When it comes to Michigan food, the Coney Dog reins supreme. Where else can you get a meaty, onion and mustard topped hotdog in any other city but Detroit? Not only are these delicious dogs a staples here, there has been an ongoing battle over who makes the best Coney Dogs for years (yes, it’s that serious)! Fill your belly at these 7 spots in Detroit that serve up to-die-for Coney Dogs and decide for yourself which one reigns supreme!...
Our rich history is what makes up the very fabric of this beautiful state that we call home today. Here are some the oldest operating businesses in Missouri that’ll take you back in time. Holladay Distillery - Oldest Vodka Distillery jmjbrtw/TripAdvisor mlk676/TripAdvisor In 1804, a pure limestone spring was found in Weston by Lewis and Clark during their expedition. However, it wasn’t until 1856 that young entrepreneurial businessman, Benjamin Holladay, would team up with his brother to use it for a bourbon distillery....
Villisca, Iowa is widely known – and mostly known – for the deadly ax murders that happened in this sleepy community more than 100 years ago. Oddly, the famous ax murders are the first thing the Wikipedia page for the City of Villisca says about the town, right after describing the location and listing the population. In 1912, a grisly massacre took place in a house in Villisca when someone murdered eight people in their sleep – with an ax....
Delaware was settled by the Dutch in the 1630s, making it one of the earliest European settlements in the New World. For hundreds of years, people have been making a life in Delaware, and it did not take long for taverns, pubs and colonial restaurants to appear amongst the early Delaware residents. Delaware is home to many of the oldest things in America – from the oldest Methodist church, to the oldest church building still used as it was built, to the first DuPont home in the Country....
If you’re looking to take an adventure and spend the day out on the water fishing in New York, there are plenty of gorgeous lakes and rivers that you can take advantage of in our Upstate regions. But out on Long Island where you’re surrounded by the fresh salty air and amazingly blue water, you can experience a fishing town that almost seems as though it’s frozen in time! A favorite place to visit out on the island, the village of Greenport is one of our most charming locations within New York....
Slip away from the nonstop busyness of every day life to a place where you can reconnect with nature. Listen to the birds sing. Feel the warm sunshine on your skin. And, watch fields of flowers sway in a gentle breeze. Here are just 10 of the best places for nature lovers in Pittsburgh. Buttermilk Falls Natural Area – 570 Valley Brook Road, New Florence, PA 15944 Flickr/Joanna Poe Allow the sound of a flowing waterfall to relax you after a short hike - protected by the canopy of trees - to the picturesque Buttermilk Falls....
When Only in Your State did a piece on Wisconsin supper clubs, we had no idea just how much it would resonate with readers. We wanted to issue a follow-up piece as an opportunity to feature ten more great Wisconsin supper clubs. There are HUNDREDS of supper clubs in Wisconsin, and you should strive to check them all out. But here are ten more you should definitely get to. Blanck’s Supper Club Blanck’s Supper Club/Facebook...
You’ve got your troubles? Someone in Arkansas can relate. The Natural State is usually a happy-go-lucky location with little of the big worries that plague towns in larger states. Sure, we don’t have to worry about exorbitant rent or a frighteningly high cost of living overall. That doesn’t mean that Arkansas doesn’t have its share of problems though. The struggle is real, America—just take a look at what Arkansas has to deal with:...
When you ask people what they think of doing first in Kentucky, their responses are usually Kentucky Derby, Wildcat basketball, or trying a Mint Julep. There is a lot more to the Bluegrass State than that. We have some of the most beautiful land in the US, and there is plenty to do on it. Here are 10 fun things you probably never thought about doing in Kentucky: See a Play Trip Advisor The Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers offers a few hours of Hee Haw like entertainment....
Why leave the tours to the tourists? From historic town tours to beautiful boat tours, our state is full of ways to bring out your inner explorer. Add these 10 tours in Montana to your bucket list and you’ll learn a lot about our state. Havre Beneath the Streets pattys-photos / Flickr Havre Beneath the Streets is a presentation of some of the old buildings and passages of Havre’s earliest residents....
When most people think of amazing restaurants, the last place they’d expect to find them is in a small town. Well, some of the best restaurants are those in smaller towns. If you’ve ever eaten at a small town restaurant, I’m sure you’d agree. Recently, we featured an article that highlights amazing restaurants in small Nevada towns. The article can be seen here. Now, let’s take a look at 11 more amazing restaurants that are located in some of Nevada’s smaller towns....
Eating at a neighborhood diner means more than just having a meal. Visiting a diner provides an old-fashioned experience of good food made fresh, a friendly atmosphere, and service with a smile. Enjoy a throwback to the good old days when you visit one or more of the 11 best diners in Pittsburgh. Kelly O’s Diner in the Strip - 2400 Smallman Street Yelp/Fox E. Yelp/Jean-Louis M. Sit back and enjoy a delicious all day-breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Kelly O’s Diner in the Strip with service ending at 3 p....
Sometimes you want to hit the trails and explore, but you’re not looking for anything strenuous or super time consuming. We get it. We’ve found some super awesome trails you’re bound to love that are 2 miles or less, so you’ll be able to enjoy nature while still not taking up a huge chunk of your day. Barataria Preserve Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve/Facebook There’s a few trails that are two miles or less over at the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve....
Big cities are full of little-known, back-alley, underground secrets – and Chicago is no exception. From restaurants to parks, you may be surprised to find that there is so much more to do here than you originally thought. If you’ve already done all the popular attractions, try these 11 hidden gems. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or just enjoy the occasional visit, you’re about to find something you didn’t know about the Windy City....
Living in Florida is a unique experience. Our state is a huge melting pot of all kinds of people, both native Floridians and transplants, set in a unique environment, with weather and wildlife that’s different from the rest of the country. So it shouldn’t be surprising that Floridians do a few things that might seem strange to folks in the rest of the country (but perfectly normal to us). Here are a few of the “weird” things Floridians do:...
Who doesn’t love a good scare around Halloween? Haunted houses are awesome fun, as long as you can handle ghouls and monsters jumping out at you and making you scream. Any of these haunted houses make for a great night out – but we don’t recommend going alone! Camp Fear, Omaha Facebook/Camp Fear Located at RiverWest Park, Camp Fear is not so much a haunted house as it is a haunting experience....
From people assuming it’s an island to overlooking it entirely, not everyone always takes Rhode Island all that seriously. Yet the people that live there know how amazing and unique of a place the Ocean State really is. From the coastline to delicious restaurants, here are 14 reasons Rhode Island is the most underrated state. Rhode Island state beaches are unlike any other. Flickr/Alexander Rabb From Misquamicut to Easton’s Beach there are dozens of amazing beaches across the coast....
Arkansas has a pretty good retention rate. Most people who grow up here stay here. But what happens if you decide to cross those state lines and set up house in a place that is decidedly not Arkansas? Well, we have a hunch you’d have a long list of things that you’d miss terribly, even if you mostly like your new home. We don’t just mean your friends and family, either....
Listen up, America: we know that there are a lot of misconceptions about our wildly illusive state, so we are here to set the record straight. There is a lot to love and a lot to fear in the mighty Last Frontier, but don’t worry – we got you covered. Although the allure of Alaska’s magical mountains and brilliant Aurora Borealis might leave you feeling like you are in la la land, the great 49th state is actually quite accessible to the outside world....
The leaves are at peak foliage right now in New Hampshire, so take advantage of this weekend when you can get out and enjoy the foliage available in full force! Although a car ride is nice, there’s something wonderful about getting out on a trail – smelling fall, listening to the leaves crunch beneath your feet, and feeling the cool breeze on your face. Here are 7 of the best foliage hikes in New Hampshire!...
