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When you think of diners, a small hometown restaurant comes to mind that serves American food in a casual atmosphere typically with a long counter and bar stools. The next best thing to eating at home is eating out and it feeling like home. Here are 11 awesome diners in Wyoming that will make you feel like you are sitting in your grandmother’s kitchen surrounded by family. Luxury Diner Facebook/Luxury Diner The Luxury Diner is a repurposed old rail trolley car that is located at 1401 W....

Even if you rarely indulge in a glass of wine, you can surely still enjoy a pleasant visit to these wineries across Arkansas! The Natural State is proud to be home to a variety of vineyards that produce deliciously sweet (or dry) nectar for everyone to sample or even purchase. Many of these wineries offer tours and even meals for visitors to enjoy with a glass of their special brand....

It seems that these 15 counties got the memo about eating an apple a day. County Health Rankings and Roadmaps did us a great service and compiled all the data one could possibly need to make a list such as this one. It provides the best to the worst and ranked South Carolina counties by overall healthiness. Here are the top 15 healthiest counties in South Carolina! Do you live in one of them?...

No matter your religion (or lack thereof), there’s something truly mesmerizing about a church. In San Francisco, most of these places of worship didn’t survive the 1906 earthquake and fires, so many don’t have a whole lot of history to them. Still, the city boasts some truly incredible churches: one in which Martin Luther King., Jr. gave a sermon, another that saw Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio on their wedding day, and another that inspired a Van Morrison album title....

Well-run mental institutions can be wonderful places of hope and healing, where our most vulnerable citizens are given the care they need. But we also have in our collective conscious a vision of old-school insane asylums where patients were subjected to crude and even cruel treatments. One of the most notorious institutions in Iowa is Edinburgh Manor in Scotch Grove. It has a chilling history that dates all the way back to 1850....

We just can’t get enough of that holiday cheer, and the time has come to stroll, sip, shop, and play in the snow in these charming towns with the best Christmas Main Streets near Denver. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or a little outing from the Mile High City, these mirth-filled wonderlands will have you mesmerized. Manitou Springs Pikes Peak Ride the Pikes Peak Rail, wander the Garden of the Gods, then stroll the historic streets of Manitou Springs for shopping, dining, and more....

Shopping is much more fun when you score a bargain and don’t pay an arm and a leg for items. If you’re a bargain hunter looking for hidden treasures, these 10 incredible thrift stores in Oklahoma are the place to go for amazing deals. Check them out and see for yourself. Uptown Thrift - 2000 S Air Depot Boulevard, Midwest City, OK 73110 uptown.thrift.5/Facebook uptown.thrift.5/Facebook Visit Uptown Thrift in Midwest City, Monday - Saturday from 9am to 9pm or Sunday from 10am to 6 pm....

We’re all familiar with Nevada’s larger cities such as Las Vegas, Reno and Henderson. In addition to these larger cities, many smaller cities are also located throughout the Silver State. We’ve featured many of these smaller cities in previous posts. Nevada is also home to several cities that are a little bigger than many of our smaller towns, but still small enough to give us that hometown charm we all love....

Many famous people hail from Hawaii. From award-winning actors and singers, to political figures and entrepreneurs, the amount of talent that comes from “The Aloha State” is amazing! Listed below are 10 of the most famous people from Honolulu – Hawaii’s state capital. Bruno Mars wikipedia/Brothers Le Bruno Mars, a singer-songwriter and record producer, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and has sold more than 100 million singles and albums worldwide. Mars is one of the best-selling artists of all time, and one of his biggest hits is “Uptown Funk,” which won the 2016 Grammy Award for Record of the Year....

Spice up your weekends with good food, good company, and lively entertainment. Pittsburgh plays host to countless festivals throughout the year, including those festivals that beckon food lovers with their mouthwatering menus. Mark these dates on your calendar because here are 10 food festivals to hit in Pittsburgh: Picklesburgh Flickr/Iris Okay, pickle people, head on over to the Rachel Carson Bridge downtown on July 15 and 16 from noon to 10 p....

Minnesota is full of inexpensive things to do. We have state parks, hiking trails, and gorgeous lakes for swimming and fishing. None of these costs a lot of money, but we can probably all agree that sometimes we’d rather spend no money at all. That’s a tall order – especially if you want to have a good time – but we found some great activities in Minnesota are completely free. Better yet, they are legitimately fun....

We all have our favorite time of year in Nebraska, but after a long, hot summer nothing feels better than the transition into a cooler fall. In addition to the pumpkin-flavored everything that seems to hit restaurants all around the country this time of year, these are the things we think are the greatest about fall in Nebraska. Apples! Visit Nebraska Apple time is a BIG deal here, particularly in the eastern part of the state where you can enjoy Nebraska City’s annual Applejack Festival....

When it comes to unsuspecting restaurants, Mississippi has plenty. You know; the types of places that, if it weren’t for word-of-mouth, probably wouldn’t be around. Focusing on their fare rather than frills, these kinds of eateries may not be the most eye-catching but you won’t mind one bit because they serve food so good, it should be illegal. Bill’s Creole and Steak Depot (471 Railroad Ave., Flora) Bill’s Creole and Steak Depot/Facebook...

We’ve all had moments where we dissed a restaurant because it looked underwhelming on the outside. However, once we got word from friends that it had incredible food, we put aside our preconceived ideas, gave it a try, and soon realized we were missing out on some of the best food around. If you’re looking for more of these unassuming hidden gems, here are 11 that you’ll want to add to your Oklahoma dining bucket list....

When people come to town, they often want to know where the locals eat. That’s because locals often dine in amazing, hole in the wall restaurants that visitors may overlook. In the interests of promoting incredible restaurants, many of which are family-run, we’ve compiled a list of local hangouts. Some are better known than others. Of course, if too many out-of-towners flock to the same place then it stops being a locals’ dining destination....

Lovely yet deadly, Idaho is like the femme fatale of the US. If you’re at all skittish, squeamish, or would prefer to let Idaho kill you while your back is turned, just LIKE, SHARE, and walk away now. You’ll thank me later. If you’re of the curious sort and want to know what Idaho has up its sleeve besides beautiful mountains and country fresh air, please keep reading. You’ll thank me too....

Southern California is a stunning place to live and visit. All the dreamy beaches, towering palm trees and glorious sunsets create a stunning backdrop that could be right out of the movies. Check out these 15 to-die-for views that keep So Cal looking postcard-pretty every day of the year. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Wikimedia/Dirk Hansen The cliffs that overlook the beach at Torrey Pines make for a perfect spot to rest and soak up the sun after an invigorating hike....

There’s something special about home and the feeling you get upon walking inside after a long day. Nowhere is that feeling more comforting than in Maine. Whether it’s our home or that of a friend, there are certain things we can rely on. While you might find some of these things within homes of other states, there’s something a bit more meaningful about having them in Maine. Here are a few of the things we think you’ll recognize from in or around the place you live....

With the Willamette River flowing right through town and the Columbia River to the north, there are plenty of luscious river views throughout the city. If you want to dine overlooking the river, you have fewer options, but there are still more than a handful to choose from. Here are the 7 best options for riverfront dining, and we hope you enjoy every last bite while soaking up the amazing views....

Do you know what “spelunking” is? Turns out, it’s the art of exploring caves, and it’s pretty darn cool. Some people spelunk as part of their jobs, such as in the case of geologists or archaeologists. Others spelunk as a hobby, and if you fall into the latter group, you’re in luck. There are actually a handful of caves that are not too far from Cleveland, and upon entering them you’ll be engulfed in a subterranean world that’s practically alien....