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Lewisburg, West Virginia. Named an “America’s Coolest Small Town.” Home of Lost World Caverns. Location of one of the few remaining Carnegie Halls in the nation. And on top of all that, it’s in Lewisburg, West Virginia that you’ll find the world-famous Sticky Toffee Pudding dessert served up by the folks at Stardust Café, in partnership with Appalachian Country Cuisine. Often imitated but never duplicated. That’s how Stardust Café in Lewisburg, West Virginia describes their famous Sticky Toffee Pudding, the dessert that’s become this popular restaurant’s signature dish....

Living in the Natural State comes with certain perks. There are endless hidden gems waiting to be discovered. And while it can appear that we have seen the best ones, there are tons more hiding in plain sight. Rattlesnake Ridge is a picturesque trail in Arkansas that has one of the greatest rewards and could arguably be the state’s best kept secret. Grab those boots and let’s trek this incredible trail that leads to the most amazing overlook....

It seems like no matter where you travel in Idaho, you’ll find a close-knit, small-town community. Of course, all of Idaho is renowned for its friendliness – but you know the kind of community we’re talking about! The kind of town with so much easy familiarity that if you mention your Uncle Hank back home, odds are the person you’re talking to went to high school with him, dated his next-door neighbor, or went on a fishing trip with him at some point....

Charming small towns abound in West Virginia. Here are twelve incredible West Virginia small towns to visit that are worth your attention this year, one for each calendar month. Have you visited them all? Charleston Walter Bibikow / DigitalVision Collection via Getty Images Start the year (sometime in January) with a stop in Charleston. Despite being West Virginia’s largest city, it still qualifies as a small town by the nation’s standards!...

BBQ is an integral part of the Texas food pyramid, and we’re taking you on a two-day Texas BBQ road trip that leads to six hole in the wall barbecue joints in the Houston area. If you’re ready to eat nothing but BBQ for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (with a sweet treat thrown in for a snack), this is the trip for you. Visit Google Maps for the customizable trip itinerary....

Alabama is home to many incredible places that boast lots of undeniable beauty and charm, including several of the state’s smaller towns. Listed below are eight of the most charming small towns in Alabama that are worth checking out. The Yellowhammer State wouldn’t be the same without each of them, and after just one visit, you’ll agree. Magnolia Springs google/Glenn Burks Magnolia Springs is located in Baldwin County, Alabama and is famous for its stunning tree-lined streets....

If you’ve ever seen “The Great Christmas Light Fight” on HGTV, you may recognize this Arizona street from Season 3 of the show. Comstock Drive in Gilbert just may have the best neighborhood Christmas lights display in Arizona! Make some hot cocoa, gather up the family, and come see it for yourself this holiday season. You’ve never seen a street that goes all-out for the holidays quite like Comstock Drive in Gilbert....

The scenery in Arkansas is brimming with beautiful vistas. Even better, you can enjoy some of the state’s most stunning sights from the comfort of your own car on one of Arkansas’ scenic drives – at least, that’s the case when traveling along one (or all) of Arkansas’ most beautiful backroads like the Highway 9 Scenic Drive. Follow along as we take a look at these scenic drives in Arkansas:...

There’s nothing quite as charming as small-town America especially a town with a quaint and walkable downtown area. Falmouth is one small town in Massachusetts with a walkable stretch of shops and restaurants that make for a perfect outing. A day trip to Falmouth is a must! Set along the Cape Cod coast, Falmouth is a popular summertime destination. But with its Main Street packed with shops and restaurants, it’s an exciting destination any time of year....

Mississippi is home to some wonderfully preserved sites from the past. Sadly, the Jackson International Speedway in Mississippi isn’t one of them. At one time, it was the world’s fastest ½-mile racetrack. Today, it sits abandoned in the woods, diminishing with each passing year. Take a look at this abandoned racetrack in Mississippi: The now-abandoned Jackson International Speedway is located in a section of woods off Highway 80 in Clinton, MS....

Lake Michigan provides a dramatic backdrop for one of the most scenic recreation trails in Wisconsin. The Mariners Trail runs between Manitowoc and Two Rivers, right along the lakeshore. It’s a spectacular pedestrian trail with an interesting back story, and it’s worthy of a special trip to this charming area of the state. Here’s why you should make the trip. You can thank some middle school kids for dreaming up this remarkable path....

We’re pretty familiar with large things here in Missouri. After all, Missouri’s home to a whole lot of the world’s largest things – from a toilet paper roll to a goose. You probably won’t be surprised to learn, then, that we can always visit the World’s Largest Toy Museum in Missouri, which boasts a collection of more than one million toys. Step into a time capsule when you stroll through the front door of The World’s Largest Toy Museum in Branson, a blast from the past that just might make you feel like a kid again....

You might be a little conflicted when you visit a buffet restaurant in LaCrosse. The North County Steak Buffet is a carnivore’s heaven, loaded with tempting savory dishes. But it saves something very special for the end of the meal – a desert selection that’s simply incredible. Saving room can be a challenge, but it’s a good problem to have. Here’s why you need to head to North County, a steak restaurant with one of Wisconsin’s best dessert buffets....

Any time is a good time for a road trip in Rhode Island. Wouldn’t you agree? After all, our beautiful state looks absolutely stunning in all four seasons. If you’re ready to hit the road and explore our beautiful state, we highly recommend heading south and checking out some of the most magical places in Rhode Island. We’ve put together a little road trip that’s big on beauty. You can easily complete this trek in a few hours, but we recommend making a full day trip out of it....

If you live anywhere in northeastern Oklahoma, it’s worth the trip to visit the Rhema Christmas Light Display in Broken Arrow. Rhema – a local church just outside Tulsa – completely transforms their campus into a magical winter wonderland with over two million lights and it’s one of the most incredible light displays you’ll ever see. This is certainly among the best Christmas lights in Oklahoma. Get ready to be dazzled!...

There’s something about Christmas…it just brings out the very best in everyone! A few weeks ago we listed 13 Christmas Light Displays In South Carolina That Are Pure Magic. But you didn’t think that was ALL of them, did you? Of course not. Here are some of the best Christmas lights in South Carolina to light up your holiday and make every day seem like Christmas! Enjoy! Holiday Lights on the River - Saluda Shoals Park - Columbia Facebook/Saluda Shoals Park The largest drive-through light display in the midlands will be open through December 31st....

If you’re looking for the best Christmas light display in Oklahoma, you’ll find it at the Philbrook Museum. The perfect place to celebrate Christmas in Oklahoma, the museum comes alive when thousands of twinkling lights decorate the gardens. This indoor/outdoor event is filled with pure holiday magic and is the perfect Christmas attraction for the whole family. This ticketed event sells out, so be sure to keep scrolling to get all the details, and then click the link at the bottom of the article to purchase tickets for these dazzling Christmas lights in Oklahoma....

You may have seen our Middle Tennessee road trip on waterfalls, and thought, wait what about us on the east?! Fear not, friends, how in the world can we forget the east side of the state?! Anyone who lives in the east and is searching for Tennessee waterfalls you’ve come to the right place. Filled with ravines, rivers, mountains, and hikers with a thirst for natural beauty, we really can’t slough off this little piece of southern paradise....

There’s no better feeling in the world than stumbling across an idyllic swimming hole, especially if it’s at the end of a picturesque hiking trail. That’s just what you’ll be treated to when you take on the Natural Bridges Trail near Vallecito. Not only is the hike absolutely gorgeous, boasting lush scenery from beginning to end, but it actually leads you straight to one of the most unique swimming spots in the state....

The University of Minnesota Sherlock Holmes Collection contains more than 60,000 individual pieces related to Sherlock Holmes and the fictional detective’s creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Strange as it may seem, this makes it the largest Sherlock Holmes-related collection in the world. Sherlock Holmes is a beloved fictional character and cultural icon. Frederick Dorr Steele/Wikimedia Commons The books and stories featuring Sherlock Holmes are generally considered forebears of modern crime fiction....