In the charming little town of Fayetteville, West Virginia, there’s a remarkable cafe that’s worth a stop. It’s a great place to check out after your visit to the New River Gorge. So what makes this spot so special? The building was a Methodist Church that was used until 1985. Cathedral Cafe/Facebook In 1985, the building was deconsecrated and used as storage. It was made into Cathedral Cafe in 1997....
Did you know that the largest underground lake in the United States is located in Sweetwater, Tennessee? Yeah, it’s a pretty neat title to have. Plus, if you make your way down to the park to you get a cavern tour AND a boat ride. That’s one story you’ll never forget. The Lost Sea - Facebook Located in Craighead Caverns, a large cave system that stretches from Madisonville to Sweetwater in East Tennessee....
While we’ve written in the past about some pretty incredible outdoor adventures in Georgia that you should try, this one might just be the very best of the best. Why would we name it Georgia’s top outdoor attraction? Because it fulfills quite a few requirements: It’s a blast. Perfect for the whole family. Not too crazy. Incorporates the great outdoors. You can relax and unwind, while still having fun. Did we mention it’s a blast?...
Please Note: When camping on an undesignated campground, be sure to seek proper permits and/or permission from the local county. If you have been around here for awhile, you know that we here at Only in Colorado love a good haunt… and what better way to experience alleged ghosts and spirits than by spending the night with them on a dark campground? If you know me, you know that I don’t camp (I watch way too much Dateline for those shenanigans)… and after hearing the accounts of campers seeing paranormal things near the grounds of the tragic Sand Creek massacre, I feel as though my fears are even more validated:...
West Virginia is a unique place. We already brought you a list of 11 things you can only find in the Mountain State, but there are so many, we’re doing a second list. Here are 10 more amazing things you can only find in West Virginia. The State Capitol Daniel Kersey Its gold dome makes it arguably the most beautiful of all the state capitols. Blackwater Falls Forestwander A beautiful sight....
Merry Christmas, Iowa! Today is the day we have all been (so impatiently) waiting for, so now it’s time to open our presents, and check out what Santa left us: SNOW!! Charlie Coffey/Flickr We were dreaming of a white Christmas, and Santa pulled off a Christmas miracle and delivered. Some pretty awesome Christmas displays. Guy Harvey/Flickr Nothing makes the holidays special like amazing Christmas light displays. And countless beautiful places to explore this winter....
What’s better than a day of shopping at the mall? Spending the day sifting through a grand assortment of vintage treasures that you won’t be able to find just anywhere! If you’re at all like myself, then you know that walking into a thrift store feels like something similar to Christmas Day. Never knowing what you’ll find, you can’t help but walking out of these places feeling like a superstar with your arms full of hidden gems that you managed to get your hands on....
Quarry Island at Lake Wister State Park is transformed into “Lights on the Island” Christmas extravaganza filled with over 300 light displays and animations. A visit to this island is the perfect place to go to enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas. Open now until Christmas, Lights on the Island is even bigger and brighter for the 2016 holiday season. Lake Wister State Park is located within the Winding Stair Scenic Byway in southwestern Oklahoma....
Nothing is as it seems, especially at Mystery Hill. The ‘hill’ has a long history of defying laws of gravity and perplexing minds. It all started in the 1950s when owner, William Hudson, noticed a few strange things about his land. Yelp / Kim B. For one, Mr. Hudson operated a cider mill on a wooden platform. Two identical twins working the mill would stand on the platform and no matter how they stood, the twin on the north end always looked taller....
So we’ve talked about why Minnesotans are the best people you’ll meet, and even things you should know about dating a Minnesotan. But what happens after you meet and date a Minnesotan? It’s time to the take the leap, and never look back! Here’s why everyone should marry a Minnesotan! You have an excuse to live in a stunningly beautiful place! Flickr/David Scaglione Your and your spouse will have fun and make memories up North, at the lake....
When J.R.R. Tolkien penned his iconic Lord of the Rings and Hobbit series, he made the setting a mythical land full of lush greenery, dense forests, majestic purple mountains, and streams of crystal blue water… sound familiar? If I’m not mistaken, Tolkien’s Middle Earth sounds eerily similar to that of half of the state of Colorado, namely the large and stunning Rocky Mountain National Park (which is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Denver!...
In the last week or so, we’ve experienced some warmer than usual weather, with temperatures hitting the upper 90s along the Wasatch Front. If you thought that was hot, just wait until August! Luckily, there’s an exciting way to cool off, and it’s coming to Salt Lake City on August 12th. Get your tickets now for Slide The City. Mark your calendar for August 12th, because an epic waterslide is coming to Salt Lake City....
A living history farm with goats and ponies and an example of the way farm families lived in the early 1900s? Yes, please. You can find just such a place at Arkansas Frontier Farm, along with a whole host of activities and attractions that will make you feel just like a kid again. Arkansas Frontier Farm is located at 1625 Wesley Chapel Road in Quitman. Part of the reason the frontier farm will make you feel like a kid again is because it was created by teachers to educate young people about the history of agriculture in Arkansas....
Way down in the south east corner of the state, nearly to the Illinois border, there’s a unique and awesome fair that takes place every weekend from July to Labor Day. The Bristol Renaissance Faire is celebrating 30 years this season and it has been voted the best renaissance faire in the country for the past six years running. The Faire recreates a visit of Queen Elizabeth I to the English port city of “Bristol” in the year 1574....
Summer may be starting to wind down here in Minnesota, but there’s still plenty of time to squeeze in a few more activities. If you’re looking for a nice day in a charming setting, look no further than Zumbrota, Minnesota. This small town is packed with fun, making it the ideal Minnesota road trip destination in this last month of summer. Zumbrota is located in Goodhue County in southeastern Minnesota. It has a population of about 3,400....
There are over 120 waterfalls in Montana that we know of. Many of them can be found in Gallatin County, Glacier National Park and the Flathead Forest. But if you head further west to the Libby area, you’ll find Kootenai Falls, one of the largest free-flowing waterfalls in the northwest. Troy Smith/Flickr The Kootenai River flows downstream from Libby, enters a canyon and flows over Kootenai Falls. You can get there by taking US Highway 2 to milepost 21....
Once known as the world’s largest dinosaur theme park, Dinosaur World opened in 1967. The town of Beaver, Arkansas saw a jump in tourism as visitors stopped to see hundreds of prehistoric sculptures while on their way to Beaver Lake or Eureka Springs. The park was originally named Farwell’s Dinosaur Park in its early years and was later sold and re-named John Agar’s Land of Kong after King Kong actor John Agar gave a friend permission to promote the park in his name in the late 1970s....
If you’re from Georgia, or have visited the beautiful state, there’s a high chance that you’ve had a slice of pie from a Georgia dessert maker. And you should be proud of that, simply because Georgia churns out some of the most delicious pies this country has ever seen – especially in terms of apple, peach, and pecan pie. However, today we’re talking about another type of pie, one that maybe you haven’t tried before, but certainly needs to be experienced at least once in this lifetime....
Houses in New Hampshire run the gamut, from seaside mansions to log cabins. Just like the people who call the Granite State home, houses in New Hampshire are hearty, beautiful – and sometimes just a bit out there. Here are 10 unique houses in New Hampshire that will make you want to take a peek inside. This oddly structured house in Rye looks a bit funny from the outside but we bet it’s absolutely gorgeous inside....
Have you been looking for views that can take your breath away? There’s no need to travel very far to find them. Arkansas is full of scenic overlooks where you can enjoy breathtaking sights. A few of these require a bit of a hike, but most of them can be reached by simply driving in your car. Here are our top 12: View the Arkansas Grand Canyon at the Cliff House Inn in Jasper....
