era of change, from the coal mines to the battlefield. These images capture moments in time that will never occur again, but will always remain frozen in a single unforgotten moment. This photograph was taken on August 24, 1946, depicting a Saturday afternoon on the streets of Welch in McDowell County....

There’s no need to stay inside all winter when there are plenty of attractions around Baltimore. The following 7 spots are at their best during the cold season. Check ’em out and enjoy! Sled down the hills at Patterson Park… Flickr / Nick Hall When the white stuff arrives, bring your sled to Patterson Park. It has several hills where you can zoom, slide, and race. Bundle up and have fun!...

Philadelphia is a lively city full of art, tradition, museums, and history. Because we’ve got so much going on in our enormous city, things can get a little… strange. Check out these weird Philadelphia places for when you want to stray off of the beaten path. The Insectarium Facebook / Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion One of America’s largest bug museums is right in Philadelphia! If you’ve got a fascination for the creepy crawly critters we share our Earth with, you’ll love a visit to this fascinating museum....

Sometimes, you just need to escape life for awhile and transport to another era. In the roaring twenties, during prohibition, illegal and hidden “speakeasy” bars were created behind the backs of the law. Thankfully for Brew City, we’re not in prohibition times any longer! Dress to the nines and dance the night away at this hidden Milwaukee speakeasy… if you can find it, that is. Welcome to Bugsy’s Back Alley Speakeasy!...