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While driving through Alabama, you’ll encounter many hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Even though these restaurants are somewhat unassuming, the majority of them serve the most delicious food you’ll ever eat—including seafood. Listed below are 9 of Alabama’s best hole-in-the-wall seafood restaurants. Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar - Orange Beach tripadvisor/Nina F yelp/Augusto R. Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar is a local favorite, so you know it’s gotta be good! This restaurant serves a variety of seafood, but it’s best known for its delicious fried shrimp....

Hiking is such a quintessential Montana pastime that it’s natural to feel a little sad when some of our finest trails close down due to winter weather. Luckily, we’ve found some beautiful spots that stay open all year. Granted, that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to reach them when the roads are too treacherous, but should you find yourself with some free time on a beautiful winter day, you’ll be glad they’re there....

In a historic whistle stop along the railroad tracks of Ferguson, Missouri, you will find a charming restaurant. The Ferguson Whistle Stop is a train-themed restaurant featuring sandwiches, soups, and salads. They also offer incredible frozen custard, along with many other handmade desserts, all within a building dedicated to preserving the history and excitement of train travel. Read below to plan your trained themed restaurant trip: Here’s the Ferguson Whistle Stop!...

Every now and then, it can be refreshing to go away for a long weekend. Just spending a couple of days away from your day-to-day life can be a nice refresher for the soul, and the change of scenery can be quite nice. You don’t have to travel far for a weekend getaway. In fact, some of the best places are just a short road trip away! Here are the nine best places in Louisiana that you should visit next time you have a long weekend....

When it comes to all-American food, a big juicy burger might be the most American meal of all. And no Nebraska burger joint is more American than Honest Abe’s Burgers and Freedom, with two locations in the capital city. Find Honest Abe’s at the original location in the Meadowlane Shopping Center at 840 N 70th Street, or stop by the newer downtown location at 126 N 14th St (both in Lincoln, of course)....

Located about less than a half hour away in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, is one of the most incredible cafes anywhere near Louisville. Isaac’s Cafe is hidden within the beautiful Bernheim Forest, providing perfect views of the fall foliage at this time of year. You’ll love watching the fall leaves slowly glide to the ground as you eat a fresh and flavorful soup, salad, or sandwich. Sunergos coffee, hot chocolate, and tea are also served here, which will be so satisfying to drink this fall once the weather cools down!...

One of Oklahoma’s best bargain hunting events is taking place September 9, 2017, in Piedmont. Junklahoma is an annual ‘junk’ show hosted by The Old Store during the Piedmont Founder’s Day Celebration, and you’ll want to check it out. There will be antiques, one-of-a-kind items, junk, handmade and boutique-style gifts and more. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day outdoors celebrating with Piedmont and discovering unique treasures at the one and only Junklahoma....

Psst…are you ready for the scare of a lifetime? It’s that time of the year – when the ghost and ghouls roam free – and that can only mean one thing. The scariest haunted house in America, which happens to be right here in Pittsburgh, opens its doors for only the brave who dare to enter. ScareHouse, named one of America’s scariest haunted houses, has plenty of surprises waiting for Pittsburghers this fall, including…...

January is a magical month. It’s a month full of resolutions, renewing yourself, and planning out the rest of your year. That means it’s time to plan all the places you’re going to eat this year. Nevada is full of amazing, world-class restaurants. In fact, the amount of options can be pretty overwhelming. Well, we’ve got you covered. We featured a lot of pretty amazing places to eat in 2017, and we compiled the best of them here for you....

If I asked you to name the most nostalgic of childhood foods, what would you say? Peanut butter and jelly, right? (Even if you answered something else, please humor me by nodding along.) What if I told you that you can get an epic PB&J right here in Colorado that is even better than mom used to make? (Sorry, mom…) If you are getting hungry, head out and try to find this Colorado PB&J food truck that will take you straight back to your childhood:...

Are you a believer in the paranormal? There are dozens of plantations, hotels, bars, and buildings peppered throughout Louisiana where things happen that just can’t be rationally explained. There’s one particular plantation near Natchitoches that has had so many spiritual encounters, it has attracted the attention of several paranormal investigators who have gone in and come away with some seriously spooky experiences. Magnolia Plantation was established in 1835 by Ambrose LeComte II and his wife Julia....

Did you know that Ohio is home to a ghost town that’s open to the public? Most people don’t know about Findlay’s Ghost Town, a unique roadside attraction adults and kids alike will enjoy exploring. (And during the Halloween season, it gets extra spooky.) If you’ve never been to this one-of-a-kind landmark before, you’ll want to visit soon. Check it out: The next time you’re in the northwest portion of the state, you’ll want to stop and explore Ohio’s official Ghost Town....

This tiny island in New York is the smallest inhabited island in the world, and it’s actually pretty adorable. Just Enough Room Island is located in Alexandria Bay just a few hundred feet away from famous Boldt Castle in New York. The teeny island is just about 3,300 square feet, which is just a touch larger than a standard tennis court. Just Enough Room Island is one of the 1,864 islands that speckle the St....

Kansas is full of rolling hills and open skies, but when you come across a rock formation like Monument Rocks or Castle Rock it’s always a shock to some. For most Americans, Kansas is a flat state full of fields and blue skies, but what do they really know? Kansas is full of surprises, and this area in northwest Kansas is just one of them. For those of you that would never expect this, it’s time to learn something new!...

As the weather starts to get a bit nicer, Nashvillian’s have found themselves stretching their schedules towards the sun. Whether that means you’re waking walks outside in the early morning, jogging through Centennial Park on Saturday afternoons or simply taking in the sunlight from the window, we’re all getting excited for the warm weather to come. These seven restaurants have gorgeous views of Nashville’s varied skyline, and make for a perfect way to toast to the changing seasons....

Sometimes the very best things are the hardest to find. To experience the thrill of the Alaska Gold Rush, you may very well have to travel to what seems like the middle of nowhere. But once you make your way, the trip will be well worth it. This Alaskan gold camp is full of surprises and fun for the whole family. Chicken Gold Camp is located in Chicken about 1/4 mile off of Taylor Highway....

When you think of a serial killer, you usually think of deadly weapons or maniacal plans, but you rarely picture a serial killer as someone working in a hospital, a place of healing. You’ve probably heard about some of Indiana’s most notorious murderers, but the story of this serial killer who terrorized a small Indiana town between 1993 and 1995 is truly terrifying. wikimedia Clinton, Indiana is a small town in Vermillion County with under 5,000 residents....

All over America you can find exciting aerial parks and obstacle courses that will take you soaring through the sky. You can find these common outdoor attractions in most states, but some ziplines and aerial courses offer exciting features that other parks don’t. Of all the aerial courses here in the states, there’s one that’s absolutely perfect for adventurers who are looking for an extra thrill. Who’s ready to take a trip to Florida?...

This road trip worthy eatery is all the rage with locals. It’s the perfect combination of fine dining and breathtaking atmosphere — and it’s hiding right here in Iowa! Let’s take a look. Amazing art, an incredible atmosphere, great food, and a swanky jazz bar are all found at this restaurant right here in Iowa. Galleria De Paco/Facebook That’s right: Waterloo has a famous restaurant with an interpretation of the Sistine Chapel on the ceiling....

With Thanksgiving behind us, we’re steaming towards Christmas and all the magic that the holiday season brings. You can celebrate by visiting some of the Boston area’s most bewitching light displays. But don’t let the fun stop there. This year, climb aboard a North Pole train ride for a unique, festive experience that your kids will never forget. Edaville Family Theme Park, in Carver, is a fun place to visit any time of year....