If you’re like us, sometimes you don’t want all the fuss of an orchestrated light display where you have to pay an arm and a leg to enter. Sometimes it’s better just to find the best residential holiday lights display in Georgia, gather the family, fill a thermos with hot cocoa, and fasten your seat belt. There is, in fact, one residential display in Georgia that becomes somewhat of a tradition for the community....
Since 2004, Shiloh General Store has offered friendly, old-fashioned, generous service along with the homemade quality inventory. An expansion in 2016 led to the building of a 3,500-square-foot store, with more room to accommodate customers seeking out this one-of-a-kind place and home to the best bakery in North Carolina. Here, all of the products are made by Amish people creating the very freshest bread, sandwiches, pies, cookies, and milk. Let’s take a look inside and see what keeps people coming back....
Jimmie Davis State Park may not be the largest state park in Louisiana, but it’s not the smallest, either. Clocking in just under 300 acres, it’s the perfect size for a day trip or a quick weekend getaway. Here’s what you can expect when you visit this underrated park in Louisiana. The northern Louisiana park is conveniently located just south of Ruston, which is perfect for folks who live in the Ruston or Monroe area....
If you’re looking for an interesting historic home in Alaska to visit, you need to go to the Oscar Anderson House. This relic in downtown Anchorage is a wonderful peek into the past. As one of the oldest homes in Anchorage, it has withstood the great 1964 earthquake, as well as new urban builds nearby! If you’re interested in Anchorage’s unique and fascinating history, you need to visit the Oscar Anderson House in downtown Anchorage....
Malad is one small town in southern Idaho that many people drive by as they travel on I-15. However, today, we are giving you a reason to stop and enjoy the area. The Pines Restaurant is a tasty place to eat in Malad that the entire family will love. With a cozy atmosphere, an extensive menu, and dishes that are packed with flavor, this family restaurant in Idaho is always worth a trip to the country....
Living in New Hampshire is fantastic, but when we get caught up in our daily lives it’s easy to forget just how fascinating the state is. So much happened before we ever showed up and the best way to understand it is to hear stories and see photos. We’ve compiled a few that we came across that show just how much was going on in the early 1900s. Check them out and then look around to see just how much has changed....
Many of us love to travel during the warm months, but don’t miss out on a winter day trip in Georgia! There are so many great Peach State destinations that are absolutely magnificent in the cooler months. Our northern mountain areas are gorgeous covered in snow, and while the southern portions of the state may not get any snow, the respite from the heat and humidity of summer makes waking in South Georgia much more pleasant....
Whether it’s previously vibrant cities falling behind the times with dying industries or natural disasters plummeting buildings in their path, West Virginia has no shortage of ghost towns and abandoned buildings. One of the creepiest places is on this abandoned property in Exchange, West Virginia, which most people don’t even know exists. Once a bustling railroad town over a hundred years ago, Exchange was originally a stopping point on the former Coal and Coke Railway....
Foodies of Indiana, do we hook you up, or do we hook you up? It’s like every other day we’re discovering some cool new place you need to try, and today is no different (yay!). If you’re anything at all like us, you’re always on the lookout for the best places to eat in Indiana, and it doesn’t even matter what kind of food it is: as long as it’s good, you’re in (same)....
There’s a breathtaking mansion in Montana that you want to put on your bucket list. The Daly Mansion is a wonderful place to explore and spend the day. Read on to learn more about this stunning estate, and then check it out yourself. Located in Hamilton, Montana, in the Bitterroot Valley, you will find the Daly Mansion. Spend A Day Touring, LLC/Flickr This historic turn-of-the-century home has been meticulously preserved and is well-deserving of a visit....
It’s easy to have a holly jolly Christmas in Arkansas because there are tons of festive adventures happening during the season. There are twinkling lights, parades, shopping, winter wonderlands, and more. So, there’s no doubt that the Christmas season is joyous and delightful. And one of the best ways to celebrate is to take a magical train ride and then spend the night at an enchanting hotel. Get ready to have the jolliest Christmas-themed adventure in Arkansas that you’ve had in years....
From the outside, Al’s Breakfast, in the Dinkytown neighborhood of Minneapolis, looks less like a stand-alone structure than a roofed-over alley between two buildings, but this tiny Minnesota restaurant’s food is so good that there’s almost always a line out the door. For more than 70 years, Al’s Breakfast has been serving up comfort food to hungry University of Minnesota students, Dinkytown denizens, and breakfast pilgrims. mike s/TripAdvisor Incoming students used to be told that Bob Dylan once lived above the narrow, single-story restaurant....
If there’s one thing that’s true about Tennesseans, it’s that we all love the state we live in. There’s nothing like the mountains of East Tennessee or the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in the West. It’s never to early for the kiddos out there to learn that love as well, and these spots around the state are just perfect to inspire wonder, discovery, and imagination. How many of these spots have you and your family visited?...
Urban legends are different from scary stories because there’s always a little truth mixed in. But you’ll have to decide for yourself just how much of these stories are based in fact and how much of it is just plain rubbish. But be warned! Some of these just might be hauntings that haven’t garnered a lot of attention yet. In a state like Connecticut, you can never really tell. We have compiled 11 hair-raising urban legends in Connecticut for you and now it is up to you....
Utah has so many well-known attractions and destinations. From our five national parks to Temple Square, there are attractions that draw people from all over the world. But, the Beehive State is so much more than that. In fact, Utah is home to some incredible hidden gems that are just waiting to be discovered. To help you truly enjoy all that the Beehive State has to offer, check out the following hidden gems in Utah....
Everyone seems to know a lot about Southern California. Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and other cities are known around the world for various reasons. Of course, every place has its secrets, from its history to its people to surprising statistics. Even if you were born and raised in this state, these little-known facts about Southern California may be new to you. The famous Santa Monica pier, now known as a center for recreation, is over 100 years old and was originally used to move sewage offshore....
We all know that winter in Vermont, and New England for that matter, can be quite an experience depending on the severity of the cold weather and snowfall. So every year we wait to see how the current winter compares to the ones of the past. Some winters have been relatively mild while others have left indelible marks on us that will in no time soon leave our memories. In contrast to the brutal winter of 1970, Vermont winters of the past seem less severe....
Kentucky is a wildly beautiful state, with immense splendor seemingly around every turn. We have our very own Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls, as well as some truly magnificent monoliths and rock formations — both above and below ground! Today, though, we’re focusing on the above-ground views; specially, the most jaw-dropping overlooks in Kentucky. These are scenic places sure to stoke and satisfy your wanderlust, causing you to fall head-over-heels in love with the beautiful Bluegrass State....
Hiking in North Carolina often means sharing the trails with others. While a love of the great outdoors and of exploring beautiful hikes is something that unites nearly every North Carolinian, it’s also nice to have room to spread out and enjoy some quiet reflection, too. We’ve cherry-picked eight of our favorite spots that tend to have less foot-traffic in the early morning or during off-seasons. In short, they’re perfect for those seeking solitude....
Illinois is a wonderland of winter traditions that make this time of year magical. While some like seeing light shows or shopping at festive markets, many others don’t feel a tug at their heartstrings until they’ve gone ice skating. Outdoor lovers crave time on the ice during this time of year. These nine places to ice skate in Illinois are mostly outdoors and are all sure to fill your evening with wonder and enchantment....
