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There’s nothing better than taking a day off from work or your daily life to embark on a road trip adventure. Luckily, Indiana has many spectacular places to take in that are pretty affordable. Here are 10 inexpensive road trip ideas that won’t break the bank. Marengo Cave - Marengo Angeline K./TripAdvisor The Crystal Palace tour through Marengo Cave offers a 40-minute tour through this incredible cave system. Take in the stunning sights of stalagmites and incredible cave formations up close and personal....

We all know how swelteringly hot (but, thank goodness, not humid) it can get in the Mile High City in the summertime, and one way to beat the heat is to find open water. Some of us prefer to hike to secluded alpine lakes, while others may simply want to loll about on the reservoir. Either way, here are 10 lovely waterways near Denver that you just HAVE to see this summer....

I scream, you scream…. Is there anything better than ice cream? From your first cone on a warm spring day, throughout the summer to the last cone in the fall, ice cream is a favorite treat for New Hampshire residents. It’s no wonder, since the Granite State is full of homemade ice cream shops and small-time creameries packing big taste. Here are ten of our favorite ice cream shops in New Hampshire....

With summer in full swing it’s always good to know the places where you shouldn’t dip your feet in the water – no matter how tempting. We’ll take a closer look at some of those below, as well as a current swim advisory in effect for some South Carolina beaches.You should use caution to avoid swimming or wading in these places as long as they remain under a swim advisory from South Carolina DHEC....

If you’re looking to find treasures and rare antiquities in San Francisco then read on. You will be amazed at the variety of selection in our city. Vintage shopping should not be hard to find in the city, but sometimes finding the best places to shop for antiques can be cumbersome. You never know what’ll you’ll find in these places, perhaps a hidden treasure? Come and explore these 11 amazing antique stores in San Francisco....

Does your mouth start watering uncontrollably when you think about indulging in some chocolate? Christmastime and candy are one of the best combinations, and we have plenty of shops around Washington to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here are 11 places you’ve got to stop by this season (or any time of year, really) for some of the most delectable treats: Sweet Mickey’s, Seattle Sweet Mickey’s / Facebook Facebook / Sweet Mickey’s If you’re craving something sweet, this top-rated shop in the Ballard neighborhood is an absolute must visit....

When your local dining options start to seem stale, it’s time to travel further afield. Hit the road and discover what these remote but scrumdiddlyumptious restaurants have to offer. Here are 11 spots in New Mexico that are off the beaten path but worthy of a detour: Adobe Deli, 3970 Lewis Flats Road SE, Deming Yelp/Scott S. Yelp/U. R. You’ll never forget dining at Adobe Deli, a restaurant slash oxygen bar, which is located nine miles outside of Deming....

Looking for something to do in West Virginia, but don’t wanna spend a lot of money? There are a lot of cheap, but fun things to do here. Here are 12 of them. See a West Virginia Power game West Virginia Power/Facebook Tickets are $8 and there are promotions and specials going on all the time. For instance, Mondays are Family Buck Night, when tickets are $1 for general admission and $3 for box seats....

If you’re ready to visit some of the prettiest land in all of Georgia, then you’re going to want to read this list! It’s the perfect time to get out and about and experience nature in all its glory. As autumn approaches in the coming months, these trails will become even more gorgeous to see! Beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges and wildlife will surround you on these 12 Georgia trails: Blood Mountain Trail TranceMist via Flickr Blood Mountain is the 6th tallest mountain in Georgia and the highest peak on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail....

Alabama is such a wonderful place to call home! After moving to this great state, you’ll discover things you never really knew before. For example, here are 13 things you’ll quickly learn the moment Alabama becomes your new home: The weather is very unpredictable. wikipedia/Raysonho One day you might be wearing flip flops, and the next day you might be wearing snow boots. You might also have to use your heater and air conditioner in the same day....

It’s no secret that Ohio is home to some amazing cuisine, local fast food joints and restaurants that keep visitors and locals alike coming back for more. (Be sure to check out some of the must-try restaurants we’ve featured in the past.) But what might be a secret to you are these 15 restaurants (listed in no partiuclar order) that you desperately need to try: Swenson’s (Akron area) Swenson’s Drive In Restaurants/Facebook...

A natural phenomena can be explained as an observable event that is not man-made. They range from colorful rainbows to crazy weather events and many more. Oklahoma’s greatest natural phenomena are the massive supercells we see every year during tornado season, but we have several others that are more enjoyable to observe. Here are 6 natural phenomena captured in the Sooner state: Glory (Optical Phenomenon) flickr/jasonahrns A glory is not a rainbow as it first appears, but rather an optical phenomenon that occurs directly opposite of the sun in clouds of tiny water droplets....

Oregon’s cities are absolutely beautiful during the holidays. Downtown, streets are lit up with twinkling lights, christmas trees glitter majestically, and the smells of snow, pine, and hot cocoa drift through the air. When Christmastime comes around, these 8 wonderful main streets and downtown areas are simply magical: Main Street, Ashland flickr/ Al Case Downtown Ashland is a magical place to be around christmastime. The streets are dressed up in wreaths and twinkling lights, and all kinds of wonderful holiday events take place around the city, including an Artisan’s Christmas Faire, a festival of lights, and there’s even an outdoor ice skating rink!...

Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean everyone in Montana is ready to hibernate. There are some exciting festivals to be found across the state this season, and some of them are pretty unique. In fact, these 10 autumn events are one-of-a-kind. Running of the Sheep, Reed Point, 9/6 Billings Gazette / YouTube OK, so this event has already passed… and it’s technically not quite fall. But something so wonderfully weird had to make the list....

It’s time to get out and have fun this Summer! If you’re into swimming and fun then read on. These swimming spots are either near or in San Francisco, so plan a visit soon! Let’s learn more about these places around the Bay area. China Beach - 490 Sea Cliff Ave, San Francisco, 94121 Joanna L/Yelp Not as popularity as Baker Beach, but more exclusive and just as beautiful. This is the only San Francisco Beach that is suitable for swimming, however don’t expect warm water....

Everyone needs a break from the everyday routine now and then. As amazing as Cleveland is, sometimes an escape from the Forest City is necessary. If you find yourself in need of some R&R, these fantastic places are only a few hours’ drive from the heart of Cleveland, but transport you to a whole different world. Put-in-Bay Google Maps Wikimedia Commons There’s no place in the world like Put-in-Bay. This island town manages to combine a beach boardwalk, miles of preserved beautiful greenery, and an unforgettable view of Lake Erie all into one densely packed slice of land right on the lake....

There’s a reason that nearly 24 million tourists visit Utah every year. We have tons of great tourist destinations that astonish and delight guests and residents alike. Sometimes, these spots can get a little overwhelming with all the out-of-towners. No worries…just skip some of the more touristy places in favor of these less-visited gems. Hint: Don’t skip the “touristy” spots all together…just wait until tourist season is over, then check them out without the long lines and hordes of camera hounds....

New Jersey as a whole has been designated the ultimate foodie destination by a variety of publications including Saveur Magazine. Several of our cities and towns have received special attention for their contribution to the global dining scene including Montclair, Princeton, Jersey City, Morristown, Red Bank, New Brunswick and Atlantic City (among others). If you’ve lived here long enough, I don’t need to tell you how lucky we are to live in the Garden State....

Every year, 800,000 people visit Stonehenge. Located in Southern England, the reason Stonehenge exists is still debated, although many scholars agree it was a burial ground. While scholars can agree on that, the source of how Stonehenge came to be (with only manpower), why the stones are upright, and how the bluestones from the inner ring were transported nearly 200 miles from their original home in Wales, all remain mysteries. They will probably remain so for as long as we can predict....

2015 was an eventful year in Mississippi. The state experienced major accomplishments, devastating losses, moments of shock, and everything in between. From headline-making news to unpredictable weather, here are some of the most insane things that happened in Mississippi over the course of the last year. The great debate over the state’s flag. rachael traub/Flickr Since 1894, the Mississippi state flag has included the Confederate battle emblem; however, in 2015, the public usage of Confederate symbols became a subject of national debate after several African American worshippers were murdered in a South Carolina church....