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Whether planning a stunning daytime ceremony or a special evening reception, these venues are the perfect spot for the bride and groom to celebrate their union. You are bound to fall in love with these 10 idyllic settings in Oklahoma for that special day: The Springs in Tulsa http://skiatook.thespringsevents.com Offering an outdoor ceremony with an indoor reception for that classic wedding day. Enjoy the rustic and elegant architecture overlooking the beautiful lake....

Though Rhode Island restaurants are most known for their fantastic seafood and authentic Italian options, who doesn’t love a delicious taco? Wonderful Mexican restaurants can be found all over, and especially in the capitol city of Providence. Here are 10 fantastic options to satisfy your next taco craving. Poco Loco Tacos, Cranston Yelp/Andrea R. Yelp/Andrea R. If you ask the vast majority of Rhode Islanders where their favorite taco shop is, they will most likely say Poco Loco....

Everyone knows that Tennessee is gorgeous during the autumn season, but what do us southerners actually DO to enjoy the gorgeous place around us? With an air of festivities and so many opportunities to fill too few weekends, we know exactly how you can celebrate like a Tennessean. They HAVE to catch a football game. Tim Bounds / Flickr This is a serious thing. It’s the south, so football is king and the players + their cheerleader girlfriends are queen....

Tennessee is a beautiful state, we all know that – we have our luscious farmlands to the west, the buzz of our urban cities and the sweet scent of the country that weaves itself throughout. When it comes to natural beauty and kind people, we have the whole thing down flat. The question, of course, lies in whether or not we’re “one of a kind.” Are we a place you can only experience once, are we interchangeable with our states to the north and south?...

Many outsiders may not realize it, but Kentucky has some phenomenal dining options. Louisville and Lexington are hailed as major players in the national culinary scene, but there are restaurants that are just as good in other areas of the state as well. These 11 restaurants have all gained a reputation for being delicious, and they are totally worth all the hullabaloo. Holly Hill Inn, Midway Yelp/Heather W. Yelp/Alan L. This restaurant is located in an 1845 inn, right in the heart of Kentucky’s beautiful horse country....

With so many amazing restaurants and foods throughout the state of Louisiana, it’s very hard to come up with a list like this. But taking into account all of the various kinds of foods and delights that are available, we’ve found some of the dishes that you simply can’t miss if you want to consider yourself someone who has truly done the culinary tour of Louisiana. Here are the 12 dishes you have to eat in Louisiana before you die:...

Think living in Mississippi is all fun and games? Well, it is for the most part, but there are some very real dangers that can (and just might) cause you to face an untimely demise. So, just to ensure that doesn’t happen, we put together a list of some of the most terrifying dangers lurking in Mississippi. Don’t say you weren’t warned. Sinkholes RightSideNews/YouTube Turns out, death by sinkhole is actually a very real possibility....

Pittsburgh’s quite a unique city, in large part, because of the amazing Pittsburghers who have helped build and continue to push the city toward the future. The city, as a whole, and individual Pittsburghers have earned plenty of accolades in its long history. Here are 15 things that Pittsburghers do better than anyone else. Invent Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain Some pretty amazing inventions have come from the Burgh. George Ferris invented the Ferris Wheel in 1892, for example....

Pretty much every Utahn knows that many places in our state are famous for Westerns and Sci-Fi movies. But did you know that part of “National Lampoon’s Family Vacation” was filmed in Utah? How about “Better off Dead?” Some of these movies won’t surprise you — others will. Monument Valley MortAuPat/flickr Most famously, “Stagecoach” (1938), starring John Wayne was filmed here. The actor went on to film several other Westerns at Monument Valley....

Nebraska is made up of a few mid-size cities and hundreds of small towns and tiny villages. The state as a whole has been ranked among the best places to live in the country many times. But only one city has been named by Money Magazine as the number two place to live in the entire United States. That city is Papillion, an Omaha suburb of less than 22,000. If you’re looking for a new place to settle down in Nebraska, this plucky town is just perfect....

Start planning for your most epic summer yet. Pittsburgh promises plenty of excitement – from Kennywood and local fairs to Pirates baseball and backyard barbecues. Save some cash in the coming months by checking out these free events and activities that will allow you to enjoy the outdoors in Pittsburgh. Cinema in the Park Citiparks Pittsburgh’s city parks transform into an outdoor theater on summer evenings with Citiparks Cinema in the Parks, a free summer movie series....

Next time you have an out of town guest, you should plan to take them off the beaten track. Sure, the White Mountains are stunning, and Lake Winnipesaukee is amazing, but you’ll find real New Hampshire charm – and avoid the crowd – by taking your visitor to places that are underrated, or downright forgotten. But that doesn’t mean they are any less fun, and as a bonus, you may not have been to them either....

Fall in Arizona promises several things: cooler temperatures, an assortment of colors fluttering in the trees, and a chance to hike more often before snow hits the higher elevations. Now is a great time to take advantage of all that so here are eight easy, peasy hikes that you can take here in Arizona. These trails are each less than six miles in total length, have limited elevation climbs, and feature the beautiful autumn colors you can see this season....

We’re having a cold, wet weekend! I don’t know about you but this kind of weather gets me in the mood for a steaming bowl of comfort food. Sometimes chicken soup is nice but there’s nothing quite like a bowl of traditional Southwestern soups and stews. They’re the meals I grew up on and always remind me of a big, warm hug. A few of them you can only find here in the Southwest, which makes the dish even more satisfying....

While a lot of people are making their summer travel plans to places outside of North Dakota, there are an immense amount of spots right here in our state that are an explorer’s dream. There is so much to find within the natural beauty, history, and artifacts of these 8 places, that you could spend and an entire day and more at each. You should definitely consider these part of the ultimate North Dakota must-do’s!...

Sometimes when you’re eating out, the view is just as important as the food. Here in Louisiana, we don’t have to make any compromises. Here are 9 incredible rooftop dining and waterfront dining restaurants in Louisiana that will make your meal one for the history books. Check out our favorites here: Riverfront, A Louisiana Grill, Abbeville, LA facebook.com/RiverfrontALouisianaGrill facebook.com/RiverfrontALouisianaGrill Found in Abbeville, LA, this special restaurant has been revived from damage it suffered in a 2012 fire....

Here in Virginia, we can appreciate a fine drink. Whether that be of the alcoholic sort or not, quality beverages are not hard to come by around here. Just like other Virginian delicacies, this drink comes in many varieties and all of them are delicious. So if you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment to your brunch (or any other meal of the day), here are some places to try: Doc Taylor’s (Virginia Beach) RunAway B....

Living in Missouri is pretty awesome, but I’d be lying if I said everything here is sunshine and butterflies. Here are some of the struggles that most, if not all, Missourians run into at some point in time. Having to explain where Kansas City is. Photo Credit First off, there are two Kansas Citys. Second off, the better one is located in Missouri, not Kansas. Shoveling. Practically every winter. Kei’s Grandpa/flickr It’s the Midwest, what did you expect?...

With so many charming accommodations, it’s safe to say that Virginia is the perfect vacation destination, even if you happen to live here all year round. One such example is the breathtaking Airlie. This esteemed accommodation and conference center in Warrenton has acquired quite a history, and to stay there today is to experience a real life fairytale. Here’s more on this beautiful site that belongs on your weekend getaway bucket list....

With everything from dazzling light displays and tinsel trails, to holiday home tours and festive parades, Alabama certainly knows how to celebrate the Christmas season. Recently, we shared 10 of Alabama’s most magical Christmas towns with you. That article can be seen here. Now, we’re going to take you on a magical road trip, which includes six of our favorite Christmas towns. Google Maps As you can see, the total mileage for this road trip is 529 miles, with an estimated drive time of 9 hours and 36 minutes....