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The holidays are upon us here in the Motor City. Few seasons fill Detroiters of all ages with so much joy and glee —and we’re always eager to celebrate this time of year with festivities and fun. When you’re looking for the ultimate Christmas outing to enjoy with the whole family, look no further than this one-of-a-kind holiday train ride that’s just a short drive from Detroit. The Southern Michigan Railroad is based at 301 Bartlett Street in the town of Clinton, located approximately one hour outside of Detroit by car....

Did you ever want to have your own night in a museum? We just found our new favorite unique lodging in Arkansas where you can actually fulfill that desire. The 21c Museum Hotels were founded in 2006 with only seven locations in the U.S. Lucky for us, one of the locations is right here in Bentonville. Let’s take a tour of this innovative lodging experience. Welcome to the 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville....

Now that the holiday season is coming to a close, it is time to get outside and work off some of those pesky pounds from all of those delicious and carb-o-rific seasonal treats! Our suggestion? Heading out to Victor and hiking to the deserted Skaguay Power Plant! Opened 1901, the Skaguay Power Plant was the world’s first steel-reinformed and rock-faced dam that supplied electricity from Victor to the Canon City area....

While the word “strange” can have a bad consignation, we here at Only in Colorado happen to think it is WONDERFUL! I mean, think about it; there’s “Stranger Things,” strange science, and this wonderfully strange Colorado community that you are going to want to visit: Located between Boulder and Longmont in Boulder County lies the town of Niwot; a community of just over 4,000 residents and some of the most fun and colorful businesses in the state!...

Who doesn’t love a haunted house? Well, actually, I’m sure many people don’t, but they don’t know what they’re missing. Given that Nevada is one haunted state with many, many allegedly haunted attractions, a haunted house road trip should definitely be atop any paranormal enthusiast’s bucket list. Take a look at—and visit if you dare—this incredibly creepy Nevada haunted house road trip to quench your enthusiasm for ghosts and spirits. Oh, and just in time for Halloween!...

Located between Reno and Lake Tahoe is the Mount Rose Highway, a stunning drive through some of the most beautiful areas in all of Nevada. Along this road is the Winters Creek Lodge, a winter ski lodge as well as one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the entire state. In fact, you will fall in love with the captivating views at this heavenly Nevada wedding chapel almost as much as with your soon-to-be significant other....

Living in Massachusetts tends to leave you with certain habits, preferences and insider knowledge. This means it’s simple to spot an imposter when they enter our midst. Whether they’re a summer tourist just here for the season or someone who claims to have been born here but doesn’t know which way the Berkshires are, here are a few ways to spot an out-of-stater with ease. They don’t understand the difference between the South Shore and the South Coast....

It’s that time again — the time when we all sign up to be scared out of our wits during the month of October. Some Georgians love a good thrill during the Halloween season, while others simply appreciate the pies, pumpkins, and parades. Yet, for those of you who are looking to add an adrenaline boost to your calendar this year, we’ve found 10 awesome haunted hayrides that will scare you in the best way possible....

There’s no doubt about it – Louisiana likes to remember things. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that we have some of the most unique statues and monuments in the entire country. Check out some of the most unusual ones in Louisiana below, including the latest one to pop up in New Orleans that is definitely going to make you smile! Art the Dalmatian, Shreveport, LA Flickr.com / Robert and Talbot Trudeau Outside of the innovative Moonbot studios, an animation studio, there is this huge dalmatian sculpture that really excites all who get a chance to see!...

Pennsylvania’s past is ripe with unforgettable moments. Some we experienced firsthand. Others we have heard about from grandparents, parents, and even teachers. Many of those moments have become burned in our collective memories. Here are 12 moments in Pennsylvania history we all remember if we grew up here. The original Punxsutawney Phil is born in 1887. To this day, Phil makes an appearance every Groundhog Day to predict whether we’ll have an early spring or six more weeks of winter....

While Indiana Jones was a bit sketchy in his work as an archaeologist—he did, after all, regularly steal and destroy ancient artifacts and sites—there is no doubt that he made an otherwise mundane profession seem exciting. If somewhere inside you is an Indiana Jones wanting to explore ancient sites, here are a few Arizona ruins to get you started. However, unlike Indy, be sure to exercise caution and respect for the people who once inhabited these areas: Stay on designated paths and do not take anything from the area....

Kansas is full of surprises, and so are the people who live here. Of course, we’ve developed our communities into happy, friendly places that are rich in history and full of people with plenty of quirks. These Kansas quirks probably won’t surprise you, but we’ve never been anywhere that’s quite like us. All of these put together make a Kansan, through and through. Preferring to be outside when you hear tornado sirens....

Tennessee is full of wondrous experiences, but sometimes, if you’ve been around for a minute, it may feel as though you’ve done it all. We decided to scour the state (and the site!) to find thirteen great things to do when it feels like everything else has been exhausted. From trains to trams to the best hidden restaurants in the state, your next adventure? Is on us. Happy traveling! Explore the state from aboard a train… James L Carey - Flickr The Tennessee Central Railway has quite a few neat trips that crisscross the state, and they’re family-friendly, too!...

Food memories are one of the easiest ways to trigger nostalgia. Those smells and tastes can take us back to a point in our past in a moment. Here in Wisconsin, we’ve got some pretty amazing food. If you ever have to leave here, one of the biggest things you miss is the food. For better or worse, a lot of our identity as a state is tied into food. We’re known for beer and brats, Racing Sausages and cheese....

It’s no secret Louisiana has some of the best cuisine in the country. People come from all over the world to get a taste, and chefs come here to learn the art of cooking amazing Cajun and Creole cuisine. Our food is so spectacular it’s been picked up by television shows on Food Network and the Travel Channel. Here are some of the best of the best restaurants you’ve probably seen on TV....

Cincinnati is a great place to grow up and always has been. Each generation has had its own collection of places in the city that evoke feelings of nostalgia and memories of a fun childhood in the Queen City. Some of these 8 places are still around today, and others exist only in our memories, but all of these playful Cincinnati spots will take you back to your childhood and a time when life was carefree and much more simple....

You can learn a lot about the culture and history of a place by the art it inspires. Florida is often depicted as a sunny place for shady people, but there are plenty of films that paint it in a more positive light as well. In any case, you can’t deny that our state has some fascinating stories to tell. The Florida Project (2017) Flickr/Debs The Florida Project is an independent film that came out earlier this year and was met with enthusiastic praise from critics....

In a state known for its southern classics like fried chicken and Kentucky Hot Browns, you don’t hear much about the delicious Asian restaurants that are scattered about. But in fact, our state has plenty of options if you’re craving a little spice and unique flavor. One particular Asian fusion restaurant in Covington not only has some of the best food in the state, but it serves up some of the spiciest food on the planet!...

It’s been a long winter, and being cooped up inside is starting to drive some Iowans crazy! Right now, I think we all need to start planning our spring retreats, so that we have something to look forward to. If you love to get away from the hectic pace of your everyday life, plan a trip to Iowa’s best Log Cabin Campground, Backbone State Park. Backbone State Park was Iowa’s first state park, in Dundee, Iowa....

With the cold and snowy winter getting all of our spirits down, there’s only one solution: embrace it! Bundle up and get ready for a great day in the Poconos. Enjoy a relaxing day of tubing down the slopes at the closest Pocono tubing hill to Philadelphia: Bear Creek. Bear Creek Mountain Resort is located at 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Lehigh Valley, PA 18062 Facebook / Bear Creek Mountain Resort The mountain resort is just about an hour away from Center City, Philadelphia....