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If you’re looking for a list of great family restaurants where mouthwatering home cookin’ is the special every day, then look no farther than these 11 eateries in South Carolina. These hometown restaurants will take you back in time and soothe that itch for some home cookin’ like your mom used to make. The Front Porch - Richburg TripAdvisor/Brian H TripAdvisor/Brian H The Front Porch opened more than 32 years ago with a “farm to table” concept long before it became a trend....

Everyone knows Detroit as the center of the American automotive industry, rightfully giving it the nickname “Motor City.” However, there are so many more things that came from Detroit and we’d like to celebrate the geniuses who helped improve the city and the rest of the world. We have the first mile of concrete highway. Bob Julius/Flickr The first mile of concrete highway in the world was paved in 1909. You’ll find it between Six Mile and Seven Mile roads in Wayne County....

If you have $10,000 in cash, you do have the opportunity to purchase a home in Indiana. It may not be the best home in the world and it’s likely a foreclosure home, but it is still a home. If you are willing to put a little work into it – there is no reason why it couldn’t turn into a great home. I did some digging and I found a handful of homes you could purchase right now if you have $10,000 on you....

Everyone knows Alabamians practice great Southern hospitality. With that being said, there’s only so much we’ll put up with. If you want to stay on our good side, make sure you don’t do these 15 things: Tell us we take football too seriously. wikimedia commons/Matthew Tosh In Alabama, football, whether it’s high school or college, isn’t just a sport. It’s a way of life! If we take it too seriously, then so be it!...

The weather is getting nicer and Vermonters are eagerly counting down the days until summer is here. Are you ready? If you haven’t made your summer bucket list, grab a pen and start writing. These places and things should get you started when planning the best summer in Vermont ever. Keep the conversation going and add your favorite things to do at the end! Take your bike on the kingdom trails....

Here in Iowa, we have some famous (not to mention delicious) dishes that are unlike anything else you will experience. From our top-notch tenderloins to our delectable Dutch letters, here are 18 dishes you have to eat in Iowa at least once before you die: Pork tenderloins Townhouse/Facebook If there is one dish in Iowa that you must try before you die, it’s one of our famous Iowa pork tenderloins. You won’t find one like it anywhere else....

Utahns are pretty amazing people but we have certain characteristics that set us apart from other Americans. Utah drivers speed 10 miles over the limit, run every yellow light and never use our turn signals. Garrett/flikr We’re often surrounded by kids. Lots of ‘em. Jeffrey Turner/flikr Because we have all those kids, we’re usually driving a minivan or an SUV, often with stick family decals on the rear window. Giannina/Mylilibean.blogspot.com...

Sadly, murders, disappearances, and abductions happen everywhere – even in Virginia. With a number of high profile cold cases over the years, including a few recently, there is no doubt that unsolved murders send chills down your spine – and your sympathies to the victims’ families. I could list countless unsolved murders, and I will mention a few, but there are more than just murder mysteries in Virginia. Today, we will look at a few of the mysteries from history that help to remind us that Virginia may be many things, but never boring....

Whether you are looking to hike, picnic, or go horseback riding, you might not find a prettier venue than one of Wisconsin’s state forests. And spoiler alert: you aren’t just going to see a bunch of trees here. Be prepared to see some of the most breathtaking scenery in Wisconsin. So without any further ado. Black River State Forest Joshua Mayer/Flickr Located in Black River Falls, Black River state forest provides 68,000 acres of pine and oak forest....

Nebraska is, at its heart, an untamed frontier land just bursting with natural beauty. We’ve got some spectacular human-made sights to see, but we think our natural attractions really steal the show. These are 8 of them that everyone – resident AND visitor – needs to check out at least once. Chimney Rock, near Bayard flickr/Kent Kanouse Without a doubt Nebraska’s most iconic natural attraction, Chimney Rock is even more impressive in person than it is in pictures....

The First State is a strange state – there are many bizarre locations and roadside attractions to capture your imagination. Each strange Delaware attraction on our list below will make you stop and look twice if you weren’t expecting to stumble upon it on your travels. The Futuro House Flickr / Nan Palermo Delaware’s Futuro Home sits alongside the runway of a small Milton airport called the Eagle Crest-Hudson Airport. Some insist that it’s a spaceship waiting to take off....

With the cold weather almost entirely out of our sights, residents of New York are beginning to create our warm weather bucket lists for 2016. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a vacation away with the whole family or just need a weekend in the woods by yourself, our list has a perfect spot for everyone! Get ready to daydream about your next extraordinary retreat into Mother Nature – here are 9 amazing cabins that will give you an unforgettable stay:...

New Hampshire is a pretty calm and quiet place, but sometimes you want to get even further away from it all. Luckily, there are still some places in New Hampshire that are relatively undiscovered, just waiting to give you a dose of peace and quiet that will make everything seem all right. Escape to these New Hampshire hidden oases today! Saint-Gaudens, Cornish Elizabeth Sullivan/flickr This national historical site was the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens....

The Hawaiian Islands are home to countless incredible parks, panoramic views, and historic sites, but what if we were to tell you that there is a hidden destination that combines all three of these attractions in one? Nestled in the mountains above some of Oahu’s best north shore surfing spots, far away from the crowds, is the often overlooked Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site, a true undiscovered Hawaiian destination....

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than beating the heat with an icy cold treat. Despite our frigid winters, Minnesota has more than a few great ice cream shops to choose from. Many serve dozens of unique flavors and are a great place to try something new. But what about when you crave a classic? There’s one place in Minnesota that invented one of the summer’s most famous treats, and it still serves them more than 50 years later....

The robberies by Butch Cassidy and his fellow outlaws back in the late 1890s were legendary throughout the West. Smooth, practiced, and executed to perfection, every crime was a casual, seamless operation that always made national headlines and led to hundreds of “Wanted” posters littering the streets. It makes sense, then, that Idaho – with its western charm and newly formed organizational law – would make the perfect target (and hideout) for the country’s greatest outlaw....

June is finally here! And with the arrival of our first summer month comes the joy of having some of our favorite seasonal destinations open back up for the year. A place you’ll want to keep in mind for those days when you’re growing tired of your backyard pool, this hidden water park in the Finger Lakes will make any summer day a memorable one. The largest water park in the Finger Lakes, Roseland Waterpark at the top of Canandaigua Lake opens up for the year on June 24th....

Bannack State Park is a living testament to our Montana state pride. This historical ghost town has over 60 structures that are still standing, all of which are carefully maintained by the Bannack Association at the Montana Parks Department. Not only can you tour Bannack and participate in weekend ghost walks, but you can also camp there… if you don’t mind sleeping at a haunted campground in Montana. Johs97056 / Flickr Bannack State Park has two campgrounds, the Vigilante Campground and the Road Agent Campground....

Iron mining was once one of the Midwest’s most lucrative economic endeavors. During the mid-to-late 19th century, mines were established throughout the region — including several in Michigan. While iron mining is certainly no longer a major source of employment for workers in the Great Lakes State, Michiganders and tourists can still experience remnants of the mining boom with a visit to the Iron Mountain Iron Mine. Google Maps Located near the aptly named town of Iron Mountain, the Iron Mountain Iron Mine is a popular tourist attraction that allows visitors to explore iron mining as it existed during its peak years....

Cleveland is a city of many wonders, and its citizens have taken a great interest in preservation. Its museums and institutions stand out thanks to their gleaming collections, but one such destination differs from the rest. All ages will be delighted by the mystical wonders that make their home in this glass building. The Cleveland Botanical Garden is located at 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland. Stu Spivack/Wikimedia Commons The Botanical Garden features nearly a dozen acres of outdoor scenery, and inside its glass walls it houses 18,000 square of tropical wonder....