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Philadelphia is known as a hot tempered city! We’ve got a reputation for being rabid sports fans… I mean, Veterans’ Stadium had a jail underneath of it thanks to the rowdy behavior of Eagles and Phillies fans. Yes, we threw batteries at Santa Claus, but that only happened once. If you spend some time in the City of Brotherly Love, you’re much more likely to find kind, welcoming Philadelphians… as long as you avoid just a few things that are sure to make anyone from Philadelphia mad....

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind tree finding experience this year, head to one of these cut-your-own farms around Portland. Several farms are already sold out for the year, so if you are planning on cutting your own tree, head out soon and find your special tree ASAP to get in on this annual tradition. Sauvie Island Farms Sauvie Island Farms / Facebook Offering Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, and Noble Fir trees, this local farm is a fun spot to choose a favorite tree....

Nashville is one of our favorite places to grab a bite to eat, especially if we’re looking for a truly decadent and memorable dish. Whether you have a sweet tooth or a hankering for a nice, juicy burger, these seven dishes will adhere Music City hard to your memory this fall. Enjoy one, two, or even all seven while the trees lose their leaves and the world turns all sorts of red and brown and orange....

Do you have any vacation days just waiting to be used? These weekend getaways are the perfect thing to try when you can’t seem to choose what to do with your time. In just a few hours, you can be at your destination and ready to enjoy your weekend away. Unless you want to stay longer, that is! We’ve organized them by distance from Kansas City to make it easy to pick how far you’d like to travel:...

Here in Ohio, dinner can be much more than just a delicious meal. Throughout the state, there are several unique restaurant and transportation options that serve dinner with a side of adventure. From scenic dinner trains to riverboat cruises, the following are 9 one-of-a-kind adventures you can only have in Ohio. The Cincinnati Dinner Train (Cincinnati) cincinnatirailway.com Cincinnati Dinner Train/Facebook All dinners served on this train include a side of scenery aboard three beautifully restored 1950s era dining cars....

Now that spring has sprung in Southern California, it’s time to head out to one of SoCal’s prettiest gardens to take in the beauty of the flowering cherry blossoms. Here’a sneak peek of what you’ll find at Descanso Gardens this spring when you show up for cherry blossom season. Welcome to Descanso Gardens! googlemaps/descanso gardens Centrally located in Southern California, you’ll find one of the best spots to enjoy the cherry blossoms this spring during a tour of SoCal’s most beloved garden....

Some travelers may be attracted to our state’s exciting cities, but you’ll find more and more people nowadays are in search of exploring New York’s small towns. Previously, we’ve covered how gems of the Finger Lakes like Hammondsport have been considered by many to be one of America’s coolest small towns, but there’s another destination down in the Catskills that’s been picking up traction for quite some time now. Roughly two hours away from Manhattan and less than an hour and a half away from Albany, many who are living in urban areas continue to seek out this town to escape from it all....

Now that the snow and cold seem to have set it, it’s truly winter in Wisconsin. And while that’s not always good news to everyone, it does mean that the state has turned into a gorgeous winter wonderland. The light fluffy snows of the past few days are sitting on branches and dusting housetops and basically make it look like we’re in the middle of a snow globe. It’s undeniably beautiful and warms even the coldest of hearts among these sub-zero temperatures....

Iowa is full of beautiful places that were created over the last couple centuries. From feats of engineering like this huge roller dam, to this charming lookout tower that’s styled like a castle and provides stunning views of Pilot Knob State Park, Iowans have definitely left their mark on our beautiful state. Have you ever wondered about the humans that inhabited this place before white settlers came along? Here’s one hauntingly beautiful place that’s no longer inhabited, but provides clues about those who once lived there....

Back in 1969, Stew Leonard opened a store for his family’s farm, Clover Farms Dairy. In the span of just a few decades, it’s grown into a legendary chain of dairy stores with six locations in Connecticut and New York. Ripley’s Believe It or Not named Stew Leonard’s “The World’s Largest Dairy.” It’s also been named to Fortune Magazine’s list of the best companies to work for. Flickr/Mike Mozart Unlike most grocery stores, customers must pass through the entire store, unless they know the shortcuts....

We’re absolutely in love with our great state, and we have a whole website to prove it! That’s a pretty solid investment in Tennessee, wouldn’t you say? Still, sometimes reading is a bit overrated, especially after a long and busy day at work or out with the kids. Sometimes it’s nice to just digest beauty, as opposed to going out and looking for it. thig84 - Flickr We stumbled across this gorgeous video of Chattanooga, Tennessee, our sweet river city in the south of the state, and it made us catch our breath....

With over 5,000 residents, Jericho is pretty big by Vermont standards, yet you may not find yourself heading there as often as you should. If it’s not on your regular route, we suggest making a detour to the Jericho Cafe and Tavern. This mouthwatering cafe in VT serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner – along with delicious baked goods – that you’ll ever try. Get ready to be wowed by the JCaT!...

Most towns and cities across Minnesota have an ample selection of restaurants that’ll be sure to satisfy even the strongest cravings. In every corner of the state, you can find anything you want in any style of cuisine, from BBQ to Mexican to burgers. So it shouldn’t come as too big a surprise that a small town in northern Minnesota is home to what has been voted the best pasta in the entire state....

The small towns that make up Iowa’s Villages of Van Buren are throwing a party this fall. The small town of Bonaparte is one place in our gorgeous state that you’ll want to visit this season. Bonaparte sits in a small valley, with the business district extending three blocks parallel to the river. Bonaparte Website The park is along the western edge of town, and was the site of many summer concerts at the band shell throughout the town’s history....

If you believe in ghosts, you should know that you’re not alone. There are countless teams of ghost hunters in Oregon who have taken it upon themselves to seek out proof of the paranormal. These teams conduct investigations of reportedly haunted locations around the Beaver State. Check out what ghost hunters have discovered in these 5 haunted Oregon places: Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery (Dayton) Flickr/Randy Kashka Countless chilling legends surround this cemetery....

College educations today are pretty expensive, and even more so if you’re looking at an Ivy League College. However, you just might be able to get an Ivy League education for free if you’re from Wheelock, Vermont. Thanks to a century old agreement between Dartmouth College and the town of Wheelock, residents here can go to Dartmouth tuition free… but they still have to get in first. The a quirky scholarship all started in 1785 when the Vermont Legislature granted Dartmouth College 23,000 acres of land....

The San Francisco Bay area has a colorful, mysterious, controversial, and downright creepy history. There are hundreds of stories that range from reported ghosts and paranormal activity to mysterious disappearances and untimely deaths. There are creepy and haunted spots in the Bay Area that are not well known, so take note of these surprising destinations and proceed — if you dare. Watch out for these 10 creepy places around the Bay area that might surprise you....

This time of year is always a magical one. Some towns in South Carolina really know how to get into the Christmas spirit – with events and light displays that transform their charming towns and cities into little Christmas villages. Some even feel like they’ve been plucked right from the middle of a snow globe. See for yourself below. Anderson Facebook/The Main Street Program, Anderson, SC Facebook/Main Street Program, Anderson, SC From the Annual Christmas Walk to the tree lighting and the annual Christmas parade, Anderson is filled with holiday cheer....

If you’ve lived in Mississippi for an extended period of time, then you know that some of the state’s best restaurants are hidden in the most remote locations. From award-winning fried chicken and catfish to seafood and po’ boys, the dining options are virtually endless in rural Mississippi. Feel like going for a ride? Here are 10 country restaurants in Mississippi that are so worth the trip. HD Gibbes & Sons (140 Main St....

Residents of Virginia are well aware that our hiking trails are exquisite. To much of the world, though, these treks through ancient forests, picturesque shorelines, and mountain peaks are something of a hidden gem. So we’re hear to announce that 10 of the greatest hiking trails on earth can be found right here in Virginia. If you’re in need of further convincing, simply scroll through the following photographs: Mary’s Rock rjcox/flickr The view from Mary’s Rock offers a classic yet breathtaking Blue Ridge overlook....