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Asking your sweetheart to spend the rest of their life with you is undoubtedly one of the most important questions you’ll ever ask. Once you’ve finally worked up enough courage to pop the question, you’ll want everything to be perfect. And why wouldn’t you? It’ll be one of the most important moments of your lives. Now that you’ve purchased the ring, and of course received her father’s permission, it’s time to choose the perfect proposal location....

Pizza is one of the best comfort foods, and to be honest, it just might be the most perfect food ever invented. From thin crust to thick crust, and stuffed crust to deep dish, there are endless ways a pizza can be served. And of course, the toppings can be anything your heart desires. These 10 restaurants in Nevada serve up some of the best pizza you’ll ever eat. Eclipse Pizza Co....

Cemeteries are typically quiet, peaceful spots for the living to wander through and remember loved ones, and for the dead to find a final resting place. However, some cemeteries are haunted by those who never quite found peace. Here are 10 cemeteries in Arizona that just might give you goosebumps, especially once you read their stories! Boot Hill, Tombstone Steve Petrucelli/flickr The town of Tombstone is said to be the most haunted in the entire state....

It’s no secret that the people of Kentucky are an interesting type of folk. There are plenty reasons to visit the Bluegrass State, and the residents themselves should be ranked among them. There are good and bad people everywhere, but southerners are a unique, friendly sort. Here are 10 reasons people from the Bluegrass State are great people: Genuine Against crony Capitalism People in other parts of the country pride themselves on developing artificial personalities to fit in....

There’s nothing like spending a weekend away in a quaint cabin tucked away in the woods. It’s one of the best ways to reconnect with nature and take a rustic vacation. But sometimes, that cabin doesn’t HAVE to be in the mountains, and that cabin also doesn’t HAVE to be your run-of-the-mill stay. These 10 cabins will give you a truly unique experience! Hobbit House Micro Castle, Mars Hill Carolina Mornings This micro-castle nestled deep in the mountains is perfect for a shire-inspired vacation....

Can I let you in on a little secret? Denverites love to eat… like, a lot. That being said, it should come as no surprise that Denver has a wide variety of unique foods. These iconic foods in Denver include the following: 1.) Green Chili Yelp / Jeffrey C. Green chili is essentially the Colorado state food. We cannot get enough of this perfectly spiced, meaty goodness! One of our favorite ways to eat it?...

The one thing we know for sure about DC is that it is impossible to be bored here! We really do have something for everyone! If you are visiting the District this summer, make the most of it and follow these 17 ways to have the best DC day ever. Start with breakfast or brunch. Flickr/Rodger S. It’s the most important meal of the day! You will have plenty of options....

Minnesota is beautiful year-round, but the winter holds a special place in many Minnesotans’ hearts. The sparkling snow fields and the icy North Shore add to the holiday magic, and nothing beats a snowy sunrise or sunset. Luckily, there are many Minnesota photographers who brave the freezing temperatures to capture some of that magic, and help us find some of Minnesota’s stunning winter views. Here are some amazing spots that are guaranteed to have you praising MN winter....

As we enter 2017, it’s great to look forward to what’s in store for the future of our state. But there’s something to be said for a bit of reminiscing, and it’s certainly healthy to retain a sense of respect and admiration for the past. If you lived through the 1980s in the Great Lakes State, here are 23 photos from the decade that will temporarily transport you back to a different time....

Sure, we Pittsburghers might not be lucky to live along the Atlantic Ocean. But, we’ve got something just as good. The Three Rivers promise plenty to do: from dining on the shore to kayaking in the water. Journey a bit further from town, however, to discover seven charming waterfront towns near Pittsburgh that are perfect for a day trip. Foxburg Flickr/rkloper Spend a delightful day along the Allegheny River in Foxburg....

There are tons of great restaurants surrounding us in the Hoosier state. Some of them are well known and others are hidden gems. But one thing’s for sure – a restaurant doesn’t have to be huge to draw a big crowd. These itty bitty restaurants in Indiana are sheer proof that size doesn’t matter. Hinkle’s Sandwich Shop - Madison Christy F./Yelp Kraig B./Yelp This tiny, yet famous burger joint in downtown Madison has remained relatively unchanged since 1933....

We’re about to give you the creepy crawlies with these haunted places in Austin that will send chills down your spine. Some of the most unexpected places in Austin happen to have some haunting tales that you’ll think twice about on your next visit. The Driskill Flickr/atmtx Guests here claim to have felt spirits brush up against them, and ghost sightings of a little girl holding flowers in one of the hotel common areas…Spend the night, see for yourself!...

Oregon is full of innovative design, and we don’t stop short when it comes to housing. Floating houses, castles, airplanes; these incredible (and unusual) homes in Oregon are architectural wonders that will leave you awe-struck. Fennel Residence Cameron Neilson Cameron Neilson This floating dream home is located on the Willamette River with a curved glass facade overlooking the water. It was completed in 2001 and designed by Robert Harvey Oshatz....

There’s more to the restaurant business than the food. It takes great marketing to stand out in a sea of similar lunch and dinner spots, and sometimes that means coming up with a name no one will ever forget. These are some of our quirkier (but creative) restaurant names, and they all happen to serve delicious food. How to Cook a Wolf, 2208 Queen Anne Ave N., Seattle How to Cook a Wolf Facebook...

One of the many benefits to living in New York is that our residents can enjoy the pleasure of a variety of staycations. New Yorkers never have to travel too far within state lines to enjoy an enchanting getaway, whether it to be to our remote areas or our beautiful cities. All along the Hudson River you can find magical waterfront locations and towns that offer their own unique features that draw in visitors....

If you’re looking to have an adventure mining for diamonds at an open-to-the-public diamond mine, there’s only one place in the whole world where you can do that. Crater of Diamonds State Park is in Murfreesboro, right here in the Natural State. While you’re in town, though, you’ll probably need a place to stay, right? There’s one boutique hotel in Murfreesboro that makes a mining adventure even more exciting, and it does that by allowing you to stay in a tiny little old west frontier town....

When it comes to enjoying a meal, most of us almost always compare everyone else’s cooking to our grandmothers. No matter what state you’re from, it feels nearly impossible to find a restaurant that serves food anywhere near as good as what the matriarch’s of our families can whip up in the kitchen. In the past we’ve suggested checking out some of our best diners that will make you feel right at home, but now it’s time for you take a trip to this one restaurant in New York that has the perfect touch....

Washington is quite diverse, and there’s a wide variety of places around the state that can make you some unique dishes from all different types of cultures! Whether you’re craving tacos or Thai, here are 10 of the many highly rated ethnic restaurants in the Northwest that you’ve got to check out: Yeh Yeh’s, Lynnwood and Bellevue Google / Navi–pon George G. / Yelp This popular counter-serve deli has two locations north of Seattle and makes a variety of amazing Vietnamese sandwiches and stews, such as their Grilled Pork Banh Mi (as pictured)!...

As you all know, Georgia is full of history; from our historical buildings to historical artifacts found all over the state, there’s a story to be told. That’s why we’re lucky to have The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, which is one of the largest state-wide non-profits in the country dedicated to historic preservation. They have a really cool program in place called ‘Places In Peril,” which identifies historical buildings that are in danger due to lack of maintenance, neglect, insensitive development plans or public policy....

There are so many places to explore in Louisiana. There is really something in every corner of this state. But certainly, some places get more attention than others. Here are 11 underrated places you need to check out: Ardoyne Plantation, 2678 Highway 311, Schriever http://www.ardoyneplantation.com/ This unique plantation can sometimes get lost among all the beautiful plantation buildings around Louisiana, but the unique architecture and well preserved history on display here makes for a spectacular visit....