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If you’re constantly relocating from one town to another, I’m sure you’ve thought to yourself, “I’m tired of moving! It’s time to pick a place and stay put.” Fortunately, there are several wonderful places located throughout Alabama that are perfect for putting down roots, including the 10 small towns listed below. Note: Each of these towns have less than 30,000 people. Fairhope facebook/City of Fairhope Southern Living magazine considers Fairhope, which is located in Baldwin County, to be one of the best small towns in the South....

The Farm to Table movement has really gathered momentum in recent years, with more and more people realizing that food tastes better when it’s enjoyed where it was “born.” Montana is a great place to be if you’re a locavore—from our locally raised meats to our produce, hops and wheat crops, we’ve got all the best food groups covered. These 10 restaurants will serve you an authentic made-in-Montana meal. Over the Tapas, Bozeman Over the Tapas / Yelp This small plate restaurant might serve Spanish inspired dishes, but whenever possible, the ingredients used are 100% Montana-made....

New Mexico was made for hiking. Our state’s public land offers a wide range of environments, from forests to deserts to wilderness areas. In fact, there are so many hiking trails here that it can be hard to know where to start. We’ve highlighted 10 hiking spots in New Mexico with scenery that is unparalleled and, in some cases, otherworldly. Crater Rim Trail, Capulin Volcano National Monument Yelp/Robin S. Capulin Volcano is a perfect example of a cinder cone – a pretty rare find in the U....

Do you have a huge sweet tooth? Because OH my goodness, we do! There’s nothing better than an ooey gooey chocolate chip cookie, or a strawberry rhubarb pie hot from the oven. Whether you’re hankering for a muffin or a snickerdoodle, we’ve found the best spots for you to frequent from one end of the state to another. Take a look, why don’t ya? You won’t regret it! Tellico Grains Bakery - Tellico Plains Tellico Grains / Facebook This darling small town bakery melds fantastic baked goods with a cozy atmosphere....

In every city people posses certain signature traits from the environment they grew up in. St. Louis is no different. Here are 10 reasons why people from St. Louis are the best kind of people you’ll ever meet: People from St. Louis are easy going. wikimedia/Mattthenhaus Anywhere you go, you will find people wound tight. However, most St. Louis people are pretty laid back and easy to talk to. They are also very friendly!...

Life in Pittsburgh can become pretty hectic. Slow down the pace. Put the bumper-to-bumper traffic on the parkway behind you – if only for the day when you visit one of these 11 small towns near Pittsburgh that hearken back to a simpler time. Foxburg Wikipedia/Public Domain Escape to the small town of Foxburg, less than an hour and a half from downtown Pittsburgh, for a truly quaint experience. Home to less than 200 residents, Foxburg boasts the Allegheny Grille, right on the river, and the charming Foxburg Inn Hotel....

In a state like Kansas, there are two things that connect just about everyone. Those two things are 1) the weather and 2) food. Through word-of-mouth, these restaurants have become famous in their own way. Why not cross some more great Kansas restaurants off the list? Beethoven’s #9 Restaurant - 2 West Piankishaw St Paola, KS Yelp Yelp If you’re a lover of German food (and who isn’t, really?) you’ll absolutely click with this restaurant in Paola....

There’s something truly special about going to a delicious diner that makes you feel at home. These 13 welcoming diners (and diner variations) in Oregon serve mouthwatering traditional American food in charming settings: Addi’s Diner, Springfield yelp/ George C. yelp/ Chris S. This awesome diner in Springfield serves delicious traditional American food, including their famously enormous hotcakes. The Gateway Breakfast House, Portland yelp/ Yulee A. yelp/ Leanne R. Located in Portland, Gateway Breakfast House serves large, tasty portions of American diner fare....

Nebraska has some pretty amazing restaurants, but if you’re looking for no-frills, down-home, pretension-free cooking, a diner is your best bet. There are tons of them all throughout the state – here are just a few of Nebraska’s favorites, listed in alphabetical order. 11-Worth Cafe, Omaha flickr/Derek Yelp/Cindy R. The 11-Worth is the very definition of a greasy spoon joint. It’s cheap, it’s greasy, it’s tasty, and the servers are a charming mix of friendly and snarky....

Richmond is the heart of our state in more ways than one. As the state’s capital, it’s centrally located and there’s a little bit of everything mixed into it. For Virginians, it’s a city that you embrace as home even if you live hours away. For out-of-staters, it’s one of the most frequently visited cities. There’s just something for everyone here, and we would be so bold to say it’s the best city in the entire country....

How do you know if you’re a true Idahoan? Well, Idahoans do some things that people in other parts of the country don’t. We love nature, so many of these things occur outside. Other things show our goofy, playful personalities. While a few of these things might happen in other states, no one else can pull off these Idaho things with quite the same panache and style. Driven a tractor before the age of five....

There are just some things that are impossible to explain. Maybe a horrific crime, a mysterious disappearance or perplexing oddity that has you shaking your head. Oregon has no shortage of such phenomena and here are six truly mind-boggling examples. Jeremy Bright http://unsolvedmysteries.wikia.com/wiki/Jeremy_Bright On August 14th, 1986, this 14-year old boy told his mother he was going to the Coos County Fair in Myrtle Point. And then he vanished forever. There are multiple thoughts as to what happened to Jeremy, including being used as rifle target practice as he swam in the local lake....

I grew up surrounded by architecture and construction, so that may explain why my family has a predilection for strange houses. In a profession centered around creating the same thing over and over again, desiring something different is to be expected. For example, for as long as I can remember, my dad has had a fantasy about owning a home that is, at least exterior-wise, a nice replica of the Millennium Falcon....

Sometimes the absolute best food comes from places that don’t necessarily “shine” when you walk or drive past them on the street. They become busy from local word-of-mouth and people willing to stop in and give them a try despite the bland exterior. Here are 7 restaurants that you may have passed by but never suspected how wonderful they are. Crawfish Asian Cuisine (Reno) Steve T./Yelp Esteban P./Yelp This place, known for their delicious Chinese food is located in a shopping center so it often gets overlooked due to a less flashy exterior....

How well do you follow the laws? You probably think you’re doing a good job because you drive the speed limit and avoid illegal drugs, but you can’t follow laws that you don’t even know exist! Here are 8 surprising things that are illegal in Iowa. Don’t be surprised to discover you’re a law breaker! Dancing is sometimes illegal in Des Moines. Flickr/derek raugh Love to dance? Chances are you’ve broken the law in Des Moines at least once!...

Very little rivals the beauty of the shimmering sun bouncing off of Pittsburgh’s three rivers, especially during the late summer and throughout autumn. Pittsburghers can enjoy the gorgeous scenery at these nine riverfront restaurants in Pittsburgh that serve delicious meals and delightful views. The Grand Concourse – 100 W Station Square Drive Yelp/Grand Concourse Yelp/Grand Concourse Soak up the view of the river and Pittsburgh’s skyline at The Grand Concourse in Station Square....

New Orleans can feel like a totally different world–and I think these places have something to do with that. There are so many little spots to discover and enjoy, it becomes effortless to let your imagination run wild. Here are some of the most charming and whimsical spots you’ll find in the whole city. These fairy tale spots are sure to fuel your creativity. Enjoy! Insectarium, 423 Canal St. facebook.com/audubonnatureinstitute Part of the Audubon Nature Institute, this insectarium is filled with amazing insects in beautiful displays that will fill your heart with wonder....

It’s time to set the record straight. Many people who don’t live in DC have many thoughts and opinions on our district and there are some we want to address. DC might not be the easiest place to live in the world but it’s a spectacular city. Here are 9 stereotypes that are just not true. Not everyone works for the government or as a lobbyist. Flickr/Laurenellen McCann Yes, many people come to DC to work for the government or as a contractor or for a politician....

Found on the outskirts of Wahiawa in the middle of a sugarcane field, a few hundred yards from the intersection of Whitmore Avenue and Highway 80 is an unsuspecting sacred site you could easily drive past if you weren’t aware of its existence. Here, located in the middle of a field, you will find a group of rocks, known as the Kukaniloko Birthing Stones, a sacred Hawaiian site that has seen countless royal births over the last several centuries....

Growing up in the Magnolia State is a wonderful experience. It’s also an experience that undoubtedly has a lasting impact on your life. Not so sure? Here are 13 surefire signs that make it obvious you grew up in Mississippi. Regardless of your age, the sight of snow is pretty exciting. Natalie Maynor/Flickr A majority of Mississippians can count on one hand the number of times they’ve seen snow, so any sign of it, even just a flurry, is a big deal....