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There’s nothing better than Florida small towns, and there’s nothing better than a Sunday brunch. This restaurant in Dunedin combines the best of both. Keeping reading, and you’ll see why this town has so much to offer, starting with the perfect brunch spot: Welcome to one of our favorite Florida towns, Dunedin. This town in Pinellas County is surrounded by beautiful beaches and steeped in small-town charm. TripAdvisor/warvidc One of the most important things to know when you’re visiting a town is the location of the best brunch spot, so you can start every day on the right foot....

Some places have underground shopping malls and subways…we have underground water reservoirs that look like a scene from Harry Potter. This majestic cistern was recently discovered beneath one of the lawns at Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, and what they plan to do with it is amazing. Read more about it below. Facebook/buffalobayou The space was built in 1927 to serve as an underground reservoir for drinking water. It was a very successful operation until a leak with seemingly no source occurred....

We love discovering really unique dining experiences. Besides just finding awesome restaurants that have incredible menus, serving up some serious eats, we also love discovering spots with one-of-a-kind ambiance and decor—and history—such as the Orient Express of Vinings, for example. This popular restaurant is actually a…..wait for it…..train car. That’s right. You can have some of the best sushi in Georgia in an old, vintage train car. It truly is a dining experience that will be most memorable for all members of your family....

The Eleven Point River begins in southern Missouri, but enters Arkansas in Randolph County north of Pocahontas. The river isn’t yet overdeveloped, so it remains unpolluted and near its natural state. Canoe and boat traffic are low, which makes the Eleven Point River the perfect place to get away from it all. Facebook/Shady River Getaways Wikimedia/Asimov72455 Whether you’re looking for a lazy hang out on an inner tube or a chance to paddle under your own steam, the Eleven Point River is a great place to float....

While this year’s bitter, snowy winter has created its share of challenges across Idaho, Mother Nature often provides beautiful opportunities and sights to make up for the season’s chill. While frozen waterfalls are one of our favorite sights, the frozen expanse of Payette Lake in McCall creates quite the winter spectacle. The charming mountain town of McCall forms a breathtaking scene against its backdrop of snow-covered rolling hills and photo-worthy mountains–but with the eight-mile crystal clear waters of Payette Lake, it’s easy to see why this town was once called Lake City....

All of New Hampshire is charming, but rural New Hampshire has special heart. Whether you are from out-of-state, or from a more developed area of New Hampshire, these photos show why life in rural New Hampshire really is the best. Your neighborhood looks like this. Danny Fowler/flickr And the neighbors aren’t bad either. Distant Hill Gardens/flickr Your kids can play in mountain creeks. Doc Searls/flickr How relaxing does this canoe ride look?...

There are countless places throughout Kentucky to enjoy a nice quiet picnic. But one small town in Graves County has aspired to much more. Since 1881, the Fancy Farm Picnic has been feeding and entertaining the masses and in recent years officially became the “World’s Largest Picnic.” It’s a can’t-miss event for locals but also worth a day trip to experience this timeless tradition in epic proportions. For more than 130 years, this small town in Kentucky has come together to socialize, entertain and eat....

Iowa is an amazing place to live, and to visit. Some people spend their entire lives here and still haven’t seen some of the places on this list. Life is short, and we should make the most of it. Put down the vacuum for just a day; the cleaning can wait, but life won’t. Go out and experience the amazing beauty our great state has to offer, and start with these 10 unforgettable places....

Many strange things can be found right here in Alabama. Always pay close attention whenever you’re out and about, because there’s absolutely no telling what you’ll see. Here are 10 very strange things that can be found right here in Alabama: Dead Children’s Playground - Huntsville, AL facebook/Dead Children’s Playground It’s not every day you come across a playground in a cemetery. Legend has it, the spirits of the children that are buried nearby come out to play....

Did you know Texas has 15 major rivers that traverse through our whopping 191,000 miles of Texas terrain? We can learn a lot from rivers, as they cut through rocks and tree branches, letting nothing stand in their way. They keep flowing mighty and strong, despite any obstacles they might face. These rivers in Texas perfectly showcase the power and beauty of nature, and remind us to flow with the currents of life, wherever they might take us....

Washington has always been home to some of the best agriculture. With a New Year starting, there may be some things that may change, but it’s always important to reflect and look back at where we’ve been so far. Check out these 17 unique photos captured of farms in our state during the late 1930s and 1940s: Here was a wheat farm in Whitman County, taken in the summer of 1936....

Kentucky has been through plenty of ups and downs as a state, including the trying times of the Great Depression. A simple task like providing food for the family during that era was a challenge, much less anything recreational. All across the Bluegrass State, residents suffered, endured and survived… for the most part. Many of our ancestors suffered through this horrible time in U.S. history, and their sacrifices shouldn’t be forgotten....

Most say a picture is worth a thousand words, so without additional verbiage, these photos ought to form, clarify, or reassure your belief that Minnesota is undoubtably the best state. Gorgeous views of Superior are among the best in Minnesota. Flickr/David Scaglione Duluth is amazing in this fall shot. Flickr/David Scaglione Autumn leaves in MN are unmatched by any others. Flickr/Justin Meissen A perfect river view. Flickr/Justin Meissen Split Rock Lighthouse is an MN classic....

Without a doubt, Nevada has changed greatly over the past 100 years. It’s quite amazing once you sit back and think about it. These 12 historical photos, which were captured 100+ years ago, prove that Nevada has come a really long way since its beginning in 1864: Nevada State Capital, Carson City, 1875 flickr/Annalee This historic photo, circa 1910 in Reno, features Colonel Roosevelt campaigning from an open touring car that’s been decorated with American flags....

As you fly into Alaska’s capital city of Juneau and descend into the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier, that rare and unique beauty that overcomes you is guaranteed to blow your mind straight into another universe. Tucked away underneath a fresh, fluffy blanket of snow is this alternate ice-cave world that is filled with larger than life beauty. As you step inside and feel the crisp air and chilly temperature caused by the frozen landmass that surrounds you, you are sure to be overwhelmed with an explainable out of body experience....

Located in the high desert of Central Oregon, Fort Rock is an incredible geological formation that’ll make you feel like you’re on another planet. Most people don’t even know this amazing natural wonder exists. Check it out: Located in Lake County, Fort Rock is an ancient volcanic tuff ring located in a desert plain that was once a lake basin. flickr/ Jon Nelson This unusual place can be found right off the highway – driving through the flat desert landscape, you’ll recognize it immediately....

Okay, it might not technically be in the middle of nowhere, but as far as the Hill Country goes, Georgetown is definitely one of the lesser-known towns. Located north of Round Rock, it has a population of about 45,000 but will remind you of towns much smaller with its charming town square, abundant nature, and rich history. If you’re planning a trip to Central Texas this summer, I highly suggest adding this little gem to your itinerary....

If the stress of the holiday season is getting to you, slow down, take a break, and hit the road for a day away. The small Pennsylvania town of Hawley offers the perfect setting for a relaxing, a thrilling – or somewhere in between – winter day trip. Step back in time when you visit Hawley, an enchanting small town of approximately 1,200 residents. Wikimedia Commons/Doug Kerr The picturesque sidewalks, quaint storefronts, and friendly townspeople create a warm, welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of small town America of yesteryear....

Let’s be real: Living in Colorado is pretty stinking perfect… but to be fair, there are still a few risks and dangers that come with all of this goodness. If – for some odd reason – you are looking for a reason to not like living in the Centennial State (or are looking to dissuade an out-of-stater from moving in), here are 12 of the biggest risks to living in Colorado:...

If you’ve been feeling stressed by your work week, your bills, your kids, your whole life, you’re certainly not alone. The American Psychological Association says most Americans are living with moderate to high levels of stress in their daily lives. Other studies indicate that high levels of stress can lead to an early death. That means we all need to slow our lives a little bit, make efforts to decompress. We need to take a minute for something called self-care....