Weekends are just made for relaxing – and for good food. However, by the time we reach the end of a long, busy week, most of us don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen making a delicious meal for the whole family. That makes the weekend the perfect time to dine out at such charming eateries as this restaurant tucked in a restored Pennsylvania barn. (You’ll even enjoy a scrumptious homemade meal....
When you think of someplace lovely and cozy, where you can get away from the world and fall in love with a story, you most likely don’t think of a bar. In Knoxville, however, the elegant relaxation of a library is paired with craft cocktails and incredible service to deliver an experience unlike any before. The Peter Kern Library is a joy to visit and a beautiful space you’re bound to fall in love with immediately....
Satisfying your sweet tooth is easy with this one-stop-sweets-shop. Sloan’s Ice Cream in Florida is a treat for everyone who visits, not just because of the up to 50 flavors of ice cream that they offer on their menu. With cookies, candies, chocolates, donuts, and more, ice cream is only the very tip of this dessert iceberg. Gather the kiddos, this is one ice cream shop not to miss. Sloan’s Ice Cream in Florida is the type of place where all of your sweet tooth dreams can come true under one roof....
Here’s something we know to be true about Maine: in the winter we’re all dreaming of going on vacation. Sure, the snow is fun. The first few times. But after a while things get mentally challenging. So much cold, so much rain, so much snow, so much wind. We just want a break. And, strangely, that’s what you’ll get if you head a bit off-the-beaten path to visit this wonder of a restaurant....
According to a recent study done by the U.S. News, North Dakota has been put on top of the list when it comes to having the very best quality of life among every state in the country. This probably comes as no surprise to us North Dakotans who get to enjoy it, but here is why this great prairie state ranks on the tippy top — and even top 5 of being simply the best state in general....
The homemade goods from these five stores in Illinois will make you want to shop at Target and Walmart less. Sourcing from local farmers and Amish, these places provide some of the best household staples and more. Scroll on for more details. Amish Farmers Facebook/Amish Farmers Facebook/Amish Farmers With a few locations in northern Illinois, these produce and baked goods stores get their items from 50 different Amish farms in and around the state....
If you hail from Colorado, you know that our natives are some of the most unique, hardest working, and incredibly tough people there are, which is best demonstrated during these most uncertain of times. If you are not from here and aren’t sure what we mean, check out these 8 reasons people from Colorado are incredibly tough: The cold doesn’t bother us anyway Flickr/nrrwvision Not only do we voluntarily go to the mountains in the dead of winter (a la skiing, snowboarding, hiking, etc....
You can’t judge a book by its cover, and you can’t judge a restaurant by its exterior or its location. No matter where you travel to within the Sunshine State, locals can often tell you about that “greasy spoon” or “hole in the wall” that has the best food in town. A while back, we wrote about the best low-key restaurants in Florida, but there were way too many to fit on just one list....
This year has shaped up to be one of the more unusual we can remember. If nothing else 2020 has offered much in the way of stories we can tell in a few decades to those who weren’t around. While we sit around thinking that things can’t get any weirder, let’s not forget that this month we might have the chance to see our second meteor shower in as many weeks!...
Bundle up, Pennsylvania. While this spring has been anything but predictable, we’re in for another chilly surprise. A springtime polar vortex is headed right for Pennsylvania, and parts of the state could see stunningly cold temperatures this Mother’s Day weekend. If you’re wondering just how low the temperatures are expected to drop late Friday through Saturday in Eastern Pennsylvania, particularly Philadelphia, forecasters predict it will be warmer in Fairbanks, Alaska....
When it comes to odd roadside attractions, Iowa may be the king of the country! Not only do we show off our Volkswagen Beetle Spider, but we’re also home to the world’s largest popcorn ball, the world’s largest frying pan, and a few more oddities that are larger-than-life. None of our roadside attractions are as well known and well-loved as Albert the Bull — a quirky character that lives in the town of Audubon....
It’s never too early to start making plans for summer adventures. Whether you’re hoping to explore the great outdoors or spend quality time with your family, there’s something charming about heading out of Detroit for a day of fun and discovery. One small but delightful town near the Motor City might have slipped under your radar in years past, but we think it’s a worthwhile summer destination. The village of Armada is located in Macomb County, just 50 minutes by car from Detroit....
There’s nothing like a scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor in the middle of a summer afternoon. Here in Ohio, we have several delicious ice cream parlors. (Be sure to follow this ice cream trail.) The next time you find yourself at Buckeye Lake, there’s a classic fountain service ice cream parlor you simply have to try called Weldon’s Ice Cream Factory. It’s a delightful summertime treat you’ll want to indulge in more than once....
When was the last time you enjoyed some good old-fashioned fun? Video game arcades aren’t as popular as they once were, but Big Sky Arcadia is proving that they still have staying power. And it’s time we sing the praises of this Treasure State gem. The Missoula arcade is located in Southgate Mall. Big Sky Arcadia Missoula / Facebook This is the newest location, and it’s already extremely popular. The arcade has games for all ages, so you can take the entire family…...
One of our favorite ways to discover new places around South Dakota is through you, our wonderful readers! You have introduced us to mom and pop shops, home-cooked restaurants, and under-the-radar hikes, all of which we have fallen in love with and have shared with other readers. Today, we are sharing the beautiful Charlie’s Resort, which was also highly recommended by a reader and now, after checking it out for ourselves, by Only in South Dakota:...
Looking for a delicious adventure that will impress the entire family while adding a healthy dose of sweetness to your day? There’s one fantastic festival on its way to Michigan that is so worth a journey from the Motor City. Mark your calendars, round up a few loved ones, and get ready for a sweet escape when you check out this maple syrup extravaganza near Detroit. The 2020 For-Mar Maple Syrup Festival will take place on Saturday, March 21st....
Pittsburghers know good food. When it comes to the best French fries in Pittsburgh, we all have our own opinion. Not too long ago, most of us would probably have agreed that The O, hands down, served the best fries in Pittsburgh. Today, with the closing of the popular Oakland eatery, the torch may have been passed to The Potato Patch. Taste is certainly subjective, and plenty of Pittsburgh restaurants – from Primanti Brothers to Wingharts – have craving-worthy French fries that always hit the spot when we’re hungry....
Whipping up a made-from-scratch meal takes considerable time, although the effort is certainly worth it. However, sometimes we just want to indulge in a homecooked meal without having to worry about cooking and cleaning up afterward. That’s when we make our way to this cozy restaurant in Missouri that serves a scrumptious selection of made-from-scratch meals. Treat the whole family to a homemade meal at Hickory House Restaurant, in Jackson, which boasts a menu brimming with classics....
We’re the tenth smallest state in America, but the variety contained within our state is astounding. It’s one of the things we love most about West Virginia. Here’s yet another startlingly different (but beautiful) landscape you can find within our borders — and it’s one that you might not have even known about until now! Welcome to the old Hobet 21 Coal Mine in West Virginia’s Mud River watershed. West Virginia National Guard/Flickr It was one of the largest mountain-top removal coal mines in the state and is located on the border of Boone and Lincoln Counties....
We’re not exaggerating one bit. Texans come from far and near to indulge in chicken fried steak at Mary’s Cafe in Strawn because it’s simply the best in the state. Perfect texture and taste, and an atmosphere absolutely oozing Southern hospitality. If you haven’t had a chance to try the CFS here, you’re missing out on one of the best culinary experiences your taste buds will ever have. This small town chicken fried steak restaurant in Texas will absolutely dazzle you....
