The Neuhoff Slaughterhouse once sat on the outskirts of a booming Nashville, smack dab in the middle of the now upscale Germantown neighborhood. It was built in 1906 and closed in 1977, leaving a shattered group of buildings totaling over 700,000 square feet on the north side of the city. There have been multiple plans for reworking the place into condos or work space, but the city has yet to see them come to fruition....
If you haven’t been to Amalfi’s lately, what is stopping you? This classic Portland restaurant has been in business since 1959 and continues to serve up Italian comfort food daily. For a timeless meal that is always delicious, head on over this NE Portland classic restaurant and get your fill with their delicious cuisine. Amalfi’s has been serving up great cocktails (and so much more) from its NE Fremont location for decades....
We’ve been over this before, but Indiana is an absolutely beautiful state. What could be more beautiful than looking at the state of Indiana with a rainbow tucked away in the background? I did some digging and found photographers who took pictures of rainbows in the state of Indiana. Let me know which one of these pictures is your favorite! Here are 16 rainbows captured in Indiana I think you’re really going to enjoy!...
Located on the edge of the lovely town of Bandon, Coquille Point is a spectacular stretch of dramatic coastline that will take your breath away. Perched on a picturesque cliff, Coquille Point overlooks a serene, sandy beach as well as numerous incredible sea stacks and islands standing amid glittering blue waves. With easily-accessible beaches, an interpretive trail, breathtaking views, and more, this unique hidden gem on the Oregon coast is a perfect day trip destination....
Do you consider yourself to be a morning person? No? Me neither… however, if there is one thing that wakes me up quickly (aside from the promise of all-you-can-drink coffee, of course), it is the guarantee of seeing something jaw dropping. If you need a reason to wake up early, make plans to take this stunning sunrise hike to one of the most beautiful points in Colorado: Home to 5 different hikes and trails, Bolulder’s Chautauqua Park is our choice for the best sunrise hike for obvious reasons....
New Hampshire’s wilderness is beautiful, but you probably don’t think of it as artistic. Usually we think of art museums as indoor, rainy day activities. But why not place the best man-made art outside, among the strikingly beautiful New Hampshire wilderness? That’s exactly what happens at Andres Institute of Art in Brookline. Andres Institute of Art/facebook The Andres Institute of Art is not only beautiful, but it’s free! Visitors can walk past 74 sculptures scattered throughout 140 acres of wooded New Hampshire wilderness....
One of the MANY perks of living in Denver is the fact that we live just a hop, skip, and jump away from some of the best hikes in not just the state, but in the country. If we had to pick one hike in particular to recommend that is not only easy and beautiful, but a flat-out geologic wonder, it would have to be this one that is located just outside of Colorado Springs:...
New England certainly has its share of antique stores, flea markets, and thrift stores. But sometimes it can feel like you’re spending all day driving around from one tiny shop to another in search of a particular piece. Why not instead head to a massive barn absolutely full of incredible treasures? Located on Prospect Hill in Georges Hill, this antique store fills an entire three-story horse barn. Prospect Hill Antiques...
Washington has a few big cities, but Seattle’s been the largest metro area in our state by far for years. Long before we had the Space Needle or Monorail, this major city was significantly different than it is today. Thankfully, these 12 vintage photos of Seattle from the 1930s are still around for us to admire. You may be surprised by how much has changed: This was the stunning night view from Smith Tower in Seattle, 1937....
Utah has some pretty incredible restaurants that have stood the test of time. We’ve written about Lamb’s Grill – Utah’s oldest continually operating restaurant. We’ve also written about some of the other historic restaurants in the Beehive State, such as Ruth’s Diner, and these 15 Utah restaurants that are loaded with history. Here’s another timeless Utah restaurant that everyone should visit. It’s got a rich history, excellent food and scenery that can’t be beat....
There’s something about old school diners that puts a smile on your face. From the retro decorations to red vinyl booths to jukeboxes, the nostalgic feel will take you back to the days of Happy Days. If you’re looking for an old school diner to whisk you back in time, then you must visit Sherri’s Diner in Oklahoma City – it’s not only 1950 all over again, but the fare is outstanding....
Louisiana can be a great place to retire, if you pick the right place. The median home in the state is just over $127,000 and the cost of living is 11% lower than the national average. Plus, there are fewer tax burdens in Louisiana compared to other states, and the income tax rate is among the lowest in the country. Here are nine great places where you can retire in Louisiana:...
Are you ready for an experience of a lifetime? Hiking in Georgia has become a cherished pastime for many, and the good news is, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the great outdoors this season. In fact, we have one-heck-of-a-mountain trail for you to hike in order to catch an incredible sunrise. Sunrise is truly one of the most magical times of the day—an awakening of the world, with new beginnings at your fingertips....
There’s an incredible water slide coming to North Carolina, and you’ve never seen anything like it. Slide the City is bringing their truly epic urban water slide to the city of Swansboro this summer. Bring your best swimwear and prepare to splash down the city streets on this monster slip n’ slide. Read on to learn more about this jaw-dropping experience, and be sure to watch the video below to see why you should absolutely not miss this amazing event....
Have you ever wondered how a certain Sunflower State town had its name determined? Me too! Today, we will take a look at 15 different Kansas towns and just how/why they were given their names! Wichita Flickr/Lane Pearman Named for the Native American’s who occupied the area when explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado first arrived. Pittsburg Wikimedia Commons Originally named “New Pittsburgh” after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. WaKeeney Flickr/Nick Varvel Named for James Keeney and his business partner, Albert Warren, who bought the land from the Kansas Pacific Railway and turned it into a colony....
DC is a city that has many famous sights. But it’s also a city of secret spots and hidden treasures. Some of these the guidebooks have found and tourists have started to find. But not all of them. The Spanish Steps are a secret oasis that is hiding right in the middle of the city. The Spanish Steps were built in 1911. They were built when DC was experiencing a movement called the “City Beautiful....
Back in the 1950s, New Haven was a gangster’s paradise. The city was full of mafia-run businesses, from standard mobster fare like illegal gambling and loan sharking to more wholesome businesses, like running the Easter flowers and watermelon trades (yes, those are real examples). With a little help from government officials, mobsters were unstoppable. Rumor has it the mobsters used an ice cream shop as the front for an illegal gambling operation....
Usually, the food that you find on a train or in a train station isn’t much to write home about. However, this fine dining establishment serves up some of the freshest fish and finest steaks in the Kansas City. And yes, it’s inside a train station. Union Station is located in the heart of Kansas City, in the Crown Center neighborhood. brent flanders/flickr It’s one of Kansas City’s many iconic structures and after the Royals won the World Series, a blue of fans stormed the front lawn during the rally....
New Mexico has some truly quirky types of accommodations. We’ve given you a tour of underground options like Kokopelli’s Cave, but there are also aboveground choices you might not have considered, like this adorable treehouse. Located in Valdez, not far from Taos, this treehouse sits above the grounds of a working alpaca farm. VRBO Staying here is like stepping into the pages of a fairytale. It looks like it should belong to elves, or possibly wood nymphs....
Unless you’ve visited the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine, you may not realize that Virginia is home to one of the most beautiful international religious sites in the country. This special palace was built in the 1980s as a tribute to its founder, H. H. Sri Swami Satchidananda. Upon arriving in Yogaville, Virginia, the unsuspecting visitor might believe he or she has arrived in a foreign land. The pastel-colored temple’s exterior beauty is rivaled only by the surrounding landscape of the Shenandoah Valley....
