If you won the jackpot with your most recent lottery ticket, would you opt to swap your home for a much more lavish one in an affluent neighborhood? If your answer is yes, check out this list of the richest cities in Arizona to help you narrow down a potential house location. This list looks at the per capita income in each city based on the 2010 US Census but we will also list the median income for households....
Are you craving some peace, quiet, and tranquility in your life? Me too… Fortunately for us in Colorado, we don’t have to spend an arm and a leg for expensive airfare to an exotic island on the other side of the world; all we have to do is visit to this remote and isolated Colorado location that is positively breathtaking. Welcome to Snowmass Lake: An incredible lake situated below Snowmass Mountain that will make you think you have left Colorful Colorado for your own private oasis....
One of the most bizarre events during World War II didn’t happen overseas, it happened right here in the small town of Boise City, Oklahoma. On July 6, 1943, Oklahoma became the only town in the United States that was bombed by airplanes during the war. As bizarre as that sounds, it happened. Read on to find out more about this forgotten event from over 70 years ago. Boise City is located in the Oklahoma Panhandle region and is the only continental American town to be bombed during World War II....
New England history buffs understand that Rhode Island is a fascinating state filled with an extensive past. Because of its multifaceted history, secrets still remain! Every now and then unbelievable facts, and artifacts are discovered and yet few findings compare to this mysterious vault uncovered at the Rhode Island Statehouse in the capital city of Providence. Yelp/Jason P. The large steel vault was found when a wall was torn down to clear the area for office space....
If there’s one iconic food that best signifies Oregon, it’s a Voodoo Doughnut. This incredible little doughnut shop in Portland serves legendary treats that have people lining up out the door to get a taste. Not only are they delicious – they’re super weird! Ever wanted to try a doughnut covered in Fruit Loops? How about a Bacon Maple Bar? There’s nowhere in the world quite like Voodoo Doughnuts. Located in Downtown Portland, this teensy tiny hole in the wall sells unforgettably unique - and delicious - doughnuts....
Rehoboth Beach is perhaps the most eccentric town in Delaware, and every year hundreds of thousands of tourists descend on our little town to enjoy the beaches, boardwalk, shops and restaurants. What draws so many people here? Well, it’s really a little slice of paradise, and unlike any other town around. Check out all of the reasons to love Rehoboth, and you’ll want to visit, too! The most famous Delaware resort town is located along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, just south of Cape Henlopen....
It never fails. Every time I write a hole-in-the-wall restaurant article, the comments section explodes with mentions and accolades for Sunshine General Store. While I’ve already included this drool-worthy place in this list of the best burgers in Maryland, this list of notable general stores, AND they were #1 in this article, let’s talk about exactly why locals go crazy for the juicy burgers at this unsuspecting general store. Just by glancing at this building in Brookeville, you’d have no idea that this spot sells some of the most delicious burgers in Maryland....
It’s official. The Center Of The Universe is located in the small town of Wallace, Idaho. Don’t believe me? Well, try to prove me wrong. That’s the reasoning that mayor Ron Garitone had when he proclaimed Wallace as the Center Of The Universe on September 25, 2004. There’s even a plaque declaring the precise location (well, technically it’s a manhole cover). Visitors flock from all over the country to see it for themselves and take pictures while standing on it, just so they can say they’ve been to the Center Of The Universe....
Since its 2012 beginnings, the iconic Seattle Great Wheel has been enjoyed by thousands of Washingtonians and visitors who wanted the best views of the city and the Puget Sound. For $14 ($9 for youth), you can experience it for yourself. But what some people don’t know is that there’s a special cabin that, among other amenities, features a glass-bottom floor. If you’re brave enough to ride it, you’ll see the city in a whole new way....
Setting out on a trek through the Kansas “wilderness” isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. However, this park is great for those who need to get outside without the hassle of hiking and possibly getting lost. This unique park in Kansas’ backyard is a treat for all ages! Everything from a playground to a scenic pond is here for you to enjoy. Come take a walk with us! Antioch park in Merriam is a great unique park to spend a day outside for any occasion....
Hawaii Route 200, also known as Saddle Road, traverses Hawaii Island for 52.7 miles from downtown Hilo to its junction with Highway 190 near Waimea. The road is notoriously dangerous, and was featured by Conde Nast Traveler as being one of the “10 Scariest Highways For White-Knuckle Road Trips.” At Only in Hawaii, we certainly agree with this designation, and here’s why. Also known as the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, Route 200 reaches a maximum elevation of more than 6,600 feet and provides access to the volcano observatories that branch off the road....
You never know what treasures will await you at a flea market in Montana. We’ve got some great places to scout for secondhand items and crafts, like the St. Regis Flea Market on Memorial Day weekend and the Big Sky Flea Market in Billings. But if you’re only able to visit one of these special markets every year, you should make it the Little Red Truck Vintage Market in Missoula....
Webster’s Dictionary defines the word boonies as “a rural area; sticks.” Does this definition remind you of any place in particular? It certainly does for us! When we think of the “boonies,” we can’t help but think of this one Colorado location that is way out of the way for most of us, but so worth the drive: Located in the very northwest corner of the state, Dinosaur is a small statutory town of 339 that is known to turn heads because of its unusual name....
Have you ever driven down a dark and deserted road in Washington and felt a little spooked? It could be your imagination… but there’s a slight chance that you’ve got something to be spooked about. And if you’ve ever driven down Highway 203, the road that connects Carnation to Fall City, you probably had every reason to feel spooky. According to local legend, the road is haunted. Carnation was originally incorporated in 1912 as Tolt, Washington....
With August right around the corner and a long list full of summer activities to squeeze in, it’s time to start scratching off all of those SoCal adventures that must be experienced before summer is over. Camping is always at the top of everyone’s bucket list, so why not combine two favorites into one: a night of camping AND a day at the beach? Imagine setting up camp on a glorious stretch of beach where you can lounge in the sand and gaze out at the ocean that’s only a few steps away from you....
Sitting on the north-central edge of the Amish County of Indiana is a cozy little town called Nappanee that is home to roughly 7,000 people. “Embrace the Pace” is the phrase this town is centered around. Over the years, the town has cultivated a way of supporting both an RV industry and several small businesses. Here are some reasons why everyone in Indiana should visit this one tiny town! It is perfectly normal to see a horse-drawn wagon within this cozy town....
To me, Arizona is paradise. Sure, it can get hot, dusty and plenty of things here can kill you, but there’s no other place I’d rather live. And I think, in a way, Arizona ruins any attempt to live elsewhere. How so? Here are 10 examples that show just how much we Zonies love and appreciate our home state: So many other places in the country can feel so cramped and closed in, but even our cities feel pretty spacious....
Living in the Sunshine State is pretty close to living in paradise, but it’s not completely perfect. There are some common struggles we can all relate to that many out-of-staters just don’t understand. Having to go to work or school indoors when it looks like this outside: Flickr/Matthew Paulson This one is really, really hard. Deciding which park to visit this time. Flickr/John Malone Especially if everyone in your family has their own favorite one....
There’s lots of people in North Dakota living different lifestyles and happily living among everyone else no matter what type of person they are, but there are definitely some things you would never, ever catch any North Dakotan doing. These are 10 things we probably would never do, not if we’re true North Dakotans! Bringing “casserole” to a potluck. cornfusion/Flickr Because it’s called hotdish, got it? Sounding like a character from the movie “Fargo....
Are you a die-hard skier who likes to blaze, drive around in your Subaru and eat raw vegetables? Than you must be from Colorado! At least, that’s what stereotypes make you think…Here are 11 common stereotypes about Centennial State residents that must be stopped. Now. 1.) We’re all hardcore stoners Flickr/Don Hankins Yes, marijuana is legal. Yes, some (over the age of 21, of course) choose to partake. No, not all of us smoke....
