Enjoy New Jersey’s Best Amish Comfort Food At The Shared Market Tables
Guess what? I walked into the Dutch Country Farmers Market and instantly felt like I’d been adopted by the Amish for the afternoon.
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This Restaurant In Indiana Serves A Strip Steak Drenched In A “Liquid Gold” Butter That Will Change Your Life
I never thought I'd find myself craving a single bite of steak for days on end, but here I am, daydreaming about that sizzling, butter-topped perfection I experienced at Ruth's...
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This Magical Waterfall Trail In Virginia Is The Ultimate No-Stress Adventure For Families
Think all Virginia waterfall hikes require mountaineering skills and a sherpa? Think again. Cascade Falls near Pembroke has cracked...
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This Arizona Mexican Staple Makes Enchiladas Feel Like The Only Smart Order
I once walked into El Charro Café thinking I would “browse the menu,” and five seconds later I was mentally ordering enchiladas like it was a survival instinct.
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The Breakfast Tacos at This Texas Spot Are the Reason Locals Wake Up Early
I pulled into the parking lot just after dawn, and the first thing I noticed was the line already snaking out the door of a bright blue house that looked like it belonged on a...
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This Quiet Oklahoma Lake Town Feels Like the Kind of Place You’ll Want to Stay Awhile
The first time I drove into Spavinaw, I thought I’d taken a wrong turn. One main road, a handful of houses, and a population sign that barely cracks 350.
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Hot-From-The-Fryer Donuts In North Carolina That Make A Simple Glaze Feel Legendary
Have you ever bitten into a donut so fresh it basically counts as a personality change? Hot-from-the-fryer donuts in North...
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This Swashbuckling Pirate Ship On The Jersey Shore Lets Kids Live The Fantasy
When I first heard about a pirate ship that takes families out on the water, I wasn't sure what to expect. Would it be cheesy?...
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This Colossal Indiana Thrift Store Is A Treasure Trove With 150+ Secret Vendors Inside
I've spent more Saturday afternoons than I can count wandering through antique markets across Indiana, but nothing prepared me for my first visit to Midland Arts & Antiques...
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This Hidden Volcano Hike In Virginia Is The Dormant Wonder Your Winter Feed Is Missing
Think Virginia's all rolling hills and historic battlefields? Think again. Tucked away in the southwestern corner of the state...
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A Pennsylvania Outlet Day That Makes You Feel Like You Beat The System
Ever walk out of a store feeling like you just pulled off a heist, but legally? That is the exact vibe of a Pennsylvania outlet day when you do it right, because the wins feel...
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A Tiny Texas Cabin on a Lake That Feels Like Its Own Private Island
About an hour outside Austin, the noise just… stops. That is exactly how it felt pulling up to Lake Buchanan Cabins in Burnet. No...
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This Unassuming Oklahoma Town Is A Hidden Foodie Haven On The Plains
I’ll be honest, I used to treat Clinton like a blur on Route 66. Another small western Oklahoma town I’d pass without slowing down.
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Don’t Sleep On This Massive Maryland Thrift Superstore, It’s Easy To Get Lost In The Deals
I went in for “one quick look” and walked out a different person. That is the magic of a massive Maryland thrift superstore, because it is less of a stop and more of a full-on...
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The Restaurant That Makes Cheesecake The Star Of New Jersey Nights
I’ll admit it: I don’t go here for dinner, I go here for cheesecake. Who needs entrées when dessert is clearly the headliner?...
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This Tiny Indiana Restaurant’s Burgers Are Unreal, and the “Big Ugly” Challenge Is Pure Madness
I still remember the first time I walked into Bub's Burgers in Carmel. The smell of perfectly seasoned beef hit me before I even opened the door, and I knew I was about to experience...
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Washington State Laws That Feel Random Until You Get The Backstory
What had to happen in Washington for someone to say: “Yep, we need a law for that”? Washington State has rules that can...
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This Historic Train Station Restaurant In Virginia Is A Mouthwatering Portal To Old-World Bavaria
Think you've tasted authentic German food? Think again. Tucked inside a century-old train station in Fredericksburg, there's...
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A Full-Day Rail Trip In Arizona Where The Destination Is The Grand Canyon
You up for a travel day where the journey does half the bragging for you? A full-day rail trip to the Grand Canyon is Arizona’s easiest “I did something epic” move, because...
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This Texas BBQ Shack Looks Simple but the Brisket Keeps Selling Out Before Noon
If you see a line forming before the doors even open in Brenham, you follow it. That is how I ended up at Truth BBQ on a Thursday morning, standing in a parking lot that already...
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Kentucky Cave Tours Tourists Ruined By Flash Photography And Touching Formations
What part of “ancient cave” screams “let me touch everything and fire off a flash”? Kentucky cave tours can feel unreal...
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This Stunning Oklahoma Lake Looks Straight Out of a Postcard
The first time I saw Tenkiller Ferry Lake, I had to remind myself I was still in Oklahoma. I expected flat land and open prairie. Instead,...
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This Forgotten Alaska Mining Camp Still Stands Like Everyone Just Left Yesterday
Ever get that eerie feeling that a place is paused, not abandoned? Kennecott in Alaska looks like someone called “back in five” a century ago and never came back.
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The Serene New Jersey Bayside Spot Locals Call Paradise
They say paradise is a state of mind, but in New Jersey it’s apparently a bayside park with better views than your screensaver.
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10 Indiana Grocery Stores Known for Premium Meats You Can’t Miss
I've spent years exploring Indiana's food scene, and I can tell you that finding truly exceptional meat doesn't mean driving to some distant farm or settling for whatever the big...
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Pennsylvania Has Laws So Random They Sound Like A Dare
So… who looked at a normal day in Pennsylvania and thought: “Let’s make that illegal”? Pennsylvania has a bunch of...
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This Massive Book Fair In Virginia Is A 500,000-Book Paradise For Your Next Literary Road Trip
Think all bookstores are the same? Think again. Tucked away in Mount Crawford, Virginia, sits a literary wonderland that puts...
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10 Oklahoma Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
Most people hear “Oklahoma” and picture flat prairie and oil pumps nodding against the sky. I used to think that was the whole story too.
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The Lakeside Escape In Michigan That Locals Wait All Winter For
Winter ends and Michigan suddenly becomes everyone’s favorite personality. Traverse City is the moment the state wakes up again, and locals talk about it all winter like it is...
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10 New Jersey Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
New Jersey has more hidden gems than a jewelry store with a blackout. Sure, everyone knows the diners and the boardwalks,...
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10 Virginia Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
Virginia has a reputation for colonial towns, Civil War battlefields, and postcard-perfect mountain views. But beyond the well-trodden tourist trails lies a side of the state that...
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10 Oregon Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
You think you’ve seen the best of Oregon? This list is here to prove you wrong. Oregon is packed with famous stops, but the...
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The Massive Antique Mall In Texas That Feels Like A Shopper’s Paradise
I told myself I would just “take a quick lap” through Benbrook Antique Mall. Three hours later, I was still wandering.
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10 Indiana Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
I have spent a lot of time driving through Indiana, and I keep finding places that stop me in my tracks. Most people think they know this state pretty well, but I promise you,...
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10 Texas Hidden Spots Most Locals Don’t Even Know About (With Map)
Texas is one of those places where the more you explore, the more you realize how much you have been missing. I have spent countless road trips chasing down rumors of hidden swimming...
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These Georgia River Walks Get Tourist-Ruined By Speakers And Group Crowds
Ready to take a peaceful river walk… and immediately hear someone else’s playlist? Georgia’s riverwalks can be pure magic, with shady paths, slow water, and that calming...
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This Untamed Oklahoma Grassland Is Bigger, Quieter, And Wilder Than You’d Expect
The first time I drove through western Oklahoma, I remember thinking the horizon looked endless. The plains just kept going, sky melting into grass, and I almost missed Black Kettle...
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The Massive Flea Market In New Jersey Where $40 Goes A Long Way
If you think forty bucks won’t get you far, you’ve clearly never strolled through the Avenel Flea Market. Here, $40 isn’t...
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This Roadside Indiana Catfish Stop Serves Family-Sized Platters That Take Over The Table
I've eaten at plenty of places across Indiana, but nothing quite prepared me for my first visit to The Log Inn in Haubstadt. When I pulled into that massive parking lot, I honestly...
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A Bin-Store Treasure Hunt In Pennsylvania Where You Pay A Fraction Of Retail If You Time It Right
Ready to turn bargain hunting into a full-contact sport? A Pennsylvania bin store is where that happens, because the whole game is timing, patience, and spotting something good...
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10 Off-The-Radar Virginia Restaurants Every Foodie Must Visit
Virginia’s dining scene is bigger, bolder, and far more surprising than most people realize. While visitors line up at the...
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The Flower-Filled Small Town In Georgia That Feels Like A Spring Secret
Want a spring town that looks like it got styled overnight? Thomasville, Georgia, pulls off that “secret garden” feeling without trying too hard.
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These Indiana Tortillas Are So Irresistible People Smuggle Them Home Secretly
I've driven past countless restaurants in South Bend, but none have captured my heart quite like Tortilleria El Sol. The moment I walked through those doors, I knew I'd stumbled...
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This Texas Deli Serves a Reuben So Good Regulars Can’t Stop Talking About It
There are sandwiches you eat, and then there are sandwiches you think about days later. I found one of those at Otherside Deli. From...
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The Soul Food At This No-Frills Restaurant In Oklahoma Is the Definition of Down-Home Comfort
You know that first bite that instantly takes you back to your grandmother’s kitchen? The kind that makes you pause for a second because it tastes exactly how you remember it.
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This General Store In New Jersey Keeps Winning Best Pie Honors At The State Fair Year After Year
Step aside, pumpkin spice, New Jersey’s Hainesville General Store Bakery has been winning blue ribbons for its pies so often, the judges probably have them on speed dial.
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Hoosiers Can’t Stop Shopping at This Incredible Discount Thrift Store in Indiana
I remember the first time I walked through the doors at Indiana Discount Mall. The sensory overload hit me immediately in the best way possible.
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This 52-Mile Long Path Is Perfect For Running, Biking, And Spotting Forgotten Virginia Ruins
Picture a ribbon of smooth pavement winding through centuries of American history, connecting two of Virginia's most storied cities while passing forgotten plantations and hidden...
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The Texas Rodeo That Still Feels Authentic And Unpolished
You can feel the energy building before you even find your seat at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo in Mesquite. Trucks fill the lot, boots hit the pavement, and the low hum of...
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