Moving to any new state can be a bit of a challenge, even if you think you know what to expect. The Hoosier state is an amazing place to live, but if you ever lived in a different state, then you know there are a few things outsiders may not initially understand about Indiana. If you’re looking to move to Indiana, here are 13 things you’ll quickly learn about the Hoosier state....
Missouri has a rich history, especially concerning the Civil War, being a border state between the north and south. Here are a few historic facts you may or may not have heard before. Most know that Mark Twain was born and raised in Missouri. What you might not know is that he was once a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River. It was after this experience that he went on to write his famous novels centered around life on the Mississippi River....
When people think of the culinary scene in Maine, Mexican is not typically the first thing that comes to mind. With our abundant lobster options and other fresh seafood, it’s easy to ignore the many other delicious meals on offer here. Throughout the state, you can sample foods from places like Eritrea, Vietnam and Somalia. So, it should not be surprising that we do a pretty good Mexican feast as well....
Delaware is full of small restaurants that serve unbelievable food – the challenge is just to find them! Many of these spots are hidden in strip malls or off the beaten path, and they don’t show up in the top results when you search for restaurants in their town. Nonetheless, these little spots are hidden gems that you really need to add to you Delaware dining bucket list! Horace Shellhammer’s, Newark Yelp / Steve C....
In Alabama, we’re lucky to have such a wide variety of food options. Whatever type of food you’re craving, you’ll most definitely find it somewhere in Alabama. What can I say? We LOVE to eat! This is the South after all! Of all the cuisine served in Alabama, ethnic food is undoubtedly my favorite. I could eat Mexican and Chinese food seven days a week and never get tired of it....
Many people who have visited Hummel Park in Omaha disagree on the specifics of the park’s history. But one thing that most visitors can agree on is that there is a decidedly creepy vibe there. From unexplained noises to orbs in photographs to animal sacrifices, some very scary things happen in this park. The park’s entrance sign itself looks a bit like a gravestone. It sets the stage for what you’ll find inside....
New Jersey is one of the most expensive states to live in, with housing costs far above average. Still, if you’re looking for a beach town bargain, New Jersey is the place to be. Housing data firm RealtyTrac recently ranked oceanside towns across the country and you’ll never believe what came out on top as the best value. Keansburg Wikipedia/Greenguy89 And the winner is… Keansburg. It was chosen due to a mix of factors including median home price, air quality, safety (registered criminal offenders per capita) and average summer air temperatures....
The Hawaiian Island of Maui is an absolute paradise, with gorgeous beaches in a variety of colors, striking mountains, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. And while Maui is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, there are many who never venture out of their resorts long enough to experience what the island truly has to offer. There are even fewer who experience the wild and unspoiled natural beauty that is the island’s northwestern shore....
If you want to go to some of the best museums in the world, shop at some of the best stores, and eat at some of the most famous restaurants, Illinois is your place. But why be mainstream? If you feel like getting weird and straying from the beaten path, visit these 10 weird Illinois places. Two-Story Outhouse Jenn (Yana)/Flickr Located in Gays Mills, this outhouse was actually FUNCTIONAL for years....
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to craft a new dining bucket list full of all the best places to eat in New Hampshire. From great breakfasts to darling diners and 5-star meals, we’ve got you covered with the 11 best New Hampshire restaurants to visit in 2017. Might as well get started now! Parker’s Maple Barn, Mason osullysofnh/trip advisor A.L./yelp Waiting in line for hours might seem nuts for breakfast, but at Parker’s Maple House the wait will be well worth it....
Louisiana has some amazing places to call home—and not all of them are too expensive! To make this list, we did research through the website Area Vibes. Area Vibes looks at places all around the country and ranks them according to a rubric of metrics to determine what the most “livable” places in the state are. To determine livability, Area Vibes looks at rankings of access to amenities, cost of living, crime rates, education, and employment....
Born during the Great Depression, the fried onion burger was created in El Reno, Oklahoma out of a necessity for saving money when times were tough. Onions were cheap and meat was expensive, so why not add more onions and less meat, the locals thought. Little did they know this burger would go on to become a national treasure and delight the bellies of fellow Americans almost a century later. Take a look at El Reno – the epicenter of the fried onion burger....
Nebraska is full of ghost towns and places that may as well be considered ghost towns due to their very low populations. Most of them resulted from railroads pulling up stakes and abandoning the area; after that, the towns simply had no income and no means to stay alive. But there are plenty of stories out there, and Antioch’s story is a little different than that of most Nebraska ghost towns....
Living in one in the nation’s smallest and second most densely populated states in the nation has ensured a few things. Your first thought might be traffic, and while that’s accurate, it’s also meant that few abandoned places remain. While we are fortunate to have some gorgeous parks and state land scattered across the region, any unused space is quickly used up and transformed into things like shopping centers and apartment complexes....
With 10,000 lakes, 72 State Parks, 5 National Parks, and millions of acres of wilderness areas to explore, it’s no wonder Minnesota has some of the most amazing hiking areas in the country. While the Boundary Waters get a ton of attention, there are actually hundreds of hiking spots in and around Minneapolis. Here are 12 epic places to check out! Flickr / Kent Landerholm Lebanon Hills Regional Park is located in Eagan, around 18 miles south of the Twin Cities....
When it comes to Mexican food, everyone has their favorite place. But some restaurants are just ‘eh’ while others leave you SERIOUSLY craving more. I mean, who doesn’t love Mexican food? Fresh salsa and chips, delicious queso, and not to mention all the flavorful dishes to follow. Wondering where to get the best Mexican food in North Carolina? Try out these ten! La Botana, Winston-Salem Yelp / Tony G. Looks can be deceiving and this hidden gem in Winston-Salem definitely goes unnoticed at times....
I absolutely LOVE donuts! Who doesn’t? Thankfully for me and all of you other donut lovers out there, Alabama definitely doesn’t have a shortage when it comes to donut shops. There are so many delicious donut shops in Alabama, but here’s a list of 10 that you should definitely check out. The Donut King Green Olive Media If you’re ever in the Eufaula area, you seriously must check out The Donut King....
The Hawaiian Islands are home to many awe-inspiring things: pristine beaches, crystalline waters, stunning mountains, cascading waterfalls, and plenty of unexplained natural phenomenon. From weird waterfalls to crazy caves, these 10 natural phenomena you’ll only find in Hawaii are sure to baffle you. Wailuku River’s Boiling Pots batschmidt/Flickr Located just one mile past the famous Rainbow Falls on Hawaii Island’s Wailuku River is an equally gorgeous – but quite deadly – natural phenomena....
Maine offers plenty of things to do, but a long list of possible activities doesn’t mean it’s always easy to get out there to enjoy it. Sometimes too many options can make it hard to actually choose, plan and make a day of things. But, there are plenty of things to do in Maine that don’t require any logistics planning at all. If you’re looking for an easy way to enjoy Vacationland, check out these tours....
There’s something so nostalgic about the drive-in restaurants from the 1950s. We love to think about what it was like to hang out there in high school, flirting with boys, or working as a car hop. And the food! Juicy burgers, crisp fries (with homemade fry sauce, of course) and thick, creamy shakes. Many of the drive-ins in larger towns were replaced by national chains (though we still managed to find a few), and Utah’s small towns seem to have kept theirs....
