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Get ready to step back in time as you hop aboard a vintage steam train that will take you on a 40-minute ride in central Oklahoma. The beautiful train has been restored and offers open-air or enclosed seating. The last weekend to ride this old-fashioned train is quickly approaching, so keep reading to get all the details. The Oklahoma Railway Museum hosts a variety of train rides throughout the year and you don’t want to miss the Steam Train Rides on April 14 & 15, 2018....

Winter is always unpredictable in Pennsylvania. We can experience all four seasons in a single day or go weeks without even a snow flurry. When the forecast calls for snow, especially a snowstorm, most people flock to the stores to purchase their obligatory bread, milk, and toilet paper. That is, without a doubt, what Pennsylvanians in all corners of the state did prior to these epic winter storms in Pennsylvania. These absolutely incredible forces of nature made the history books for good reason – check them out, and let’s hope we never have to deal with anything like these storms again:...

The Amana Colonies might just be the most beautiful small town in Iowa, a charming destination built by German immigrants. At its core are the shops at Amana, a bustling retail district where the centerpiece is an old-fashioned general store featuring just about everything you could want. The store is surrounded by other old-school locations including a meat shop, a furniture shop – and the best general store bakery in Iowa, only feet away from the general store’s door....

Modern times are great, but sometimes it feels like things move a bit too fast. Having the internet at our fingertips can be both a blessing and a curse. It’s natural that sometimes you miss the old-fashioned lifestyle, before we could order things from our phone or stop by Walmart on the way home. One place that still manages to feel like a step back in time, especially during the holiday season, is the town of Helen, Georgia....

When thinking of out-of-town restaurants to visit, people often focus their attention on larger cities. After all, these are the places you hear about most often or see mentioned in reviews, plus there are a variety of nearby attractions to check out and make a whole day (or weekend) trip of it. But any true restaurant aficionado knows there are just as many, if not more, rural restaurants in Connecticut that deserve a visit....

Massachusetts is filled with some of the most beautiful and otherworldly places in the country. Between the coast and the mountains, there are countless places to explore the state’s natural beauty. One place you may not have explored quite yet is the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts. And it may be one of the most incredible wildlife refuges in America. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is found in the Essex County town of Newbury....

Whether you’re a bowling champ or just hitting the lanes for the first time, there is something seriously fun about sharing a pitcher of watered-down beer and knocking down a bunch of pins. That fun is amplified even more at this incredible Colorado ocean-themed restaurant and bowling alley. Perfect for the whole family, this elevated bowling alley in Colorado Springs brings together a time-tested game with some pretty incredible underwater decor....

If you’re looking for stunning views of Matanuska Glacier from your cabin, the Tundra Rose Guest Cottages offer panoramic vistas, comfy lodging, and so much more! Head to Glacier View, Alaska to get a front-row seat to one of the most beautiful, and easily accessible, natural wonders in Alaska. There are plenty of wonderful cabins in Alaska, but we think you’ll fall in love with Tundra Rose. In the small town of Glacier View in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, lies one of the most visually stunning glaciers in Alaska....

What comes to mind when you think of a small town? Perhaps a tight-knit community, a small downtown, and a slower pace of life? Well, there are numerous small towns in Massachusetts that are worth paying a visit to. And we have put together this list of 12 tiny towns around the state, one for each month of the year, that we think you should visit. January: Hancock Sswonk/Wikimedia Commons The town of Hancock is the perfect place to start your year off right....

Tennessee in the winter is nothing to be messed with – especially in the month of December. It’s when we crack out the big lights and great trees and all the sickly sweet Christmas candy you can scarf down. Intrigued? There’s more! These trips are worthy of a Tennesee winter vacation, or at least a day trip, depending on which part of the state you call home. Christmas at Graceland - Memphis Tulio Bertorini / Flickr You don’t want to miss the most wonderful time of the year in Memphis, especially if you get the chance to see Graceland all decorated for that most wonderful time of year....

Washington is not a state that hibernates in the winter. While it’s true that you can’t drive across the North Cascades Highway or camp in some of your favorite spots, there are oodles of fun events and activities happening statewide. We’ve also got some wonderful winter festivals that will help coax you out from underneath your blanket on the couch. If you haven’t been to one of these eight winter festivals in Washington yet, make this the year you go!...

Are you a history fan, or simply enjoying a unique dining atmosphere? If both, then check out Annabel Lee Tavern. This one-of-a-kind Edgar Allen Poe restaurant pays tribute to the famous American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic in many ways and it’s also delightfully delicious. Just wait until you see the cozy, moody atmosphere as well. You may never want to leave… Baltimore is one of the coolest cities in the country…...

Pie is serious business in the Buckeye State, where we have longstanding bakeries and roadside diners known far and wide for this delicious dessert. Hearty and comforting, there’s nothing a slice of homemade pie can’t cure. While there are amazing bakeries across the state hailed for their pies, nothing beats the offerings at Mama Jo’s Homestyle Pies in Amherst, Ohio. With a robust menu of homemade pies baked fresh daily, this tiny-but-mighty bakery produces the best pies in Ohio....

The state of Washington has no shortage of delicious places to eat. We’re known for abundant seafood and international cuisine. But there is a restaurant in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle that is so innovative, with menus so expertly executed, it takes fine dining to a whole new level of culinary perfection. Copine, located in the stylishly modern Ballard Public Lofts & Market Apartments building, combines contemporary American cuisine with French techniques, resulting in a deliciously sophisticated dining experience....

The Ester Dome Trail consists of Inner and Outer Loops, and those multiple options are not the only bonuses that come from hiking in this area near Fairbanks, Alaska. The beauty of an Ester Dome hike includes both the thick forest and the occasional glimpses of a panoramic view along the way. From a trailhead that starts 1.5 miles up Ester Dome Road, the Inner Loop goes 2.7 miles and the Outer Loop travels 5....

Blackwater Outdoor Adventures. Have you heard of this family-friendly adventure company in Tucker County, West Virginia? They’re the most convenient outfitter to popular West Virginia destinations like Canaan Valley, Blackwater Falls, and Elkins, and they offer a wide variety of beautiful, magical, one-of-a-kind adventures that will light up your soul. If you don’t already know about the amazing outdoor experiences this well-rated company spearheads through some of West Virginia’s prettiest mountains and river valleys, then it is high time you learned!...

Lovers of hiking trails in Indiana, have we got a fun week of hiking planned for you! Okay, maybe it doesn’t need to be a whole week – you can do these whenever you feel like getting out of the house – but you could definitely make a week out of them if you wanted to (with one day to rest). We put together a list of six of the best beginner hikes in Indiana, and they all have one thing in common (besides amazingness): each of them leads adventurers through a forest paradise, showing off the incredible natural beauty of the Hoosier State....

Happy hour, but make it holidays. That’s exactly what’s on the menu at Covington Yard this season. Winter WonderYard at Covington Yard is a seasonally themed event at one of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved local bars. Decked with twinkle lights and a 20-foot Christmas keg, this rooftop bar is a festive spot to spend your next holiday happy hour in Kentucky. There’s something about the holiday season that brings out the kid in all of us, and this holiday spirit is alive and well in Covington, Kentucky....

From lunch and dinner menus, a beer menu, and the light night menu, something delicious is available at My Way Tavern hiding in Holly Springs, North Carolina. But the main attraction is the most magnificent macaroni and cheese, which is made-to-order. Keep in mind, these aren’t tiny side dishes but the main course made with fresh ingredients including meats, herbs, vegetables, eggs, and of course, the creamiest cheese and sauces. With seven choices of macaroni and cheese alone on the menu, you are sure to find one of your favorites at My Way Tavern....

This rustic Gold Rush town is a historical landmark! Located in El Dorado County, just west of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range on Historic Highway 49, the entire town of Georgetown is registered as a California Historical Landmark. Georgetown sprung up during the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s and was nicknamed Growlersburg because the large gold nuggets miners discovered “growled” in their mining pans. Numerous plaques all over the downtown area describe historical buildings and figures who founded the town....