This Quiet Tennessee State Park Is The Small-Town Escape Locals Treasure
More than 190 bird species have been recorded at one riverside park in East Tennessee. That number made me stop and read it twice…
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9 Pennsylvania Bakeries That Make Fall Mornings Better With Warm Apple Turnovers
One family bakery on this list opened in 1912, and the founder's granddaughter still runs it today. That's more than a century of flour on the same family's hands. Another shop bakes with organic grain grown right here…
Ohio
This Charming Ohio Town Becomes A Magical Nutcracker Wonderland Each November
More than 200 life-size nutcrackers take over an entire downtown every holiday season. And you can stroll past every single one for free, any hour of the day or night. The whole thing started with just 37 nutcrackers. That first…
Tennessee
This Tiny Tennessee Donut Shop Serves Giant Apple Fritters That Steal the Show
Apple fritters big enough to need their own chair are the main event at one small donut shop in rural Tennessee, and honestly, that sounds like a great problem. The doors swing open at 5 a.m., and the good stuff has…
Texas
From Crispy Fried Fish To Fresh Gulf Shrimp, These 9 Texas Seafood Restaurants Are Worth The Trip
One seafood spot on this list sits beside a marina where diners can watch dolphins from the outdoor seating. I honestly can't think of a better dinner show than that. Another serves a fish called Golden Tile, baked in a house style…
Massachusetts
Some Of Massachusetts’ Best Steaks Come From These 10 Unassuming Restaurants
One steakhouse on this list has been serving thick slabs of beef since 1938. It also makes homemade grapenut pudding, which might be the most New England dessert I can name. That pairing tells you a lot. Massachusetts has a real love…
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Pennsylvania Has A New Japanese Grocery Filled With Seafood, Bento Boxes And Treats Straight From Japan
A Japanese grocery trip in Pittsburgh can easily turn into lunch, a snack hunt, and even inspiration for dinner. Tokyo Japanese Food Store on Ellsworth Avenue brings together imported groceries, seafood, prepared meals, and sweets…
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This New Jersey Korean Bakery Makes It Hard to Leave With Just One Pastry
A croissant loaf sounds manageable until you see the layers. Then you notice the red bean buns, the croquettes, the fresh cream cakes, and the person beside you carrying a tray that makes your original plan look timid. That…
Illinois
This 100% Grass-Fed Illinois Family Farm Has Families Stocking Up on Half and Quarter Beef Shares
Twenty-two pounds of ground beef can arrive at your door packed in dry ice, frozen rock solid. That's how one family farm ships its 100% grass-fed beef. The cattle here eat grass, not grain. The family raises them, sells direct…