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We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and wouldn’t it be great to incorporate some sweet candy and Vermont chocolate into your daily pick-me-up? Really, pancakes taste great with just about anything from chocolate chips to gummy bears if you accompany it with Vermont Maple Syrup. Regardless of what you had for breakfast, who doesn’t like a little sweetness in life? Here are some of the best chocolate and candy shops in Vermont that you’ll want to check out and stock stock up for those cold winter nights (or mornings)....

Life in 1930s Delaware was simple and carefree, especially in the small towns. Take a look at these snapshots from 80 years ago, and you’ll see the lives that our parents and grandparents lived in the Diamond State. Every town in Delaware, small or large, had the following as part of their everyday, 1930s lives: A Swimming Hole (1937) Yale Photo Archives / Arthur Rothstein Whether it was the local pool, your neighbor’s house, or the local lake or inlet, everyone in 1930s Delaware had a place to cool off in the summer heat....

Dating in Nebraska gives you the chance to meet a pretty diverse group of people. From the cowboy to the scholar, there are so many different types of fish in this sea. This list obviously won’t fit every reader, but for those of you to whom this applies – you’ll know exactly what we mean here. The Farmer Pixabay He’s got his hands in the dirt, but his heart is all yours....

In Indiana, we love our pork tenderloin sandwiches. And of course, we’ll never agree on who has the best tenderloins in the entire state! So, why not have some fun tasting while we argue? We brought you 13 of the best rated tenderloin restaurants in April and wanted to give you a secondary list of 10 additional places to find phenomenal tenderloins… Nine Irish Brothers - Indianapolis, Lafayette, & West Lafayette Lianne S....

The new year has finally arrived and we at Only In South Carolina are ready! Are you? With the start of every new year comes renewed faith and gratitude for the things we have. Here are some of the reasons we’re thankful for living in South Carolina. Good Southern family values. Tracy Mobley/Facebook In the South, family and faith are among the core values we teach our children - always have been and always will be....

Each week I look through photos for the reader submission weekly feature without an inkling of disappointment. With every comment and email received, I fall more in love with Kentucky’s land, though I’ve lived here over 4 decades. Why? Your beautiful photographs capture not only our lovely state, but also the personal affection each and every one of you feels for it. Here are 14 more amazing Kentucky photos captured by you, our readers:...

Wow! The year 2016 is almost here. I don’t know if yall do this, but I love to make a list of everything amazing I want to make sure and do this year. Here are the best of the best activities and fun to be had in our great state of Louisiana this year. Let us know what’s on your list! Celebrate Vietnamese New Year facebook.com/LaCharterCat/ This annual festival in early 2016 is truly fun for all!...

Council Bluffs, Iowa is home to 62,230 people, is the county seat of Pottawattamie County and is located right across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska. It is also home to quite a few haunted sites that will send chills down your spine. These 6 truly terrifying ghost stories will prove to you that Council Bluffs is the most haunted city in Iowa. Pottawattamie County Jail Flickr/Martin Konopacki The Pottawattamie County Jail in Council Bluffs, also known as the Squirrel Cage Jail, is an interesting jail due to its revolving circular, or lazy Susan, jail cells....

Sleigh bells in the air, beauty everywhere, yuletide by the fireside and joyful memories there… luckily, readers, you can’t hear me singing Christmas songs all day and all night, because I couldn’t carry a tune even in Santa’s sack! I know that I’m not the only one getting in the Christmas spirit though, because Main Streets and Downtowns throughout the state are celebrating Christmas in Delaware. Where do you like to go to see lights, trees and decorations?...

Still looking for a special place to take your special someone for a romantic night out? Or maybe you’re trying to impress the in-laws, your boss, or even just treat yourself to a stunning view of Idaho’s breathtaking scenery over some delicious and flawlessly plated food. You’ve come to the right place. From picturesque mountainscapes and lakeside panoramas, to romance-worthy ambiance inside and out, here are 7 more incredible Idaho restaurants that are set in some of the most beautiful spots in the state – and offer the views to prove it....

Rhode Island is filled with amazing restaurants of all varieties! You just have to know where to look. Whether you’re looking for delicious seafood, or great diners, Rhode Island has you covered. There are even fantastic steakhouses scattered about. Here are 7 of the best steakhouses to satisfy your carnivorous cravings. Ten Prime Steak & Sushi, Providence Facebook/Ten Prime Steak & Sushi Facebook/Ten Prime Steak & Sushi Found in the heart of downcity Providence at 55 Pine Street is this fantastic steak and sushi restaurant....

Hangin’ in the treetops is a summer pastime that might sound more like fiction but can be achievable in North Carolina. From zipping through a gorge, to climbing between oaks, or even navigating your way at night by flashlight; there are plenty of treetop adventures in North Carolina that instill that childlike sense of adventure and wonder in all of us. Secluded treehouse for two? Treehouse Vineyards Treehouses aren’t just for kids or the backyard; adult treehouses where you can spend a night or two are now becoming more mainstream, with many vacationers reserving a night up high....

Sometimes dreams turn into nightmares. At least, that seems to be the moral of the story behind a home on Brownsville Road in the Brentwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh. What started as a young boy’s dream decades later became a terrifying nightmare for that boy, now an adult, and his family. Here’s the story of what could be the most evil place in Pittsburgh. Facebook/The Demon of Brownsville Road The house at 3406 Brownsville Road has a long and storied history, especially if you believe the terrifying tales shared by perhaps its most famous resident, Bob Cranmer....

Attention, Arizona trivia lovers! If you think you may one day end up on Jeopardy or any other trivia-based game show and a question is asked about our beautiful state, you may want to make sure you have these answers in your arsenal. The first official rodeo was held in Prescott in 1888. Dagny Gromer/Flickr This rodeo, known as the World’s Oldest Rodeo, is still held annually every summer. Arizona was the first state to provide bilingual education in the 1960s....

Enchanting. What does this word mean to you? To me, it means something magical, mystical, and beautiful. I did some digging to see what kind of enchanting places I could find around Indiana. Here’s what I found! Enchanted Forest (Porter) Shookgenealogy via WikiMedia Commons Yes, including this in this piece is incredibly cheesy. But I’m a pretty cheesy person. I also think it fits the title as this was technically an enchanted place in Indiana once and I didn’t know it existed....

Is there anything more calming than a cup of tea? Whether you’re feeling stressed out, sad, or just a little wound up, few beverages can positively affect your mood quite like tea. Coffee has its benefits, but tea is special in its own right — and you’ll find countless new reasons to love it when you visit these nine delightful tea rooms right here in the Great Lakes State. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tearoom (114 S Main St, Ann Arbor) Yelp/Jimmy W....

There’s not many people in this day and age that aren’t familiar with the J. R. R. Tolkien’s famous trilogy, Lord of the Rings. Most of Tolkien’s well-known story line takes place in the magical setting of Middle Earth, a fictional fantasy world that’s covered in vibrant green landscapes and mythical wonders. If the idea of not being able to visit such whimsical place like this has always broken your heart, then no need to get upset!...

The times are always changing, and particularly in the last century we have seen a dramatic shift in technology and the way we live. Through North Dakota’s rich history, our towns and cities have changed and been through both prosperity and heartache. The places that we live in now probably looked totally different seven decades ago, and in most cases they did. Here is a look back at what some of the state’s major cities (and a city or two that used to be more major as compared to today) looked like in the past....

New Jersey has a lot of history. For hundreds of years, the area was inhabited by Native Americans from the Lenni-Lenapi and Powhatan tribes. European colonization began in 1609, and New Jersey became a state in 1787. Many Revolutionary War battles were fought here, and the state has seen its share of disasters. It should come as no surprise that we have a handful of ghost stories to share. The Parkway Phantom Flickr/Doug Kerr At exit 82, near the Tom’s River State Police Barracks, you’ll find the Parkway Phantom....

There is so much to be said for a restaurant that offers great food and exceptional service in an atmosphere that is calm, captivating and completely relaxing. It might be the dim lighting or maybe it’s the incredible wine selection but restaurants like this have a way of transcending you to a place where you forget about all of your worries and get totally lost in the moment. These 13 restaurants in Alaska are not only the most romantic, but they are what your inner “foodie” dreams are made of....