Explore Miles of Scenic Beauty Along Nashville’s Cumberland River
You can walk or bike straight down an old airport runway here. No planes, no tower chatter, just pavement, open sky, and a river…
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9 Incredible Indiana Italian Restaurants That Would Make Nonna Proud
A bubbling pan of lasagna or a plate of freshly made pasta can make dinner feel like an occasion before the first bite. Indiana has Italian restaurants serving exactly that kind of comfort, from longtime neighborhood favorites…
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Almost Nobody Knows This Pennsylvania City Was Formerly The State Capital
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is known for its busy market, historic streets, and welcoming downtown. But behind those familiar sights is a surprising story: the city served as Pennsylvania’s capital from 1799 to 1812. It also briefly…
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This New Jersey Trolley Ride Shows You The Spooky Side Of A Storybook Shore Town
A trolley full of grown adults rolls through a seaside town after dark, listening to ghost stories about candy-colored Victorian houses. That's an actual thing you can book in New Jersey. The stories come from a nonprofit that started…
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This Old-World Illinois Bakery Still Makes Handmade Pierogi Just Like Grandma Used To
A pepper and egg sandwich on a random Tuesday in July? At one strip-plaza kitchen, nobody makes you wait for Lent. That same spot makes homemade pierogi that rotate through the week, and it runs a little Polish market on the side…
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Skip The Trip To Wisconsin And Visit These 9 Tennessee Farm Creameries Instead
Robots milk the cows at one family farm in Middle Tennessee, and you can stand in a viewing area and watch them do it. That same farm has been a dairy since 1831, long before anyone dreamed of robot milkers. I love…
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This 103-Year-Old Texas Drug Store Still Serves Up Old-Fashioned Magic at Its Soda Fountain and Grill
Count every owl figurine in this drugstore correctly, and you can earn a free burger. That's a real deal, and the place is packed with owls. Good luck keeping your focus. The prize burger has been on the menu since the store…
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Take A Journey Through Three Continents At This Fascinating Massachusetts Art Museum
Thirteen works were stolen from this museum in 1990, and their empty frames still hang on the walls. The case remains unsolved, and the reward for information sits at ten million dollars. That alone would make me curious. Then you…
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6 Incredible Illinois Day Trips You Can Take By Train
One Illinois train ride drops you a short stroll from the town square where Bill Murray relived the same day over and over. Plaques there mark spots from the movie, so fans can retrace his steps without a time loop. Another route…