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Sure, we’ve all heard of the big hotel chains around the world, and we also know some of the big hotels throughout the state. But when it comes to classic inns, Vermont is the place to be. These charming bed & breakfasts in VT are the perfect place to take that special someone for a wonderful getaway, and they are filled with good old Vermont hospitality. Stone Hill Inn - 89 Houston Farm Road, Stowe Facebook/Stone Hill Inn This romantic Stowe bed and breakfast consistently gets top ratings, and it’s no wonder why....

The Old Line State has a plethora of eateries to choose from no matter what you’re craving. According to review sites, these 12 restaurants serve the best soul food in Maryland and will leave you wanting to come back again and again. Soul Kuisine, Baltimore Yelp / Tray D Facebook / Soul Cuisine Cafe LLC Delicious homemade food and seasoned just right, this Baltimore restaurant always leaves people with a smile....

Pittsburghers are one of a kind. We live in the City of Champions, a hub of innovation, and a beautiful spot with friendly, loyal people who will go out of their way to help others. Are you an official Pittsburgher? If not, here are 12 things you should probably do before you’re an official Pittsburgher. Call someone a jagoff. Flickr/Dan Yes, Pittsburgh, it’s official. Jagoff made it into the Oxford English Dictionary....

A person’s home can say a lot about them and their life. If a stranger were to look around your home, inside and out, what would they have to say about you? Here’s a look at a few Arizona homes from 75 or so years ago. Let’s see what their residences reveal about their lives. These old shacks sat on the outskirts of Tombstone in 1940. I wonder how long they stood there?...

Many of us dreamed of having a treehouse when we were kids. Some were lucky enough to have one. The magic of a treehouse doesn’t really diminish as we grow older as is evidenced in these five amazing treehouses near Pittsburgh (one is a quite a bit further afield but well worth the drive) that you simply won’t believe. The Treehouse Bungalo at Summit Inn – Farmington Historic Summit Inn...

Pack a picnic lunch, lace up your most comfortable shoes, and hit these Pittsburgh trails that will take you to some pretty impressive ruins – from a century old factory to once vibrant coal towns that are now simply ghost towns. These six trails around Pittsburgh promise adventure at every turn. Dead Man’s Hollow - McKeesport Flickr/Kordite Hike deep into the woods in McKeesport where you’ll discover the ruins of a more than a century old factory....

When explorers need to get out of the city and escape the suburbs, Washington DC is close to many gorgeous forests, natural parks, campsites that are perfect for summertime camping adventures! Here are 9 amazing spots for camping around Washington DC. Cherry Hill Park Facebook/Cherry Hill Park Cherry Hill is the closest campground to Washington DC. Cherry Hill offers many amenities for its campers including hot showers, a laundry facility and free WiFi....

Over the years, Orlando, Florida has produced many talented people who have gone on to become successful and famous. From award-winning actors and television hosts, to professional athletes and singers, here are 9 of the most famous people from Orlando: Wesley Snipes wikimedia commons/nicolas genin Wesley Snipes, an actor, producer and talented martial artist, was born in Orlando, Florida and is best known for his roles in “White Men Can’t Jump” and the Blade film trilogy....

Wisconsin is an AMAZING place that has lots of great things going for it. But there are definitely hazards of living here. Here are a list of nine things that can (and just might) kill you! Bears Jeannette S./Flickr Though only common in northern Wisconsin, bears have been spotted across Wisconsin, typically looking for food. They are obviously huge and can cause serious injury or death to humans. It is always best to not leave trash out, especially if you are camping or live in a northern part of the state....

There are many things people from Nevada can’t live without. Some of these things may appear strange to residents of other states, but we’re not afraid to admit that we can’t live without the following 12 things: Las Vegas Strip wikimedia commons With so many restaurants and entertainment venues in one area, the Las Vegas Strip would definitely be missed if anything happened to it. Basque Cuisine flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Basque cuisine has become a local favorite in Nevada, and there are several Basque restaurants located throughout the Silver State....

We have a lot of great towns in Kentucky, but often times Louisville and Lexington get most of the attention. Smaller towns like Newport, Covington, Owensboro, Bowling Green, and Paducah are pretty widely well-liked, but the pattern is that the eastern part of the state is often forgotten. However, eastern Kentucky has a lot more to offer than just mountains and old coal mining towns. Located right across the Ohio River from West Virginia is a Kentucky town that just might be the most overlooked in the whole state....

The West is home to some truly magnificent natural wonders, and Idaho is no stranger to having its own fair share of incredible geologic formations. Uniquely, in addition to our treasured mountains, intense rivers, and volcanic landscape, Idaho is also home to a few huge and surprisingly diverse sand dunes with options for hiking, sand boarding, wildlife viewing, and more. So while you may never have thought about hiking through Idaho’s own miniature Saharas for your next spring adventure, there’s more than a few reasons why you should!...

Delaware is sort of a shopper’s paradise. From our tax free status, to our gigantic malls, to the Rehoboth Beach outlets (oh, the outlets!), there might not be a better place in the country to spend your paychecks and treat yourself. The best shopping in Delaware, though, isn’t located under a fancy Tanger sign, or on floor 2349 of the Christiana Mall. The best shopping in Delaware is hidden in tiny, neighborhood shops where independent artisans and local craftsmen sell their wares....

We’ve shown you where the healthiest people in Michigan live. But now it’s time for the flip side and reveal the unhealthiest places. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute for its study, County Health Rankings and Roadmaps gathered a number of data points to reach its conclusions about the health of residents in counties all over the country, including Michigan. Using that information, we’re providing you with this hopefully useful tool....

Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers something for the entire family: white-sand beaches, unique shopping destinations, delicious seafood and a variety of outdoor activities. There are also several places on Alabama’s Gulf Coast that many people don’t even know about, making them a best kept secret. The 10 places listed below are the best kept secrets of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Don’t forget to check them out the next time you’re vacationing in the area....

There have been enough zombie movies by now that you may already have a vague emergency plan for when the living dead come knocking. In case you’re still wondering what to do in the event of a zombie apocalypse, here are some spots that may offer a measure of shelter and safety if brains become the next hot foot trend. Side note: click here and here for information about how to protect yourself and your family in case of a real disaster in our state....

If you’ve ever spent time along the waterfront in downtown Omaha, you’ve no doubt seen the graceful behemoth straddling the Missouri River. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is an impressive sight, to be sure, and a lot of fun to walk over. But the 3,000 foot walkway is so much more than that. It breaks records and connects two states, all while looking positively magical. Interest in building a footbridge between Omaha and Council Bluffs, Iowa had been strong since the late 20th century....

Located in the beautiful town of Bend, Oregon, the Old St Francis School is a whole lot more than you’d guess from its name. This historic schoolhouse was bought by the McMenamin brothers in 2004, and renovated into a fabulously funky hotel with a brewery, a movie theater, multiple pubs, a beautiful soaking pool, and more. The Old St. Francis School is a wonderful, artsy, and unique place. facebook/ McMenamins Old St....

It may not be Hollywood, but MN has been home to many a film crew over the years. Sure, everyone can guess A Prairie Home Companion, Fargo, Grumpy Old Men, and Purple Rain, but you may not know all these other movies were filmed in Minnesota! Airport (1970). Flickr/Ron Reiring Untamed Heart (1993). Fair Use Via Wikipedia This 1993 flick filmed scenes at Joe’s Coffee Shop and 1535 Jefferson Street Northwest in Minneapolis, among other Twin Cities spots!...

New Hampshire is known for its beautiful night skies. Residents and visitors alike love looking up at the night sky and dreaming of distant galaxies. But on September 19, 1961, those sky supposedly brought something other worldly right here to New Hampshire. Eric Kilby/flickr That is the night that husband and wife Barney and Betty Hill claimed that they were abducted by aliens, in what would become one of the most well-known cases of alien encounters in the 20th century....