Abigail Cox

Some stores are worth a detour, and these are the kind you remember long after the trunk is…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

You don’t need a cross-country flight to chase big scenery. Massachusetts quietly delivers with mountain summits, quarry cliffs,…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

If your retirement budget needs to stretch further, Kansas is well worth a closer look. These towns keep…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

Iowa has a way of catching you off guard, especially when the road suddenly opens up to a…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

If your dream getaway includes mountain views, historic stone buildings, and a Main Street that feels pulled straight…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

Some afternoons call for more than a quick coffee run—they call for a chair that feels lifted from…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

If you love fabric, patterns, and a touch of hometown charm, this place is a must-stop. The Quilt…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

In Indiana, the pork tenderloin sandwich isn’t just bar food—it’s practically part of the state’s identity. The best…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

Chain breakfasts promise comfort, but places like Sherrie’s Place actually deliver it. Tucked into Casper, this small diner…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

Finding gluten-free food in New York used to mean lowering your expectations. In 2026, that’s no longer the…

By Abigail Cox · May 7

Colorado is packed with bookstores that reward wandering, and the used ones are where the real magic happens.…

By Abigail Cox · May 6

Some restaurants serve dinner, and some serve a story you’ll still be talking about on the drive home.…

By Abigail Cox · May 6

South Dakota gets plenty of attention for its headline attractions, but the quieter parks are where the state…

By Abigail Cox · May 6

You don’t expect to find a gleaming white castle rising above the Blue Ridge Mountains, and that’s exactly…

By Abigail Cox · May 6

Some of Hawaii’s best meals are hiding in plain sight, tucked into tiny counters, roadside shacks, and modest…

By Abigail Cox · May 6

Louisiana knows how to do excess, and that definitely carries over to its thrift stores. These are the…

By Abigail Cox · May 6

There are pretty places, and then there are places that make you stop and wonder if what you’re…

By Abigail Cox · May 5

Some day trips feel like errands with slightly better scenery—but these Louisiana escapes are something else entirely. From…

By Abigail Cox · May 5

If your idea of a good life includes quieter mornings, lower bills, and room to breathe, Montana offers…

By Abigail Cox · May 5

Some hikes demand effort, but this one wins you over almost immediately. At Muir Woods National Monument, the…

By Abigail Cox · May 5

If your favorite kind of shopping involves a cart, a time limit, and the chance of scoring something…

By Abigail Cox · May 5

If you love the kind of place where one more aisle turns into another hour, The Willows Flea…

By Abigail Cox · May 5

Kentucky doesn’t mess around when it comes to secondhand shopping, and these stores prove it quickly. If you…

By Abigail Cox · May 5

Nevada often gets reduced to neon and casinos, which is exactly why its small towns feel like such…

By Abigail Cox · May 5

Western Kansas has a way of hiding its most striking scenery in plain sight, and this park proves…

By Abigail Cox · May 5

Some places win you over with sleek design, and others do it with gravy before you even sit…

By Abigail Cox · May 4

Some places look great in photos but fall flat in person. Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse does the exact opposite,…

By Abigail Cox · May 4

New Hampshire is quietly packed with secondhand stores that are big, browseable, and dangerously easy to lose an…

By Abigail Cox · May 4

Way up in the hills near the Mississippi River Valley, Breitbach’s Country Dining feels like the kind of…

By Abigail Cox · May 4