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Editor’s Note: The Batesville Christmas Train is no longer in operation. For more fun activities, embark on this Christmas lights trip through Mississippi. If you’re ready to take your festive fun to a whole new level, you’ll definitely want to check out this Polar Express train ride in Mississippi. The Batesville Christmas Train takes passengers on a magical journey to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate, singing elves, and Santa Claus himself....

Alabama is home to several living landmarks that are some of the oldest in the country. One in particular is the Duffie Oak. The Duffie Oak is a unique tree that belongs at the top of everyone’s bucket list. To learn all about the Duffie Oak in Alabama, including the features that make it such a unique tree, take a look below. The Duffie Oak is a Southern live oak that’s located inside a Mobile, Alabama neighborhood....

From the gorgeous views in the foothills to the ACE Basin, South Carolina delivers BIG in the category of natural wonders. It comes as no surprise that tourism is such a big industry in the Palmetto State when there is just so much to see and do! Take South Carolina’s natural wonders road trip, and you’ll see the Palmetto State as you’ve never seen it before. Here’s a link to the Google Map that’ll guide you to your locations, and you can alter it as well if you’d like to....

There’s that chill in the air, football season is upon us, and Olive Garden is already pushing the pumpkin cheesecake. We won’t utter the “f” word, but we will say that around this time of year, we love to hear a scary story or two. Wisconsin storytellers have passed down some fabulous urban legends. Here are eight of our favorite Wisconsin urban legends of all time! What are your favorite scary stories from Wisconsin?...

Edison, New Jersey, is one of the state’s busiest towns – especially if you’re on the Route 1 corridor. This highway crosses the entire state, and every few seconds, you’ll see another retail destination or restaurant to catch your attention. But you won’t want to miss one county park in Edison, Roosevelt Park. This little urban oasis has a theater for the summer months and some great quiet spots – as well as what might be the most unique statue in New Jersey....

The snowiest place in New Mexico is the mountain town of Red River. Based on meteorology reports over the past 30 years, the town has averaged a total annual snowfall of 151.1 inches. That translates into 12.59 feet of snow. Having a tough time picturing that much powder? Imagine Mohammed Ali standing on top of Babe Ruth’s head and you’re almost there! Not only is this kind of powder perfect for winter sports, the snowiest place in New Mexico makes for a magical setting, satisfying your craving for a winter wonderland....

New York is one of the most interesting states in the nation. Throughout history, so much has happened here. As a result, there are a whole bunch of intriguing and surprising facts about people, places, things, and events in the Empire State. Some of them sound too weird to even be true, but they are! Read on to learn some quirky facts about New York that you can use to impress your friends....

Few things are quite as haunting as walking through a once-bustling town that now sits abandoned and silent. Michigan is home to many such spots, but Fayette ghost town in the Upper Peninsula is especially eerie. Nonetheless, many consider it to be the most beautiful abandoned town in Michigan. Its storied past and rapid decline make it an informative yet humbling spot to visit. Google Maps Located within Fayette Historic State Park between Escanaba and Manistique, the townsite of Fayette sits quietly as a reminder of what used to be....

There’s something irresistible about comfort food. Warm, made from scratch, and made for sharing, food can bring people together. At Mom’s Family Restaurant, a mom-and-pop vibe creates a family-friendly atmosphere that can’t be beat. They’re locally famous for being one of the best diners on the West Side, and they’re so old-fashioned that they don’t even have a website… their fame is from word of mouth! Get ready for delicious grub, because this greasy spoon diner in Cleveland is calling your name....

If you grew up in central eastern Nebraska, chances are you’ve visited Morrill Hall at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln at least once. It’s been a beloved field trip destination for decades, introducing countless kids to the wonders of science and the natural world. Would you believe us if we said the museum is just as much fun when you’re an adult? (Maybe even more so, if you were always afraid of those life-size elephant replicas inside!...

Much of New Hampshire’s beauty can be seen on the ground, but every once in a while you need to look to the skies for something truly spectacular. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled and alarm clocks set for the annual display of the Geminid meteor shower. Here’s everything you need to know. What are the Geminids? Brian Tomlinson/Flickr The Geminids are a shower of slow-moving meteors that are visible from Earth every December....

If your family is anything like mine, your favorite memories of the year are made at Christmas, which is why we here at Only in Colorado are always looking for new ways to celebrate the season and brighten spirits! One way to do so is to ride this Colorado Christmas train before staying the night at a festive hotel: All aboard the historic Royal Gorge Railroad and its festive Santa Express Train!...

U.S. Route 50 is a 3,200-mile road that spans 11 states and showcases some of America’s most beautiful scenery — especially in Ohio. This route winds its way through the entire southern portion of Ohio, showing off some of the Buckeye State’s best rural scenery and most charming small towns. The roughly 200-mile stretch of Route 50 through Ohio is a beautiful drive everyone ought to experience. One of our favorite sights in the world is the Welcome to Ohio sign....

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Chances are pretty good that you’ll see snow at some point during the holidays in West Virginia, but if you want a guaranteed white Christmas, head to Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort sometime during the last ten days of the year. Not only will you find snow here at Snowshoe in West Virginia, but you’ll also find a unique Santa experience! What’s more, this isn’t just any Santa; this Santa will be on skis....

Contrary to what the 90s pop song says, you should chase waterfalls throughout Ohio—don’t just stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to. You might be surprised to know that Ohio is full of beautiful waterfalls just waiting to be discovered. We’ve compiled a roadmap of some of our favorites in the eastern half of the state for you so you can make a weekend road trip out of it....

Although there are plenty of impressive manmade structures in New Mexico, it’s hard to compete with natural wonders in NM. All New Mexicans should see these astounding sights at least once in their lifetime. We’ve grouped the best of the best into a handy road trip to make this challenge easier. Just find the section of the route closest to you and start driving! Although the full loop involves an epic 26 hours of drive time, it’s easy to break the journey up into a northern and southern loop as well....

Concord, the capital city of New Hampshire, is rich with historic buildings and landmarks. Statues of famous figures from the state’s past line the sidewalks of downtown. One them, revered as a state icon, was in fact created some 3,800 miles away. Getty Images / mikroman6 Daniel Webster, born in Salisbury, New Hampshire in 1782, was a representative in the U.S. Congress and also served as Secretary of State under three separate presidents in the 19th century....

Winter in Ohio provides the perfect opportunity to get out and explore all our home state has to offer. And there’s no better way to embrace the season than by going on some winter hikes. All throughout the Buckeye State, there are opportunities to enjoy cold weather hiking in Ohio. There are so many options that you might not know where to start. Lucky for you, we scoured the state for the best winter hiking in Ohio....

The Hill Annex Mine ceased operations in 1978. In the decades since, nature has reclaimed this abandoned Minnesota mine, and it has become a seasonal state park open to visitors from May to September. Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, tours are no longer offered at Hill Annex Mine. The Hill Annex Mine lies on the Mesabi Iron Range near the town of Calumet. Visit Grand Rapids/Google It was originally leased in 1892, and mining operations began in 1913....

We have plenty of magical holiday celebrations and Christmas towns in Georgia. You don’t have to look any further than our massive holiday light displays all over our bigger cities to find beautiful Christmas celebrations that bring about good tidings and cheer. But if you’re looking for the authentic small town Christmas in Georgia that will make you feel like you stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting, look no further than Madison....