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One of the best reasons to live in Louisiana is the food. There’s nothing better than sitting down and having some good Cajun and Creole cuisine, especially crawfish. Crawfish season just started and to celebrate we’ve gathered up some of the best places around the state to get your crawfish fix. Cajun Claws (Abbeville) Cajun Claws/Facebook Cajun Claws/Facebook Easily one of the best place to get crawfish in the entire state....

Most Michiganders have taken at least one road trip to the beautiful city of Chicago. While there’s nothing quite as classically adventurous as driving from the Mitten State to the Windy City, there is an alternative way to make the journey. If you’re seeking an exciting ride through some of our state’s loveliest areas, hop aboard the Pere Marquette train. Sit back, relax, and watch the sights of our beloved Michigan go by — without the responsibility of driving....

If you live in DC, then you know that it’s often easier to walk places than drive to them. We were really built to be a walkable city. You can find some of the most charming and gorgeous streets in DC, if you know where to look. We rounded up the 11 best, most walkable streets in Washington DC. M Street NW Facebook/Georgetown, DC M Street is the main drag of Georgetown and it’s a favorite among tourists and locals....

If there’s one thing that New Orleanians have plenty of, it’s passion. So if you are new to the city or just don’t get around much, you might just stumble upon a topic that people feel…pretty passionate about. Here are the top things you probably don’t want to bring up if you’re trying to just have calm conversation…or if you don’t want to end up in a long debate! AirBnB Flickr....

There are several places in Nevada where you can pick your own fruits and vegetables. Whether you’re into apples, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, squash, peppers or tomatoes, you can pick them directly from a vine or tree at one of Nevada’s wonderful farms or orchards. Your local supermarket’s produce doesn’t even come close to the delicious fruits and vegetables you can pick straight from an open field. Listed below are 7 places in Nevada where you can pick your own delicious produce....

The Great Depression was a pretty rough time for people across the country, including here in Arizona. While we didn’t experience rampant homelessness and poverty to the degree as more populated states, Arizonans still had to make the best of a poor economy and a changing way of life. Here are 25 photos that give a glimpse into Arizona life during that time period. Here’s an image of a few police officers in the 1930s....

Here in Ohio, there are some really unique homes scattered throughout the state that are truly eye-catching. From cliffside ships to UFO-shaped homes, the following houses are some of the most unusual homes in the state and the intriguing stories behind them. See how many you recognize and where you can find them: Benson Ford Houseship (Put-In-Bay) Rona Proudfoot/Flickr What was once a Ford motor company cargo ship is now one of the coolest cliffside homes in America....

Fall is just around the corner and with that comes the promise of comfortable temperatures and vibrant colors that you wouldn’t believe! If you are counting down the days to when the daily temp isn’t 90-some degrees and you can truly bask in the glory that is Colorado, you will want to print this ultimate outdoor bucket list to help ensure that you hit all the best spots as soon as that first golden leaf falls:...

One of the best things about brunch is a good Bloody Mary. Making a good Bloody Mary is a work of art and these restaurants in Wyoming have perfected the process. Here are some of those restaurants in Wyoming that serve the best Bloody Mary. Steamboat’s Steak & Smokehouse Steamboat’s Steak & Smokehouse Yelp/Jason L. Steamboat’s Steak & Smokehouse just might serve the most unique Bloody Mary of all time. This Bloody is garnished with blue cheese, olives, pepperoni, bacon wrapped pickles, kielbasa and a slider....

One of the best parts of brunching is a good Bloody Mary. Even if you’re not a drinker, the non-alcoholic versions of these cocktails are just as tasty. Making a good Bloody Mary truly is an art form, and these 9 places in Kentucky have nailed it. This spicy beverage can sometimes be pretty filling by itself, but luckily all of these restaurants also serve great food. Crazy Fox Saloon, Newport Facebook/The Crazy Fox Saloon...

The Bluegrass State is blessed with good hearted people, for the most part. It is true many Kentuckians work hard, and play hard, but the bottom line is, we still take time out to think about others. We rank amongst the top 25 most giving states according Metropolitan Statistical data acquired in a 2012 report by Philanthropy.com. Their findings showed Kentuckians give 3.46% of their adjusted gross income to charity. The adjusted gross income is a combined $54,056,478,000, and the total charitable contributions were $1,941,099,000....

Pennsylvania is certainly a gorgeous state with a great variety of terrain: mountains, hills, fields, cities, anything you could imagine. (Except maybe desert. We do not have deserts.) Pretty much anywhere you go in our state, you’ll find something cool to photograph.. But I thought I’d compile some of the best photography locations, just for your convenience. The Pagoda in Reading Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons If you want a unique photo opportunity, then Reading may be your destination....

There’s no denying that the best part of school is field trips. After all, who doesn’t enjoy taking a break from the classroom and riding a school bus (along with their friends) to one of Alabama’s top tourist attractions? If you grew up in Alabama, you may remember taking some of these field trips: U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Huntsville flickr/Adam Campbell At the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, which has been billed “Earth’s Largest Space Museum,” students will learn all about the U....

Beach season is right around the corner. I’m already planning an early morning drive down in the near future. But with that 6AM alarm comes the question of which beach to go to. While North Carolina is filled with amazing beaches, sometimes you just want total relaxation. These 10 beaches will give you just that. Holden Beach Terrah Hewett Located in Brunswick County, Holden Beach is a true gem in North Carolina....

The only thing better than going to a museum is going to a museum that is just weird (or unique). In Indiana, we have a lot of odd, strange, and just downright unique museums. These are the kind of museums you cannot help but want to go check out because of how strange they are. Indiana Medical History Museum Indiana Landmarks Indiana Landmarks Located in Central Indiana, the same grounds as the Central State Hospital, at 3045 West Vermont St, Sandusky, is the Indiana Medical History Museum....

With all the road tripping you’re going to be doing this summer around Illinois, you’re going to need to find some places to stay. But don’t just stay at any old place. Stay at an inn that is unique. We are profiling 10 of the very best inns in Illinois. The Herrington Inn and Spa The Herrington Inn and Spa/Facebook This hotel is a luxury boutique hotel, as well as a spa....

Everyone is, to some degree, a product of where they were born and raised. Places make an imprint on you that can last a lifetime. Some of those are good, some can be bad. Here are 10 of the strange (but good) traits you might still carry with you if you grew up in West Virginia. You carry a bag of kitty litter in your trunk. Flickr/Michael McCullough Growing up here will certainly teach you a thing or two about how to navigate roads during the winter, including carrying a bag of kitty litter in your trunk....

Living in North Dakota is definitely unique compared to other places and there are a few bits of knowledge people who live here will pick up along the way. These 10 things are information we know very well, even if other people don’t, and we know they are definitely true: North Dakota is not the state with Mount Rushmore. Jimmy Emerson/Flickr This should be a public service announcement. I have never even been to Mount Rushmore and yet every time I mention I’m from North Dakota to people from other places, they ask if I go there often....

Sure, the average fried fair food is great and all—but authentic, locally produced cuisine is even better. If you are a foodie in search of some unique, delicious cuisine to try this year, then you’ll want to attend the following festivals. Here are 11 festivals in Ohio that food lovers should not miss: A World A’Fair (Dayton) A World A’Fair/Facebook This three-day international festival showcases the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley....

The unique thing about some of these rivers in Wyoming is that they played an important role in history. Several of these rivers served as a route for the westward expansion of the United States. Throughout the years, the rivers have also been used for irrigation purposes, provided hydroelectric power, and have been a source for recreational purposes. Take a look at some of the incredible rivers flowing throughout Wyoming....