With a population of just 563, this small mountain town is tucked quietly beside the French Broad River and Spring Creek in Madison County. Hot Springs gets its name from the mineral hot springs found throughout the area. Called an ‘outdoor paradise,’ the Appalachian Trail runs straight through the small town. While Hot Springs has access to all things adventure, the town is also extremely quaint and one of a kind....
It’s good to know the best places in Oklahoma to receive medical attention before a medical emergency happens. The Sooner state has many great hospitals all over, but we wanted to look at the best of the best. We gathered our data from HealthGrove.com and U.S. News for the top 10 ranked hospitals in Oklahoma. HealthGrove gives a “Smart Rating” for each hospital, with the highest score being 100. In the event of a tie, others factors were considered and can be viewed on HealthGrove....
The Sooner State is a unique and diversified state that surprises visitors (and residents) with its charm, hospitality and culture. But there’s one place in Oklahoma that has been dubbed the odd man out. The website Thrillist.com recently voted on the most “black-sheep oddball place in every state” and Tulsa took the title for Oklahoma. One might think this is a degrading title, however, it actually shows Tulsa’s uniqueness and plethora of culture....
If you’re looking for something to do this summer, Taylors Falls on the St. Croix River has just about anything you ever need to stay entertained. It’s only about an hour from the Twin Cities and from a waterpark to a winery there is something for every age and preference! You’re sure to have a magnificent day (or two… or three…) when you take the trip out. You can take amazing riverboat tours on the St....
The Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College is one of the most lavishly decorated theaters in the state. It is also one of the oldest operational theaters in the country, which may account for its haunted reputation. Take a look inside this spectacular theater and learn about its ghostly patrons. For more creepy places in Massachusetts, check out our list of the most terrifying spots in the state. The Cutler theater was commissioned in 1903 by the son of the founder of the Jordan Marsh department stores....
Every once in a while it’s fun to go back in time to see just how much has changed in Southern California over the years. These vintage photos of SoCal really capture the incredible transformation that has happened since 1910 in many of the familiar areas we call home. Take a look and see for yourself – the changes will blow you away! A Santa Monica beach scene in the early 1900s at the North Beach Bath House....
Although there are plenty of spas in Southern California where you can relax and unwind, there’s only one SoCal spa that looks and feels like something right out of a fairytale from the moment you step inside. There’s a fairytale day spa hiding right here in Southern California that is right out of a storybook. yelp/white rabbit day spa You can find White Rabbit Day Spa in the city of San Diego at 3242 Adams Avenue in the North Park neighborhood....
Many amazing parks are scattered throughout Alabama, but one in particular stands out among the rest. This amazing park is Orr Park, which is located in Montevallo, Alabama. TripAdvisor/pattyp814 Orr Park isn’t just one of the most unique parks in Alabama. It’s also one of the most unique parks in the entire South. Orr Park is located along Shoal Creek, and its uniqueness comes from the amazing tree carvings created by local artist Tim Tingle....
Not everyone rises each day to greet Kentucky’s morning sun. Those who do can often find the start to their days richly inspired. Each amazing sunrise seems to be a work of art created as an inspiration to mankind. When schedules give us lead way, getting up to watch the sun rise in the morning sky is most assuredly worth it. Here are 12 beautiful Kentucky sunrises that should compel us to wake up early:...
As the old saying goes, “If you’re going to do something, do it well.” Nevada is responsible for many great things. From mountains to hot springs, and state parks to ghost towns, here are 12 things Nevada is number one at: Gambling flickr/The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Nevada is the heaviest gambling U.S. state. Hotel Rooms wikipedia Las Vegas has more hotel rooms than anywhere else in the world. Ghost Towns wikimedia commons Nevada is home to countless ghost towns, including Rhyolite, the state’s number one ghost town....
Idaho is a diverse, unique state with many different weather patterns, landscapes, and opinions. That being said, that doesn’t mean that Idahoans don’t have some things in common. And even if you move away, you’ll still carry some habits from your homeland with you. If most of these things apply to you, there’s a good chance you grew up in the Gem State (or you’re an Idahoan at heart). You’ve either been to, or been a part of, a small town parade that consists of 90% fire trucks and 10% horses....
As an Arizona native, there’s nothing that irks me more than people claiming that our state is boring, ugly, and unimpressive. On the contrary, we live in a beautiful, unique place! Since I write pretty frequently about Arizona’s natural beauty, today I’m going to focus on some of the unique things you can do in the state. Check out a few of the unique experiences that made the list and that would be difficult to do elsewhere!...
We can’t get enough of Ohio’s beauty—and we love that you can’t either. That’s why we’ve started to dedicate a post each week to showcasing the amazing shots of the state that our readers take. Many talented photographers (both professional and amateur) have been kind enough to share their work with Only In Ohio’s Facebook page. We’re thankful that you do so, and we encourage you to continue to do so....
The 1970s were a changing time in the world; the Vietnam War came to a long-awaited end, the gay rights movement was gaining traction and punk was rocking radio stations across the country. Though the world continued to gradually shift, the Sunflower State’s natural beauty and well-loved attractions remained unscathed, as shown by these 17 mesmerizing photos: “70’s shopping experience.” (Topeka) Flickr/Richard “Kansas City skyline.” Flickr/Jake Fowler Date unlisted. “Myron Floren in the Svensk Hyllningsfest Parade, 1971....
We may be known as leaders in all things weird from the outside looking in, but here at home, these are just normal things that help give our city personality. While many of these are relatively new span of tradition, these events have passed the 10-year mark and have developed strong roots in the community. World Naked Bike Ride Sam Beebe / Flickr This annual event takes place in other cities all over the world too, but we do it really big here....
No matter how long you’ve been in South Dakota, every once in a while you stumble across a hidden gem. Here’s a speakeasy that you’d never know is hiding underground in Rapid City. Check this out! To get in, you have to text the speakeasy to get a special passcode and the address. Johnny M./Yelp Shhh…don’t tell anyone the passcode. Let them text Blind Lion and get their own. Blind Lion/Facebook...
What is your absolute favorite thing about Arizona? Endless sunny days? Hundreds of miles of hiking trails? The rugged, ever-changing landscape? It’s probably safe to say most people will agree that Arizona’s natural landscape is probably one of its best selling points and for good reason! There are numerous spots that brimming with beauty and plenty of contenders for receiving the label of “Most Beautiful Place In The World.” In fact, since we already have one of the seven natural wonder of the world sitting within our boundaries (the Grand Canyon, in case you forgot), there are plenty of other places that could be considered for an eighth spot....
The Delaware City Hotel was established in 1830, and at the time it was known as the Sterling Hotel. Now, it’s home to Crabby Dick’s, a goofy seafood restaurant that serves up delicious meals with a great view of the river. The good food isn’t the only draw, though – the building is said to be haunted by several ghosts. Are you brave enough to dine with them? Crabby Dick’s is located in the historic Delaware City Hotel, right on the river in charming Delaware City....
Washington DC has its own fair share of enchanting spots that you can visit. But just a few hours north, in Pennsylvania, there is a quaint town where you will feel like you’ve just stepped into a fairytale. Doylestown, PA is the best fairy tale town near Washington DC. Doylestown was once a few forested hills and paths and was home to Lenni-Lenape Indian tribe. In mid 1700s, the Doyle family came to live on this land....
Thanksgiving is over, but we don’t need a special day of the year to be thankful for living here. We are thankful for that all the time! Here are just a few reasons to be thankful for living in the Mountain State. The forests make the best playgrounds. Gene/Flickr There’s so much beauty here. Barbara Friedman/Flickr We’ve got big cities…. well, big-enough cities. But they’re not so big that we have to sit in traffic like this....
