Perched on top of the highest point in Vermont is a restaurant that is a bit off the beaten path. In fact, it’s 4,393 feet above sea level! In order to get to the fabulous Cliff House Restaurant on top of Mt. Mansfield, you’ve got to take the gondola. The ride is just the beginning of an amazing experience. Get ready to ride high and take dining to new heights!...
If you’re looking for a resort-style retreat or an outdoor adventure, look no further than Lake Guntersville State Park. Many people believe this park is the most beautiful place in Alabama. And some even consider it to be one of the crown jewels within the state park system. facebook/Lake Guntersville State Park-Alabama Lake Guntersville State Park is located in Northeast Alabama, along the banks of the Tennessee River. It’s a popular year-round attraction, but the best time to visit is during the winter because American Bald Eagles come to the park to pass the cold season....
There are certain places that just bring out the kid in you, and a candy store is definitely one of those places. Sadly, these sweet shops aren’t as common as they once were but they do still exist and the Candy Cottage is a great example. Filled with nostalgia and sweet treats, a visit to the Ocean Springs candy shop makes for one memorable experience. Another Y./Yelp Located in the downtown area of Ocean Springs, the old-fashioned candy store is a must-visit when in the area....
If you live in DC or have ever visited it, there’s a good chance that you have walked through Lafayette Square. It’s a popular attraction right in the heart of many historical sights near the White House. However, the pretty park we see today is nothing what it used to be. There’s actually a sinister story behind this DC park. Lafayette Square is a seven acre park directly north of the White House....
If you are a shoe lover, than you have got to see the giant pair at the Adidas headquarters in Portland. These 15-foot whoppers were once part of a running shoe promotion, and now stand as a symbol of the company known for its classic style. One pair of the giant shoes sit at the entrance to the company headquarters on North Greeley Avenue. Wolfram Burner / Flickr And the other, a soccer cleat variety, are installed at Adidas Village near a green space....
Trigger warning: if you’re plagued by coulrophobia, stop reading now. There’s a giant jack-in-the-box right here in Connecticut. If you’re not afraid of clowns, you absolutely have to see it. The 33-foot silo with a 600-pound clown head on top might be the largest jack-in-the-box in the world. The head moves up and down at a slow pace that takes on an especially creepy air around twilight. Flickr/KTDrasky The fiberglass clown head is repurposed from an enormous figure of Clarabelle the clown, sidekick to 1950s pop culture icon Howdy Doody....
Who can resist a quirky roadside diner in Southern California that is pure retro fun?! Not me! This unexpected little gem has been hiding here in SoCal since the 1950s and it’s still just as charming as it was the day it opened. Here’s a look at this whimsical restaurant in Southern California that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Peggy Sue’s ’50s Diner is a SoCal treasure that has been around since 1954....
Located in Prince Georges County, Maryland, this sprawling hospital has been abandoned for over 30 years. While it was once one of the state’s most important medical institutions, it’s currently deserted and turning to dust in a very spooky way. Glenn Dale Hospital was a tuberculosis sanatorium built in 1934. Flickr/Jack Parrott It also served as an isolation hospital, sheltering those with dangerously contagious diseases. Flickr / Jack Parrott The complex is huge, covering more than 200 acres and including 23 buildings....
At first glance, these images don’t look like they could be real. A pastel rainbow covers the still waters in a place that isn’t usually described as “pretty,” a Florida swamp. The effect is described as a “swamp rainbow,” or as the photographer who took the first photo called it, “The Psychedelic Swamp.” Michael Hussey via Flickr/mphflorida Photographer Michael Hussey wrote, “This happens every year as leaves begin to decompose in the water....
There’s nothing quite as fascinating as seeing the world around you as your parents and grandparents did. I absolutely love looking through old photo albums in an attempt to immerse myself in a time before I was born. My family didn’t start recording videos until the 1990s so I can only imagine how much more alive their youth would seem to me in home movies. My grandparents were children and young adults in the 1930s, a decade that seems so far away from today....
Toad Suck Buck’s. That’s what it’s called. This oddly named Arkansas restaurant is well off the beaten track, and it’s a testimony to its delicious food and great atmosphere that it has become a favorite of those who visit. Toad Suck Buck’s is one of those out-of-way little places that serves some of the best food anywhere, in an unpretentious atmosphere that allows you to wear a tee shirt and jeans while you dine like a king....
The Bulb River is about to start flowing at Heritage Museum & Gardens, and you’ve never seen anything like it. Composed of thousands of bright and fragrant blooms, this man-made natural wonder is a feast for the eyes and the nose. Read on to find out more about this whimsical river of blooms, including how to see it for yourself. Hidden in the lush landscape of Heritage Museum & Gardens, a beautiful purple river winds through the trees....
If you think Ohio is a follower, think again. From important steps in American history to common objects and services we take for granted every day, Ohio was often at the forefront of many significant changes in society. The following are 11 things that you may not have known Ohio was the first to do, establish or utilize. Ohio was the first state to enact laws protecting working women. Seattle Municipal Archives/Flickr...
There is so much beautiful land in Minnesota, it’s nearly impossible to explore it all. But there are some places you just can’t miss. Places where you’ll find yourself completely surrounded by serene wilderness, and you won’t find another soul for miles. Places that nobody else seems to know about, or appreciate. Some of the best places in Minnesota are gardens and natural areas. Between the state’s Scientific & Natural Areas and Wildlife Management Areas alone on any given day we have miles and miles of empty land just waiting to be explored....
Are you getting hot walking around outside? Why don’t you go on some factory tours in New Orleans? Of course, NOLA being NOLA, these factories aren’t your run of the mill manufacturing companies. No, they all tend to make something that is a little bit more fun… Abita Factory, 166 Barbee Rd., Covington facebook.com/abita To start your tours of factories in New Orleans, the Abita Factory is an awesome first stop....
We think you’ll be charmed by the beauty of these historic New Orleans neighborhoods. There is truly something amazing to explore in every corner of the city–and you will be amazed! Bywater Flickr.com / M R There’s so much to fall in love with this neighborhood downriver from the Marigny, including this iconic church known as the Marigny Opera House. Carrollton Flickr.com / Infrogmation Originally settled as a vacation place for those living in the French Quarter, Carrollton is the riverbend neighborhood that really packs a punch....
Nothing is cooler to me, when I’m watching a movie, to be like “I know exactly where that is!” It seems like you have an inside scoop that no one else has. Illinois is often targeted for filming movies. Here are 8 Illinois places you might recognize from famous movies: Charles Gates Dawes House (Evanston) Teemu008/Flickr Road to Perdition was an awesome movie, set in Chicago. The mobsters pull into the driveway of this home before the wake scene....
Your next delayed flight just got a whole lot more entertaining at PDX. Hollywood Theatre installed a 17-seat microcinema at the airport for your free viewing pleasure, and it is just one of the many things that make our airport voted number 1 for four consecutive years by Travel + Leisure. Located on Concourse C, the cinema features G-rated films made by Oregon filmmakers that run all day and night to keep you entertained, no matter your schedule....
Frijoles Creek cuts a deep canyon through the Pajarito Plateau. Eventually the water empties into the Rio Grande. In the canyon, you will find Bandelier National Monument in northern New Mexico. David Cooper Photography David Cooper Photography Even today, floods caused by heavy downpours bring the force of water through the canyon, causing much damage. David Cooper Photography Reminders of the floods are everywhere as you walk along trails on both sides of the creek....
A world without bacon is no world at all and, at one Connecticut restaurant, that idea is truly celebrated. Cure is a hidden gem that believes bacon makes everything better and we couldn’t agree more. Check this place out and take advantage of their unique bacon filled menu, featuring seasonal specialties and even bacon infused drinks. If you’re saying “mmm, bacon” right now, this restaurant is definitely for you. If you’ve been to Cure before, tell us about it in the comments!...
