Tennesseans love a good adventure, and we certainly live in a place that offers opportunity after opportunity for some great adventures. The best part? Most of the great adventures in Tennessee don’t have to take any more than a day. From the mountains of East Tennessee to the flood plains of the Mississippi River in West Tennessee, there is plenty to do for anyone willing to take a day and go exploring....
Read more to discover why San Francisco has become the hippest city in the West Coast. Portland, Oregon may be hip as well, but San Francisco will long be the favorite for many heading to the West Coast. Discover how spectacular food, wine, views, and more made San Francisco the best city. Technology and Innovation IntelFreePress/Flickr Depending who you ask, usually millennials, San Francisco is attractive and popular for technology and innovation....
As much as we love the city, even die-hard Chicagoans have to move away sometimes. Be it for a job, school, or just a change of pace, there are a few that just about everyone has when they move away. Here are 11 things people from Chicago think about when they leave the city. “Nothing beats a Lake Michigan sunrise.” Pixabay/rlobes No matter where you go, you’ll always be comparing sunrises to those in Chicago....
Occasionally, you’re not going to have an hour or more to have a nice, sit-down meal at a restaurant. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get quality, delicious food! With the recent surge of food trucks in Indy, you’ll have no trouble finding something fantastic to eat when you’re on the go. Check out nine of the best trucks in the city. Gaucho’s FIre Garvy S./Yelp Peter P./Yelp For a fantastic take on Brazilian cuisine, you’ll want to make a pit stop at this truck....
There are secret lands beneath our feet; miles of tunnels and waterways spiderwebbed below us, unseen. But you can find them if you know where to look and can navigate a cave with a moderate degree of skill. Sharps Cave in Pocahontas County is one such place – with an unexpected surprise. Sharps Cave is located in Slaty Fork just off U.S. Route 219 - about 14 miles north of Marlinton....
Love BBQ? Then lucky you! If you live in the Baltimore area, you’re incredibly close to a variety of BBQ restaurants. One of the best is located just outside of the city and many people consider it to be the tastiest in the entire state. Check out this flavorful spot and be sure to bring your appetite! Andy Nelson’s Southern Pit Barbecue is located in Cockeysville, about 22 minutes from the city....
The winter is proving to be a warm one and if you enjoy spending time in the outdoors, you’re probably looking for things to do. If hiking and camping sounds like your cup of tea, then we think you’re going to love this one campground. By now, you’ve probably heard of the impressive Havasu Falls hidden within the Grand Canyon. This little oasis has grown incredibly popular in recent years and you can actually camp just a short distance from the falls!...
If you’re craving a burger, there’s always somewhere delicious to try in the Hoosier state. From modern, craft burgers to traditional old school drive-ins, Indiana has a wide assortment of burgers you’ll love taste testing. If you’re looking for your latest burger venture, check out this small town in Indiana known for its truly epic burgers. wikimedia Jonesville, Indiana is a small town in Bartholomew County with approximately 177 residents. This tiny town might not be well known across the Hoosier state, but it’s definitely worth a trip if you love burgers....
Some places have history both inside and out. Central City is one such place. The buildings bear the edifices of turn-of-the-century architecture, and a step inside them will show a more varied history, represented by a vast array of antiques. Old Central City was called such when it was incorporated in 1893, because it was centrally located between Guyandotte, West Virginia and Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Originally comprised of farmland, Central City soon became a manufacturing town....
One of South Carolina’s fastest growing towns is also one of the most peaceful. It may sound contradictory, but it’s true, and this enchanting town has experienced massive growth in the last two decades. Twenty years ago Bluffton’s population was approximately 1,000; today it’s nearly 20,000. But as much of Bluffton continues to expand, it also manages to retain that small town charm. Built on the bluffs of the May River and originally known as “Kirks Landing,” or “Kirks Bluff,” the community changed its name to Bluffton in the early 1840s and then incorporated as a town in the 1850s....
Utah has many great restaurants, but there’s one place that stands out for its pie. Visit The Dodo Restaurant in Salt Lake City for the best pie you’ve ever had. The Dodo Restaurant opened its doors in 1981. The restaurant has occupied a few locations, but its permanent home has been at 1355 E. 2100 S. in Sugarhouse for quite awhile now. The Dodo Restaurant/Facebook This restaurant is well-known for its fresh, delicious food....
Living in New Hampshire, you might start to notice a couple of common decor themes between restaurants – sometimes it seems like all of them have dark wood and deer antlers. That’s cozy and great, but sometimes you just want something a little more eclectic and different. This one cafe in Lincoln is bright, cheerful, and delicious – if you haven’t yet visited, add it to your list! Gypsy Cafe in Lincoln is lovely from the outside, but it’s not until you enter this cozy restaurant that you really get a sense of just how cool this place is....
Here in Virginia, we take the fall season extremely seriously. This sentiment largely stems from the natural beauty that accompanies the fall season, but perhaps more importantly, the delightful seasonal treats. One such example is our beloved pumpkin pie. Whether it’s a homemade recipe or something store-bought, there’s no mistaking the appeal of this dessert. With that in mind, we’ve located an absolutely decadent pumpkin pie located at Red Truck Bakery....
Do you believe in the supernatural? In psychics, demons, ghosts and anything else a bit…extraordinary. If you do, this festival is for you. Even if you’re a skeptic, it just might convince you. New Jersey is pretty big on ghost tours but we’ve got a one-of-a-kind paranormal convention that’s sure to scare and delight. The New Jersey Paraunity Expo is an annual celebration of all things spooky and supernatural. Facebook/New Jersey Paraunity Expo...
Idaho is pretty underappreciated when it comes to useful inventions that are widely used around the world. We invented the television, for goodness sake. Still, the only thing that comes to people’s minds when they think of Idaho are potatoes. There are even some Idahoans who are unaware of all the amazing things our state has done. Did you know the chairlift was invented here? There’s no telling where snow sports like skiing and snowboarding would be today without this invention....
Everything’s bigger in Texas – our food, our festivities, our pride, and our…car washes? That’s right, the longest car wash in the entire world is located right here in the Lone Star State. It’s at the Buc-ee’s in Katy, so now you have another excuse to pay a visit to our favorite beaver. Keep scrolling to read more about it. As if Buc-ee’s didn’t have enough to offer already, the Katy location has added another feature to entice wide-eyed tourists: the world’s longest car wash....
From natural wonders to eclectic restaurants, Indianapolis is bursting with incredible attractions that people come from across the country to experience. If you’re looking for some of the best places to visit in the Circle City, these nine are some of the best in the entire U.S. The IMA Gardens at Newfields Intiaz Rahim/Flickr The gardens at the Indianapolis Museum of Art are an extraordinary outdoor attraction that’s easily one of the most stunning places in the country....
Great news, Coloradans: spring is just around the corner! Even though the Centennial State has seemed to forget about winter altogether (hello, 60-degree days), the spring solstice just makes this beautiful season all-the-more official. If you are ready to get out and really celebrate this wonderful weather and gorgeous scenery, you are going to want to experience these seven Colorado springtime wonders: Rockies baseball Flickr/- Adam Reeder - C’mon… you know we couldn’t begin this list without mentioning our beloved boys in purple!...
Sure, there are plenty of long and meandering hikes that crisscross all of Minnesota. But what if you want something that is a little more low key? Look no further than one of the state’s most popular parks. At Gooseberry Falls, you’ll take a short and sweet hike to see one of the most gorgeous sights you’ll ever lay eyes on. Want to know more? Read on to learn about the super-short trail at Gooseberry Falls State Park....
Nothing brings about the Christmas Spirit like a nice layer of fluffy snow. We haven’t had much of it this winter, so far. Here are your best chances to find snow in Iowa right now. If you want to spend time in the historically snowiest town in Iowa, head for Mason City. Michael Leland/Flickr Their average annual snowfall is 41.2 inches. Lake Park in western Iowa has the second highest annual snowfall of any city in the state....
