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Cheese lovers, rejoice! You’ve never seen an Italian market like this before — one that boasts more than 180 kinds of cheese. But, that’s not all. Not by a long shot. This Italian market in Pennsylvania offers two locations and a shopping experience you won’t soon forget. Let’s take a look. Carlino’s Market, with locations in Ardmore and West Chester, has been a Philadelphia-area favorite for nearly 40 years. TripAdvisor/Tony DM...

With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are making plans to get together with friends and family to celebrate the season. This year, instead of the regular dinner out, plan a day trip to one of our favorite vineyards – Childress Vineyards! It will be one of the most unique holiday experiences you’ve had with friends and family. Childress Vineyards was opened in 2004 in Lexington, North Carolina by one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, Richard Childress....

Ask any Tennessean what caves you should visit, and they’ll likely recommend favorites like Cumberland Caverns, The Lost Sea, and maybe even the Bell Witch Cave. But few will recommend Dunbar Cave in Clarksville because not many know about it. While it may not be very crowded, this Middle Tennessee cave is historically and geologically fascinating, and everyone should visit at least once. You’ll be amazed at just how much Dunbar Cave has to offer....

Escape into picturesque splendor at this magnificent restaurant in South Austin. Full of shady oak trees, bright decor, and glamorous peacocks, Mattie’s at Green Pastures is beyond gorgeous. We’ve found the most stunning restaurant in Austin, and you’ll want to visit. This gorgeous restaurant sprouted from humble beginnings. Mattie’s/Facebook Mattie and Henry Faulk moved to this welcoming farmhouse in 1916. With 23 acres surrounding them, The Faulks were quite removed from the heart of the city....

West Virginia has a pretty limited selection of television shows and movies set in our state. Perhaps this is why we are so misunderstood! Some of these great movies are actually really flattering, and some of them are quite horrifying and honestly shameful. Silent Hill. This horror movie follows Rose who takes her adopted daughter, Sharon, to the town of Silent Hill, the place that Sharon keeps talking about while sleepwalking....

In a quiet small town in North Dakota, not a whole lot of huge news happens. Life goes on happily and the usual day-to-day activities are done unaffected, like in these peaceful small towns. But it can take just one fateful day to turn a small town like that into a place where the entire nation is hearing about because of one of the deadliest train accidents in the country’s history....

There are trails all over West Virginia, crisscrossing the state like a broken spider web. But there is only one that stretches across the entire state. Take a look: The Allegheny Trail is a 330-mile trail that winds its way along the eastern border of West Virginia. The entire trail is marked with golden blazes. West Virginia Scenic Trails Association The trail begins in southeastern WV, on Peters Mountain, where the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory is located, near the Virginia/West Virginia border....

Comfort food is something that we know how to do here in Tennessee. Fried chicken, biscuits, grits, pecan pie, we’ve got it all. But can we just say that the most underrated comfort food is the good, old-fashioned pork tenderloin? There’s just something that’s hard to beat about a classic cut of meat, and this restaurant in Chattanooga has absolutely mastered it. If you like eating great food as much as we do, you won’t want to miss the best Tennessee tenderloin from this spot downtown....

There are plenty of places to shop in Kentucky, but you may not think to head to a lakefront, small town to experience some of the best little stores in the state. But that is exactly what you’ll find at the shops of Patti’s 1880’s Settlement in Grand Rivers. If you haven’t heard, this legendary Kentucky destination unfortunately experienced a fire in early February, and they have been working hard to rebuild ever since....

Sometimes when all you want to do is indulge in a little sweet treat action, it’s best to turn to the classics: milkshakes. There is nothing better on a warm day than sipping a thick, creamy, ice cold milkshake. And with the way some of the best milkshakes in Florida are turning out, you might as well sit down because you’ll be chowing down for a while. The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen — 6000 Universal Blvd....

Are you always ready for an outdoor adventure? Think you’ve seen all there is to see in Maryland? Then check out our outdoor bucket list and see just how many of these natural attractions around the state you’ve actually been to. Deep Creek Lake Flickr / R Q Did you know that Maryland has zero natural lakes? That’s right. Every single lake in the state is man-made but that doesn’t make them any less impressive....

Who doesn’t love comfort foods full of love in every bite? A personal favorite of many Kansas Citians is the simple (yet amazing) grilled cheese. Whether you’re in a college dorm using sliced cheese or at a restaurant with gourmet options, it’s really hard to pass one up. This restaurant in Kansas City serves up some of the best grilled cheese sandwiches you can find. Welcome to The Westside Local - the home of the grilled cheese you’ve been dreaming of....

Washingtonians are natural outdoors enthusiasts — living in a state this beautiful has that effect on people. And if you’re both a history buff and an avid hiker, you can enjoy two hobbies in one on these beautiful trails. These are some of our finest historic hikes. The Point Wilson Trail, Fort Worden State Park Andrew E. Lasen / Flickr The 2.8 mile trail that treks through Port Townsend’s Fort Worden State Park offers beautiful views and up-close-and-personal glimpses of the historic sites, especially the Point Wilson Lighthouse, which dates back to 1913....

A family of intrepid Alaskans has created a beautiful oasis for fresh greens in a place as grey and windy as it gets: Unalaska. Out on the Aleutians, farms are hard to come by. Over the years, many have tried to farm, ranch and garden on these islands that the sea never stops washing with rain, sleet, snow, and wind. Many and tried and few have succeeded, but the fearless folks at Aleutian Greens have created a garden inside a shipping container that creates bounteous crops of greens for the local population....

Indiana is full of historic highways and roads that have played a part in not just the state’s history, but the country’s history. Over time, many of these roads have expanded and changed, leaving bits of streets, bridges, and overpasses unusable. One of these historic bridges used to be a major crossing in Indiana and is now a stunning abandoned bridge to nowhere. The Old Dixie highway was a popular cross country highway that cut east through Indiana, leading to Dayton, Ohio....

Here in Virginia, we love a good themed restaurant. From quirky to downright bizarre, these lively restaurants offer entertainment as well as delicious dining. Today, we’ll focus on one such restaurant that’s so perfectly Virginia. The “theme” is colonial, although considering the fact that the restaurant was established in the 1700s, it’s more a style than anything else. Here’s more on Michie Tavern, a famous Virginia eatery that takes you back in time:...

Washington DC is one of the best places for road trips. It’s close to so many different incredible locations and attractions. You can always find some place that’s within driving distance to enjoy. Whether you want to try the best restaurants in the area, see beautiful fall foliage or the best abandoned places, these six road trips you need to take in DC before you die. Epic Restaurant Road Trip Yelp/Michael K....

With Halloween fast approaching, it’s that time of year in Southern California to hop on a train that will give you a scare and a fright. If you’re up for a memorable October adventure, you’d better head to Fillmore for a haunted train ride you’ll never forget. Nothing says Halloween like a haunted train ride! zombie hunter train website The 90-minute Zombie Hunter haunted train will take you on a thrilling railroad adventure across the SoCal countryside....

I thought it was about time we revisit an old classic since summertime is fast approaching. We wrote about Hamilton Pool many times last year, but it’s impossible to mention a place this breathtaking too many times. You’ll be hard pressed to find a scene more reminiscent of a fanciful Disney movie in the entirety of our state. With its glistening limestone overhang and crystalline water, Hamilton Pool is an absolutely magical place to visit....

Kentucky is a great place to explore the outdoors and you can find hiking trails that will lead you into a gorge, behind a waterfall, along a lake, and even up a mountain. There are many mountain trails throughout the state, but one is not only stunning, but it’s also fairly accessible for all who wish to give it a try. The Indian Fort Lookout Trail within the Berea College Forest is the one mountain trail in Kentucky that everyone absolutely must hike....