A Giant Talking Lumberjack Says Your Name Out Loud At This Minnesota Amusement Park
A kid walks through the gate near Brainerd, and a very large man in a plaid shirt says hello to them by name…
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This Amish Country Store Near Arthur Is Packed With Bulk Spices, Baking Supplies And Old-Fashioned Candy
Frozen rabbit, mini Ritz crackers, and sugar-free pie filling in quart Mason jars can all land in the same shopping cart here. That mix alone tells you this is no ordinary grocery run. The shelves lean heavily toward the kitchen. Bulk…
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You’ll Lose Track Of Time Exploring This Massive Two-Story Fabric Store In Central Texas
Imagine walking into a fabric store where two entire floors are packed with colorful prints, beautiful patterns, and endless inspiration for your next sewing project. Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country, this charming quilt shop…
Tennessee
6 Tennessee Pizza Parlors Where Arcade Games Bring Back the Good Old Days
Remember when pizza night meant more than just grabbing a slice? It meant flashing arcade lights, the sound of pinball machines, a pocket full of quarters, and the excitement of trying to beat your highest score before dinner arrived…
Massachusetts
Multiple Floors Of Science And Surprises Await At This Budget-Friendly Massachusetts Museum
Watching river otters eat breakfast is already enough to get me interested. Finding out there is also a little train chugging around the grounds makes this place feel even more fun. This Massachusetts museum mixes several floors…
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12 Beautiful New Jersey River Trails That Somehow Stay Under The Radar
A bald eagle over a wild-rice marsh, an abandoned railroad grade disappearing into the woods, and a river tumbling around boulders beneath old hemlocks are not scenes that require crossing the Delaware. New Jersey has plenty of river…
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Washington Has 7 State Parks Where the Food Deserves Its Own Detour
A swim beach with fried pickles nearby gives the usual lake day a promising new direction. You can spend the morning in the water, then work something hot and crunchy into the afternoon. I’d have an easier time packing for that outing…
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6 Small-Town Illinois Bakeries Where Homemade Pies, Cinnamon Rolls And Fresh Bread Are Worth The Drive
One of these bakeries has been turning out bread and pastries since 1861. That's before the light bulb, and the dough is still rising. Another shop sells fried pies, not just baked ones. A third keeps a freezer stocked…
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14 Pennsylvania Places To Visit For A Taste Of Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
One Pennsylvania truck stop diner proudly sells a deep-dish dessert called America's Worst Apple Pie. The silly name came out of a pie baking contest, and the pie has been on the menu since 1989. I love that kind of confidence…