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You Can Paddle This Crystal-Clear Florida Spring Run Straight Off The Boardwalk

Florida

You Can Paddle This Crystal-Clear Florida Spring Run Straight Off The Boardwalk

By David Coleman · Sep 20

Ohio

Order A Loaded Hot Fudge Cake At This Toledo Drive-In That’s Been Packed Since The ’50s

By Hudson Dayton · Sep 20

New Jersey

This New Jersey Waterfall Sits a Short, Easy Walk From the Road Yet Feels Deep in the Forest

By Samantha Russo · Sep 20

Arizona

You Can Split A Massive Plate Of Nachos At This Family-Run Tempe Cantina

By Emma Larkin · Sep 20

Wisconsin

8 Wisconsin Pizza Farms Where You Eat Wood-Fired Pies In An Open Field

By Ethan Mueller · Sep 20

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Down In Alabama’s Coastal Towns, 8 Family-Run Seafood Shacks Locals Have Cherished For Generations

Alabama

Down In Alabama’s Coastal Towns, 8 Family-Run Seafood Shacks Locals Have Cherished For Generations

By James Holloway

Wander The Springs And Blue Pools At This Ozarks State Park Near Van Buren, Missouri

Missouri

Wander The Springs And Blue Pools At This Ozarks State Park Near Van Buren, Missouri

Order The Carnitas At This Family-Run Phoenix Taqueria And You’ll Understand The Hype

Arizona

Order The Carnitas At This Family-Run Phoenix Taqueria And You’ll Understand The Hype

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Retirees Are Settling Into Solomons, Maryland, a Chesapeake Waterfront Town Where Life Slows Right Down

Maryland

Retirees Are Settling Into Solomons, Maryland, a Chesapeake Waterfront Town Where Life Slows Right Down

By Chase Chesapeake

This Festive Centreville Mexican Restaurant Keeps Diners Coming Back For Its Sizzling Molcajete And Warm Welcome

Virginia

This Festive Centreville Mexican Restaurant Keeps Diners Coming Back For Its Sizzling Molcajete And Warm Welcome

By Mason Fairfax

Give Yourself Hours To Explore This Huge Connecticut Antique Center And Its 200-Plus Dealers

Connecticut

Give Yourself Hours To Explore This Huge Connecticut Antique Center And Its 200-Plus Dealers

By Emily Bennett

This Old-School Sonora Saloon Has Been Pouring Drinks Since The Gold Rush Days

California

This Old-School Sonora Saloon Has Been Pouring Drinks Since The Gold Rush Days

Climb To The Overlook For Sweeping River Valley Views At This Indiana State Park

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Indiana

Climb To The Overlook For Sweeping River Valley Views At This Indiana State Park

Southern Indiana keeps a rugged secret near a small river town, where deep canyons cut through the land and waterfalls tumble over rocky ledges. The...

By Rachel Collins · Sep 20, 2026

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When You Want Real Soul Food In Arizona, These 8 Kitchens Cook It From Scratch

Arizona

When You Want Real Soul Food In Arizona, These 8 Kitchens Cook It From Scratch

Nevada

In Ely, Railroad Crews Still Fill This Longtime Diner For A Hearty Breakfast

Ohio

At This Historic Dayton Restaurant, The Turtle Soup Has Been On The Menu For Over A Century

Order The Whole Belly Clams At This Old Florida Fish House In Crystal River

Florida

Order The Whole Belly Clams At This Old Florida Fish House In Crystal River

South Carolina

This Nostalgic South Carolina Arcade Has Meticulously Kept Pinball And $20 Unlimited Play All Day

Texas

You’ll Wait In Line For The Cheese Enchiladas At L & J Cafe, A Longtime El Paso Border Kitchen

This Family-Owned Washington Mexican Restaurant Treats You Like Family And Turns Out A Chicken Chimichanga Regulars Adore

Washington

This Family-Owned Washington Mexican Restaurant Treats You Like Family And Turns Out A Chicken Chimichanga Regulars Adore

Missouri

Settle Into A Booth At This 1940s Missouri Diner Where The Blue-Plate Special Still Rules

Indiana

You’ll Want To Order The Corned Beef Hash At This Bloomington, Indiana Breakfast Spot

Folks Cross Two Counties For The Hushpuppies At These 8 Tennessee Fish Camps

Tennessee

Folks Cross Two Counties For The Hushpuppies At These 8 Tennessee Fish Camps

Maryland

Step Inside This Frederick County Covered Bridge That’s Carried Travelers Since The 1800s

Florida

These 8 Florida Farm Stands Sell The Sweet Corn And Tomatoes Locals Swear By

Step Inside This Columbus Butcher Shop Where The Smoked Kielbasa Has Fans Across Ohio

Ohio

Step Inside This Columbus Butcher Shop Where The Smoked Kielbasa Has Fans Across Ohio

Arizona

Craving A Great Cup Of Coffee In Arizona? These 7 Roasters Pull A Perfect Shot

Michigan

Hungry For Wood-Fired Pizza? These 8 Michigan Pizzerias Blister The Crust Just Right

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This 1950s Doo-Wop Diner On The Jersey Shore Boardwalk Is Worth The Drive For Breakfast

New Jersey

This 1950s Doo-Wop Diner On The Jersey Shore Boardwalk Is Worth The Drive For Breakfast

Some morning meals are worth setting an alarm for, and a few are worth a long car ride. On the...

By Samantha Russo on Sep 20

This Welcoming Smithfield Dessert Shop Serves A Sweet Potato Pecan Cobbler That Comes Out Warm And Worth The Trip

North Carolina

This Welcoming Smithfield Dessert Shop Serves A Sweet Potato Pecan Cobbler That Comes Out Warm And Worth The Trip

Some cravings hit at the strangest hours, and in a small North Carolina town, there is a spot that answers...

By Asher Raleigh on Sep 20

You’ll Want To Wander The Shops And Waterfront At This Historic Chesapeake Town In Chestertown

Maryland

You’ll Want To Wander The Shops And Waterfront At This Historic Chesapeake Town In Chestertown

Along the banks of a quiet river in Maryland sits a town that has kept its colonial charm intact for...

By Chase Chesapeake on Sep 20

Hand-Cut Fries And Custard Have Drawn Crowds To This Syracuse Stand For Decades

New York

Hand-Cut Fries And Custard Have Drawn Crowds To This Syracuse Stand For Decades

Some corners in a city hold onto their history one scoop at a time, and this one has been sweetening...

By Hudson Walker on Sep 20

Split A Plate Of Cheese Coneys At These 7 Longtime Indiana Hot Dog Joints

Indiana

Split A Plate Of Cheese Coneys At These 7 Longtime Indiana Hot Dog Joints

Indiana takes its coney dogs seriously, and some of the best come from spots that have been feeding hungry crowds...

By Rachel Collins on Sep 20

These 8 Minnesota Steakhouses Grill The Kind Of Ribeye Locals Save Up For

Minnesota

These 8 Minnesota Steakhouses Grill The Kind Of Ribeye Locals Save Up For

A good ribeye is a special-occasion kind of meal, and Minnesota has restaurants that make the splurge feel earned. These...

By Owen Larson on Sep 20