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Editor’s note: After almost 60 years of Family Owned & Operated businesses, Ocean Ice Palace & Ocean Hockey Supply closed their doors at the end of July 2021. The facility was bought and renamed The Ice Palace but does not appear to be offering bumper cars. If you’re looking for another great winter adventure though, check out this natural ice skating rink instead. New Jersey is home to several spectacular ice skating rinks but only one offers ice bumper cars!...

New Jersey isn’t exactly known for its rural country roads – it’s the most densely-populated and built state in the United States! But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some countryside havens, and The Circle in Newton looks like one of them. This rural restaurant in New Jersey looks like a humble farmhouse set between two cornfields along a lightly-traveled road – but it’s anything but. Founded in 2020 by two veterans of one of the most storied restaurant empires in the world, it’s bringing small-batch, local fine dining to New Jersey....

People enjoy Lake Tahoe all year round, but the town of Truckee experiences a boom of tourists in the winter. Even if you don’t enjoy skiing, you’ll love this mountain town that comes alive during the winter season. The picturesque town of Truckee is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range just 12 miles north of Lake Tahoe. Downtown Truckee has beautiful Gold Rush architecture and is surrounded by forests....

If you have kids, it seems like it’s a constant search to find fun places to bring them. If that is something you struggle with, there’s one incredible place where they can run around and just be, well, kids! VinKari Safari is a massive indoor playground in Massachusetts that kids and adults alike will love. It’s a place for fun and exercise, which are necessary parts of childhood. So pack up the whole family and prepare to be amazed by all that this family-friendly destination in Massachusetts has to offer!...

Waterfalls are one of the most soothing experiences offered by nature. The mesmerizing fall of water and the gentle thunder of the falls as they hit the ground underneath fill us with a deeply calming sensation unrivaled by many others. Hidden in our own city in little-known parks are multiple beautiful waterfalls! Visit these magical spots when you’re ready for a break from it all. Remember: waterfalls are best after rainfall....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Specifically, it’s that time of year to set up Christmas lights and spread some holiday cheer. From private homes to large-scale exhibits, there are some amazing Christmas lights in Nevada to visit this year. Prepare to be positively dazzled by all that the following seasonal destinations have to offer, because we’ve collected some of the best Christmas light displays in Nevada for your enjoyment....

There’s really so many great things to do in Door County that it usually feels impossible to enjoy it all. It can be hard to prioritize where to spend your time, but if there’s one thing you put in the MUST DO column, it should be this. There’s a small island off the east side of the peninsula that you can actually walk to. The water is almost always low enough that a small causeway emerges, creating a land bridge between Cana Island and the mainland....

Isn’t Northern California just the most amazing place? As much as we love to hike into the depths of a cool forest for a hidden treasure like this, there’s just something about driving up and walking just a few steps for the prize, right? If you’re not into hiking for miles and miles, these falls below are an easy-as-pie hop, skip and jump from the road. Seriously – they’re almost too easy!...

One of the top reasons people travel is to find better weather, and South Carolina’s pleasant year-round weather along with its pristine beaches makes it a popular vacation destination. So whether you live in the state or are traveling from another state, there are plenty of options for wonderful getaways in South Carolina when you’re ready for an escape, no matter the reason. It’s one of the best types of self-care you can practice!...

It’s always hiking season here in Washington if you know where to look. While some of our trails are only accessible when the weather is pleasant, there are plenty of scenic trails in Washington that you can enjoy all winter long. If you’ve decided to do more hiking in the year ahead, congratulations! The Evergreen State is the perfect place to do so. To help inspire you, we’ve created a list of potential trails for you to try, one for each month of the year....

Lassis Inn, one of Arkansas’s oldest restaurants, opened in 1905 and has been serving up fried fish in its current location since 1931. It’s a Little Rock staple with a strong following and a surprising connection to the civil rights movement. Joe and Molassis Watson (the restaurant’s namesake “Lassis”) opened the restaurant after their business selling sandwiches out of their house took off. redheadedmama/TripAdvisor More than 100 years later, you’ll find the restaurant that popular sandwich business spawned in a small, light blue building on E....

One of the best German restaurants in Texas is tucked away in the tiny town of Walburg, about 30 miles northeast of Austin. People drive from all over Texas to eat at Walburg German Restaurant & Biergarten, which features both authentic German and American cuisine, live music, and a spacious outdoor area for drinking and relaxing. Located in an old mercantile building, Walburg German Restaurant & Biergarten is one of the most authentic German restaurants in Texas....

When you’re craving Mexican food in Arizona, nothing quite compares to the chilaquiles from MartAnne’s Burrito Palace. This breakfast delicacy features tortilla chips scrambled with eggs, cheese, green onions, green or red sauce, and pork or chorizo. Nobody does chilaquiles like MartAnne’s, and locals are very aware of that fact. People come from all over the state for them, and there’s a reason why! Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Flagstaff, MartAnne’s Burrito Palace doesn’t look like much on the outside… but locals know it’s the place to go when a craving for Mexican food strikes....

Although Duluth may be the snowiest city of consequence in the state, Minnesota’s snowiest town is almost always a community tucked against the Lake Superior highlands along its north shore. Lutsen, for example, regularly receives more snow – not counting what they make at the eponymous ski resort – than most other places in the state, making it one of Minnesota’s snowiest towns. It will come as a surprise to almost no one who lives here that the township of Lutsen is one of the snowiest places in Minnesota....

Are you in need of some holiday cheer? South Dakota Christmas towns offer just that, with plenty of festivities and displays to brighten your holiday. Whether it be an annual parade, a historic trolley ride, or a magnificent light display, these towns have something for everyone. Make your South Dakota Christmas merry and bright this year! Here are the best Christmas towns in South Dakota to experience the magic of the holiday season....

There’s certainly no shortage of fantastic places to eat here in Washington — and we aren’t just talking about our major cities, although they’re certainly full of decadent options. Even our small towns have some little known neighborhood gems ready to serve you a hearty meal. And if you happen to discover Jeremy’s Farm to Table in Chehalis, you’re in for a real treat. You’ll find Jeremy’s Farm to Table right on Main Street in downtown Chehalis....

Imagine hurtling back through time, back millions of years when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Such a thought might set our imaginations into overdrive. What would it be like to walk side-by-side with dinosaurs in real life? Well, now you have the chance to see these majestic prehistoric creatures up close – sort of. This dinosaur show in Rhode Island features animatronic dinosaurs that move and stir up plenty of action....

If you live in or around Steel City, you’re probably familiar with some of the wild animals in Pittsburgh. From our earliest days learning to drive, we all learn how to dodge deer. It’s inevitable that we’ve seen our fair share of squirrels, raccoons, and opossums, whether in our backyard or beyond. But you may be surprised at what sort of wildlife in Pittsburgh you’ll see that don’t even require a trip to the PPG Aquarium and Zoo....

We’re in the midst of what just might be the most magical time of the year. A time when all corners of Pennsylvania transform into a spectacular wonderland, drenched in glittering lights. The most magical time of the year is also the perfect time to hit the highway on this Christmas lights road trip in Pennsylvania. (And if you still haven’t had enough Christmas lights after this road trip, here is yet another Christmas lights road trip to even more holiday lights in Pennsylvania!...

Indiana is home to some pretty spectacular attractions, from the gorgeous Indiana Dunes to the quirky town of Santa Claus to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Hoosier State also happens to be home to the largest children’s museum in the world – and their new outdoor attractions coupled with their beloved indoor exhibits will definitely have you wanting to plan your visit. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children’s museum in the world, boasting over 472,000 square feet and 29 acres of educational fun....