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It might still be warm during the day in Maine, but there’s a decidedly chilly snap to the morning air. We love the summer, but we’re not exactly mad that it’s about to get extremely cozy and quaint here in Vacationland. Pull out your sweaters, get your boots lined up and let’s get this fall started! If you’re like us and want to maximize every weekend before the snow starts, use this list as your guide to planning the perfect fall season....

During the long, dark months between January and May, it’s easy to get the winter blues. The best way to conquer them? A weekend getaway! Hop in the car and head for Deadwood, where you’ll find plenty to keep you busy all weekend long. Start by capturing Deadwood’s beauty with some photos. Gregory Trieste/flickr Located in South Dakota’s stunning Black Hills, Deadwood was founded in 1867. Originally a gold rush town, today it’s a vibrant place with lots to offer visitors....

Zilker Park hosts the Austin City Limits Music Festival and Pease Park celebrates Eeyore’s birthday, but there’s so much more to Austin than meets the eye. Weave your way through the Austin neighborhoods and explore off the beaten path. These are the seven best secret parks in Austin, and you’ll definitely want to visit. Sparky Park leiris202/Flickr Not many people know about this pocket park tucked away on 3701 Grooms Street, but it’s definitely worth the visit....

Looking for an easy hike with a surprise view at the end? Grab your water and head to the out-and-back Piedmont Ridge Trail, located southeast of Dallas at the edge of White Rock Escarpment and the Great Trinity Forest. The vista provides enough elevation for a breathtaking view at its peak. You’ll love the reward! Piedmont Ridge Trail is a 1.3-mile wooded hike. Jason Schwartz/AllTrails The trailhead is an easy find at Grover Keeton Park....

Do you ever wish there was just someplace magical you could go to help get you into the spirit of the holidays? If you’re looking for small town shopping, an enchanting holiday trolley, an unbelievable Christmas market, real reindeer, and stunning Christmas lights, look no further than Carmel, Indiana. Christmas on Victory/Facebook The city of Carmel offers nonstop magic during the holiday season, helping to keep the Christmas spirit alive in Indiana....

If there’s one beverage Hawaii is known for, it’s coffee. After all, Hawaii is the only American state with land able to grow coffee. And while we love Hawaii Island’s famous Kona Coffee as much as the next person, we’re pretty into the coffee farms you’ll find scattered across Hawaii’s other main islands — including the island of Oahu. Located on the outskirts of one of Hawaii’s most underrated towns, Wahiawa, is Green World Coffee Farm, a coffee lover’s paradise smack dab in the middle of the island....

Whether you are dining at a fancy Italian bistro or simply grabbing a slice from the pizzeria down the street, everyone loves a good slice of pizza. Hawaii isn’t necessarily known for their delicious Italian food, but luckily for us, there are still a few excellent pizzerias across the islands to satisfy that ever-present pizza craving. So, without further ado, here is your ultimate Hawaii pizza bucket list, complete with 15 mouthwatering pizzerias across the four main islands sure to satisfy your cravings....

It takes quite a bit of self-confidence to place a sign outside of your store, claiming to have the best chocolate chip cookie in Louisville. But, it seems that the small bakery and coffee shop, Please & Thank You, has an abundance of confidence, as they proudly display that exact sign and have the goods inside to back it up. It turns out, their claim is absolutely correct and we think that their signature chocolate chip cookies may not just be the best in Louisville, but in all of Kentucky, and they totally live up to the hype....

North Carolina has one of the most famous train theme parks on the East Coast, and if you’ve ever been to Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, then you know it’s worthy of the fame. But there’s another train park in North Carolina that’s lesser known, yet fascinating – and you’ll want to visit! Take a look below. Just outside of Raleigh, next door to North Carolina State University, there’s a public park with a train for the young and the young at heart....

Life in Utah’s small towns seems idyllic to those of us who live in the Beehive State’s larger cities. But even small towns suffer from devastating tragedies occasionally. Here’s a horrible event that happened in 1956 that you may have never heard of…but that residents of this little town will never forget. The little town of Monticello is located in southeastern Utah, along US 191. J Stephen Conn/flickr It’s a quiet town, with fewer than 2,000 residents, and it’s always been a close-knit community....

Pittsburgh’s known for plenty of things. Its six Super Bowl rings. The Duquesne Incline. A historic past in steel. And, of course, a plethora of foods and drinks. But, today, let’s focus on sandwiches. One sandwich, in particular, that really defines Pittsburgh. Would you agree? The Primanti Brothers name is arguably as synonymous with Pittsburgh as the Steelers, steel mills, and Mister Rogers. Primanti Brothers Known for its famous sandwich topped with fries and coleslaw, Primanti Brothers started as a lone food cart in the Strip District during the Great Depression....

The Battle of Warbonnet Creek was a short, intense fight between the U.S. Army (led by Buffalo Bill Cody) and a band of Cheyenne warriors. There was only one casualty in the battle, but the site is said to be haunted by the spirits of many…and once you hear the story, you may understand why. In the vast grasslands outside of present-day Harrison, a plot was brewing on July 17, 1876....

Maine isn’t Texas. We’re not exactly known for trying to do things bigger than everyone else. But there is one thing Maine does bigger than everyone in the world: the world! Meet Eartha, an enormous replica of the Earth that’s certified as the biggest rotating and revolving globe on the planet. In Yarmouth you’ll find the headquarters of the DeLorme Corporation, which was founded in 1976 by David DeLorme, who was frustrated by outdated maps of Maine and thought he could do better....

Have you ever wanted to stay in your own private schoolhouse? At the Riverside School House Bed and Breakfast, you can wake up inside a restored 20th-century school. Situated on a working cattle ranch within sight of the breathtaking Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, this unique bed and breakfast makes for a truly enchanting getaway. Class may no longer be in session, but guests are still welcome to experience the old-fashioned charm of this historic school house....

If you love zooming down powder coated mountainsides, the cool breeze flying through your hair, you will not want to miss tubing this winter at Arctic Valley’s Tube Park. This place is especially made for safe, easy tubing fun. Soaring down a snowy hill on a tube is as close to actually flying as most people will ever get! Arctic Valley Ski Area – Tube Park, Make your reservations here....

Some of the best places to visit in Indiana are hard to find. While we are proud of our bustling cities, we love our small towns and the hidden gems inside of them. For another hidden gem you have to visit, check out this incredible restaurant that’s practically in the middle of nowhere. Google Maps 20th Century Restaurant is a little-known restaurant in Milford, located off of Highway 6. This hidden gem is easy to miss — but well worth a drive....

Tucked away in Berkshire Country is a little restaurant that is absolutely worth the search. The Blue Door Market & Cafe is a great spot to stop for lunch or dessert. It may be a bit of a hike, but the journey is more than worth it. Read on to learn more about this adorable eatery and how to find it. Yelp/Blue Door Market & Cafe The Blue Door Market & Cafe is located in Sheffield and is the perfect place to grab a delicious brunch, lunch or dinner....

Fall is a beautiful time of year to get outside and explore Kentucky. The forests and trails within them become a rainbow of color and the cooler air makes an entire day outside appealing and comfortable. Kentucky’s many waterfalls are beloved natural features of our state and hiking to them is a pastime every Kentuckian should do at least once. This fall, consider checking out one of the most stunning of all of the falls – Flat Lick Falls, just outside of McKee....

From barbecue to pecan pie, there are several foods Alabamians simply can’t get enough of. Listed below are 10 foods that most Alabamians crave the moment they leave Alabama. How many of these iconic foods can you relate to? Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q’s Original Bar-B-Q Chicken with White Sauce facebook/Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que Nobody does barbecue like Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, and their “Original Bar-B-Q Chicken with White Sauce” is the absolute best!...

When you grow up in Portland (or at least spend a few decades here), certain things just become part of you. While this isn’t a bad thing, sometimes these habits can be hard to shake, even when we leave the City of Roses. Do any of these Portland habits sound familiar to you? Bringing A Rain Jacket Along Benedicto de Jesus / Flickr You never know when you will need it....