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Fall Colors Peak Soon, So Plan A Scenic Drive Along These 5 North Carolina Mountain Roads

North Carolina

Fall Colors Peak Soon, So Plan A Scenic Drive Along These 5 North Carolina Mountain Roads

By Asher Raleigh · Oct 1

Ohio

Retirees Are Quietly Settling Into This Affordable Hocking Hills Town Where The Woods Meet A Small Budget

By Hudson Dayton · Oct 1

New Jersey

New Jersey Steak Lovers Seek Out This 19th-Century Hoboken Saloon For Filet Mignon And Live Piano

By Samantha Russo · Oct 1

Maryland

Order The Crab Imperial At This Old-School Ocean City Restaurant Families Have Loved Since The 1960s

By Chase Chesapeake · Oct 1

Pennsylvania

People Drive Across Pennsylvania For The Crab Fries At This Chickie’s And Pete’s Original

By Logan Lancaster · Oct 1

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This Old-School Milwaukee Custard Stand Has Been Swirling Vanilla Cones Since 1942

Wisconsin

This Old-School Milwaukee Custard Stand Has Been Swirling Vanilla Cones Since 1942

By Ethan Mueller

Still in the Founder’s Family, This Old-School Missouri Bakery Turns Out Cannoli and Chocolate Drops From Traditional Recipes

Missouri

Still in the Founder’s Family, This Old-School Missouri Bakery Turns Out Cannoli and Chocolate Drops From Traditional Recipes

Pizza Loaded With Tomatoes And Pepperoni Cups Is What Keeps Locals Loyal To This Utica Bakery

New York

Pizza Loaded With Tomatoes And Pepperoni Cups Is What Keeps Locals Loyal To This Utica Bakery

By Hudson Walker

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A Small Alabama Town Draws Barbecue Fans For The Pulled Pork At This Old Corner Joint In Northport

Alabama

A Small Alabama Town Draws Barbecue Fans For The Pulled Pork At This Old Corner Joint In Northport

By James Holloway

New Jerseyans Head Deep Into The Pine Barrens For The Country Cooking, Piney Chowder, And Pie At This Cozy Warren Grove Diner

New Jersey

New Jerseyans Head Deep Into The Pine Barrens For The Country Cooking, Piney Chowder, And Pie At This Cozy Warren Grove Diner

By Samantha Russo

Slide Onto The Nine-Seat Counter At This 1954 California Diner For Pie And Coffee That Keeps Coming

California

Slide Onto The Nine-Seat Counter At This 1954 California Diner For Pie And Coffee That Keeps Coming

This Little Oceanfront Arts District In Virginia Is Packed With Working Studios And Cafes For An Easy, Relaxing Day Trip

Virginia

This Little Oceanfront Arts District In Virginia Is Packed With Working Studios And Cafes For An Easy, Relaxing Day Trip

By Mason Fairfax

At This Nostalgic Connecticut Arcade You Can Replay Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, And Pinball From Your Childhood

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Connecticut

At This Nostalgic Connecticut Arcade You Can Replay Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, And Pinball From Your Childhood

Somewhere in central Connecticut, the flashing lights and clacking flippers of the 1980s never really faded away. There is a spot where token pouches jingle,...

By Emily Bennett · Oct 1, 2026

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Pack A Picnic For These 7 Indiana Covered Bridge Spots Before The Leaves Drop

Indiana

Pack A Picnic For These 7 Indiana Covered Bridge Spots Before The Leaves Drop

Connecticut

Order The Lobster Mac And Cheese At This Old Saybrook Spot And You’ll Understand The Hype

Minnesota

Nobody Leaves Hungry From These 8 Minnesota Chinese-American Restaurants Serving Old-School Chow Mein

Old Tucson Studios Is Back, And Walking Its Movie-Set Streets Feels Like Stepping Into A Western

Arizona

Old Tucson Studios Is Back, And Walking Its Movie-Set Streets Feels Like Stepping Into A Western

Florida

Retirees Love This Quiet Florida Lake Community Where Boat Slips And Bass Fishing Come Together

Kentucky

For Prime Rib In Kentucky, Head To This Dimly Lit, Family-Owned Louisville-Area Steakhouse

Locals Head To These 8 Connecticut Oyster Bars For Briny Bivalves

Connecticut

Locals Head To These 8 Connecticut Oyster Bars For Briny Bivalves

Maryland

Seven Maryland Diners Where Breakfast Still Costs Less Than A Fancy Coffee

Massachusetts

Where Was The Boston Cream Pie Invented? At This Downtown Hotel, And They Still Bake It

Regulars Swear This Dollar-Bill-Covered South Carolina Tavern Is Worth Hunting Down For The Crab Cakes

South Carolina

Regulars Swear This Dollar-Bill-Covered South Carolina Tavern Is Worth Hunting Down For The Crab Cakes

Kansas

Across Kansas, The Best Fried Chicken Dinners Are Worth The Drive To These 8 Country Cafes

Florida

This Florida Town Circles A Big Blue Lake Where Life Slows Under Old Oaks

Is There A Better Friday Treat Than A Warm Kringle From These 6 Wisconsin Bakeries?

Wisconsin

Is There A Better Friday Treat Than A Warm Kringle From These 6 Wisconsin Bakeries?

Louisiana

Some Of Louisiana’s Best Boudin Is Tucked Away At These 8 Roadside Spots

Texas

Every Mile Of The Drive Pays Off At These 7 Texas Gulf Coast Fried Shrimp Dinners

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This California Desert Town Is Where Retirees Are Quietly Buying New Homes With Mountain Views

California

This California Desert Town Is Where Retirees Are Quietly Buying New Homes With Mountain Views

Some people retire and buy a boat. Others buy a patch of desert sand and wait for a house to...

By Evan Cook on Oct 1

Deep In Lincoln County, These 7 Tiny-Town Eateries Keep Locals Fed

Nevada

Deep In Lincoln County, These 7 Tiny-Town Eateries Keep Locals Fed

Lincoln County is one of the emptiest corners of Nevada, and that is exactly why its small-town restaurants matter so...

By Sofia Delgado on Oct 1

Seven Oregon Mexican Restaurants Where Families Have Rolled Enchiladas For Decades

Oregon

Seven Oregon Mexican Restaurants Where Families Have Rolled Enchiladas For Decades

Some of the best Mexican food in Oregon does not come from the newest spot in town but from the...

By Logan Mercer on Oct 1

South Carolina Locals Keep Sending Bagel Lovers To These 7 Shops

South Carolina

South Carolina Locals Keep Sending Bagel Lovers To These 7 Shops

South Carolina is famous for grits and biscuits, but a quiet bagel movement has been rolling across the state for...

By Elias Camden on Oct 1

Breakfast Never Stops At This Beloved Old-School Texas Diner, And The Portions Are Plentiful

Texas

Breakfast Never Stops At This Beloved Old-School Texas Diner, And The Portions Are Plentiful

Some diners close their doors at night, but one Fort Worth favorite has never bothered to lock up. Breakfast here...

By Marco Rinaldi on Oct 1

Since 1976, This Family-Owned Tennessee Steakhouse Has Kept Locals Coming Back For Bacon-Wrapped Filet

Tennessee

Since 1976, This Family-Owned Tennessee Steakhouse Has Kept Locals Coming Back For Bacon-Wrapped Filet

Some restaurants chase trends every few years. Others find a good thing and hold on tight for decades. Just outside...

By Caleb Whitaker on Oct 1