Sit down. We need to have a serious conversation.. There have been rumors going around for awhile now and we need to clear the air once and for all. You know what I’m talking about, right? Yes; I’m talking about pizza. What you’ve been hearing about the best of the best pizza being in New York, Chicago, and California is nothing but a dirty lie and I’m about to prove that to you with this list of 10 amazing Colorado pizza joints....
It’s no secret that Iowa has a low cost of living, and that our money goes a lot further here. Just how much further? Well, according to the Corcoran Group, a real estate brokerage firm, a one bedroom apartment in Manhattan costs a median of $710,000. To put that in perspective, $710,000 in Iowa will buy you a five bedroom lakeside mansion with a movie theatre. Talk about a little more bang for your buck, right?...
Boonies is a relative term in Nevada. The state is so spread out that pretty much everything is in the boonies. For the sake of this article, I am going to cover 10 remote Nevada towns worth visiting. Don’t be alarmed if your favorite town is missing. This list is by no means inclusive of all towns in Nevada way out in the boonies. This review from A5Boyo on TripAdvisor really says it all: “Jarbidge, Nevada is like a town from a 1950’s sci-fi movie: if there was an alien invasion, no one in Jarbidge would know about it for about a week and life would continue as normal....
One of the best things about North Dakota is that a country road is never far, no matter where you are in the state. These back roads, whether they be deserted dirt roads or paved county roads, will take you through the wide expanse of fields, prairies, rolling hills and badlands that fill the state, as well as through some of the hidden small towns you might have never known to exist otherwise....
While it’s a given that our readers are awesome, the stunning photos submitted to the Only In Mississippi Facebook page on a daily basis serve as confirmation that they’re talented too! These 20 photos are all the proof you’ll need. Aimee Gilbert snapped this vividly colored photo at Sardis Lake. Aimee Gilbert The colorful lights of the state fair in Jackson made for a great backdrop in this picture taken by Parminder Vig....
There’s no denying that with summer comes the opening of countless seasonal ice cream shops, dairy shacks, and our favorite in Michigan, frozen custard spots. It’s not officially summer until you’ve indulged in a thick, creamy soft serve cones. True, other parts of the Midwest can claim credit for the frozen custard’s early days, but that makes it no less a special treat for us here in Michigan. Here, let’s show you some of the best places around to get some frozen custard....
In wake of wildfires ravishing our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, sometimes the most important thing is remembering all the beauty our state has to offer. It’s been devastating to watch over 50,000 acres destroyed. Yet, the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains are equally beautiful, and it’s important to remember that. This video is absolutely mesmerizing and at the same time, shows support to those who call this area home. It’s been hard to be displaced over the holidays, but lets hope in due time efforts can be made to preserve the beauty of the western region of the Tar Heel state....
There are certain places you simply don’t go after dark, and Bragg Road in Saratoga is definitely one of them. But I know some of you braver souls won’t heed my warning, so here’s the story behind the infamous ghostly light and apparition that are said to haunt this eight-mile stretch of land. Legend has it that back when the road used to be a railroad route, the conductor lost his head in a tragic derailing accident....
Small towns are arguably the most beloved aspect of Virginia. They add character, charm, and natural beauty to every corner of our state. There are so many of these hidden gems that often fly under the radar, and the town of Gate City is a prime example. Tucked away near Clinch Mountain is a town of just over 2,000 with plenty to offer. Often noted as the gateway to southwestern Virginia, Gate City is steeped in history and natural beauty....
Massachusetts is filled with amazing places to camp (we’ve covered some of the best here), but this spot just may be one of the most stunning. Horseneck Beach State Reservation is located in Westport and offers amazing on-beach campsites that will blow you away. Flickr/Jack French Yelp/Marge F. With over 100 spots to pitch your tent, this beachy campground is one of the most popular oceanside camping sites in the state....
Getting to the summit of a mountain in New Hampshire is always thrilling. The views are just so beautiful! But one summit in New Hampshire has a world of adventures – complete with hidden caves – just waiting to be explored above the clouds. Gondola Skyrides/Trip Advisor There’s something so romantic about a gondola ride. Climbing aboard and being whisked to the top of a mountain is magical. Jeff Myer/flickr Usually, the real treat when you reach the top is the amazing views from the summit....
If you’re ever longing to see some majestic wildlife outside of the local zoo, try these other places in Minnesota that will surely satisfy your curiosity. Little ones especially will love seeing, and even playing with, the animals here! Paul Bunyan’s Animal Land Jo Magliocco Between Bemidji & Cass Lake you’ll want to see the adorable lion, tiger, and bear, not to mention pet the deer! Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary This guy is definitely enough to make me want to go....
There’s a cookie store in New Mexico that’s a one-of-a-kind dessert destination. The shop takes the standard cookies and milk combo and transforms it into a funky environment that’s appealing to kids and adults alike. The scent wafting out of Rude Boy Cookies, in Albuquerque, lures you inside. Just the sight of the cookie displays will have you drooling. Tripadvisor/HotPocket505 You’ll find a classic selection like chocolate chip, peanut butter, or snickerdoodle cookies....
Delaware has a few great flea and farmers markets, but nothing beats this gigantic Kent County landmark that brings the best of the area’s Amish vendors together every weekend for an experience that every Delawarean needs to have at least once in their lives. Spence’s Bazaar in Dover is THE place to shop til you drop! Facebook / Spence’s Bazaar This GIGANTIC flea market has been entertaining Kent County for nearly 70 years, and there is a reason that everyone local knows it inside and out....
The Las Vegas Drive-In has been a fixture in the Vegas Valley since 1966. In 1971, it was purchased by The West Wind Drive-In that has been family owned and operated since 1952. Today, the West Wind family has expanded to become the largest drive-in theater chain in the world with four in California, one in Arizona, and two in Nevada. The second Nevada location is in Sparks and has also been around since 1971....
Every year, Texas hosts the biggest party you’ve never heard of. And it’s pretty incredible. Fiesta is an extravagant city-wide festival held annually in San Antonio. The celebration lasts a whopping 11 days, and has been going strong since 1891. That makes it one of the oldest festivals in the country, and this is one tradition that’s only getting better with age. Flickr/Nan Palermo Flickr/Larry Johnson The festival started as a lavish flower parade to honor the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, and participants would pelt each other with colorful blooms....
Love crabs? Love cruises? If you said yes to both, then you’re going to go gaga for the following crab cruise in Maryland. This fun event is a summertime must but hurry, tickets are going fast! The Crab Place is a seafood market and restaurant located in Crisfield. In the summer, it offers crab cruises that are worthy of any Marylander’s bucket list. Facebook / CrabPlace.com Evening cruise excursions begin at the restaurant where guests feast on all-you-can-eat crabs from 4 to 6:30pm....
When most people hear of Sleepy Hollow, they envision the characteristic small town and accompanying Headless Horseman. But few people realize that the author of this tale, Washington Irving, used both setting and events inspired by Tarrytown, New York. Learn more about this historic small town and the fascinating events that inspired one of the most noteworthy horror stories in American literature. Doug Kerr/flickr Doug Kerr/flickr In the 1700s, this small town in the Hudson River Valley was run by outlaws and those trying to impose laws in light of the Revolutionary War....
While most people are familiar with Ohio’s island life and the popular vacation destination of Put-In-Bay in the summer months, the quaint fishing town of Port Clinton has a unique charm all its own year-round. As a safe harbor for Lake Erie boaters and the “Walleye Capital of the World,” Port Clinton eats, sleeps and breathes fishing. During the colder months, the quiet fishing town almost seems frozen in time. Check it out:...
There is little more synonymous with the Hawaiian Islands than breathtaking beaches, crystalline water, stunning scenery, and pineapples. And nowhere is more famous for the fresh, Hawaiian fruit than the historic Dole Plantation. The plantation sits just north of the small town of Wahiawa, in central Oahu, now serves as a major tourist destination, and is home to the world’s largest plant maze. James Dole, who purchased the 61-acre land parcel in 1900, was the first person to truly understand the pineapple’s potential and became known across the United States as the Pineapple King, and Hawaii was famous for being the pineapple capital of the world....
