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If you’re looking for restaurants with more than just great food, you should check out these places that also have great views! The Forks Inn restaurant in Elkins The Forks Inn/Facebook Enjoy fine dining and a fine view at this Elkins restaurant and inn. A reviewer called it a must-visit for foodies. business owner/yelp Breathtaking! The Dairy Queen in Hinton Barbara T./Yelp There are many Dairy Queens in West Virginia and elsewhere, it’s true, but none with a view of the New River like the one in Hinton....

There’s a lot to brag about when it comes to Montana. Here are a few things that no other state can claim. Three words: Glacier National Park. Cody Wellons/Flickr The fact that Glacier is in our state has earned us bragging rights for life. Lewis and Clark Caverns. Troy Smith/Flickr An ancient limestone cavern once used by Native Americans that draws around 600 visitors a day is pretty brag-worthy. We invented the heart monitor....

Good news: The days of LSD and psychedelic living spaces are alive and well in the well-to-do community of Aspen. Just how groovy are we talking? Well, there is an actual home shaped like a mushroom that is aptly referred to as the “Magic Mushroom House.” YouTube The unconventional home, which was built in the 1970s by architect Andre Ulrych, was the result of a little imagination, six years of hard work and a countless amount of hallucinogens, including LSD and — you guessed it — mushrooms....

Indiana is full of paranormal activity and ghost sightings, but have you ever heard of the most sorrow-filled, positively chilling ghost story? Set in one of the most beautiful houses in Indiana, this ghost story tells the sad saga of the tragedy at Hannah House. Historic Hannah House/Facebook This incredible home built in the 1850s had the makings of a perfect, private estate. However, soon after this gorgeous house was constructed, tragedy struck....

If you are a Colorado native, you probably recognize this location: Flickr/Bryce Bradford Look familiar? If you said the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve near Alamosa, you’d be correct! If you have never visited the area (or if you don’t know much about these sandy marvels), here are seven things to keep in mind: Flickr/Bryce Bradford The Great Sand Dunes National Park covers a whopping 44,246 acres, while the Preserve protects an additional 41,686 acres....

Most people don’t think of world renowned chefs and fine dining when they think about Missouri. One chef in a small town north of Kansas City has been working to change that. Chef Jonathan Justus has been creating culinary masterpieces at his small farm-to-table restaurant for 10 years. This old-fashioned drugstore turned restaurant, Justus Drugstore, is now one of the most sought after reservations in the Kansas City area. Whether you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion, longing for an upscale eatery in a sea of barbecue joints, or just hoping for an expertly crafted cocktail Justus Drugstore is the place to be....

Looking for something fun to do? Check out this paddle trail. It will lead you down a beautiful stretch of the Vermilion River that’s a perfect way to spend a summer day. The Bayou Vermilion Trail is close to 10 miles long and will lead you through some of the prettiest areas of Vermilion River. Wikimedia There are several kayak launches on either end of the trail, making it easy to launch your paddle craft....

One of the great things about living in Florida is that we don’t have to be stuck indoors all winter. In fact, some of our parks are nicer in the winter than in the summer, when you’ll probably get eaten alive by mosquitos. If you’re looking for a place to spend some time outdoors this winter, we have one you might have never heard of before: Tree Tops Park is a Broward County park located in Davie....

Deep in the heart of Lumpkin County, you’ll find an attraction that is unlike any other in the state of Georgia. It’s the perfect blend of natural intrigue with some incredible bouts of true Georgia history. Whether you’re looking to explore something new, or perhaps simply take the family away for the weekend to enjoy one of the top things to do in the state, this may just be the place you’ve been waiting for....

Connecticut is home to some pretty cool places, but did you know that we have a soda factory? Home to the best soda in the world, you won’t want to miss your chance to take this totally awesome soda factory tour! This tour is about more than history or industry, it’s also about tasting something delicious! Avery’s Beverages in New Britain has been making soda inside this barn for over a hundred years!...

Up for some mystery? This roadside attraction is probably one of the most well known in the state of West Virginia. Read on to find out what makes the Mystery Hole so unique and interesting. Since 1973, the Mystery Hole has mystified travelers along Route 60 in Ansted, West Virginia. cheryl h./tripadvisor The attraction is located near Hawks Nest State Park and Cathedral Falls. The mystery involves a brightly colored Quonset hut with a gorilla statue and a Volkswagen seemingly crashed into the side....

There’s no shortage of family-friendly adventures in Utah, but you can easily get stuck in a rut, heading to destinations near your house and visiting the same old museum or park. Here’s an idea that will take you farther afield, and you’re sure to enjoy an entire day of fun, making memories that will last a lifetime. Topaz Mountain is a popular place for gem hunters to gather and dig for a day....

If you’re looking for the best weather in Minnesota you can’t beat the southern part of the state, assuming you think good weather means sun. But if we want to get specific, there are a few standout counties with the most sunny days, and the highest winter temperatures (even though they’re still in the single digits…). As far as MN weather goes, these 10 are pretty unbeatable! Cottonwood County The City of Windom Minnesota Cottonwood has beautiful weather with 206 sunny days per year, only 88 rainy days, and average January lows of 3....

Alaska boasts about a lot of things, from our various types of terrain to our generous dividend returns. With everything our state has to offer it’s no surprise we really are the best (and for many reasons). Here are some of the reasons Alaska is the BEST state to live in. We are the biggest state in the United States by a long shot. By Laubenstein Ronald, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Wikimedia Commons...

West Virginia is the best place to be at Christmastime! Here’s how to make the most of your holiday season. Attend your town’s official tree lighting. Main Street Martinsburg Many of them are happening this weekend. Celebrate with some state history. Raleigh County Events Check out Appalachian Coal Town Christmas at the Beckley Exhibition Mine, or Olde Tyme Christmas in Harpers Ferry. Drive around to see the lights. WV State Farm Museum/Facebook Take our holiday lights road trip to pack a lot of Christmas joy into one drive, or check out some other light displays from this list....

Idaho’s unique landscape is a vast assortment of raging rivers, sweeping valleys, rocky terrain, lush forests, and arid deserts. Every habitat imaginable can be found here, which provides a wealth of opportunities for talented Idaho photographers with a bit of creative vision when it comes to capturing our lovely state. Typically on our Idaho Only page we feature the natural and manmade beauty of our state; today, however, we’re going to show you a completely different side of Idaho....

Did you know that there are dozens of movies featuring Indiana as a backdrop, whether the towns are fictional are real? Indiana is a great place to film any movie, with its lush, breathtaking rural landscapes and contrasting modern, urban city scenery. Out of all the movies shot in Indiana, here’s a top 7 list of some of the top Indiana places shown on the big screen: New Richmond, Indiana anarchosyn/flickr...

Minnesota’s North Shore is full of spectacular waterfalls, but no park lets you fully experience them like George H. Crosby Manitou State Park. Try taking an epic waterfall road trip up the shore, and stop for a night to hike into one of these gorgeous secluded sites. You won’t be sorry! Start with a hike in from the parking lot through the stunning forest. Flickr/Justin Meissen The trails are surrounded by gorgeous trees and can be challenging, but the view payoff is incredible!...

Did you know that the largest publically funded mural in America is found on Louisiana? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. Many people don’t realize that this mural in downtown Shreveport, “Once Upon A Millennium Moon” was painted in 2000. Check out all this amazing mural has to offer: The mural takes up two walls of the AT&T building and more than 2,000 people assisted in completing the mural....

It’s unfortunate how many towns get overlooked simply because they’re too small to gain much recognition. Given how large Texas is, we have many such towns, Goliad being one of the most underrated of them all. If you like war history, antique shops, breweries, and a quaint small-town vibe that’s sure to take you back in time, you definitely need to pay it a visit. Goliad was established almost 300 years ago and is very important to Texas history, so it’s a shame how overlooked it is....