Eating great food is one thing; eating great food with a view is something else. Atmosphere is important when choosing a place to dine, and this restaurant overlooking the Monongahela River has all the atmosphere and magic you could ever need. Bourbon Prime might be hard to find at first, but once you find it inside the Marriott Morgantown, get ready for a great meal with an equally great view....
In 1917, a 31-year-old Irish priest made a world of difference in the lives of countless children when he founded a home for troubled boys. That priest was Father Edward Flanagan, and his big heart and good deeds have resonated in the lives of families for 100 years. While running a home for destitute men, Father Flanagan realized that many of them had suffered through abuse or neglect as children....
Washington is a state full of innovators, entrepreneurs and other brainiacs, and they live all over the state. You’ll find intelligent Washingtonians in every county. But according to data from Zippia, whose team crunched numbers to find the Evergreen State’s brightest cities, these 10 places seem to have the biggest groups of people with high IQs. Ridgefield Jeff Silverstein / Wikipedia This small city of less than 5,000 people is located in the rolling hills of northern Clark County, and the high school dropout rate here is virtually non-existent....
General stores are a hard thing to come across nowadays, with many of them replaced long ago by chain convenience stores. Unfortunately, 7/11 just doesn’t have the same charm as a mom and pop general store. That’s what makes a visit to Hutton’s General Store in Harrison so special. This charming little shop will bring back memories of the good ol’ days. It’s got the look and feel of those beloved general stores from long-ago eras....
There’s a magical Christmas village in Illinois that you need to visit before it’s too late. This winter wonderland comes to life each holiday season and is a tradition for young and old alike. Enjoy lights, festive cheer, and a community of friends at this small town Christmas attraction. It just doesn’t feel like the holidays until you do. Bethalto Christmas Village in Southern Illinois is a magnificent display of holiday lights like you’ve never seen before....
Mineral Wells, located about 50 miles west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto and Parker counties, was named for the mineral springs discovered here in the late 1800s. In the early 1900s, the town drew national interest, including being selected as the spring training site in 1919 for the Chicago White Sox. It’s biggest claim to fame, however, is its now-shuttered, opulent Baker Hotel. The hotel is said to be the most haunted place in Texas....
Everyone loves ice cream, and somehow it always tastes much better when you go out for a cone rather than digging some out of a container in your own kitchen. Make that homemade ice cream at a shop with an ocean view and you’re describing heaven on Earth! That’s just what we’ve found in this incredible Rhode Island shop. The Sweet Spot Ice Cream and Bakery in Narragansett is a family run operation that’s been in business since 2004....
With more than 150 beautiful wineries, Ohio certainly has an impressive collection of local wines to choose from. What makes certain wineries stand out from others, however, is the memorable settings. Blue Barn Winery in Wooster, Ohio is one of those wineries. From the inside-out, it’s absolutely stunning. (Not to mention the surrounding area itself.) When it opens for the season, you’re certainly going to want to visit. Check it out:...
Given the multitude of natural and other disasters that have occurred across the United States, many people don’t know that one of the worst disasters in U.S. history occurred right here in Nevada. On 21 November 1980 a devastating fire erupted at the MGM Grand Hotel at 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South. The fire killed 85 people and injured 650 guests, employees, and firefighters, many through smoke inhalation. Today, this horrific fire remains the worst disaster in Nevada history and the third-worst hotel fire in modern U....
DC and snow is a complicated relationship. We love snow days, we hate shoveling. We complain its cold but always want the forecast to say snow. It’s a safe bet that no matter who you are in DC, you have some feeling toward snow. While we haven’t had an epic blizzard yet this year (thankfully!), we are experiencing some frigid temperatures. If you want to complain about the cold, let’s remember it’s not that bad by looking back at the six worst winter storms in DC history....
We’re so spoiled here in Wisconsin with some truly beautiful, stunning Christmas light displays. Cities across the state drape their parks in lights and communities come together to create magical winter wonderlands. But the Carnival in Lights in Caledonia really does seem to outdo them all. This family-run display has been delighting folks since 2009. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll only see there. The family designs, cuts, paints and assembles every bit of the display from top to bottom....
The tiny town of Stockholm, Wisconsin might be far, far away from the “old country,” but they still celebrate a full month of Christmas – or Jul – just like families do in Sweden. They start the weekend after Thanksgiving and celebrate for four weekends. It’s guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. Wisconsin’s Stockholm might be small, but there’s still plenty to see, do and experience here. TripAdvisor...
When you want variety (or just can’t make up your mind) head to Newbury Street in Boston. This beautiful Back Bay thoroughfare is lined with gorgeous brownstone buildings and packed with amazing places to eat. Here’s why Newbury Street is one of the best restaurant roads in Massachusetts. Newbury Street is home to a staggering 55 restaurants, cafes and bars. Flickr/MOTT You can find pretty much any cuisine here, from Japanese noodles to Greek spanakopita....
There are a lot of tours that happen everyday and every night in New Orleans—but there are only so many that really know how to make you feel like your skin is crawling. Check out what the Witches Brew Tours has to offer anyone who visits! There are all kinds of ghost tours available for tourists who find themselves with time on their hands in the French Quarter. facebook.com/WitchesBrewTours Witches Brew Tours is definitely one of the best ones you can go on....
Some of Missouri’s most important towns are now its smallest. Arrow Rock, Missouri is one of those tiny, isolated villages filled with important historical structures that help define Missouri in America’s story of westward expansion. Only 16 families still reside in Arrow Rock, yet this tiny village is well worth a visit. Whether you’re a history buff, and antique collector, or just a lover of quaint small towns Arrow Rock is a perfect day trip destination....
Who’s up for taking a walk down memory lane? I can still remember the smell of dinner wafting into my bedroom from the kitchen, acting as an alarm of sorts that had me running in to see what my mom was making that night. We sure are blessed with some amazing foods here in Texas, and if you grew up here, these 10 classic dishes were definitely on your plate more than once....
Nashville has recently been infused with a WHOLE bunch of transplants and has become a top tourist destination – but the heart of the city lies with the natives, and we have ten places that will make their heart pitter-patter with familiarity. Check out these ten spots scattered across the city, each one of them bursting with southern soul. The Nashville Parthenon Will Powell - Flickr Epic in more ways than one, the Parthenon in Centennial Park is the only “to scale” replica of the original in Athens, Greece - in the world....
When you live here in the Great Lakes State, you follow a set of unwritten rules. While no two Michiganders are precisely the same, there are a few guidelines we can all agree on — and a few things we just don’t say. Here are 10 sentences that you’ll never hear a true Michigander utter. “I’ll have a large soda, please.” Flickr/Mike Mozart Um, excuse me? Did you just say “soda”?...
It’s getting to be the fun, spooky time of year when we go looking for the scary and the weird. We love to be frightened, and Nebraska doesn’t disappoint when it comes to haunted hotspots. If you’re seeking a good scare this Halloween season, these spots (in no particular order) might be the best places to chase a ghost in Nebraska. Hummel Park, Omaha flickr/Ken Eakins There are many, many tales of hauntings and other spooky events taking place in this beautiful park in North Omaha....
Is Philadelphia the next Hollywood? Well, no, probably not. But there have been some absolutely astounding movies made about life in the City of Brotherly Love. This list is by no means comprehensive, but I think it covers the 11 best movies about Philadelphia. Have you seen them all? Rocky Todd Van Hoosear/Flickr There’s no way Rocky wasn’t going to be #1 on this list. Not only is it the movie that showed the world the spirit of Philadelphians, but it put Sylvester Stallone on the map....
