Sometimes it seems like the world is changing so fast that you hardly recognize the world you grew up in. If you’re starting to feel Old Florida slip away, rest assured there are still plenty of classic establishments in the Sunshine State. There’s nothing more comforting than ice cream, and it’s nice to know that places like this very special ice cream shop in Fort Myers haven’t changed much in five decades....
If you want to start a heated discussion in the Tristate, you simply have to ask about everyone’s choice for the best local pizza joint. Similar to asking about everyone’s favorite Cincinnati-style chili locale, pizza can be polarizing, but it also brings us all together. It is the best type of food for a crowd and is meant to be shared, and you can find delicious pies all over the Queen City....
While driving through Alabama, you’ll discover a variety of restaurants, including some that serve the most delicious Italian cuisine. One restaurant in particular is Carlton’s Italian Restaurant, which is simply known as Carlton’s. To learn all about Carlton’s, take a look below. Carlton’s is a small, family owned and operated restaurant that’s located in Cullman, Alabama. It serves some of the best Italian food in town. google/Marcia Pender People from all across the North Alabama region and beyond visit this restaurant for its delicious made-to-order dishes....
The Pawnee Bathhouse is a two-acre freshwater pool with a sandy beach, water slide, high dive, diving board, and paddle boats at Pawnee Lake. It’s the perfect place to cool off this summer and is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day during the hottest season in Oklahoma. From sandy beaches to historic architecture to high dives and low dives, this freshwater swimming hole will have you relaxing and enjoying a little slice of heaven right here in Oklahoma....
Everyone who has ever taken a U.S. history or geography class knows that Denver is the capital of Colorado, but did you know that this has not always been the case? While the Mile High City has officially been the state capital since 1881 (and the temporary capital for five years before that), the original capital was, in fact, Old Colorado City, which is the perfect place to spend a weekend:...
Petting zoos and train rides are both pretty epic activities, so combining them makes for a truly unforgettable experience. Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park in San Marcos offers precisely this unique adventure, allowing passengers to interact with and even feed deer, miniature horses, and several other adorable critters while on-board. Wonder World Park is home to the world’s first-ever show cave, affording visitors firsthand access to a vast underground landscape for over 105 years....
Is it really any surprise? But honestly, Florida is a pretty phenomenal place to retire, not just because of the sun, sand, and surf, but because the weather is darn near perfect year-round and the small beach town communities are as welcoming as ever. According to Money-Rates.com, Florida is the highest-ranking of all the states for people to retire in 2020. They took a few factors into consideration when making this discovery, which we’ll outline below....
Every now and then, it’s great to embark on a weekend getaway to escape the stresses of everyday life. Luckily, Alabama is home to many places that let us do just that, including the one and only Hotel Finial. For information about the Hotel Finial, including why it’s perfect for an overnight stay, take a look below. The Hotel Finial, which was built in 1888, is a charming hotel that’s housed inside a Queen Anne Victorian-style mansion....
As exciting as it can be to see all sorts of new and modern hotels popping up around the state of New York, it’s our historic and charming inns that tend to sweep us up off of our feet the most. In the past, here at Only In New York, we’ve covered some of our favorite bed and breakfasts that you can plan a weekend away to but recently one of our state’s hidden gems was recognized for being one of the most romantic inns in the country!...
From snakes to crocodiles to tortoises, reptiles are an incredible class of animals that inhabit every continent except Antarctica. Here in Arizona, one nonprofit organization goes to great lengths to rescue and rehabilitate reptiles from all over the globe, in addition to educating the public on how to best help conserve endangered species. You can visit the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary and enter a turtle enclosure, hold snakes, and even touch an alligator!...
Montana is called the Last Best Place for a reason. Our state is one of the last frontiers for exploration and adventure, and although we’ve come across many prehistoric finds and ruins from the past, it’s clear we still have much to discover. Our ghost towns in particular still hold some of the keys to our history, especially Glendale. Glendale is a ghost town located in Beaverhead County, but in the late 1800s, it was a thriving mining town....
When the summer rolls around here in Maine, folks get excited for all the opportunities to enjoy daily life outside. Of course, that includes hiking and outdoor endeavors, but for a lot of us, that means eating and drinking in the sunshine. While we love that about the warmer months here, what if we didn’t have to wait for that to enjoy things we typically associate with summer? A great example is this spot hidden in Oxford County!...
Pizza lovers can fall into two camps: those who prefer thin crust and those who prefer a hand-tossed, thicker crust. If you’re in the thin-crust club, we’ve got the perfect restaurant for you to try. Gas up the car, because Red Zeppelin Pizza is worth a road trip. Let’s take a closer look. Established in 2010, Red Zeppelin is a favorite pizzeria for Baton Rouge residents looking to feast on a tasty pizza....
McGregor Lake is a calm, peaceful body of water located about 40 miles from the much more monstrous Flathead Lake. This area tends to remain under the radar, but if you manage to discover it, you’ll fall in love with the peace and quiet. And for a cozy, rustic, affordable getaway, you can never go wrong with booking a stay at The Lodge at McGregor Lake. The Lodge at McGregor Lake sits in a spectacular setting in the Flathead Valley, about an hour’s drive from Glacier National Park....
Ahoy, matey! Have you ever dreamed of sailing the high seas when, all of a sudden, pirates take over the ship, leading to an unforgettable adventure? Or, perhaps you’re just a huge fan of pirate-themed films? Either way, you’re in for the adventure of a lifetime when you board this pirate ship in Missouri this summer. Sail the high seas, more commonly known as the Lake of the Ozarks, aboard one of the charter cruises hosted by Jolly Charters, in Rocky Mount, this summer....
While there’s never truly a bad time to get out and enjoy Montana’s great outdoors, most of our hiking trails are best enjoyed in the late spring or summertime. If you’re trying to decide where your first hike of the season should be, we highly recommend checking out the Drinking Horse Mountain Trail. This nice, pleasant loop will leave you breathless, but only because of the views. Drinking Horse Mountain is located in the Bozeman area, but you’ll feel like you’re in your own world instead of mere minutes from one of Montana’s largest cities....
Enjoy delicious brews, great food, and a lively atmosphere all at this one North Dakota establishment. People love this Minot restaurant and brewery for going above and beyond in all of the above. If you love checking out craft beers or hidden gems, add this one to your list because you won’t be disappointed. Souris River Brewing is a Minot brewing company named after the river that goes through the city....
Outside of the big cities, the most known town in all of North Dakota is probably in this little corner of the state, the one that draws in thousands of tourists and is the state’s top vacation destination. Everyone here has probably heard of it by now. You’ve seen the billboards and commercials, and you know the catchy “explore it, adore it” motto behind it. And what is it exactly? Medora, of course!...
When you think of one-of-a-kind attractions in South Carolina you may think of the SkyWheel in Myrtle Beach, or a natural wonder like Table Rock near Pickens. Well, think again because there’s a store in South Carolina that’s entirely unique – and you’ll want to visit! Facebook/PURPLEologist PURPLEologist located at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach is that one-of-a-kind find that’ll have you talking about it for weeks. For starters, everything in the store is the color purple....
If there’s one thing all of us Idahoans can agree on, it’s that huckleberries are absolutely delicious and they belong in all of your favorite sweet treats. Jams, ice cream, candy—if it’s huckleberry flavored, then you can bet we’re gonna try it! However, nothing beats a fresh-baked huckleberry pie and you can find one of the best in the state at a place called Elk River Lodge in the town of Elk River....
