Why pick one place to visit in Vermont when exploring an entire town can offer so much more? There are many spots that have loads of wonderful things to see and do, so let’s do it all! Check out these VT day trip towns that offer a ton of activities – both inside and out – to pack your days with the most bang for the buck. Shelburne Flickr/Lee Wright Both Shelburne Farms and the Shelburne Museum are as beautiful as they are educational....
Imagine a world where everything is made out of ice… From your house, to the bed you sleep on, the bathroom you use and the table you sit at to eat dinner and drink a few beverages. Couple that vision with stunning ice carvings that are filled with immense intricate detail, larger than life sculptures that will blow your mind and the transcending colors of the Northern Lights shining perfectly upon the gleaming ice – and you have the astonishing ice museum in Alaska that is (literally) too cool for words....
Arizona is one beautiful location right after another and, if you know where to look, you can find hidden spots that only the tiniest fraction of the population have ever seen. Since the state, its deserts, and canyons are vast, finding these areas isn’t always the easiest task but that makes the journey even more worthwhile. These days, everyone knows about Slide Rock, Fossil Creek, and Havasu Falls but here’s one spot that is still pretty well hidden, thanks in part to the long journey it takes to get there....
From the title, you might think we are literally talking about hidden treasure. While I don’t doubt that this exists in Wisconsin, if I knew where it was, I’d be retired on a beach right now. So we’ll have to settle for these true treasures in Wisconsin. The ones we are going to profile, in all seriousness, are amazing and are ones you truly need to check out. Barking Sand Apostle Islands National Lakeshore/Facebook There is something strange going on in Stockton Island, and it is the phenomenon known as “barking sand....
Despite what Hollywood might want you to think, the odds of a zombie apocalypse are pretty remote. After all, can you really imagine your neighbors turning into flesh-eating zombies and breaking down your front door? Still, it’s kind of amusing to think of just where you might go in the case of apocalypse, isn’t it? Here are 10 places you might consider. Jewel Cave pitufo00/TripAdvisor Jewel Cave is the third longest cave in the world, so if you stocked in plenty of food and water and blocked off the entrance, the zombies would never reach you....
You don’t have to be especially religious to appreciate a beautiful and historic place of worship. Just ask some of the large European cities that see hundreds of tourists filing through their pews on a daily basis. Lucky for those of us in Maine, history and beauty does not require a trans-Atlantic flight. Whether it be for their history or architecture, some of the most wonderful churches in the country can be found right here in Maine....
Once you visit Kentucky, you’ll be astonished by the surrounding beauty we are blessed with. The Bluegrass State is one with nature and has an incredible variety of rivers, forests, lakes, and rural areas. We have spots that appear as if angels took a paint brush and created vast scenes of overwhelming loveliness. The lay of the land here is a good enough reason to have a proper amount of southern pride, and most residents do....
We all know Oklahoma has some pretty strange roadside oddities, but did you know some were quite bizarre? From a VW Beetle nose diving into the ground to a Bart Simpson tree, to a working oil well in the middle of Main Street, these 12 roadside attractions in Oklahoma will make you do a double take (maybe even a triple): John Hargrove’s OK County 66 Museum, Arcadia Willem Bor/Facebook As a retired airline and bus mechanic, John Hargrove wanted something to do in his retirement years that showcased his love for the Mother Road....
Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? There are dozens of sandwich shops in the Old Line State worthy of recommending, but these 13 are a good start. Check them out, and good luck not drooling on your keyboard. Vagabond Sandwich Company, Bel Air Facebook / Vagabond Sandwich Company Yelp / Kim B. This place takes sandwiches to a whole new level. Pictured here is Vagabond’s blackened chicken sandwich and it looks oh so delicious....
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Pittsburgh? Maybe it’s the smell of a Sunday meal when you visited your grandparents as a child. Perhaps it’s the sights and sounds of a summer afternoon at Kennywood. Here are 13 things that often come to mind when Pittsburghers and non-Pittsburghers think about Pittsburgh. The Steelers Flickr/Jeffrey Beall Pittsburgh is pretty much synonymous with the Steelers. Pittsburghers are notorious - in a good way - for their undying loyalty to the black and gold....
There’s a reason why so many country songs are devoted to the subject of small towns. Whether it’s the sense of community, the recognition of familiar faces, or unspoiled natural landscapes that you’re after, these places in Virginia will not disappoint. If you’re looking for a quick escape or even considering a relocation, these are the spots to go to get away from it all (but not too far away)....
Have you ever campaniled? Ever eaten a Super Dog? Ever avoided the Zodiac at all costs? If you answered yes to any of these, you probably went to (or go to) Iowa State. As an Iowa-Stater, you will definitely be able to relate to these 14 things… Your relationship isn’t official until you’ve campaniled. Lora Siebert/Flickr Campaniling, probably the most famous Iowa State tradition, is where you kiss your significant other under the campanile, therefor making your relationship official....
Like many other native Arizonans, I didn’t realize just how great our state is until I left. Once the novelty of a new state (or country) wears off, you realize all the little things you miss about home: the sun, the lack of humidity, the delicious food. If you’re new to Arizona, though, there are a few things you’ll learn right away about your new home: where are the swarms of bugs, the long stretch of weeks without rain, and how intense that sun can feel....
There is nothing better than knowing that you are going to sit down and watch a movie on a huge screen. You can put down your stress and worries for a few hours and relax as the movie or the performers pick you up and take you on their journey. Here are 18 theaters in South Carolina that will give you an unforgettable viewing experience. Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, SC Terence Faircloth/Flickr A historic theatre in the French Quarter region of downtown Charleston....
I can think of few things more nostalgic than grilled cheese. All it takes is one bite to transport me back to childhood, happily munching away while watching cartoons after school. If you want to relive those happy memories in a number of delicious ways, you have to eat at 24 Diner in Austin. According to Thrillest, 24 Diner is the best place to get grilled cheese in Texas. Yelp/Katie O....
Kentucky is a beautiful place to live, and we have the pictures to prove it. All across the state the scenery is lush, with bountiful trees, plants and wildlife. The gorgeous mountains provide a backdrop for the rolling hills and forests leading up to them, and our rivers and lakes are serene. Thankfully, a lot of you talented readers captured breathtaking images throughout 2015, and here are 25 of them:...
It does a person good to have fun and feel like a kid again every now and then. We can’t spend every day adulting, else life will become repetitive and mundane. There are some amazing playgrounds in Kentucky that can make us feel like kids again. All we have to do is have a seat and swing, or slide down a sliding board. If you have fun childhood playground memories, they will come flooding back, I promise....
I scream, you scream, we all scream for… Buffalo is bursting at the seams with delicious ice cream shops that are out-of-this-world good. If you don’t believe us, check out this list of the nine ice cream shops that will make your sweet tooth go crazy – then check back here to let us know what you tried! Jerk’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream (523 Main Street) Alisha C. - Yelp...
Whether you have kids, or still wish you were one, it’s always fun to revisit places you remember going as a child. And nothing was more exciting in childhood than going on field trips! With a trip to one of these 9 classic MN field trip spots, you can feel the elation that you once experienced when you knew you were missing a day of regular, boring class to explore somewhere new and exciting....
The World War II era will live on in global infamy. It is the largest conflict in human history to date, and it is important that we do not forget what happened during this moment in time. The war changed everything, and people everywhere felt its effects. Luckily, these images have survived the 70-some years since they were taken for us to appreciate their historic value. Engineers Are Trained, 1939 Flickr....
