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South Carolina is blessed with culinary talent beyond comprehension. The creative dishes, inspiring food and beautifully plated works of art that you’ll find in the Palmetto State are unrivaled in most parts of the country. For sure, there’s no shortage of excellent restaurants in South Carolina! But rarely do you find one that cultivates their own ingredients! Tomato Shed Cafe is located on Main Road on Johns Island and inside the Stone Market....

Long before buses started cruising our streets, long before the Blue and Green Lines ever laid their first track, the Twin Cities had a system of streetcars to shuttle people across town. In 1870, the first streetcars were drawn by horses. Later, cable cars and steam engines became popular. The lines expanded across the metro area until the early 1950s, when buses became the preferred method of transportation. By 1954, the last of the streetcars was put to rest....

The fantastic world of Lord of the Rings, created by J.R.R. Tolkien, is one of pure fantasy. But there’s something strangely familiar about the book’s vividly described landscapes. From the beautiful verdant meadows of The Shire to the unforgiving granite landscape of Mordor, we feel as if we’re reading about Baxter State Park – Maine’s very own living, breathing version of “Middle Earth.” And it’s just as enchanting as it sounds....

Polcari’s Coffee may be a bit off the beaten track, but it has a devoted following. In fact, this tiny North End shop has achieved almost mythic status amongst coffee lovers and those who appreciate all things quirky. A visit here should definitely be at the top of your list, whether you’re a Boston local, planning a day trip to the city or in the Bay State for the first time....

West Virginia has a lot of creepy legends and ghost stories. Read on to learn about this one in Parkersburg. This Weeping Woman statue at Riverview Cemetery in Parkersburg watches over the plots of the Jackson family. The family was related to famous Civil War General Stonewall Jackson. angie/Flickr People say during a full moon, the woman gets up and walks around the cemetery, pacing and mourning over the lives lost in the War Between the States....

There are quite a few cities throughout Michigan that usually get the spotlight when it comes to dining. Well, we’re here to tell you that many of the smaller cities and towns around the state deserve some credit. Here are some places that you need to put on your foodie radar. Bistro on the Boulevard, St. Joseph Facebook Meals are produced with local ingredients. We all know about the great foods and produce that come out of Michigan....

It’s no secret that we’re big on fishing here in Texas. It’s a sport that brings people together, and the feeling of catching your own dinner is indescribably rewarding. Unfortunately, many of the towns that got their start because of the fishing industry have changed beyond recognition and are now either tourist traps or bigger cities that have switched to more modern sources of revenue. However, one town stands out among all the others: the town of Fulton....

Illinois has some pretty bizarre restaurants, but none might be more bizarre than a restaurant located inside of a sweat lodge. Sweat lodges themselves are a bit rare, as this old school relaxation has largely gone by the wayside. But in Chicago, there is a sweat lodge that not only offers wet and dry spa, but a restaurant! Read on to see just what this place is like. The Chicago Sweatlodge Old World Sauna is your classic, old-world spa....

I’ve written article after article about the famous natural springs like Hamilton Pool and Jacob’s Well, but sometimes the real hidden gems are the ones truly worth a visit. Tonkawa Springs in Garrison is just that – a beautiful swimming hole that you can actually enjoy because it won’t be constantly packed to the brim with people. It’s a camp and RV park as well, so if you need a place to stay overnight, look no further....

Oklahoma has many regions or “countries” that divide the state up based on its unique topography and cities. The area of south-central Oklahoma is known as Chickasaw Country and is home to waterfalls, scenic views, charming towns and cultural and historical places. Take a visit to this area and you’ll feel like you uncovered Oklahoma’s best kept secret! Chickasaw Country includes towns such as Ada, Ardmore, Davis, Pauls Valley, Sulphur and Tishomingo....

Known by some as the Great Lake of Louisiana, Lake Pontchartrain is a true gift to the citizens of New Orleans. There are so many amazing ways and places to enjoy this beautiful body of water, we’re going to give you a few suggestions here so you can get started. Pretty soon, you’ll be turning to Lake Pontchartrain whenever you need to reset yourself! One great way to enjoy Lake Pontchartrain is by visiting Fontainebleau Park....

Over on Madison’s northeast side is a brilliant little diner with huge portions of homemade food that have been satisfying diners for more than 40 years. The folks who opened O’Malley’s Jet Room first ran a farm restaurant in Waunakee for 20 years. After a year out of the restaurant biz, they came back and opened this awesome place right in Madison. Since 2002, they’ve been in a gorgeous new building serving up stellar food with even better views....

Looking for that perfect place to call home in Kentucky? When most people think house hunting, six digit figures automatically pop in their head. It doesn’t have to be like that though, as some homes are sold at bargain prices. It all depends on where you want to live and how much work your willing to put into your humble abode. Low prices don’t always mean bad neighborhoods or poor conditions....

A few weeks ago, we brought you a list of the cutest and most charming small towns in Pennsylvania. Well, lucky for you, and me, and all of the people who call these towns their homes, there are more than just ten beautiful small towns in our state. There are at the very least, ten more in addition to those. Here they are. Baileyville Wikimedia Commons Baileyville is an idyllic little town located in central Pennsylvania, with a population of about 200 residents....

Oregon is widely misunderstood, thanks to shows like Portlandia, which depicts Oregonians as tree-hugging, DIY-obsessed, and overly-caffeinated weirdos. The truth is, there’s so much more to us than all that. We’ve come up with some of the biggest misconceptions about Oregon and the people who hail from from the Beaver State so you can put to rest these dubious notions once and for all. All Portlanders are weird Adam Jones/Flickr In reality, they’re just misunderstood....

Without a doubt, growing up during the 80s was the absolute best! It was definitely the greatest decade to be a kid! And even though some of the fads were a bit on the crazy side, the 80s produced some of the best toys, movies, music and electronics. If you grew up in Nevada during the 80s, here are 13 things you’ll probably remember: Some of the most sought-after toys during the 80s consisted of Cabbage Patch Kids… flickr/William McKeehan...

Everything truly is bigger in Texas. Here’s a list of 13 facts that prove it. Make sure you’re sitting down for this – you might be shocked beyond belief. Texas has enough crude oil reserves to fill up 1,588 Empire State Buildings - that’s 276,779,000 gallons. Flickr/shawnhoke There are enough machine guns in Texas (28,690 to be exact) for every student at Dartmouth and Harvard. Flickr/soldiersmediacenter 35 North Dakotas still wouldn’t have as many businesses as Texas....

Because reality can be such a drag sometimes, you have the great state of Michigan and so many places that could have easily been taken straight from your dreams. We’re talking about the destinations that are super surreal, that you would assume are fantastical. Well, they are…and they are also places you can visit anytime whenever you want to escape reality. Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills ellenm1/Flickr Straight from a storybook, huh?...

When you grow up in Portland, you become accustomed to certain things. You get used to living a certain lifestyle, and everyone around you gets used to it too. When you leave Portland, you find yourself missing certain aspects of the city, whether it’s the delicious goods or the serenity of the rain. Here are 11 ways to always spot someone from Portland: The rain doesn’t bother us. Flickr / Jason Lander We actually really enjoy it most of the time....

The oldest restaurant in the entire state of North Dakota sits right in the downtown area of the capital city, Bismarck. It is known as Peacock Alley and is part of a historical hotel from the early 1900s known as the Patterson Hotel. The entire history of both the hotel and the restaurant is completely fascinating. Boston Public Library/Wikimedia In the earlier days of Bismarck and in the heart of downtown, shown here in a postcard dated around 1930, one of the most luxurious and prominent hotels was the Patterson Hotel....