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If you listen to out-of-staters, you’ve undoubtedly heard how you can’t get a decent beer here. That’s simply not true! The trick is to get your beer from a Utah brewery. We have several award-winning breweries right here in the Beehive state. While most of these breweries also operate brew pubs where you can hang out and enjoy food, beer and music, this list only includes breweries that bottle and/or can – it doesn’t include brew pubs that only offer their beer on tap....

There are tons of small towns across Missouri bursting with charm. Take this road trip from Kansas City to south of St. Louis to visit 10 of the most picturesque. Each offers visitors unique things to do, see and experience! Google Maps Parkville Franklin B Thompson/Flickr Vincent Parsons/Flickr Start in quaint Parkville, just north of downtown Kansas City. Take a stroll down historic Main Street for antiques, art galleries, boutiques and more....

Beautiful people are born in Alabama every day–even future celebrities. It may shock outsiders, but some of the most beautiful celebrities were born in this great state. Are you curious who some of these celebrities are? Let’s take a look at 10 of them below. Channing Tatum wikipedia Channing Tatum is an American actor who was born in Cullman, Alabama. He’s best known for his role in the “Magic Mike” movies....

I don’t know about you, but summer always makes me want to be more active after a long winter. Sure, you can hit up the gym, but why not work on your fitness outdoors? Last year, we profiled some of our favorite trails. This year, we are profiling some of those, as well as some new ones we have discovered. So lace up your sneakers and head out to some of these awesome places....

Remember, remember the 17-20th of November. Okay, so that’s not quite how the saying goes, but for anyone who experienced “Snowvember” in 2014 firsthand, you’ll never forget the epic snowstorm that covered us in snow as tall as an NBA player and left us stranded in our homes for days on end. Let’s reminisce, shall we? NOAA Photo Library - Flickr Behold, the infamous Lake Effect Snow Wall. While the south towns were being pummeled by snow at rates of up to 6" per hour, the city of Buffalo and everywhere north enjoyed relatively uneventful conditions....

Kansas is full of old things, old people, and old places. However, that means that we have a plethora of antiques and vintage collections just waiting for you. This time, we’re going on a road trip to see some of Kansas’ great antique stores. As a bonus, we’ve planned a whole weekend out for you, including a place to stay and places to eat that will fit the theme just wonderfully....

Tragic tales of horrific living conditions and unimaginable abuse emanated from Philadelphia State Hospital – also known as Byberry – in Pennsylvania during much of the 20th century. The mental asylum, originally meant to help “cure” the mentally ill, became little more than a terrifying nightmare for those who lived there. Flickr/Rana Xavier Philadelphia State Mental Hospital at Byberry originally ran on the principle that mental illness could be cured if the individual was treated in a hospital away from society....

If you’re hungry, there are places all over Washington that can make you a five-star meal. Seattle alone has a huge food scene, not to mention all of our small cafes and bistros. Yelp, Trip Advisor, and Facebook reviews can definitely make it a lot easier to decide which places are worth checking out. We saved you the research, and put together these 12 top-rated spots across the state: Piroshky Piroshky, downtown Seattle, Northgate Mall, South Park Josh Koonce/ Flickr...

If you live in Florida, you know it can be hard to find a city or town with low cost of living that’s still safe enough to raise a family. At some point we’ve all wished we could live in a nice place that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. To tackle this question, we used data from the site www.areavibes.com to round up some towns that are both affordable (for our state) and much safer than most places in Florida....

As the snow continues to melt and the local ice cream shops start to reopen for this upcoming season, it seemed fitting to compile a list of some of the best ones in the state. These are family-owned and operated places where you will feel right at home and be able to enjoy some amazing dairy treats! Are you ready to have a crazy craving for carefully crafted cold and creamy cuisine?...

Everyone knows about Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde and the family from “The Godfather”–but did you know that Colorado was also home to its fair share of notorious mobsters? These infamous men who’d “make you an offer you couldn’t refuse” include: Joe Roma Mafia Wiki Joe “Little Caesar” Roma (left) founded the Denver Crime Family, which was known for having the largest bootlegging operation in the state. After police unintentionally ignited a gang war between the Denver Crime Family and rival bootleggers, Roma gained control over the Pueblo area, but lost everything nearly two years later when Roma was found dead in his home from gunshot wounds....

It’s always fun to find a new a new activity, and they just don’t get much newer than this! Amp Up Action Park just opened on July 1st right outside of St. Louis… and it’s pretty awesome. With tons of cool activities for kids and families alike, this spot is sure to delight both the young and the young at heart! Amp Up Action Park is all about high-energy fun for all ages....

As the temps steadily drop, the termination dust settles and we begin to see those white flurries on the 10 day forecast, our taste-buds are calling out for savory dishes that warm the soul. With so many delicious food sources available right out our front door, the season for flavor is about to be taken up a notch. From wild, natural, sustainable Alaska seafood to hearty, savory wild game – these 17 comfort foods are what you and your beloved family need to be enjoying this season....

Ronald Gene Simmons, Christina Marie Riggs, Riley Dobi Noel – all of these Arkansas murderers and several more were incarcerated and executed here in the Natural State. Their last stop wasn’t pretty, of course. The Natural State is beautiful, but its prisons are rough, brutal places with inmates who are just as deadly as the injection that will eventually put an end to their incarceration. Whether or not you agree with the methods of punishment Arkansas utilizes, there’s no arguing about one point – absolutely nobody wants to end up in any of these institutions!...

Born on May 16, 1919 in Wisconsin, Wladziu “Walter” Valentino Liberace was a child prodigy who became a legend in the entertainment world. During the heyday of 40-year career between 1950 and 1970, Liberace was the highest paid entertainer in the world. His on- and off-stage flamboyance earned him the nickname “Mr. Showmanship.” This gorgeous mansion—also known as The Vegas Villa—was built in 1977 by connecting two smaller houses. While not too extravagant on the outside, this purportedly haunted mansion is far grander on the inside....

If you live in Georgia, you don’t have to work the usual 9-5 in an office setting. There’s some really cool and unique career choices in Georgia that would make your life super awesome. Not to mention, the jobs are pretty well paid too. If you love to hunt, there’s a job for that; if you prefer to fish all day, you can be paid handsomely for your efforts to do that too....

We’re all about small town life in Indiana and we’re pretty lucky to have so many great small towns packed into one state. If you’re looking for a new small town to visit and explore, there’s one you may not have heard of, but will definitely fall in love with. OzinOH/Flickr Vevay, Indiana is a historic town in Switzerland County that many Hoosiers have never heard of. This town was founded in the early 1800s by Swiss immigrants and became unofficially known as the home of the very first commercial winery in the entire country....

Back in April we told you about the Great River Road Wine Trail and the Door County Wine Trolley. But those are far from the only places to sample amazing wine in the great state of Wisconsin. This set of wineries and vineyards in the southwest part of the state are located in some of the most beautiful areas. Most importantly, though, is that the rough outline of this wine trail lines up fairly perfectly with Wisconsin Cheese Trail we told you about to start the year....

If you find dinosaurs fascinating, then Utah is the perfect place for you. The Beehive State’s geography was perfect for the preservation of dinosaur bones – its plateau during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods was nice and dry, making it possible for the remains of millions of years ago to fossilize. Today, Utah is a hotbed of activity for paleontologists all over the world, and the state even has a few dinosaurs named after it....

Not only does Oklahoma have mouthwatering food, but it also boasts several fantastic views to enjoy while dining. The atmosphere is almost as important as the taste of food, so we found restaurants that have the best of both. Oklahomans can find mesmerizing views of the cities, lakes or rivers, while enjoying a delicious meal at these 10 restaurants in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas. Vast: Oklahoma City facebook/vastokc Located on the 49th floor of the Devon Tower, Vast offers fresh fare and cool cocktails....