It doesn’t get much better than a great slice of pizza for lunch or dinner… or even breakfast. Check out these insanely popular West Virginia pizza shops to see which ones you still need to add to your own bucket list. DiCarlos Pizza Yelp/KenofromDetroit S. TripAdvisor/Patrick P. This unique style of pizza originated in Ohio, but found fans all over West Virginia. You can enjoy the pizza in one of 13 locations around the state....
Missouri is a big, beautiful state. One great way to take in the natural goods? Get in the car and go for a drive. You’ll want to get off the major highways and roadways, because these beautiful byways provide some of the best scenery our state has to offer. Blue Buck Knob Scenic Byway Missouri Division of Tourism/Flickr.com This byway, which stretches 25 miles between Cabool and Route 14, meanders through the gorgeous woods of Mark Twain National Forest in Ozark Hill Country....
What to do on those nights when you feel like a good homemade meal, but you don’t want to actually cook? That’s when you head to your favorite mom & pop restaurant. These family owned gems provide food that tastes great and is prepared with love. Here are 7 of the best mom & pop restaurants in New Hampshire. We challenge you to try them all! Rocco’s Pizza Bar and Grill, Hudson Rocco’s Pizza Bar and Grill/facebook...
Living in Rhode Island means being surrounded by fantastic food all the time. Whether you’re in Woonsocket, Newport, or anywhere in between, you’ll find that you have wonderful options. Perhaps some of the very best places are those that keep their small town feel and continue the family owned tradition. Lindy’s Tavern, North Smithfield Facebook/Lindy’s Tavern Yelp/Sahil K. Lindy’s Tavern in Slatersville is a neighborhood hang out for locals in the area....
Pennsylvania provides an enchanting backdrop for getting into the Christmas spirit. From the many Christmas light displays that crisscross the state to charming Christmas towns, Pennsylvania becomes a Christmas wonderland every winter. Celebrate this holiday season with a visit to the Christmas Tree Capital of the World, which just happens to be in Pennsylvania. Santa and Rudolph can think of no better place to be during the Christmas season than Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farms in Indiana, the Christmas Tree Capital of the World....
It doesn’t matter how old you are: there’s something undeniably magical about visiting a frozen yogurt bar. Filling your cup with creamy goodness, covering your creation in every topping imaginable, and digging in… what’s not to love? Here are ten delectable fro-yo shops in Michigan that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Toppings Frozen Yogurt (321 N Michigan Ave, Big Rapids) Yelp/Toppings Frozen Yogurt Colorful decor, sugary delights, and an awesome atmosphere: what’s not to love?...
When you think of Hollywood, you think of glitz, glamour, celebrities and cinema, but that wasn’t always the case. Before Hollywood was a thing, New Jersey was the epicenter of cinema. In fact, Hollywood wouldn’t be what it is without our state. Wikipedia/LibraryOfCongress/PublicDomain In 1892, William Dickson and Thomas Edison worked together to build the first video recording device. Able to record movies, they needed a place to create them. In 1893, the world’s first film production studio, the Black Maria, was completed on the grounds of Edison’s laboratories in West Orange....
Located on the banks of Pearl River, Logtown was once a bustling town with a promising future. It was home to thousands of residents and the largest sawmill in the world; however, by 1964, Logtown was completely deserted. nasa.gov In 1889, Henry Weston opened the H. Weston Lumber Company, completely transforming the small town. Logtown’s sawmill remained the largest in the world until 1930. nasa.gov After the mill opened, Logtown continued to grow, and at its peak had approximately 3,000 residents, most of who were involved with the lumber business....
Typically you’ll find that “Mom & Pop” restaurants produce some of the freshest dishes around, but a lot of the best spots are hidden in towns that aren’t as well known. If you’re hungry for an authentic dining experience here in Washington, you’ll definitely want to make a stop in any of these 15 smaller areas throughout our state: Leavenworth Wikipedia This welcoming German town of nearly 2,000 offers some of the tastiest food you’ll ever try!...
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, your 20th anniversary, a first date or an average Tuesday, there’s never a bad time for romance. If you’re hoping to treat your special someone to an intimate meal, you’ll find hundreds of dimly lit, wine-pouring, romantic restaurants in Washington. These 14 just happen to be some of the best. Il Bistro, 93 Pike St., Seattle Richie D / Yelp Il Bistro / Yelp Unless you’re very familiar with Pike Place Market, you may pass Il Bistro without even knowing it....
There are traditional winter festivals that pay homage to the classic, simple beauty and activities of the season: sledding, snow carving, ice skating, and traditional carnival fare. But then there are festivals that know how to kick winter up a notch and bust visitors out of their snow-induced blues. The Fire and Ice Winterfest in southeast Idaho is one of them–and it’s so uniquely wacky that it has made America’s Top 10 Zaniest Winter Festivals for years....
There is something special about growing up in a small town. There is a security you don’t get in the larger cities. Small towns are close knit and when one of their own is in need, everyone gathers together to help. Small town living is slower paced and a real taste of the simple life. Here is a look at 15 West Virginia small towns where life is still simple....
There’s nothing like wading into a glittering expanse of turquoise water to make you feel like you’re worlds away from the everyday. While Massachusetts may be lacking in pink sand beaches and palm trees, there are definitely a few beaches offering waters so blue that you might think you’ve wandered into a Caribbean travel brochure. Brant Rock Beach in Marshfield is popular swimming spot among South Shore locals, but isn’t well-known outside the area....
When it comes to beautiful destinations, the most memorable of them all is the blue water of this popular attraction in Yellowstone National Park. The water here is a striking deep blue azure color. You won’t find water any bluer anywhere else in the Cowboy State. TripAdvisor/Google Maps By Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6051164 Grand Prismatic Spring is located in the Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. It’s the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world....
Out of all the states, Texas offers some of the best spots for hiking due to the sheer diversity in terrain. Whether you want to hike steep mountains or flat, swampy grasslands, you can find plenty of beautiful places to explore here. With over 70 national and state parks scattered all over the state, there’s never a shortage of opportunities to take in Mother Nature here. So, grab your backpack, water bottles, and best friends, because these 15 amazing hiking spots are calling your name!...
I can’t speak for everyone, but my family enjoyed taking some kind of small family vacation during the holiday break when we were out of school and my mother had a little extra time off work. With so many great small towns in Indiana, there is no reason why your family vacation has to be expensive. You could just take a holiday vacation to one of these incredible small towns!...
There are small ways we can all rekindle our inner child, including a visit to some of our favorite childhood destinations or places that bring back those memories. With so much natural and manmade beauty and so many interesting sights in North Carolina, it’s safe to say we all took some pretty interesting field trips as a child. These 10 are totally awesome and even more acceptable to take again…maybe even with our own kids!...
Christmas is a special time of year no matter where you live, but we’re fortunate enough to reside in a state with some of the best holiday towns in the country. These ten spots in the Great Lakes State are full of beautiful decor, friendly faces, and heartwarming holiday traditions — and you’ll be utterly charmed. Mackinac Island Facebook/Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Make your way to the island for some unique holiday excitement that simply can’t be found anywhere else....
Tennesseans are known for their southern palate. We have some of the most iconic restaurants in the region, and hey – they definitely deserve the hype. We’ve found 10 eateries that have made the news lately, and we think they’re pretty great for breakfast, lunch OR dinner. Yes, you’ll see that most of the restaurants featured are from our three main cities – but that’s because news crews have yet to delve REAL deep and hit our small towns....
Pennsylvania pretty much promises surprises at every turn. Even if you’ve lived here your entire life, you’re bound to uncover something or some place you didn’t know about before. Add the following 10 hidden gems in Pennsylvania to your ultimate to do list. Lost River Caverns – 726 Durham Street, Hellertown, PA 18055 Yelp/Michael L. Embark on an insightful adventure at Lost River Caverns. The limestone cave is comprised of five separate chambers and has been welcoming guests since 1930....
