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Horse-drawn carriages are an iconic symbol of the holiday season, and Dallas’ Brazos Carriage offers rides through a wonderland of Christmas lights in the Highland Park neighborhood. Bring a blanket, some hot cocoa, and plenty of holiday spirit as you enjoy some of the best Christmas lights in Texas. Every year at Christmastime, the streets of Highland Park in Dallas are set ablaze with holiday cheer. For a festive experience like no other, you can take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the lavishly decorated neighborhoods and marvel at the dazzling holiday lights....

One of our favorite things to do here at Only In New York is to create our own road trips for fellow New Yorkers to enjoy. In the past, we’ve come up with everything from ice cream road trips to waterfall road trips that will have you exploring some of the most beautiful places in New York. If you’re ready to take on our latest adventure, this might the best road trip in New York!...

From a gold mine hidden deep within the Superstition Mountains to a wailing widow, Arizona has its fair share of spooky hiking trails. A trail you’ve probably never heard of is the Clay Mine Trail at Cave Creek Regional Park. This creepy hike in Arizona leads straight through an abandoned mine, and the story behind it will make your hair stand on end. Tucked away in Cave Creek Regional Park, the Clay Mine Trail is a three-mile, moderately difficult out-and-back hike....

If you are a foodie (one who lives to eat), you’re always on the lookout for out-of-the-box gastronomic adventures. Well, we’ve got one for you – The Peppertree. Located in Colorado Springs, it is a truly unique dining experience in Colorado. Come along as we delve in, knife and fork, to see what the hullabaloo is all about! The Peppertree is located at 888 W. Moreno in Colorado Springs. Derrick Grant/Google Maps The restaurant has been a Colorado Springs tradition since 1983....

Kentucky may be known for bourbon and fried chicken, but the state is also famous for its horses. Lexington is known as “the Horse Capital of the World,” and even though it’s the second-largest city in Kentucky, it is surrounded by the beautiful horse farms that the area is famous for. Take a Bluegrass country driving tour on this epic Kentucky horse country road trip that’s one of the best day trips in the state!...

New York pizza is in a league of its own, boasting an impossibly thin crust and giant foldable slices. But there’s a certain je ne sais quoi to this regional dish that’s nearly impossible to replicate outside of the State of New York: the water itself. New York pizza uses New York water, an amazing molecular masterpiece that contains ideal quantities of calcium and dissolved minerals from treatment and purification. But Ohioans need not venture to NY for an authentic slice; at The Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar in Toledo, Ohio, diners can dig into a thin-crust, New York-style pizza… made with real, New York water....

If you haven’t been to Hoots BBQ, then you’re missing out on some of the best BBQ in the state. This rustic barn restaurant in Arkansas is a dream come true for folks who enjoy a good hearty meal. Not only is the food mouthwatering, but the portion sizes could feed a small village. So, you’ll never leave this BBQ joint hungry. Bring your appetite to enjoy a heaping helping of good ol’ country cooking at Hoots BBQ....

From cerulean waterfalls to delicate fairy gardens, this road trip will take you to some of Arkansas’ most magical places. Dedicate a couple of days to explore this storybook journey filled with enchanting scenes and a bit of whimsy. It doesn’t matter if you traverse the whole loop or choose-your-own-adventure, you’ll love it all! Here’s a look at today’s round trip: Google Maps You can use this ​​link to view and download the map of all the magical places in Arkansas that you will be visiting on this road trip....

There’s no place like home, especially if you live in one of these bizarre abodes. From houses that double as nuclear bunkers to zany structures that are more art than architecture and even homes that are straight off the screen, these bizarre houses are the most unique in America. Read on to learn more about the weirdest houses in the US! Luna Parc, New Jersey Image/Ricky Boscarino Luna Parc, 22 Degroat Rd, Sandyston, NJ 07827, USA...

Law and order are important to society, of course, but some of the laws that are out there are just plain odd. Some of these weird laws in West Virginia made sense for their time and just need an update; others are so peculiar that it makes you wonder what sort of event inspired their existence. Here are some of the strangest laws in West Virginia. Whistling underwater is prohibited. HA!...

Arkansans’ love for catfish runs deep. And most of us have our favorite catfish joints. Whether it’s Dondie’s, Lassis Inn, Whippet, or Murry’s Restaurant, you can’t go wrong with any of them. But there is one unassuming spot that serves the freshest catfish in Arkansas, and that’s Lee’s Fresh Fish Food Truck. This tiny unassuming food truck is serving up some bold flavors, and after one taste, it’s guaranteed you’ll be coming back for more....

You don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy a peaceful day on the lake. One of the best ways to warm up this winter is on Lake Coeur d’Alene. For a weekend to remember, take a scenic Hot Cocoa Cruise on the lake and then spend the night in the Lake Coeur d’Alene Resort. This is a cozy, peaceful, and perfect way to spend a few days this winter. In fact, it may be what you need to fight the winter blues and create a season to remember....

The Land of Enchantment provides many a beautiful vista and some of the best Mexican food around. Spend the day hiking at Trigo Canyon. Then celebrate your outdoor accomplishments with a meal at Montaño’s, complete with a sopapilla – imagine if you will, fried dough sweetened with honey, similar to a doughnut. The Trigo Canyon Trail is located in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness Area near Belen, New Mexico. The sound of a babbling brook accompanies you along the path....

Fans of pasta in Iowa will be very happy in Des Moines, as the city has a great Little Italy filled with everything from old-school red-sauce joints to modern Italian bistros. However, for those who want the best Italian food in Iowa, there’s only one place to go. Lucca is a unique prix fixe restaurant in Iowa that gives you one way to enjoy its best dishes – a four-course tasting menu dinner that lets you choose from whatever the chef’s dreamed up for this cycle....

When Christmas is on the horizon, we start to focus on ways to fully enjoy the season. Of course, just being in New Hampshire is a great way to appreciate all the sparkle and joy that comes with this time of year. But when you need that added dose of cheer, visit one of the most celebratory towns in the state. Portsmouth is a fantastic New Hampshire Christmas town that’ll add another level of brightness to your holiday season....

Do you love experiencing the magic of the outdoors, but hate roughing it? Luckily, Indiana is full of unique camping options for those less inclined to sleep on the ground, like this rustic log cabin campground in Indiana. You’ll love spending the night at Shipshewana North Park Amish Log Cabin Campground. Tucked away in Amish Country is the Shipshewana North Park Amish Log Cabin Lodging and Campground. TheHappyCampers227/TripAdvisor This incredible log cabin campground offers an amazing stay and retreat in one of Indiana’s most beautiful towns....

Are you a parent going a little stir-crazy from all the cold and snow? Join the club… fortunately, we do not need to pull our hair out anymore. There’s been a perfect indoor solution for the whole family in Sioux Falls all along. SoDak is home to this city-themed indoor playground that is insanely fun for kids and adults alike. You’ll never have to worry about keeping everyone entertained again....

Andolini’s Pizzeria has been serving up delectable pizza, pasta, and salad for years, and their weekday all-you-can-eat special has become the talk of the town. The special is not your average, run-of-the-mill buffet in Oklahoma… it’s a full-service dining experience where you get to order your food fresh from the menu and enjoy all the pizza, pasta, and salad your stomach desires. Keep scrolling to learn more: Andolini’s Pizzeria is locally owned by Mike Bausch, who opened the original location in 2005....

Iowa has numerous haunted buildings, roads, bridges and even old asylums that are home to all manner of chilling, tragic, even terrifying tales. Helen, the ghost of Voorhees Hall, at Coe College, is one of the most terrifying ghost stories in Iowa. Flickr/Joy Banerjee Founded in 1851, Coe College is a private, four-year, liberal arts college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This ghost story is about a young freshman woman from Strawberry Point, Iowa named Helen Roberts, who died in Voorhees Hall....

Kids are wonderful, but they can also be a bit of a handful. It seems like every time you’re getting ready to settle down for a relaxing day of doing nothing, they get a sudden burst of energy and want to wreak havoc on everything around them. There are plenty of great family attractions in Connecticut, but if you’re looking for somewhere where a kid can be a kid and interact with others in their own age group, it doesn’t get much better than a good old-fashioned playground....