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Next time you feel like hitting a happy hour, consider bringing your four-legged friend along. A Menomonee Falls tavern is a place where a good night out can include raising a glass and chasing a ball. Welcome to The Hounds & Tap in Wisconsin, a place that’s not your ordinary dog park. Here’s what you need to know. If you want more Wisconsin restaurants, make sure to click here and sign up for our weekly dining newsletter....

St. Elmo Steak House is a historic and quaint Indiana restaurant that’s been around since 1902. It has remained in its current location ever since. This is one of the oldest restaurants in Indiana and does its best to preserve its old-fashioned style and ambiance. Throughout the years, this has been the place where politicians and tycoons negotiated their dealings, coaches, and players of sports teams celebrated their victories and washed away their defeats, and celebrities came to dine in style....

Don’t wait before embarking on this scenic waterfall road trip! If you are looking for a fun spring or summer trip to take in Vermont, look no further than this day trip to five of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vermont. Experience some of the most stunning places in Vermont on this two-and-a-half-hour day trip. Let’s take a look at the cascades you’ll encounter on your journey. If you arrived here by looking for something like waterfalls near me, you’re in luck – no matter which part of the state you’re from, there’s bound to be one nearby....

Tennessee is a state that is replete with stunning natural beauty, which is no secret to those who live here. We asked our readers at Only in Tennessee what the most beautiful lakes in this state are, and they eagerly replied with some wonderful choices and lovely photos. We’ve gathered them together for you, and here they are, the most beautiful lakes in Tennessee: Douglas Lake Heather Hart via Only in Tennessee With more suggestions by far than any other lake on this list, Douglas Lake takes the cake!...

Pittsburgh transforms into a snow-covered wonderland each winter, making it the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the tranquility of the season. Bundle up. Zip up your boots. Drop your camera in your pocket. And, experience the pristine beauty of Pittsburgh in the winter when you embark on one of these eight best winter hikes in Pittsburgh. Schenley Park the magnetic west/Flickr Enjoy a relaxing winter hike at the picturesque Schenley Park....

If you’re the kind of Montanan who embraces the long, snow-filled winters, you’re in luck: the majority of the state sees freezing temperatures and plenty of snowfall for months, and while you definitely won’t find a warm winter here, there are a few places you can go where winter isn’t quite so harsh. If you live near one of these cities or towns, make the drive before March to get a hint of a break from the elements....

Springtime is an exciting time of year. The cold weather and rain slowly fade into summer heat. Before it gets too hot, we can get outside and enjoy the spring weather. It’s the perfect time of year for a festival! The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival is a popular festival in NorCal that takes place each year in May. The multi-day festival features so much more than asparagus, although you’ll find every asparagus dish you can imagine....

Nothing beats ending up at a beautiful waterfall after hiking through the SoCal backcountry…except maybe ending up at seven waterfalls. Believe it or not, there’s a trail near Santa Barbara that delivers just that! The Seven Falls Trail is an easy and short trail that amps up in intensity as it gets closer to the falls. It’s all worth it to see the seven beautiful cascades and each of their corresponding pools!...

Sometimes, simply getting away from it all isn’t enough. When you really need to escape, you’ll want to head to a place where the troubles of everyday life cannot follow you – an island. In far northern Wisconsin, there’s an island waiting for your next vacation and while there’s plenty of room for your family and friends, there’s no space on this island for stress or worries. Pack your bags – here’s what waiting for you on this incredible Wisconsin vacation island....

Some of the best food in Wisconsin can be found in its small cities and towns. Cuba City, population: 1,877, is tucked into the far southwestern corner of the state that’s known for a main street decorated with signs celebrating U.S. Presidents. Once you’ve paid your respects to Taft and McKinley, you’ll want to visit a special shop on the north side of town. Weber Meats is a butcher shop that’s been wowing customers for more than a century with its fresh and delicious offerings....

South Dakota is home to some of the country’s most incredible landmarks, but did you know that the Mount Rushmore State was also home to one of our generation’s most outstanding journalists? That’s right: The one and only Tom Brokaw was born and raised in a charming small town right here in South Dakota: Welcome to Webster: A town of nearly 2,000 that was once home to Tom Brokaw and his family....

Not far from the waterslides, go-karts, and t-shirt shops, there’s a place in Wisconsin Dells that feels a world away. A lot of people visit the Dells without experiencing the reason why this area first became a tourist destination more than a century ago. Don’t make that mistake: the natural beauty of the naturally carved bluffs and canyons of the Dells is breathtaking, on and off the water. To truly experience the magic of this place, grab a paddle because there’s no better way to experience the Dells than in a kayak....

At a unique farm near Cedar Rapids, you can get up close and personal with some of Iowa’s most unexpected residents. Prairie Patch Farms, a llama farm in Iowa, is located on a nature preserve in undeveloped land. They offer private llama experiences by reservation, and the exact location of the farm will be provided when you book. That’s just one of the unexpected things at this celebration of all things llama – this is also the only place in Iowa where you can share some wine and lunch with llamas in the background!...

Are you ready to brighten up your year with rays of sunshine? Or how about with fields of thousands of vibrant daffodils? Then head to Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival and frolic amongst the gorgeous blooms this Spring. You’ll want to experience this daffodil festival in Arkansas for yourself. It will be the best way to kick off the season of new beginnings. Mark your calendars for March 4 to the 12 for the 45th Annual Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival....

Ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure? If so, you’re in the right place! We’ve mapped out a trip that will take you on a circular route through some of the best natural wonders in NE. We’ve even worked in some scenic byways between the stops! And though our map begins and ends at Smith Falls, you can hop onto (or off of) the route at any point. So, read on and prepare for one of the best outdoor adventures in Nebraska!...

With over 7,000 square feet of shopping space, Zoller Hardware Gifts and Gadgets Mercantile is a full-service hardware and massive gift shop in picturesque Cashiers, North Carolina. The building itself is an attraction, sitting in a lovely white pine forest, with exposed post and beam construction and a large porch for catching up with your neighbors. Shopping here is an old-fashioned experience as you will find the traditional items a hardware store brings with the extravagance of the enormous gift selection....

New Mexico is a truly beautiful state. After all, it’s nicknamed the Land of Enchantment for a reason. Here are 11 of the most beautiful places in New Mexico that belong on your bucket list. From caverns to a blue hole, there is a lot to see and explore around the state. Check them out and you’ll be glad you did! Carlsbad Caverns (Carlsbad) Mathieu Lebreton/Flickr Carlsbad Caverns has nearly 120 caves hidden underground....

The Bluegrass State is known not only for its beauty, but also for its rich history and rare collection of artifacts. There is likely not a plot of land anywhere in Kentucky where an arrowhead, bead, archaic tool, or old bone hasn’t been found. We are not the first people to fall in love with this part of the country and will likely not be the last! Here are some ancient artifacts and burial sites founds in Kentucky:...

When we think of water parks, we often imagine children frolicking around with smiles on their faces, long lines for every ride, and laughter everywhere we go. We don’t usually think of desolation and pure creepiness, but the now-abandoned Water Wonderland between Midland and Odessa is exactly that. The rides are still fully intact, adding to the spookiness because you can almost picture people actively enjoying their day before disappearing right in their tracks....

Wisconsin has more than 800 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and it beckons vacationers with soft sand beaches, beautiful sunrises, and plenty of opportunities for fun on the water. While thousands flock to places like Bayfield and Door County, some of the lesser known towns offer big lakeside experiences without the oversized crowds. Algoma is one of those places – it delivers a relaxing Wisconsin getaway you won’t forget. Algoma, pop....