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When you go out to eat, you expect to have a decent sized portion, right? Well we’ve found some of the best restaurants in the state serving enormous portions you’re absolutely going to love. BBQ West BBW West/Facebook David L./Trip Advisor Robert and Diana Lewis opened BBQ West in 2000 and have spent years perfecting their menu. Over the years, they’ve expanded to locations in Monroe and West Monroe, and today they currently run the Lake Charles location....

Do you want to bring the whole family out for a meal? There is one restaurant that is great for the family and loads of fun. You can play mini golf and grab deliciously creative food too. And even children will love this place too! Urban Putt is the only San Francisco restaurant with a high-tech 14-hole mini-golf course. Urban Putt/Facebook Urban Putt address: 1096 S Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94108...

Looking to date a Bostonian? Congratulations on your excellent taste! And the good news is that the dating pool is pretty large in Boston. According to Point2Homes, 57.3% of the Boston population has never married! Still, everyone wants to make a good impression. So, here are some things to bear in mind when dating a Bostonian: Your first date may well be on the Common. Flickr/Vignesh Ananth According to the LunchDates website, that’s the most popular destination for a first date....

It’s hard to give one place the title of the “Crown Jewel of Washington.” From the otherworldly scenery on the Olympic Peninsula to the breathtaking beauty of the North Cascades, not to mention the serenity of the Palouse, we’re spoiled with some seriously amazing natural wonders here. But most Washingtonians agree that nothing quite compares to the majestic Mt. Rainier. If you’ve ever visited the park, you already know that it’s an experience you’ll never forget....

How can YOU tell when someone isn’t from Maryland? It’s actually pretty easy if you know what you’re looking for. Take a look at these 11 telltale signs… They have no idea how to pick crabs. Flickr / Peter Walsh You’ll likely spot them overusing a crab mallet, sending scraps of shell shrapnel through the air. They’re bewildered when everyone yells “O!” during the National Anthem. Flickr / Keith Allison If you’re not from Maryland, you just don’t understand....

With winter setting in over Minnesota, it can be hard to remember why we live here. That goes double for Minneapolis, where commutes and parking are worsened by snow and ice. So every once in awhile, it’s nice to have a little reminder of just why we love the City of Lakes. Here are 11 reasons why Minneapolis is the best city. It’s the City of Lakes. Jenni Konrad/Flickr Minneapolis has 13 lakes within city limits....

Where else, but South Carolina, can you find a ghost or a haunting lurking in just about every big city and tiny town around? From haunted bridges to ghost trains, a ship visited by spirits and even a paranormal museum of sorts, you’re sure to get your haunt on by visiting any one — or all — of these horribly creepy spots in the Palmetto State. Here’s how (and where) to make it happen:...

Knowing all the hottest spots and coolest restaurant in town is fantastic, but nothing makes you feel quite as in touch with a city as being able to tell neat stories about its past. Lucky for us, Columbus has a few quirky tales that are sure to keep your listeners engaged. Check them out! Maudine Ormsby, the homecoming cow. U.S. Department of Agriculture/Flickr In 1926, Rosalind Morrison was elected by the student body as the Ohio State University’s homecoming queen....

Sometimes it’s better to be prepared for a snow day rather than waiting on snow to actually happen. Though in past years we’ve had either no snow at all or lots of it, we hope this year there’s at least a few days where we can all enjoy white winter scenes in all our favorite places. Though we’re supposed to have a mild winter, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make sure we have plans to enjoy the snow to its fullest....

Rhode Island is full of beautiful views everywhere you look, so why not take a scenic drive to take in some of our state’s beauty? Here are 8 roads with the best windshield views in all of Rhode Island. Grab the keys and enjoy! Ocean Drive, Newport is arguably one of the most scenic drives in the world along Newport’s rocky Atlantic coast. There’s nothing like gazing out the windshield at this jaw-dropping view....

There are many great places in Alabama that are perfect for visiting during springtime. From gardens and parks, to lakes and preserves, the options are endless. Listed below are nine places that are picture perfect during springtime? How many of these places have you visited? Birmingham Botanical Gardens - Birmingham flickr/Melinda Shelton Covering more than 60 acres, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is Alabama’s largest living museum. It features 25+ unique gardens, which include a variety of 12,000+ plants of 1,500 different species....

It’s officially the Christmas season – and in addition to listening to your favorite songs on repeat, that means it’s time to decorate! If you’re feeling like updating your ornament and decor collection, we have just the place for you to refresh your collection. Or, if you just want to get in the holiday spirit, a stroll around this store will have you humming carols under your breath. At the Gift Box in Warwick, it’s Christmas all year round....

If there’s one food item that every Idahoan is familiar with (besides potatoes, obviously), it’s the cheeseburger. We know burgers through and through. Our state is chock full of places to get your burger fix, from simple to gourmet or classic to modern. Whatever your craving is burger-wise, there’s a restaurant to fulfill it! Founded in 1907, the burger eatery featured here may just be the oldest one in Idaho. It’s been kept alive by it’s loyal customer base, who come for the simple “no frills” burger that it boasts and you have to check it out....

Hippies might get a bad rap, but progressive thinking, free spirits, and colorful celebrations are all things we can totally get behind. Enter a world of wonder in Lewiston, NY. This is the most hippie town near Buffalo and you need to visit. Here’s why. Lewiston is located roughly 25 miles north of Buffalo. Curtis Anderson - Flickr Hop in the car to get here quickly. Just 40 minutes stand between you and an amazing experience!...

Delaware’s state parks are stunning year round, and they’re all very accessible to the public! No worries about giant mountains or dangerous wildlife in this state. One of my favorite fall activities is hiking Lums Pond, Delaware’s largest freshwater pond that’s surrounded by breathtaking scenery and painted with the brilliant colors of fall. Lums Pond, in Bear, Delaware, is starting to glow with all of the colors of autumn! Facebook / Lums Pond State Park...

If it seems like it was just last year that South Carolina caught the attention of the entire nation after creepy clowns were reportedly appearing out of nowhere scaring people… that’s because it WAS just last year. That being said, Halloween season is quickly approaching and there’s one huge haunted house-palooza that’s awesome not only because they have FIVE haunted venues for the price of one… But they also have the most disgusting, frightening, ghoulish clowns on the face of the Earth....

With a population of around 175,000 people, Sioux Falls is far and away South Dakota’s largest city (the next closest in population is Rapid City, with around 75,000). There’s plenty to see and do in this amazing city, and we think these 15 things are some of the best it has to offer. Falls Park Ollie O/Tripadvisor The 123-acre Falls Park is an oasis in the city. The falls are the star of the show, but you’ll also enjoy exploring the ruins of the Queen Bee Mill, dining at the Overlook Cafe, and visiting the horse barn and visitor center....

For most people, the holidays mean a lot of hustle and bustle that only ends after the new year. However, taking time for yourself and for your family is always an important idea, which is why if you haven’t made any plans yet this weekend and still feel like you need to get into the holiday spirit, we have the perfect last minute Christmas town adventure for you. Dahlonega, Georgia is hands-down one of the best Christmas towns in the entire country....

There is nothing like an old-fashioned soda to help brighten your day! In Missouri, there is a special soda company that not only makes delicious root beer, they make fantastic food too! Drinking Fitz’s soda has been a St. Louis tradition since 1947. Make a new tradition with your family and enjoy root beer floats and dinner at Fitz’s Restaurant. Located in the heart of the Delmar Loop is Fitz’s soda bottling factory and restaurant....

Surfing is probably an activity you’d never think of doing in Utah. After all, you need an ocean to surf, right? Well…not exactly. Visit Flowrider in Ogden, and you can learn to surf and have a blast doing it. Flowrider is a soft, curved riding surface that’s covered with a few inches of continuously flowing water. The curve simulates the perfect wave, and it’s the perfect place to practice your surfing skills....