As the air is getting cooler and football season is ramping up, it’s a great time to take advantage of one of the Queen City’s fabulous restaurant patios to watch the big game. Whether you enjoy sipping wine from a rooftop with a skyline view or lounging around a fire pit on some comfy outdoor furniture, Charlotte has the patio for you and your friends to get together and share great drinks, great food, and great company....
Nashville is known as a city where tourists and locals alike can eat well and eat plenty. From our famous southern fried chicken, biscuits or grits, to the more modern proliferation of hot chicken, Nashville has no shortage of foods that it does well. Where it really shines, though, is in its barbecue. Places like Texas, Memphis, and Kansas City often get widely publicized as barbecue Mecca’s, but Nashville should not be left out of that list, especially when it comes to barbecue sandwiches....
Arkansas’ history doesn’t always stay in the past. Some unfortunate folks long since gone can’t help but roam and replay their story over and again. Let’s look at some of the places where thrilling tales turn into unexplainable experiences. Crescent Hotel - Eureka Springs Flickr/April Moore-Harris Undoubtedly the most haunted place in the state, the Crescent is the most haunted hotel in the nation as well. The hotel offers nightly ghost tours that include a visit to the morgue where Mr....
We locals have a special way of talking that may seem like a foreign language. Get acquainted with these nine silly sayings so you can keep up with the conversation. Keep this list as a handy guide to translating Illinois speak. Check it out: Flickr/tszchungwing While it may sound like we’re talking about a laundry room or something, what we actually mean is the bathroom or restroom. You do wash your hands in there…...
It’s no secret that family restaurants in smaller towns usually serve the most delicious food. Many of these type of restaurants have even been around for several decades. While driving through Alabama, you’ll come across a variety of family restaurants, including the 10 listed below. Stagecoach Cafe - Stockton yelp/P. G. tripadvisor/Tammy L. Stagecoach Cafe is a rural restaurant that serves Southern classics such as fried chicken, hamburger steak, fried okra and a variety of delicious homemade desserts....
Perhaps some of you readers may remember back to a time when the U.S. attempted to convert to the metric system? Perhaps you remember using metric units in school or when your high school track was converted to one measured in meters instead of yards. While the 1975 Metric Conversion Act didn’t quite go as planned, you can still find evidence around the country of that attempt. In fact, one prominent example exists right here in Arizona on one of our state’s busy highways....
The Bluegrass State has so much natural beauty that it’s easy to take it for granted. Lace up your hiking boots and surround yourself with nature; Battleship Rock Trail at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Kentucky offers some of the most beautiful views you’ll find throughout the entire state. Natural Bridge State Resort Park is located on the east side of the state, about an hour southeast of Lexington....
Northern California is home to all sorts of weird attractions and quirky towns. However, there is one town that might just be the quirkiest town in the state. This small town has many unique charms that you’re going to want to see for yourself. Check it out! Bolinas is a tiny community of approximately 1,600 people tucked away in a corner of Marin County. This hidden gem of a town is not easy to get to but is totally worth it once you do....
There are plenty of amusement parks that are a great for a day of fun and adventure, but sometimes we’re looking for something a bit different. Hubb’s Farm is more than just a corn maze, or a pumpkin patch, or an agricultural center – but a self-proclaimed ‘agri-tourism’ theme park taking a day of ‘fun on the farm’ to a whole new level. Yelp / Heidi J 2017 is now the 10th year Hubb’s has been open....
Winter is such a glorious time for Idaho. It’s the one time a year that the entire state turns into a snowy wonderland. Many regions of Idaho even look like they could be scenes straight out of a snow globe. Labelle Lake is a remote retreat in Rigby, Idaho which resembles the most picturesque scenes of winter. This year they took it to another level by building an actual ice castle on their property....
One of the many amazing things about Washington is that there’s something for everyone here, and that includes our exercise habits. Whether you love a good hike, prefer Pilates or CrossFit or run in many of our annual races, it’s easy to find the right fitness path here. And the latest fitness trend to sweep Washington is something all animal lovers will enjoy. Welcome to the Wobbly Ranch, a very special “yoga studio....
If you believe in ghosts, you might expect to find them in cemeteries, but does it seems likely that they’d haunt a college campus? Students and staff say that Mount Marty College in Yankton is definitely haunted. Mount Marty College was established in 1936 and its campus is absolutely beautiful. Mount Mary College/Facebook The students of this Roman Catholic Benedictine Liberal Arts College love everything about their school…but there are some dark stories of hauntings here....
There’s no denying that the 80s have returned. From movie remakes to dramatic clothing, it seems that everywhere we turn, we’re reminded of this decade. One of the most popular places to hang out during the 80s was at the local arcade. Arcade games were all the rage then, and they’re all the rage now. Because Pints & Pixels showcases numerous arcade games, it’s become one of Alabama’s most unique restaurants....
In the early days, Rhode Island was made up of outcasts and misfits. These colonial residents were also innovators, and little Rhode Island turned out to be the birthplace of a revolution that changed the world. Today, you can visit The Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark, which is the cornerstone of the Blackstone River Valley Historical Park. Here’s more about the “Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution.” Slater Mill was powered by water flowing from the Blackstone River....
Fall is perfect for spending time outside enjoying the fall foliage and cool autumn breezes. We have already shared the fall foliage predictions, beautiful fall day trips, awesome harvest festivals, and other great ways to celebrate the season, but a visit to this one town may just be the best was to appreciate autumn. St. Charles is the third oldest city in Missouri. Melissa - Flickr Located just across the Missouri River, St....
Sometimes, we all need a few days off! If you’re in desperate need of a Delaware weekend getaway, we’ve planned out an easy and affordable way to spend some time away from the world, trying Delaware’s most charming restaurants and spotting the prettiest scenery in the state. No matter where you live in the state, these locations are all within a short drive, and will quickly become your favorite destinations for a quick escape....
Portland is known for its food, so it is no surprise that we have amazing locally produced cheese right here in the city. The Oregon Cheese Guild, an organization dedicated to the art and craft of making cheese, has developed this wonderful Oregon Cheese Trail of creameries right here in the Portland Metro area. Take this deliciously creamy trip to taste many of the local cheeses of our area. TMK Creamery TMK Creamery / Facebook...
With spring just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to start planning some truly unforgettable travel activities for 2018. It may seem overwhelming to choose from the endless destinations in the US, so we’ve compiled a list of the five absolutely must-see places. Take a look and see if you aren’t convinced to plan a trip of your lifetime: Death Valley, California nate2b/flickr Death Valley is an iconic American landscape, perhaps because there’s nothing quite like it anywhere else in the country....
Sometimes, there’s just nothing that will satisfy your hunger like a juicy hamburger. If you happen to get those cravings and live in the Mile High City, you’re in luck. From classic to down-right crazy, Denver has an impressive selection of hamburger options for you. Check out these 9 Denver burgers that you’re going to want to sink your teeth into this year. 5280 Burger Bar (500 16th St., Suite 160, Denver, CO 80202 and 4301 Main St....
During Arizona’s frontier days, restaurants typically came in the form of saloons and those often lasted as long as a town’s heyday. A few lucky spots around the state have managed to survive throughout the centuries but Arizona’s oldest restaurant also happens to call one of those old boomtowns its home. Jeremy Keith/Flickr The Longhorn Restaurant is located on Allen Street in Tombstone’s historic district and is known as the oldest continuously operated restaurant in the town....
