Nashville is a gorgeous place year-round, but sometimes it’s hard to find a place perfect for wintertime. It’s cold! There may be snow! What about rain! We understand the worries you may have, but these eleven places will make the rainiest afternoon better, the chilliest afternoon doable. Grab a cup of a coffee, peruse these awesome spots then grab your coat and get going! There’s an art gallery to visit....
Louisiana, of course, has some of the best seafood in the world, along with some of the best sausage and other meat dishes. It’s not exactly the first place vegetarians think of to visit when they are looking for somewhere to explore the cuisine. But over the last few years, there’s been a steady crop of vegetarian-friendly restaurants popping up around Louisiana. Here are some of the most delicious places in the state:...
Isn’t New Orleans beautiful? There are so many amazing perspectives and ways to see our city—but aerial views of NOLA are my absolute favorite. Here are some amazing aerial views of New Orleans that are certain to amaze you! Overhead view of Mississippi River. Flickr.com / NASA’s Marshall Space Flight This is one of the most amazing views in New Orleans. It’s easy to see why we’re called the Crescent City!...
With the end of summer quickly approaching, the end of summer vacationers have been pouring into the tourist areas of The Show Me State. And while you’re thankful for the pump the tourism gives to the economy, it’s also easy to wish things weren’t always so chaotic. So. Go ahead. Blow everything off for the day and go get away from it all at one of these uncrowded places in Missouri....
There’s never a shortage of things to do in Nevada. The festivals in our state pull in thousands of people from all over the world. Join in the fun at these 14 festivals: Las Vegas Lucky Duck Family Festival Foundation for Positively Kids/Facebook This fundraiser for the Foundation for Positively Kids is great family fun! Buy a rubber duckie (or several) and place it in the pond at Towne Square. If it “places” in the duckie race, you’ll earn prizes....
Each and every region in Alaska varies so drastically from the next. If you were an original explorer of this great land, you’d likely think that you were traveling to multiple states because the terrain and climate here is so diverse. Southeast Alaska is special and completely unique on so many magnificent levels. It is lush, filled with natural beauty and vastly untouched. It’s no surprise that over half of all visitors that travel to the panhandle via cruise ship end up coming back at a later date to further explore....
While intriguing, unsolved mysteries are a nightmare for the loved ones left behind and the detectives dedicated to solving them. Sometimes it’s new forensic evidence and other times it’s as simple as re-examining clues that leads to a cold case being solved. You never know, you might be able to help classify these cases as solved, once and for all. Shannon Baldwin-Hokanson, Enid, 2012. screenshot taken from youtube from user EsilEsilKimKayn Shannon, a mother of 3, was last heard from in May 2012 but was not reported missing until August 7, 2012....
Idaho’s tourism industry rakes in over $3.4 billion into the Gem State’s economy each year. It’s a nice supplement to our rural economy, but with so many visitors, Idaho can feel a little crowded at times – especially in our major tourist hot spots. If you’re ever feeling just a little too overwhelmed by the seasonal influx or just feel the need to get away from it all, check out these 9 places that are perfect for when you need a break from....
When looking for things to do in Mississippi, people tend to look to the more popular, well-known cities like Natchez or Biloxi, but the state is filled with smaller towns that shouldn’t be discredited. So, in order to make our readers’ lives a bit easier, we’ve put together this list of awesome attractions in some of the state’s smaller towns (populations of 10,000 or less). The Kermit the Frog Museum/Jim Henson Exhibit, Leland tinkerbrad/Flickr A huge celebrity living in a small town in Mississippi?...
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, a time meant to make beautiful memories with the ones we love. Perhaps you’re thinking of asking your Valentine to make it official in the near future – and what better place to do that than Big Sky Country? From stunning spots in nature to romantic restaurants and ranches, Montana is full of perfect places to pop the question. Celebrate the season of love with a proposal at one of these 10 spots....
Throughout the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, you’re going to get a glimpse of some magnificent scenery you won’t find anywhere else. The towering arches, moss-covered boulders, and thick forests will make you think you’ve been transplanted into a Tolkien novel. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, which is located in the southern part of Daniel Boone National Forest near Corbin, boasts impressive waterfalls, meandering streams that cut through lush forests, and areas that look too beautiful to be real, like something from Middle Earth....
Sure, small town living is great, but sometimes you’ve got to visit larger cities for quality dining and entertainment. Many of the bigger cities in Nevada have unlimited options when it comes to dining and entertainment and I’ve listed 10 of these cities below. Las Vegas wikimedia Las Vegas is the county seat of Clark County and is located in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It’s Nevada’s largest city and is known for its 24-hour casinos and endless dining and entertainment options....
Just 30 miles outside the hubbub of Orlando lies the sleepy little town of Mount Dora. With a charming historic district and tons of quaint shops and restaurants, Mount Dora is a must-see for all Floridians. Add it to your itinerary the next time you’re in Orlando, or just skip Orlando and spend a few days here! Julie Fletcher via Flickr/VISIT FLORIDA Editor Mount Dora’s roots go all the way back to the 1880s, with a spike in development in the 1920s....
The Grand Canyon is Arizona’s most visited attraction—and for good reason. It’s a place that appears to be unspoiled from modern life and the beautiful yet harsh landscape reminds us there’s more to life than the newest iPhone release. Most people tend to visit the South Rim due to its accessibility and where a majority of the services are located. The North Rim is visited less often and the western side even less so....
For the better, America seems to have found a new sense of appreciation for health and fitness. On a national scale, less fast food is being consumed while yoga, organic lifestyles, and a renewed emphasis on healthy choices has started to tip the scales in our favor. Idaho, as a rural state, has long found its place in the middle of the country in terms of our health, however. While we are an outdoors-type people, a smaller population and less urban presence means there tends to be fewer opportunities for medical care and fitness-specific activities....
When you’re deciding to move, you take a lot of things into account. The cost. Quality of school system. Location. But one of the biggest factors in whether we move somewhere is that place’s safety. This is especially important if you have kids or other vulnerable people living in the house. Because of this, we’re counting down ten of the safest and most peaceful places you can move to in Illinois....
Did you know that Maryland has an ice cream trail? This summer, each time you get delectable ice cream from one of the following locations, you’ll receive a stamp in your trail passport, which you can print out here. Get all nine stamps, and you’re an official “ice cream trail blazer.” Are you up for the challenge? Then check out the nine creameries along Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail. Prigel Family Creamery, Glen Arm Facebook / Prigel Family Creamery...
Without a doubt, Nevada is filled with the most gorgeous scenery EVER! Many of Nevada’s scenic places truly define what the Silver State is all about. Let’s take a look at 13 sceneries that totally define Nevada. Valley of Fire State Park flickr/James Marvin Phelps Valley of Fire State Park, located about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, is Nevada’s oldest (1935) and largest (35,000 acres) state park. Lake Mead National Recreation Area flickr/Wouter Kiel Established in 1936, with approximately 1....
When we say that Red Lodge is a creepy place, we’re not talking about the way it looks. In fact, the downtown area is quite charming, and the surrounding area is downright visually stunning. Red Lodge’s creepy factor comes from all the reported UFO sightings and strange paranormal activity over the years. If you grew up anywhere near Red Lodge, you probably heard stories of UFO sightings in the area....
One of the most heartwarming love stories in all time happened in the small town of Shrewsbury, VT. But this is no ordinary love story, this is the story of a 700 pound moose who courted a Hereford cow named Jessica. Their love affair lasted a whopping 76 days, yet their story will live in the hearts of Vermonters for a lifetime. Jessica was a happy, healthy Hereford Cow. Flickr/UGA College of Ag & Environmental Sciences - OCCS She lived on Larry Carrara’s 40-acre farm in Shaftsbury....
