Georgia is blessed to have a surplus of gorgeous, welcoming small towns in the state that tend to often go unnoticed. There is nothing like traveling through a friendly town and seeing warm, happy faces at every turn. Whether you’re planning a trip across the state and want to find the best towns to stop in or if you need a reason to fall in love with Georgia all over again, take a look at these wonderful small towns....
If you are short on time in Washington DC and don’t want to wait hours in lines or get lost in a giant museum, then you are in luck! Because while DC has tons of activities, some of them can be quite time consuming. Fortunately, DC has lots of little museums, short trails and activities that you can do in an hour or less! National Geographic Museum Facebook/National Geographic Museum The National Geographic Museum is an amazing underrated museum in DC....
If you are lucky enough to live here in the Centennial State, there is a good chance that you will never want to leave… however, life happens and sometimes a new job or family situation may come about and you may have to move. If this happens, we must warn you that you WILL think these things at least once: “There isn’t nearly as much to do here as there was in Colorado....
South Dakota is certainly a one-of-a-kind place. From wearing shorts when it’s snowing to hunting our state bird, South Dakota is pretty special. Here are 13 reasons why South Dakota just might be our country’s black sheep. (We wouldn’t have it any other way.) No other state is basically taken over once a year for a motorcycle rally. Brian Bennett / Flickr If you’re a motorcycle owner who hasn’t experienced Sturgis Motorcycle Rally held every year in the tiny town of Sturgis, you’ve been missing out....
Nashville has gotten a reputation recently as an up-and-coming foodie city, and there’s a reason behind that. It seems like there’s a new restaurant popping up every day. We found fifteen new restaurants that just opened in the city this summer, and they’re all absolutely incredible. Make your way through the whole list, and you won’t be disappointed. Henley Henley Nashville - Facebook Henley is a brand new restaurant in the heart of Midtown, and it’s actually named after the shirt style....
While some cemeteries have a well-maintained, peaceful feel, others give you the heebie jeebies. Some of these cemeteries are the only remains of a ghost town, while others have sad histories or are reported to be haunted. Whatever their story, you wouldn’t want to be alone, in the dark, at these five cemeteries in New Mexico. Fort Bayard National Cemetery, Fort Bayard Wikimedia Commons/US-VA This cemetery is unnerving because it’s surrounded by the abandoned remains of Fort Bayard....
Sometimes you want to go off the beaten path from the usual hotel when visiting somewhere. Maybe you have in-laws or friends coming from out of town, or perhaps you just want to have a fun staycation on the other side of town. Whatever your reason, these inns, just oozing with charm, will give you an experience to remember unlike any other. Lion and The Rose Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn Lion and the Rose Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn / Facebook Stay in this beautiful Queen Anne mansion, built in 1906 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to enjoy the best of Victorian charm....
One of the best parts of living in Southern California is having access to so many magnificent restaurants serving up some of the freshest cuisine around. And what makes our restaurants here even better? Outdoor dining, of course! Here are seven of the best spots in SoCal where you can dine outside in a magical garden setting. Las Campanas – Riverside yelp/las campanas yelp/diana w. Located at the historic Mission Inn in downtown Riverside, this lush outdoor setting is a heavenly place to dine....
Nebraska is definitely a great place for hiking, and those hikes can lead to some amazing destinations. But not everyone is able to take long, leisurely walks through fields and over streams. For those people, there are still plenty of natural wonders to see either from your car or after a short, easy walk. The scenic Missouri and Niobrara River Valleys National Park Service This lush, lovely landscape is the perfect place to take a walk, but it’s almost as impressive from the car....
It’s summer in Montana, which means the time has come for every single person on Earth to visit Glacier National Park (at least that’s how it feels). And while Glacier is definitely amazing, there are plenty of other offbeat attractions and events happening in Big Sky Country this summer. Let the masses head to the Crown Jewel of the Continent while you explore these other spots. Montana Vortex & House of Mystery, Columbia Falls Montana Vortex Facebook Is it an illusion?...
No Arkansas river is totally and completely lazy. Just like most people, the Natural State’s river have moments of drama and moments of ease. Below you’re going to find 10 rivers, or rather, 10 sections of rivers, that are lazy enough that you can float to your heart’s content without working those paddles very hard. As with all float trips, you’ll want to do your research before you make plans. For several of these rivers, the difficulty or ease depends on water levels and which section you choose to float....
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and while we hate the word “ain’t,” we definitely don’t hate the dishes these longest-standing Buffalo restaurants have been serving for decades! Some of these places have been around since the 1800s, and while their fan base has undoubtedly changed, Buffalonians’ love for their mouth-watering meals has stayed consistent. Let’s take a gander at what makes them so great, shall we? Ulrich’s 1868 Tavern (674 Ellicott Street) David P....
We always tend to crave what is different from what we have. And what we tend to think we have in Wisconsin is mile after mile of farmland. And while that’s true, there are also some really incredible spots that make you feel like you are not at all in Wisconsin. Heck, they might even make you feel like you aren’t on this planet! Here are nine spots that are simply surreal....
Well, my fellow Texans, 2015 has been one for the books. We’ve seen it all – the good, the bad, the ugly. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve had fun, and we’ve experienced some heart-wrenching, jaw-dropping moments together. Below is a list of 9 particularly shocking events that occurred in our state this year. Our favorite ice cream brand turned deadly for a few months, forcing us to either lower our standards or boycott ice cream completely until its return....
To say that Idaho has some beautiful landscapes would be a huge understatement. However, few people realize that Idaho is a grape-growing powerhouse, or that our wine industry is booming – naturally acidic soil, the product of a volcanic past, makes for delightfully complex flavors! Fortunately, our sprawling vineyards are also often sitting next to some gorgeous tasting rooms. Located in the heart of the Palouse in North-Central Idaho, the Colter’s Creek Estate is isolated from both Moscow and Lewiston by the rolling hills, but the combination vineyard, winery, tasting room, and restaurant makes it an ideal day trip destination – and the perfect place to sample some delicious award-winning Idaho classics....
Oregon is full of haunted places, from historic cemeteries to underground tunnels. If you love the thrill of paranormal experiences, check out these 10 haunted places in Oregon where you just might catch a glimpse of a ghost: Flavel House flickr/ Michael Martin This historic mansion in Astoria is now a museum that is open to the public. The benevolent ghosts of the family that once lived here are said to still occupy the house, and numerous visitors claim to have seen them going about their day....
Tucked away in southern Oklahoma just east of Lawton, is a small, tight-knit community filled with character, wild-west history and outdoor recreation. Marlow is a small town with a population just over 4,500, and is a great place to live, work or raise a family in southwestern Oklahoma. Look around this small town you’ve probably never heard of…we’re pretty sure you’ll fall in love with it! googlemaps.com Marlow is located just 10 miles north of Duncan and 30 miles east of Lawton....
All throughout Ohio, towns are getting into the holiday spirit. With thousands of twinkling lights and other displays, Ohio’s towns can be downright magical this time of year. To help you find the towns with the most unique holiday displays, we’ve compiled this road trip—which we think is the perfect way to embrace the Christmas season in Ohio. Only In Your State The total trip only takes a little more than 5 hours of drive time....
Summer’s upon us and that means one thing in Pennsylvania: The festival season. Church and local festivals. Food festivals. County fairs. And, ethnic festivals that promise delectable and authentic food, traditional entertainment, and plenty of activities for the whole family. Here are 10 ethnic festivals in Pennsylvania you won’t want to miss in 2017. Mother of Divine Grace Italian Festival – 2917 E. Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Flickr/Jeffrey W. Mark your calendar for the Mother of Divine Grace Italian Festival, set for July 8-10, 2017....
Can you feel that? The need for an unforgettable getaway is upon you. Summer is over and you can breathe a deep sigh of relief. Now you can start booking for a lovely Fall mini-vacation and replenish your energy stores before all those crazy holidays just suck it all up. Here are 10 cabins that you can rent in South Carolina that will not only give you an unforgettable stay, but will also give you views that’ll make you wish that you could wake up here every morning for the rest of your life!...
