This 140-Year-Old Missouri Pool Hall Refuses To Use Plates For Their Famous Burgers
Some restaurants follow the rules. Plates, silverware, napkins folded just so. And then there is this place, a 140 year old Missouri pool hall that took one look at fine dining...
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This Massachusetts Institution Has Been Baking Its Legendary Thin Crust Pizza Since The 1920s
The oven has been cranking since Calvin Coolidge was in the White House. That is the kind of staying power this Massachusetts institution brings to every single pie.
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The West Virginia Caverns Where Towering Rock Formations Reveal A Hidden Underground Wonderland
You step off the ladder and into another world. Fifty feet below the surface, the air turns cool and the silence feels sacred. Towering...
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10 New Jersey Book Exchanges, Free Libraries, And Community Shelves Where You Can Take Books For Free
Let’s be honest: your next great read should not cost you a single dollar. That is the beauty of these little wooden boxes and repurposed cabinets hiding all over New Jersey.
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North Carolina Locals Endure Massive Weekend Crowds For This Eatery’s Famous Brunch And They Don’t Regret It
What makes a person willing to stand in line for an hour before noon on a Sunday? The answer is waiting inside this beloved North Carolina eatery, where a famous brunch draws massive...
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This Alabama Rooftop Haven Unveils A Stunning Secret View Of The Glowing City Skyline
Birmingham, Alabama has a lot going for it, but few spots capture the city’s energy quite like this rooftop bar above a historic downtown hotel. Perched high above the streets,...
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The Petrified Wood Park In South Dakota Has Towers Bridges and Tombstones All Made from Ancient Wood
Crumbling towers rise from the ground like something from a fairy tale, built entirely from wood that stopped being wood about sixty six million years ago. This South Dakota park...
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This Old-Timey Diner in Minnesota Draws Burger Lovers From Every Corner of the State
Carhops used to bring your food right to your window and nobody thought that was strange. This old timey Minnesota diner still works that way and burger lovers drive from every...
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This Secret New Hampshire Spot Serves Outrageous Wood-Fired Pizza With Panoramic Mountain Views
I have eaten a lot of pizza in my life, but I have never eaten pizza quite like this. The crust is blistered and smoky from the wood fired oven.
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This Enchanting New Hampshire Restaurant Is A Farm-To-Table Eatery Overlooking A Historic Covered Bridge
I have eaten at farm to table restaurants before, but I have never eaten at one that looks out at a historic covered bridge. The setting alone is worth the trip to this New Hampshire...
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This Vintage Underground Network In Washington Is A Fascinating Subterranean World Hidden Beneath Busy City Streets
Right beneath your feet, a buried city waits. The sidewalks you walk, the streets you drive, they all sit on top of an underground network in Washington where old storefronts and...
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This Historic Maryland Church Might Be One of the Most Beautiful Religious Landmarks in the State
You do not have to be religious to appreciate a truly beautiful building. This Maryland church proves that. Centuries old,...
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The New York Ruin That Looks Like a Lost Civilization Built It Then Vanished
Crumbling stone towers rise out of the water like something pulled from a fantasy novel, wrapped in ivy and mystery. This New York ruin looks so ancient and otherworldly that it...
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Minnesota’s Oldest, Deepest and Richest Iron Ore Mine Takes Visitors Nearly Half a Mile Underground
Riding a cage elevator nearly half a mile underground into the dark feels like something from an adventure movie. The temperature drops, the lights flicker.
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10 Authentic Minnesota Restaurants That Aren’t Tourist Traps And Locals Actually Love
Tourist traps have a certain look. Overpriced walleye, soggy tater tots, and a hostess who seems exhausted before you even sit down.
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10 Oklahoma Museums So Surprising They’ll Completely Change What You Think a Museum Can Be
Museums have a reputation problem. Quiet hallways, white walls, the creeping fear that a guard might scold you for standing too close to a painting.
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The Best Summer Night Out in Missouri Happens Under the Stars at This Iconic Route 66 Drive-In Theatre
The sun dips below the Missouri horizon and something magical stirs in Carthage. Car doors open. Blankets unfold. A giant white screen glows to life, ready to tell stories to anyone...
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10 Peaceful Towns In West Virginia Where You Can Retire Comfortably On $2,000 A Month
Retirement on a budget does not mean giving up beauty or peace. West Virginia proves that every single day. Scattered across...
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This Senior-Friendly New Jersey Nature Trail Offers Benches, Shade, And Wildlife Views
Let’s be real: not every great walk needs to be a workout competition. Some of us just want a gentle stroll, a place to sit, and maybe a turtle sighting.
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The West Virginia Campground Where Wild Horses Roam Free Beside Your Cabin Door
You step onto your cabin porch with a hot mug of coffee. Then you freeze. A wild horse is grazing just a few strides away,...
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This Iconic Vermont Factory Tour Makes For A Surprisingly Entertaining Day Trip
You do not need a golden ticket to enter this sweet factory. Just a sense of humor and a craving for cookie dough. The iconic...
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This Alabama Country Market Pairs Giant Homemade Pies With Wholesale Sized Baking Staples
Some places just feel right the moment you walk in. This Morgan County, Alabama bakery is one of those rare spots that blends a scratch-made bakery, a country market, and a deli...
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This Hidden Iowa Graveyard Has No Bodies Just Rusted Vehicles and Quiet Decay
There is something unexpectedly peaceful about a place where old vehicles go to rest. Rows of cars, trucks, and SUVs in various stages of rust and slow decay stretch across a sprawling...
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This Gluten-Free Bakery In Oregon Makes Pastries So Flaky You Won’t Miss A Thing
Flaky pastries and gluten free rarely belong in the same sentence. Most gluten free baked goods taste like cardboard or crumble into dust before reaching your mouth.
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One Of California’s Most Stunning University Botanical Gardens That Every Traveler Needs To Discover
Ten thousand plant species from six continents, all growing in one hillside garden. That is not a botanical fantasy. That is...
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10 Strangely Preserved Virginia General Stores That Time Completely Forgot
Walk through the door and suddenly it is 1950. The wooden floors creak, the shelves are stocked with items in vintage packaging, and the cash register still has manual keys.
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10 Under-The-Radar Small Towns In Virginia You Need To Visit First
Everyone knows the famous Virginia towns. Williamsburg, Charlottesville, Alexandria. But there are other towns in this state,...
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The North Carolina Southern-Style Buffet That Locals Call The Greatest All-You-Can-Eat Destination In The State
Your first plate is a test of self control. You fail it immediately. That is the honest truth about this North Carolina Southern style buffet, a local legend that has earned the...
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This 18th-Century New Jersey Ironmaster’s Mansion Is A Museum By Day And A Paranormal Hotspot By Night
Wait, did that candle just flicker on its own? Or was it the wind? This 18th century New Jersey beauty plays tricks like that...
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This Maryland Soul Food Restaurant Serves Comfort Food That Tastes Like Home
You know that feeling when a meal reminds you of Sunday dinners at a relative's house? That is what this place does. Maryland...
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A Beautifully Restored 1913 Heritage Streetcar Offers Scenic Narrated Tours Along Oregon’s Historic Waterfront
A shiny restored streetcar from 1913 rolls slowly along the waterfront while a narrator points out stories you would never find in a guidebook. That is the whole experience and...
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You Crawl Through a Hole in the Ground to Enter This Forgotten North Dakota Railroad Tunnel
There is a place along the Montana-North Dakota border where history literally swallows you whole. You crawl through a hole in the ground to enter this forgotten railroad tunnel,...
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This Superb Waterfront Restaurant Along Maine’s Shoreline Is A Must-Visit This Summer
The salt spray hits your face as you bite into a warm, butter-drenched lobster roll. That is the experience waiting at this superb waterfront restaurant along Maine's shoreline,...
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10 Italian Eateries in Oklahoma That Feel Just Like Nonna’s Kitchen
Nonna never measured anything. A pinch of this, a handful of that, a splash of olive oil that somehow always turned out perfect. Her...
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12 Must-Try Restaurants in Columbia, Missouri Food Lovers Can’t Stop Talking About
Columbia has a food problem. Not the bad kind where you struggle to find anything decent to eat. The delicious kind where you...
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10 Lazy River And Tubing Spots In New Jersey That Will Make You Feel Like You Left The State
You haven’t truly relaxed until water does all the heavy lifting. After too many chaotic road trips, I’ve learned that a slow current beats a fast itinerary every single time.
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The Most Unlikely Trifecta in New York Coffee Salami Tacos and a Latte That Hits Different
You walk into this New York coffee shop and the warm, unhurried energy makes you want to stay a while. The espresso comes from local beans, smooth with almond notes and a finish...
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This Massive Alabama Barnyard Buffet Serves The Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat Southern Comfort Food
Alabama has no shortage of good food, but some spots earn a reputation that goes far beyond the county line. This Saraland buffet is one of those places locals tend to talk about...
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Top Chinese Restaurants In Alabama That Never Disappoint
Alabama might not be the first place that comes to mind for Chinese food, but the state holds some genuine surprises. From bold Sichuan heat to comforting American-Chinese classics,...
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This Charming Bavarian Lodge In Virginia Serves Up Crispy Schnitzel And Mountain-Sized Portions
The first thing you notice is the building. It looks like it was airlifted straight from the Alps, with wooden balconies and flower boxes and a sloping roof.
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This Little-Known Virginia Overlook Might Just Have The State’s Most Spectacular View
Most people drive past this overlook without knowing it exists. The sign is small, the parking lot is gravel, and the turnoff is easy to miss.
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9 Little-Known Beaches In Maryland Worth Exploring
Everyone knows the crowded beaches. The ones where you fight for parking and elbow for towel space. But Maryland has another...
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The North Dakota Cafe Where the Chicken and Waffles Are More Famous Than the Coffee and That Is Saying Something
You walk into this North Dakota cafe and the warm, unhurried energy makes you want to pull up a chair and stay a while. The chicken and waffles have built a reputation that rivals...
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The Iowa Swamp Where Frogs Get So Loud You Have to Shout Over Them in Spring
There is a moment every spring in this part of Iowa when the air itself seems to vibrate. The limestone bluffs rise up around you, the woods are still half bare from winter, and...
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A Flock of Strange Scrap Metal Geese Stand Frozen on a North Dakota Prairie
There is something surreal about pulling off the interstate in western North Dakota and suddenly facing a massive flock of geese frozen mid flight above the open prairie. This...
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Towering 100-Foot Pale Clay Cliffs That Resemble Ancient Roman Ruins and Guided Pioneers Across the Oregon Trail
Driving up to these towering pale cliffs feels like stumbling onto a movie set. They rise nearly one hundred feet high with deep grooves and soft curves that resemble ancient Roman...
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The Barbecue At This Texas Restaurant Has Earned A Loyal Following One Plate At A Time
Brisket and bubble tea do not usually share a menu. But here they do, and somehow it works. The barbecue is the main event,...
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The Iowa Coffee Shop That Hires the People Society Forgot and Serves Hope in Every Cup
There are coffee shops you visit for the caffeine, and then there are the ones you visit because they make you feel something. This Iowa shop falls into the second category.
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This Sprawling 11-Acre Outdoor Indiana Park Features Multiple Massive Racing Tracks In One Spot
Indiana has no shortage of places to spend a fun afternoon, but few pack as much variety into one destination as this family entertainment park just south of Indianapolis. Spread...
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Locals Are Totally Obsessed With The Hand-Rolled Cannoli From This Historic Indiana Bakery
Some bakeries just feel different the moment you walk in. This South Bend Italian bakery carries that rare kind of energy built over decades of family tradition.
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This Massive Indiana Liquidator Warehouse Has Prices That Feel Like A Total Mistake
Indiana has no shortage of places to stretch a dollar, but this Indianapolis liquidation warehouse takes bargain hunting to another level. It sources overstock and customer returns...
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These 10 Charming Small-Town Cafes in Virginia Are Worth The Drive
The best cafes are not on the highway. They are in small towns, tucked away on main streets that look like postcards. The coffee...
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This Virginia Restaurant Has An Original 1760 Tavern Ambiance And A Steak Worth Remembering
Some restaurants have history. This Virginia restaurant is history. The building dates back to 1760, when it served as a stagecoach...
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Oregon’s Largest and Most Famous Fish Hatchery Draws Over a Million Visitors a Year
Over a million people visit a fish hatchery every single year. That sounds fake until you actually go there and understand the hype.
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Swimming Coves, Pine Forests, And Lakeside Cabins Make This Texas Escape Hard To Forget
Clear water, a quiet cove, and a cabin just steps from the shore. This place makes a person want to cancel all plans and stay a little longer.
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This Oregon Beach Is Beautiful During the Day and Terrifying After Sunset
Sunset at this Oregon beach feels like a postcard come to life. The light turns everything golden and soft. Families pack up...
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This Texas State Park Delivers Lakefront Fun And Overnight Stays Without Breaking The Budget
A weekend getaway should not require a second mortgage. This park gets that. The lake is small but perfect, 14 acres of calm...
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Authentic Tacos And Consistently Long Lines Make This Texas Spot Worth The Wait
A line down the block is usually a sign of something good. Or a sign of poor planning. But at this spot, it is definitely the...
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This Texas Restaurant Is Hidden Inside A Store Where The Walls Are Lined With Spices, Herbs, And Specialty Ingredients
A person walks into a grocery store for spices and walks out with a full belly. That is the beauty of this place. Hidden inside...
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The Hidden Oklahoma Park Filled With Secret Gnome Homes And Fairy Doors Hidden In The Trees
Children believe in magic because no one has told them not to yet. Adults lose that ability somewhere along the way, usually around the time they start paying bills and worrying...
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