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Tennessee is consistently ranked among some of the best states in the nation. Why? The people are kind, the landscape is stunning and the cost of living is nice and low. That being said, we thought we’d scour the known world to figure out where exactly IN the state you should pitch your tent. We know everyone is proud of where they live and obviously your hometown is the best, but calm your inner child and take a look at what the rest of the nation has deemed solid....

West Virginia is a beautiful place, but like any other place, it has its dark side where bad things have happened. Here are five place where murderers lived or were born in West Virginia. Wheeling Joanne C Sullivan Wheeling was the home of Mark Storm, who in 1997 checked himself out of a mental health facility and went home and killed his wife, two daughters, brother and mother before turning the gun on himself and committing suicide....

Mississippi is practically synonymous with great food. And while Mexican cuisine may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the state, that doesn’t mean options don’t exist, which actually makes sense since the Delta is known for their tamales. From delicious homemade salsa to larger-than-life burritos, these 10 restaurants in Mississippi have the most amazing Mexican food. Maria’s Cantina, Southaven King R./City Search mariascantina.com If you love Mexican food, then you’ll want to visit Maria’s – home of the Ocho-Cinco 5 lb Burrito Challenge....

You might think Floridians are too busy having fun in the sun to think much about others, but Florida is actually ranked 18th of all the states when it comes to charitable donations, according to Philanthropy.com. The data given was for 2012 and broken down by metropolitan statistical areas. It says Floridians gave 3.38% of their adjusted gross incomes to charity, which translates to $11,144,250,000. But which cities in Florida gave the most?...

Contrary to what you may think, Ohio is home to some of the most stunning gardens you’ll ever encounter. The following are what we consider to be the 12 most beautiful gardens in Ohio, (listed in no particular order.) Cleveland Botanical Garden Gloria/Flickr This favorite Ohio garden is open all year round and features a Japanese garden, a rose garden and a wildflower garden. Krohn Conservatory (Cincinnati) Sharlee H/Flickr Located in Eden Park, this beautiful garden features a butterfly show, an indoor rainforest, a tropical house, desert house and an orchid house....

Delaware is a state with a LOT of water and a LOT of rivers. Of course, that means there are a lot of riverfront restaurants in Delaware, particularly in Wilmington along the Riverwalk. How do you know which ones are the best? Well, you try them all, of course! Or, you can use our handy guide to find the best riverfront restaurant in Delaware. We’ve picked 7 that stand out above the rest to share with you today....

Every year, this ecological preserve located just north of Oroville comes alive with jaw dropping wildflowers more beautiful than anything in your wildest imagination. The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve features incredible hiking trails, waterfalls, and lovely flowers that bloom around this time each year. It’s a spot all nature lovers in Northern California need to put on their bucket list. Poppies, lupines and purple owl’s clover are just some of the incredible blooms that grow each spring in this Butte County slice of paradise....

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, ice cream is always a good choice. From frozen yogurt to hot fudge sundaes, you really can’t make a day worse by adding a delicious creamy treat to the mix. Check out these 10 Ice Cream Parlors and restaurants that serve up some delicious dairy and let us know if there are any others we’re missing out on!! Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream, Fairbanks Denny Gill | Flickr Enjoy a mix of classic and uniquely Alaskan flavors like Aurora Borealis - vanilla with equal parts blueberry and cranberry puree....

There’s nothing better than a relaxing hike through a scenic spot in the Hoosier state. Discovering new natural places and historical sites is another benefit to hiking. If you love the discovery part of hiking, then you have to try out these 5 hiking trails that will lead you to extraordinary ruins. The Trail at Holliday Park - Indianapolis Betty H./Yelp SaraMarie1607/TripAdvisor Holliday Park has one gorgeous hiking trail, and along the way you’ll stumble upon the park’s main attraction, the gorgeous ruins....

Iowa is pretty boring, right? Movies portray it as a collection of bland, small-time settlements with humble rural-folk tipping their straw-hats and waving at everyone that walks by. While we are a very friendly state, that’s not always the case. Here’s a list of absolute maniacs that called Iowa their home at one time or another. John Wayne Gacy, AKA: The Killer Clown Wikipedia.org/ John Wayne Gacy We’re not starting off small with this list....

If you’ve yearned to visit an ancient pyramid, you don’t need to travel halfway around the world to cross that item off your bucket list. There’s one hiding in plain sight right here in Wyoming. The Ames Brothers Pyramid is almost everything the Great Pyramids of Egypt are: located in a remote spot, constructed of rough-hewn stone, and bearing the likeness of kings (well, kings of industry, in this case). Sure, getting there means taking a detour from civilization, but most great adventures require at least a short journey out of your comfort zone....

When summer comes to a close in the Palmetto State most natives breathe a sigh of relief, for multiple reasons. Perhaps first and foremost, the fall season gives many South Carolinians the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors in moderate temperatures. Jones Gap State Park in Marietta, South Carolina is a great place to do it. Yelp/Dee S. Located in the gorgeous upstate of South Carolina, Jones Gap State Park is nestled in a heavenly mountain cove and is part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area....

The Isle of Shoals may be one of the most beautiful spots in New Hampshire, full of seaside charm. However, nearly 150 years after it happened, the site is also famous as the haunted islands where the most gruesome murders in Granite State history unfolded. InAweOfGodsCreation/flickr Today the Isle of Shoals is a charming vacation destination off the coast of New Hampshire. However, despite its pleasant appearance Smuttynose Island, one of the isles, has a sordid history....

In the late 1800s, there was a brief gold rush in the Black Hills of South Dakota. As soon as someone found even the hint of gold somewhere, entire towns popped up and mines were constructed to hunt the shiny element. Most of the time they came up short and abandoned the mines and towns as quickly as they founded them. But there were, on occasion, mines that successfully ran for a while longer and are still standing today....

The big cities in Georgia are not the only places that have amazing Georgia attractions! Many of our state’s gems can actually be found in our small towns and cities. What you’ll find in these 8 small towns may surprise you… Rock City, GA Ronnie via Flickr Rock City is actually a pretty well known major tourist attraction in Georgia. It is located on Lookout Mountain, where Lover’s Leap can be found....

Ah, springtime. The birds are chirping, the weather is finally warming, and the sky is in celebration mode with stunning sunrises and sunsets over Buffalo. If you don’t have a view of the sun setting from your own back yard, here are a few of our favorite spots to watch that fiery ball in the sky fall to the horizon. Chestnut Ridge State Park (6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127) wilB - Flickr On a clear night in Orchard Park, you can see the city of Buffalo from the top of the hill at Chestnut Ridge Park....

Try to go out to eat in any decent-sized Utah town on a weekend, and you’ll likely find yourself waiting for a table. Any national chain or greasy spoon can fill up during busy times, but you’re going to wait 45 minutes just to get more of the same old standard fare, in a noisy, crowded run-of-the-mill place. Don’t wait at the chain restaurant when you can get food and/or ambiance at these spots that are absolutely worth the wait....

The steep hills, crooked streets, vintage cable cars, and pastel-hued Victorians already make San Francisco feel like a city meant for a fairy tale. In fact, it’s often been used as a blueprint for many Pixar films. So, it wasn’t too difficult to find a few of our favorite spots that keep our beloved City by the Bay a truly magical place. Golden Gate Park Carousel Thomas Hawk/Flickr This colorful, enchanting children’s ride is over 100 years old and sits at the Koret Children’s Quarter in Golden Gate Park....

I’ve always loved the quote, “Sometimes the best things in life are free!” I couldn’t agree with this more. I enjoy going places and doing things that aren’t going to cost me anything. After all, who doesn’t? Let’s take a look at 10 fun things you can do right here in Nevada that won’t cost you a dime. Great Basin National Park wikipedia Great Basin National Park, located in White Pine County, Nevada, is probably the least known national park in the southwest because it was just recently created in 1986....

Most people would think of South Carolina as a place of high adventure. After all, we have the mountains and the ocean, and everything in between open for discovery 365 days a year. Here are 10 things in the Palmetto State that are probably too adventurous to pass up. Grab the camera and go waterfall chasing. Flickr/Joe Plocki South Carolina is overflowing with great waterfalls, especially in the upstate. Explore one of South Carolina’s 47 state parks....