Jefferson has just under 4,500 residents. It’s in west-central Iowa and their home-town restaurant, Doc’s Stadium Bar & Grill, recently landed on the Top 10 Burgers in Iowa list. It’s on 113 N. Chestnut Street in Jefferson. It’s open Monday through Friday from 11 am until 1 pm and from 4 pm until 2 am. Saturday hours are 4 pm until 2 am. You can do a lot to a hamburger to make it good....
Iowa’s Native American history is some of the most important history in the state. After all, Natives were here long before settlers came to the state, and their traditions are still found throughout the state today. One sacred Native American site has been preserved and protected, and you can visit it by taking a little known trail just north of Dubuque. The Little Maquoketa River Mounds State Preserve can be found at 18602 Walking Way, Dubuque, IA 52001...
West Virginia has officially been declared the least happy state in America. WalletHub just released the results of a comprehensive study comparing the economic, emotional, physical and social health of each state in the nation. The Mountain State ranked dead last. The states were ranked across 28 key metrics that included everything from depression rates to sports participation to income growth. West Virginia earned a total score of 34.89 out of 100 in a ranking that considered emotional and physical well-being, work environment, community and environment....
As the largest cities in the state, Minneapolis and St. Paul are the epitome of Minnesota. They are full of great dining and culture, and the metro area is home to the majority of Minnesotans. But there are dozens of other incredible towns that are just as Minnesotan. These 11 small towns across the state are tailor-made for Minnesotans. Read on to find out why: Ely MN Photos/Flickr Given Minnesotans’ love of nature, what better town for a Minnesotan than Ely?...
Missouri winters are truly horrid. Mother Nature will tease you with a 60 degree day then plunge the state into a frigid, frozen tundra the next. Honestly, take if from us and save your trip to Missouri for the summer when it’s hot and humid. Just in case you don’t believe us, check out the 11 reasons why you should avoid Missouri in the winter. Once the weather turns cold, no one ever goes outside....
We’ve had quite the cold front come through the past few days, and we aren’t used to seeing these types of temperatures for an extended period of time. While we may not have the drastic winters the northern states do, there are still a few tips and tricks to get you through the coldest parts of winter in New Orleans. It will feel colder than it is Espie/Flickr Due to the high humidity levels, it’ll feel much colder than it actually is, and will chill you right to the bone....
It’s prime time to get out and explore the radiant gold, orange, and red leaves in all their splendor here in Colorado. What better way to take in the spectacular fall foliage, than by lacing up your hiking boots and getting to one of many nearby trails that will lead you to breathtaking views. We are a little spoiled here in Colorado with an array of beautiful hiking options, so I’ve narrowed it down to shorter hikes (five miles or under) that are located within 90 miles of Denver....
For Northerners, a foot of snowfall is no big deal, but for folks in Dallas – Fort Worth, it has been called “the snowstorm of the century.” Locals went to bed on the evening of February 10, 2010, to forecasts of “possible” accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. What happened instead was an official 12.5 inches of snow that fell at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which broke all records here for the heaviest snowfall for the date and the heaviest single-day snowfall on record....
Are you a book lover? Do you find yourself strolling through bookstores for hours on end? Then you may be interested in one of the most fascinating bookstores around. There is something lovely about browsing for books. Maybe it’s the smell, or maybe it’s the possibility of discovering a diamond in the rough. Whatever that special feeling is, Midway Books has it in spades. This huge bookstore has three floors, thousands of books, and is right here in Minnesota....
Step into The Firehouse, a restaurant in Pennsylvania, and you can almost hear the whispers of history. Everywhere you look are tributes to the firehouse that once occupied the building. A spiral staircase leads to a second story. The front garage door offers picture-perfect views of the street from the bar. And, plenty of firehouse-related artwork adorns the walls. Before it became a popular restaurant, the building that houses The Firehouse Restaurant was Hope Station #2, part of the Harrisburg Hope Fire Company....
As the fall season arrives in Southern California, there’s nothing better than getting outside and enjoying some crisp autumn air. To fully embrace this wonderful time of year, how about a picturesque hike around one of SoCal’s prettiest lakes? Here’s a look at one of our favorite places to be for a nice and breezy stroll in SoCal. Tucked inside the San Bernardino National Forest, you’ll find a picturesque lake that provides the perfect destination for a short and easy hike....
It’s no secret that Montana is full of people who love to eat. And thanks to our abundance of locally raised meats, fresh huckleberries, cherries and plenty of other produce, you can’t really blame us. And for those who REALLY love to eat, several of the Treasure State’s eateries offer food challenges and contests. If you visit Billings’ Bull Mountain Grille when you’re starving, you just might walk away with a free meal (and a VERY full belly)....
The Hawaiian Islands are home to countless incredible scenic roads – many with gorgeous windshield views. While some of these drives are well-populated highways, others are a bit more… dangerous. Living in the shadow of Maui’s famous Hana Highway is the island’s Kahekili Highway – a road just as pretty and perhaps even more dangerous than its famous neighbor. This incredibly narrow road will surely get your adrenaline pumping, but it’s hard to say whether it’s out of excitement or terror....
Kansas City is the proud home of some stunning hiking areas. Of course, there are more than a few trails around town for us to use, but which ones are the best? Many are so filled with so much beauty, and we think they’re some of the greatest hiking trails on Earth. Did your favorite make the list? White Tail Trail - Parkville Nature Sanctuary Rick Malone/AllTrails This stunning 3-mile loop trail features a waterfall and is the perfect nature getaway in this “urban forest....
Every state has certain foods that are unique to that region. New Orleans is known for their Cajun food and crawdads, New York for its Jewish delicatessens, Philadelphia for its Philly Cheesesteaks, so on and so forth. People from those states grew up with those foods. If you are from The Mountain State, then the dishes on the list below are the foods you know and love. If you are not from here, then it’s time to try these dishes as soon as possible....
Autumn is technically here, with the weather hopefully coming soon to make it feel real. That means there’s a whole list of activities you’ll want to do in the fall, when the summer heat is no longer breathing down your neck. If you haven’t noticed already, Kansas is simply stunning in the fall, and so many of our trees change colors and make our state even more beautiful than before. So, if you’re looking for a cool way to welcome the season, there’s nothing better than this list of 11 fall day trips to take when you’re in the mood to savor the season....
There are some things you only learn after living in Charm City. Prepare in advance by reading the following list. There’s just no other place like it! It’s not as horrifying as everyone says it is. Flickr / Journey Jeff’s Pix It definitely has its bad areas, and crime, but that’s not all there is to Charm City. Baltimore has some of the best people you’ll ever meet… Flickr / faxpilot You can usually find someone who’s willing to lend a hand....
So you know your way around Columbus, you know all the good places to eat, all the important dates in history, and all the best sights to see. But there’s always something new to learn. Every city has its set of peculiar little known facts, and we’re no exception. Read on to discover 13 neat and funky facts about Columbus. You’ll be the star of the party when you share these with your friends!...
Many of us would be glad to never step into another school for the rest of our lives, but locals in Rochelle, Illinois can’t wait for this class to be in session. There’s a country restaurant that looks like an old schoolhouse, and it serves some of the best fried chicken in the state. One bite of this place’s delicious food will have you hooked for good. Check it out:...
Just north of Boston lies a unique tunnel with ties to pirates, lost treasure, earthquakes, and Spiritualism. Dungeon Rock is inside the 2200 acres of Lynn Woods, a peaceful pocket of forested wilderness. Like many good tales, this one begins with pirates. It was 1658 when a pirate ship sailed into Lynn Harbor. We know that its crew was in possession of treasure, because they bought tools from locals with piles of silver....
