Have you ever rolled your eyes when someone told you to go to a museum in Washington DC? I know I have. They’re usually so crowded and some of them are highly overrated. But the DEA Museum is an exception to this. It’s one of the most fascinating places in the city (well technically just outside of it) and is so underrated. Just a note before you plan your trip, the DEA Museum has weird hours....
While Northern California certainly has some beautiful cities, we also have many small towns that are simply charming. Guerneville is a little river town, and once you visit it, you’ll definitely fall in love. Guerneville is located right on the Russian River, in the Russian Valley of Sonoma County. duluozcats/flickr The little town has less than 5,000 residents, which makes it the perfect place to spend some time. I’s not too big, so you’ll get that small-town vibe, but not too small, so you’ll find plenty of amenities....
While the Hawaiian Islands are home to awe-inspiring beaches, majestic mountain tops and sweeping, panoramic views, many of these beautiful spots are full of tragic stories, gruesome murders, and spine-tingling hauntings. One such place is MacKenzie State Recreation Area, a secluded park covering 13 acres on Hawaii Island’s rural southern coast featuring tall ironwood trees, volcanic sea cliffs, and quite a few paranormal encounters. You see, this seemingly lovely park has quite the gruesome past....
If you drive around rural Alabama, you can’t help but notice all sorts of barns in various forms and conditions. Some are worthy of a spread in Southern Living, while others are barely standing. Whatever their appearance may be, all barns are unique in their own ways. To prove how true this is, let’s take a look at 12 charming old barns that can be found right here in Alabama....
Once upon a time, a tiny cottage in Barnstable inspired a legendary fairytale. While this coastal cottage on Centerville Road didn’t inspire the original Cinderella tale, Walt Disney himself used it as the model for his classic animated film “Cinderella.” The design of the movie’s enchanting castle was actually based on the architecture of this charming home. Even better? This amazing place is now for sale. If you fancy moving into a real-life storybook cottage, read to learn more about this home that is straight out of a daydream....
When you hear the name, “Old Faithful,” you probably don’t think of Northern California. As it turns out, Northern Californians don’t have to travel to Yellowstone National Park to see Old Faithful because it’s located right here in Napa County! The Old Faithful Geyser of California is located 2 miles northwest of downtown Calistoga. To find it, head east off Highway 28 on Tubbs Lane. Flickr/ Kazuho Okui It’s one of three geysers in the whole world that have been distinguished as “Old Faithful” thanks to the reliability of its eruptions....
With gas prices like these it’s never been a better time for a road trip, and it’s amazing how many places you can get on just one tank of gas! With an average of 300 miles per tank, you can get across a great portion of Minnesota, so we planned one beautiful trip with 10+ stops. You can find the map here. Have fun! Google Maps Garvin Heights Park in Winona has beautiful views and provides a great place to recreate....
Weather continues to flop between warm and cool days, so what do you do when it’s warm? Take a day trip! Stretching your legs after huddling inside away from the cold is always nice. This fun-packed day isn’t just for the kids, there’s enough for all here! Reach for the stars at the Kansas Cosmosphere Management/TripAdvisor Brent Flanders/Flickr Kansas Tourism/Flickr Kansas Tourism/Flickr Check out the hall of space, the science lab, or catch a movie on one of the coolest screens I’ve ever seen....
A quarter mile off the coast of Biloxi, you’ll find Deer Island. The tropical treasure is the closest to the coastline of all the barrier islands, yet many residents don’t know it’s there, which means they are also unaware of its haunted past. The sprawling 400-acre island is home to ten different types of endangered species and two of the state’s most mysterious entities. Evrmoor-Street Photographer, Surrealist Follo/Flickr Both ghosts were documented for the first time in the Sun Herald in a 1922 article by A....
How would you like to dine in one of the most haunted establishments in the country? You can do just that, because it’s a restaurant right here in Texas: Houston’s Spaghetti Warehouse. Its haunted status is undeniable given that thousands of customers who don’t know each other at all have reported seeing or hearing ghosts during their meal. I could talk about it all day, but pictures are worth a thousand words....
Sometimes you may wonder about the story behind old buildings. If walls could speak, what would they say? There are some cases where you may be better off without knowing, and this is exactly one of those cases. This building in North Dakota is well known and completely normal looking from the outside, but according to certain legends there was – or still is – something lurking in those walls....
Whether your sense of adventure involves trying a new restaurant or skydiving from an airplane, this unique Kentucky experience should be at the top of your summer bucket list. SUP Kentucky, which stands for “Stand Up Paddle Boarding,” has burst onto the adventure scene and is showing Kentuckians the hidden beauty of the Bluegrass State. They offer a variety of excursions, so even if you have no experience on the water, there’s an adventure for you....
What goes better together than Nevada and cowboys? This trail ride lets you be a cowboy (or gal!) for the day, roaming on the back your trusty steed through the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Nevada wilderness. And with the cooler temperatures, winter is one of the best times to go and experience the magic! Cowboy Trail Rides is a family-owned business that has been leading trail rides and horse-drawn-wagon rides for 13 years....
The largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe is an alluring freshwater lake with crystal-clear water and gorgeous mountain panoramas. Straddling Nevada and California, it’s a popular tourist attraction with tons of amazing beaches including several hidden beaches (and not just the one literally named Hidden Beach). If you’re looking to get away from the crowds, there’s a lesser-known hidden beach on the Nevada side that will do the job quite nicely....
There are 20 acres of gardens, meadows, and ponds that are completely hidden in Washington DC. This hidden oasis features an amazing history that includes famous architecture, 20th century design, years of legal battles and a new resurgence. Tregaron Conservancy is a hidden destination in the district that many locals don’t even know about it. But it’s an urban oasis ripe with history that is truly worth a trip this fall....
It happened! Maine finally saw some snow and, from what we can tell, most of us are pretty happy. While we may not be able to snowshoe through our backyards just yet, there’s something about the first true signs of winter that makes us remember why living here is beautiful no matter the season. We recently came across a video that made us appreciate Maine in the winter just a bit more....
Remember the days when a perfect Friday night would be a family outing for a night at the drive-in? We’d pack pillows and blankets to cozy up and we’d also bring loads of snacks and perhaps even a complete dinner. But who needs it all when we can watch an actual drive-in movie from… bed? Let’s take a look at the Fairlee Motel and Drive-In. At the Fairlee Motel and Drive-In, you can go for the evening to watch a movie or you can spend the night while traveling through Vermont… Or both....
For more than 85 years, the oldest restaurant in North Carolina has been a fundamental part of the Chapel Hill and UNC Community. On par with the Old Well, Bell Tower, and UNC basketball, Carolina Coffee Shop was established in 1922 and proudly serves the community, students, professors, and locals alike. It’s a beloved place. Yelp / William J Located on Franklin Street, Carolina Coffee Shop offers so much more than a quick cup of joe and bagel....
We love Utah’s small towns, and we’re always looking for new ones to feature. This little town in northern Utah is charming, and it has something unexpected: the downtown area is full of public art. Founded in the early 1900s, the town was originally called “Tremont,” because most of its settlers arrived from Tremont, Illinois. wfeiden/flickr The post office changed the name to Tremonton to avoid confusion with the town of Fremont....
The Beehive State has thousands of hiking trails, but some are just more special than others. Here’s a hike that’s fun for the whole family. You’ll enjoy beautiful views of Logan Canyon all the way to the top – and then, you’ll have fun exploring the “wind cave.” Check this out! The Wind Cave Trailhead is about six miles up Logan Canyon. Park in the parking lot - the trailhead starts there....
