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Missourians know good fried chicken. While you can get fried chicken at many places, only a few can really offer the best fried chicken. From Kansas City to St. Louis and in between, these are 10 bucket list worthy fried chicken spots in Missouri. Get your appetite ready! Farmhouse Family Restaurant - Branson Lj S./Yelp If you’re looking for a place with home style cooking and large portions in Branson, head to Farmhouse Family Restaurant....

As one of the most diverse states in this country, it’s no surprise that New Jersey offers some incredible ethnic cuisine. Newark has amazing Portuguese restaurants and you’ll find fantastic Chinese food in Fort Lee, for starters. In this post, I’ll be focusing on the best places in New Jersey to get authentic, appetizing Mexican meals. Here are some top picks, in no particular order: Chili Willie’s, Boonton Facebook/Chili Willie’s...

We love learning about all of the natural beauty and adventure that our state has to offer, and we’ve shared as much of it as possible with you over the last year. Now, we’re taking a look back at several of the must-see places we featured in 2016 in hopes that you will find a few places to add to your New Year’s resolutions. You don’t have to wait until January 1st....

Cowboy food is the name of the game in Wyoming territory. This often means beans, biscuits, chili, and perhaps the most important food item of all…steak. Folks from Wyoming know how to appreciate this fine cuisine, and the following spots are the best places to go for top-quality steak. Wyoming’s Rib & Chop House (Cheyenne) Julie N./Yelp Forrest R./Yelp The Chop House is a widely-popular spot in the Cheyenne area for mouthwatering steaks and other entrees....

Delaware’s bay towns are full of treasures to discover. Whether you want to explore the geocaching sites along the shoreline or you’d prefer to spend a day in an old fashioned fishing town, there’s something for everyone here. Not many people realize, though, that one of our tiny bayshore towns is home to one of the most important beaches on earth for a prehistoric critter that’s lived here for millions of years....

We are a few days into August, and summer is coming to a close. There’s still time to check out one of these amazing Iowa resorts before summer’s end, though. Go ahead. Take one last long weekend away to enjoy the Iowa sun. Bridges Bay Resort, 630 Linden Dr., Arnolds Park Bridges Bay Resort Website At this East Lake Okoboji resort, you can choose from condos, cabins, and hotel rooms. There are five amazing on-site restaurants and a swim-up bar, here....

That wonderful time of year where the sun stays out late, the weather is finally warm and the sky is clear and blue is finally here, which means it’s time to get outside and enjoy this gorgeous state. If you are looking for a day-long getaway that consists of beautiful sights and the soothing sounds of your car engine, you will want to be sure to drive along one of these 12 beautiful Colorado byways for an experience you won’t soon forget:...

Spicy, savory, and boozy, a Bloody Mary may just be the perfect drink. We’re always on the hunt for good ones, and these restaurants serve up delicious beverages ranging from simple and classic to loaded with every topping you could imagine. Drink up! The Friendly Toast, Portsmouth Yelp/Jennifer E. The Friendly Toast offers a huge variety of breakfast favorites in a quirky atmosphere, and their Bloody Mary flight (yes, flight!) pairs perfectly with their huevos rancheros or chicken and waffles....

Imagine a glorious day on a scenic coastal train ride that includes delicious meals, magical views, and an entire afternoon exploring an urban wine trail in one of California’s prettiest cities. If this sounds like a memorable way to spend a summer day, then hop aboard this SoCal wine train for the ride of a lifetime. For a coastal adventure you’ll never forget, you’ll want to hop aboard the Vino Train for a fun-filled day trip in SoCal....

Located along the old Route 66 and a short distance from the Colorado River, Oatman is a town that combines history, intrigue and a little bit of weird within its small boundaries. That’s why we’re featuring this little town in today’s article. Bill Swingle/Flickr Joshua Noble/Flickr In the 1860s, gold was found in the nearby mountains and a prospector opened two mines in the area: one after himself (Moss) and one after Olive Oatman, a woman who had been kidnapped and lived with two different Arizona tribes....

Hiding in plain sight all around New York, handfuls of castles are located right here in our backyards that will leave you speechless. Full of fascinating history and man-made beauty, you might be surprised to learn that there’s actually a couple of castles in the Empire State that give you the opportunity to stay the night. A getaway unlike any other, you’ll fall in love with this small town castle that doubles as a Bed & Breakfast....

The Villa Zorayda was built in 1883 by Bostonian millionaire and amateur architect Franklin W. Smith as his winter home in St. Augustine. It was designed to resemble a 12th-century Moorish palace, and it is the first example of the Moorish Revival style used for a residence in Florida. Smith was a pioneer of a poured concrete style later used by Henry M. Flagler for his iconic St. Augustine resorts. In its more than 130 years of existence, the castle has served as everything from a speakeasy to a movie set....

The area of Detroit has a plethora of people of different nationalites and backgrounds who have brought their culture to the city. Thankfully, they’ve also brought their foods for all of us to try and there is no doubt, these diverse ethnic foods are delicious. Check out these 10 restaurants in Detroit to get the best ethnic food. Auburn Cafe Auburn Cafe/Facebook Auburn Cafe/Facebook Pegasus Tavern and Santorini are awesome spots for Greek food, but nothing compares to Auburn Cafe, which has been serving authentic Greek food for more than 35 years....

Seafood is best when it’s fresh, vibrant, and accented with the natural flavors of the sea. Given its coastal location, San Francisco takes its seafood seriously. There are numerous places in the city claiming to have the freshest, tastiest fish, lobster, shrimp, crab, and scallops on the West Coast. Here are 10 seafood restaurants in San Francisco we think live up to the hype. Hog Island Oyster Company Winnie L/Yelp...

Is it just me, or are hole-in-the-wall restaurants the best places to dine? How can a place that looks so simple and unassuming on the outside be so “OMG THIS IS THE BEST THING I’VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE” on the inside? Whatever the case, Kansas is home to several humble restaurants that may not look like much on the outside, but are oh so delicious! Here are 10 of these places (in no particular order)…...

North Carolina is full of history and haunts. From famous estates, to a particular ghost who haunts a hotel, and even roads where your car is pushed up a hill – things get strange here in the Tar Heel state. While we’ve had our runaround covering notorious North Carolina ghosts and haunts, some are a bit scarier than others. Here are the ten scariest places in the state! Grove Park Inn Flickr / steviep187 If there was a title of North Carolina’s most famous ghost, it would go to the Pink Lady of the Grove Park Inn....

Who needs the ocean when you have endless lakes and rivers right here in Iowa? Personally, I would pick a kayak or canoe over a surfboard any day. Plus, you won’t have to worry about sharks when you go kayaking or canoeing at these 10 amazing rivers and lakes in Iowa. The Upper Iowa River near Decorah Ellen Macdonald/Flickr The Upper Iowa River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, and is probably the single most beautiful place to go kayaking or canoeing in Iowa....

All of the state of Georgia is beautiful in nature, but these 10 towns really take the cake when it comes to stunning scenery! It’s mostly because these towns feature some of Georgia’s own 7 natural wonders, one of the biggest and prettiest gardens in the state, and some of our gorgeous coastal islands. Check out the these Georgia towns that have the most breathtaking scenery: Ball Ground, GA JR P via Flickr Ball Ground, GA is home to the beautiful Gibbs Gardens–one of the most extravagant and gorgeous gardens in Georgia....

The eight main Hawaiian Islands are not only wildly different from one another, but one side of the island can be in stark contrast to the other. Nowhere is this truer than on the island of Kauai, where the legendary north shore is unlike anything you’ll find across Kauai, and even throughout the islands as a whole. From hidden caves and picturesque beaches to mouthwatering shave ice spots and breathtaking gardens, these 11 hidden gems found along Kauai’s north shore are just part of what makes this area so unique....

Even though North Dakota isn’t the most visited state in the country, we do get quite a few tourists passing through. Sometimes you can easily tell they aren’t from here. It might be things they say or do, anything that any real North Dakotan probably wouldn’t fit. If you are trying to figure out if someone is or isn’t from this state, try asking yourself these 11 questions: Are they surprised when they come during summer and don’t see any snow?...