Real Hoosiers are likely familiar with majority of the towns in Indiana, even the small ones. But do you know how some of these awesome Indiana towns got their start? From interesting founding details to town name choices, here are the origin stories of 11 amazing Indiana towns. French Lick Paul/Flickr Settled in 1811, French Lick was a small French community originally called Salt Spring, after the town’s spring and salt lick....
Rustic camping in Kentucky can be a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts who prefer to get in touch with Mother Nature without renting a cabin. We covered relaxing campsites previously, but the list just wasn’t long enough. Camping options are virtually unlimited in this state, depending on what you require. If you are looking for an actual site with hook ups and a grill, you will find each of these wondrous spots fit the bill....
Oklahoma is full of small, charming towns, and it’s in these tiny towns where its heart and soul lies. They don’t have to be big in size to charm you, but that’s exactly what these 11 teeny, tiny towns in Oklahoma will do. Check them out and if you ever drive through them, don’t blink or you just might miss them. Slapout DrunkDriver/Wikipedia With a population of around 8, the tiny town of Slapout is located in Beaver County in the Panhandle region of the state....
There are some REAL strange places out there, and Tennessee has a few gems of its own. Whether you’re planning a trip or looking to play tourist in your own town, we’ve found a few zingers for your visiting pleasure. The Bell Witch - Adams Brent Moore / Flickr One of the creepiest ghost stories in the United States took place in Adams, Tennessee. You can still visit the old farm!...
There are many astounding, unique churches located throughout Oregon. From small, intricate chapels to immense, magnificent buildings, these stunning works of architecture will have you reaching for your camera. Here are just a few of Oregon’s beautiful churches, temples, and synagogues. First Presbyterian Church Flickr/ Curtis Cronn Located in downtown Portland, this stunning church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built between 1886-1890. Helvetia Community Church Flickr/ Cindy Mc This lovely 100-year-old church can be found in Hillsborough....
With Friday the 13th just one week away, we figured it would be the perfect time to tell a little ghost story. If you are feeling extra adventurous, you can start your weekend getaway planning now that you have this list of six haunted hotels in Alaska that will make your stay a nightmare. Well, maybe. We have a sneaking suspicion that even if they are haunted, they are probably still filled with incredible Alaskan hospitality that overshadows all that other spooky stuff....
With its old, wild, and violent history, Arizona certainly has its fair share of hauntings. From the loving ghost cat to spine-tingling unwanted caresses from other ghosts, here are 8 places you are practically guaranteed to encounter an apparition in Arizona: Copper Queen Hotel, Bisbee Barb Mayer/Flickr This pretty little hotel is home to several entities but the most well-known is Julia Lowell, a prostitute who worked in the hotel in the early 20th-century....
One list isn’t enough to cover all of Ohio’s strange, abandoned places that are now mere moss covered skeletons of the animated manmade structures they once were. The following are eight more abandoned places in Ohio that only brave (and extremely careful) people might like to photograph and/or explore. Cincinnati’s abandoned subway Jonathan Warren/Wikimedia Commons Not many people are aware of the dark, lonely and long-forgotten subway beneath the streets of Cincinnati—the country’s longest abandoned subway system that never transported a single individual....
One thing that is particularly lovely about living in Ohio is the many landscapes we get to admire — our sights range from sprawling meadows and forests to cityscapes and small towns, and each view is as lovely as the last. With such a diverse world around us in Northeastern Ohio, we are constantly gifted with stunningly beautiful drives. If you are ever in the Cleveland area and looking for a moment to steal away and enjoy the natural world, you must check out these delightful drives:...
Finding a great ‘hole in the wall’ restaurant is tough. You have to be a true local. Some places that don’t look like much from the outside aren’t great, but sometimes if you give it a chance, these places will blow you away. Luckily we’ve done the legwork to identify some of the best ‘hole in the wall’ restaurants in New Hampshire. All you have to do is eat! Delaney’s Hole In The Wall, North Conway Delaney’s Hole In The Wall/facebook With a name like that, Delaney’s had to be first on our list....
Oh, how nice it would be to just be able to turn your back on reality and get away for a few days…right? It’s not as tough as it sounds if you live in the Palmetto State. There are so many great South Carolina locations where you can drive a short distance to get away from it all and just chill. Here are some great islands in South Carolina where you can make that happen....
About halfway between Greenville and Starkville on Highway 82, you’ll find the charming town of Carrollton. Nestled in the hills overlooking the Delta, it exudes small town charm, but that’s not all it has to offer. The town is packed with beautiful historic homes, stately churches, and loads of history. Despite everything Carrollton has going on, it’s often overlooked as a destination but it definitely shouldn’t be, and here’s why....
Indiana is well known for some popular attractions, like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Holiday World, and the Indiana Dunes. Yet, some of the coolest attractions in the state are ones that not enough people visit. Here are 11 underrated attractions in the Hoosier state that you’ll want to check out: Columbian Park Zoo - Lafayette Columbian Park Zoo/Facebook This incredible attraction is not only great because it’s full of animals and activities - it’s also completely free....
There’s nothing that hits the spot quite like fresh, authentic Italian cuisine, but here in Iowa, we are fortunate enough to have countless restaurants that serve up the real deal. Great Italian food is so much more than just pizza and pasta, though, so if you’re looking for a mouthwatering meal that is as close to Italy as the Midwest can get, check out one of these spots for an unforgettable dining experience....
It’s no secret that Ohio’s nature scene has the power to take your breath away—but what might be a secret to you are the following almost magically beautiful outdoor spots. While many of these might be well known to locals, the following nature getaways are not nearly as well known across Ohio such as the state’s beloved Hocking Hills State Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and other well known nature spots are....
Next time you’re looking for a fun, affordable day trip, think about somewhere besides the Twin Cities or the North Shore. There are so many lesser-known regions of Minnesota, and so many charming small towns to explore. Today, we focus on Pine City, a delightful little town that you can’t drive through without stopping. m01229/Flickr Pine City is about 70 miles north of the Twin Cities along I-35. It’s the perfect distance for a day trip or a lunch stop on your way north or south....
Most people love ribs, but when a BBQ joint can make an amazing brisket, pulled pork, or pulled chicken sandwich – that’s when they really win my heart. Luckily, Delaware is home to some amazing smokehouses and BBQ spots that I can almost smell, just from writing about them… mmmmm. These restaurants make some of the best BBQ in Delaware and they really impress with their pulled meats and brisket sandwich platters....
Ushering in a new year, if you’re from some parts of Pennsylvania, means a delicious New Year’s Day meal that is said to bring good luck, wealth, and happiness in the coming days. This Pennsylvania superstition started with the Pennsylvania Dutch and has, over time, become a tradition in many homes throughout PA. Flickr/Jim Pennsylvanians across the state celebrate the first day of the new year with a hearty meal of pork and sauerkraut, a popular German dish....
Of all the historic sites in Mississippi, Bryant’s Grocery is perhaps the most infamous. During the summer of 1955, a series of events unfolded, which led to the small town grocery store becoming synonymous with one of the most horrific murders in the nation’s history. Even though it’s been decades since the shocking crime took place, the site’s evil history remains. WhisperToMe/Wikimedia Located in the small town of Money, MS, Bryant’s Grocery has been abandoned for decades and is in a severe state of disrepair....
Every New Jerseyan has heard of the Jersey Devil. The infamous cryptid (creature whose existence has not yet been proven) is the stuff of legend. Often described as a winged biped with hooves, horns and the face of a horse, accounts of its appearance do vary. Many of us grew up telling tales of the terrifying demon spawn around campfires and under covers, but it’s only been somewhat of a dark fairy tale to us....
