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When it comes to planning day trips and weekend getaways, it’s always important to know where all the best restaurants are wherever it is you’re visiting. Lucky for us, in the tiny town of Tannersville there’s just about every kind of restaurant that you could imagine all within your reach on Main Street! Known as our Painted Village in the Sky, this small town of the Northern Catskills is best explored on an empty stomach....

Fairy tales come to life in some parts of the Natural State, making this the perfect state to wonder as you wander through castles, forests, and natural places. From tiny castles to spots with out-of-this-realm scenery, here are 10 places in Arkansas that will make you feel like you’re living your best fairy tale dream. Eureka Springs Treehouses Facebook/Eureka Springs Treehouses You can live out nearly any kind of fairy tale you want at Eureka Springs Treehouses....

Filled with rich history as well as modern delights, Downtown Denver is overflowing with possibilities when it comes to making the most of your visit. Whether quietly browsing amazing artwork fits your fancy, or grabbing a beer and hot dog and cheering on the Rockies sounds like fun, you will find it all nestled right here at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains in Downtown Denver. Denver Art Museum Flickr/Mr. Jason Hayes Housed in two architecturally spectacular buildings, the Denver Art Museum fills your visual senses before even stepping through the doors....

You know those jokes you have with your best friends that only THEY can understand? These are the ones that date back to last week, last summer or even last year and remain funny forever. Sometimes it feels like Mainers have these same jokes. Whether we’re making fun of our accents, the way we give directions or the fact that we live in a place that hurts our face when we go outside some days, these have stayed funny for years....

Most people don’t realize how much of a forerunner Ohio actually was when it comes to American history, culture, and society. From walking on the moon to pouring the first concrete street, Ohio paved the way for America in more ways than one. Here are 12 things they don’t always teach you about Ohio in school: Ohio got its name from the Iroquois word, “O-Y-O,” meaning “great river.” Jim Grey/Flickr The Iroquois Indians settled between the Ohio River and Great Lakes around 1650....

Delaware is a great place to grow up! Though it’s a small state and often underrated, there are a few things about growing up in Delaware that make it one of the best places in America to be a kid or lay down your roots. Check out some of the perks of growing up in Delaware, and see if you can relate to any of these. You get to know everybody in your town....

It’s that time of year when the sun shines brighter yet the air is cooler. This winter, instead of staying inside all the time, try these six indoor attractions you’ll never forget. Adventure doesn’t have to end once it’s cold. From arcades to spas, this diverse list gives you an array of activities to help pass a whole day. Keep scrolling for more details. LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Shaumburg) Facebook/LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago This incredible place is like a museum of Lego artwork....

Living in a large city has its perks, for sure. There’s always an amazing place to eat, shop, and explore nearby. But sometimes, the loudness and the busyness can get a little overwhelming. Thankfully, there are so many quiet places in Philadelphia where you can find peace and escape from the hectic city life. Check them out the next time you need a few hours to yourself. Shofuso House and Garden, Fairmount Park Flickr / Tyler Sprauge The stunning Shofuso Japanese House and Garden has been located in Fairmount Park since the 1950s....

Arkansans still take the time for tea. Maybe it’s stepping away from a hectic work schedule for just enough time to steep a bag and take a breath; or, maybe dedicating a weekend hour to carefully set out saucers and enjoy good company. Either way, that first steamy sip honors a piece of the past that has not been forgotten. Whether you’re looking for a modernized teatime atmosphere or a proper high tea spread, an Arkansas tea trip will fancy your cuppa needs....

Waterfalls or restaurants are usually what comes to mind when we think of hidden places in Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas is hiding something special, however: a castle. A castle that just so happens to be the most expensive home in the entire state. Let’s pretend we’re all millionaires as we take a scroll through this luxurious hidden wonder: Nestled on a 100-acre hill in the Ozark Mountains is the Dromborg Castle....

As the weather warms up and the winter rains subside, there’s nothing like a short and sweet hike to prepare you for an entire season of adventure. Fortunately for Clevelanders, the landscape of Northeast Ohio is spectacularly beautiful. The Emerald Necklace, our nickname for the Cleveland Metroparks, is overflowing with natural splendor and offers many lovely hikes. If you’re looking to start out with something short, sweet, and scenic in the Metroparks, look no further than the lovely campus of Garfield Park Reservation....

There is a town near San Francisco with a deathly reputation. Colma is known as “the City of the Silent”. Because Colma is a place where the living residents are outnumbered by the dead. Read more about this town with a dubious distinction. Colma is a city in San Mateo County at the northern end of the San Francisco Peninsula. This town of only around 1,800 people has a creepy and haunted history....

Detroit pizza lovers rejoice! According to a 2017 SmartAsset report, our city just won the top spot for the “Best Cities For Pizza Lovers” in America! Beating out cities like New York and Chicago, which are known for their famous pizza styles, we’ve finally been recognized for our very own Detroit-style pizza, and we couldn’t be more proud! So go grab yourself a slice of delicious square, deep-dish pizza! You’ve earned it!...

I’m all about outdoor adventure and I just can’t wait until the weather warms up…it’s on its way! But some days are too hot, or too cold, or too rainy to go out and have fun. That doesn’t mean you have to stay in. You might head to one of our many malls, maybe watch a movie, or, you can have the adventure of a lifetime. Last week, I wrote about an incredible indoor skydiving arena, opening soon in New Jersey....

Perhaps nowhere else in North Carolina will you find more natural habitat diversity than in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge located in Dare and Hyde counties in Eastern North Carolina. Comprised of 152,000 lowland acres, the refuge is home to a variety of habitats and species. Google Maps The mainland portions of the refuge cover a massive area measuring approximately 28 miles by 15 miles. Wikipedia/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters - Point Peter aerial photo Uploaded by Dolovis...

Missouri has many gorgeous state parks but there are some that really dazzle in the fall. Roaring River State Park is one of Missouri’s most beautiful parks once the leaves begin to change colors. With warm days still ahead, early fall is one of the best times to go for a hike in Missouri. Enjoy the many trails at Roaring River State Park but be sure to take Devil’s Kitchen Trail up to an above ground cave for a surreal experience....

When you find a place that does one particular thing masterfully well, it’s hard not to keep visiting time and time again. It’s especially nice when the place you find is an unassuming Florida farm stand in the middle of nowhere. We recently wrote about Robert is Here in Florida and the heavenly milkshakes that they churn out each day. This unassuming farm stand is similar in terms of a line being around the block when you visit, except it isn’t a milkshake you’ll be after…it’s a warm, gooey, fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon roll....

Here at Only In New York we love creating fun road trips and showcasing already-existing food trails for our readers. In the past you may remember that we’ve created things like an ice cream road trip that took you from out near Rochester, through the Finger Lakes and down to our Southern Tier. But today we’re highlighting a very small and specific area of the Finger Lakes, with this tasty trail being made up of locations that are all within an arm’s reach of each other....

Without a doubt, there is no shortage of places to explore and things to do in the state of South Carolina. Many people naturally find their way to the most traveled of places, including this one. But when it comes to this one touristy spot, not many people know about the fabulous city park that’s hiding in plain sight. Check it out below and then make plans to spend a little extra time the next time you’re visiting this touristy spot in the Lowcountry....

Looking for restaurant inspiration for the coming year? Massachusetts is filled with hidden eateries and time-honored restaurants that are definitely worthy of a reservation. Put these restaurants at the top of your 2018 dining bucket list. Note: these spots aren’t ranked, merely listed. Sunset Tiki Bar & Grill, Westford Facebook/Sunset Tiki Bar & Grill No, that’s not a shot from a tropical beach bar somewhere in the Caribbean. That’s Sunset Tiki Bar and Grill in Westford....