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Minnesota is an amazing place to live, and we have some of America’s star towns and cities with top rankings for safety, education, coolness, and overall livability. From the cities to the suburbs to the small towns across the state, here are some of the best places to live in Minnesota. We searched the national and state rankings to find you the most livable MN towns and cities, and those that are also top ranked in areas like safety, education, and affordability....

Florida has many “hidden” gems and Coral Castle is definitely one of them. If you’ve never experienced it, it’s a true marvel and still baffles people today. Flickr/Tonya Stinson It’s one of the most unique structures in the US and is located in Homestead. It’s also a great mystery that has been puzzling experts and tourists alike since its creation in the early 1920s by Latvian immigrant Edward Leedskalnin. Flickr/lancearoundorlando Imagine that Stonehenge was built with coral-formed limestone sourced, moved, and carved by a single man....

When the United States and Canada decided on a border, marking the boundary along the 49th parallel line seemed like a great idea. It was – except for a few things. It divided Vancouver Island in half, which brought up the debate of whether or not it should just be left in two. They eventually decided to just give the whole island to Canada, and we were given the beautiful San Juan Islands....

Photographers from all over the country come to Arkansas during the autumn season – there’s just that much beauty here to capture on film. People who like to get out and take road trips the Natural State is a grand destination for scenic views, too. These Arkansas routes in particular are the best when it comes to viewing the state in all of its fall glory. Sylamore Facebook/Outdoor Adventures and Training Sessions Beginning on Arkansas Highway 5, Sylamore Scenic Byway passes through the Ozark National Forest and takes drivers on a long and winding road past picturesque white oak forests and limestone cliffs....

From a prison to a psychiatric facility and a university to an abandoned theme park, West Virginia has some really creepy places. There are many reported ghost sightings all over the state. Here are some of the most terrifying, and a list of when you can visit them in time for Halloween. West Virginia University West Virginia’s Spectral Heritage/Facebook At WVU, residents of Boreman Hall claim to have encounters with ghosts....

If you’re looking for a fun day trip this weekend, consider the little town of Genoa. Located just 42 miles south of Reno, this historic little town has plenty to offer. Check it out: Founded in 1851, Genoa is Nevada’s oldest town. Town of Genoa/Facebook This little town is home to about 1,000 people. Wayne Hsieh/flickr Its Main Street is quaint and charming, and there’s plenty to see and do here....

With Halloween on its way, we can’t help but set aside time to visit some of our favorite haunted places in New York. Out on Long Island you can find one of our state’s most famous haunted residences, the Amityville House. But this isn’t the only creepy place out on the island that’s hiding in plain sight. Roughly a half-hour drive from the real life haunted house in Amityville, you can discover the largest freshwater lake on Long Island that has some truly terrifying tales surrounding it....

Did you know that Virginia has nearly 40 state parks? Ranging from the beach to the river and mountains, these places are spectacularly diverse and lovely. It would be difficult to single out just one as the most beautiful, but you can safely say that Grayson Highlands State Park is not one to be missed. From its scenic viewpoints to its opportunity for adventure and exploring, you’ll want to plan your trip to southwestern Virginia as soon as possible....

The general store is a rural or small town store, and Iowa does rural and small town better than any other state, in my humble opinion. So it should come as no surprise that there is no shortage of quaint and charming general stores that hearken back to that simpler time. Whether you’re looking for handmade candy or smoked local sausage, home goods or locally made crafts, Iowa’s general stores have got you covered....

New Jersey has quite a few top tourist destinations, but none bring travelers in quite like Atlantic City. The nightlife paradise draws guests of all ages, from all over the world. Many of us take this spectacular shore city for granted, but it’s so much more than a shady neighborhood with a few casinos thrown in. The struggling town has a fascinating past and, hopefully, a bright future. Here are 10 things you may not have known about Atlantic City, New Jersey....

Now that the summer heat has arrived in Utah, it’s time to change the way you eat. First of all, you’ll find some absolutely amazing Utah foods to enjoy in the summer. Also, who wants to heat up the kitchen by cranking up the oven on a 96-degree day? Check out these delicious Utah summer foods that you should definitely add to your plate! Tomatoes Silus Groc/flickr Utah tomatoes really do taste different (and much better) than those grown out-of-state....

Nebraska produces some great people, so doesn’t it make sense to marry one of them? In general, we have a lot of awesome things to offer a potential life partner. Here are a few reasons that everyone should search in Nebraska for their future spouse. They’re pretty good looking. flickr/John Mueller Is it something about the fresh air? The beautiful surroundings? Hard work keeping us young? Whatever it is, there are soooo many attractive Nebraskans to choose from....

Say you’ve just started dating someone from Pennsylvania. You’re already aware that they’re a special breed (you lucky kid, you)… But what should you know about your new beau specifically? Well, here are the facts, plain and simple, about dating someone from PA. They’re going to drag you outside for a hike. Jack/ Flickr Just accept it. I hope you like being outside. But no worries. No matter how far you travel, they’ll never take you far from snack food....

If you really want to WOW your guests, consider getting married at one of these scenic and spectacular venues in Alaska! From glacier top weddings to rustic, woodsy celebrations, Alaska really has it all. There are hundreds of venues to tie the knot at around Alaska and we’ve listed only a handful here, but if you know of any other beautiful places please share in the comments! Twin Bears Camp pml2008 | Flickr Twin Bears Camp is a state park roughly 40 minutes east of Fairbanks down Chena Hot Springs Road....

It is not unusual to see a lot of beautiful photographs of Kentucky, because we are obviously favored by Mother Nature in the beauty department. However, there are also strange natural formations, places and events that can make you swear you’re on another planet. Each of these photographers captured a vivid image that can have you envisioning another time, space or even planet. Here are 15 Kentucky photos that look like you are on another planet, or time zone:...

Before you stuff your face in the name of Thanksgiving, it is important to acknowledge what you are thankful for. Here in Hawaii, there are several things about living on these beautiful islands that we should all be thankful for, including these 26 things. The best beaches in the world. Melfoody/Flickr It is said that Waimanalo is the best beach in America, and other Hawaii beaches regularly top worldwide lists....

To those less skilled at geography, Rhode Island is assumed to be an island all on its own. While this is definitely not the case, there are several breathtakingly beautiful islands to visit along the smallest state’s brilliant coast. While some offer beautiful nature trails, others buzz with history and nightlife, and yet others still offer charming summer communities and lighthouses to gaze upon. Here are 7 islands in Rhode Island that are definitely worth visiting!...

Grab your popcorn… it’s time for a movie marathon! Here are eight magnificent films that based their shooting locations in the beautiful Northwest: “The Hunt For Red October”, 1990 Bing Images / Musings From Us Based on a popular Tom Clancy novel, this movie with Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin tracks a Russian sub captain named Marko Ramius who heads out in his nearly invisible submarine “Red October”, but an American submarine detects it and sets out to see if Sean is planning to attack the United States....

We love learning all about Michigan’s rich history. But some of our findings are just a little more… ahem… creepy than others. Case in point, if you dare to venture into any number of the state’s century-plus old buildings, you’re bound to encounter the essence of a ghostly past, the type of hauntings that are sure to keep you up at night, wondering what evil lurks. Felt Mansion, Saugatuck Norm Hoekstra/Flickr You’re not afraid of the “shadow people,” are you?...

Ah, the vibrant blue water of Lake Tahoe. Mark Twain wrote of this “noble” blueness; Scientists are studying it; NASA is monitoring the water with a thermometer and radiometer every two minutes. This brilliant freshwater lake straddles Nevada and California, offering up 72 miles of shoreline year round with glistening water, framed by alpine-covered mountains. Nearby skiing, dining, lodging and backcountry make this a world-class destination. Google Maps Note: Do not adjust your computer monitors....