Abigail Cox

Few things capture a Colorado summer better than a river winding through the heart of town. These communities…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 4

Some of Illinois’ most unforgettable meals come from places that look almost too small to matter. The Moonshine…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 3

Finding a thrift store that’s both enormous and well organized is rarer than it sounds. Mission 27 Resale…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 3

The busiest Colorado parks earn plenty of attention, but they’re far from the only places where the state’s…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 3

When the kids head home, Splash Country Water Park in Aurora transforms into one of Illinois’ most unexpected…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 3

No two Indiana state parks tell quite the same story. One might lead you through rugged sandstone canyons…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 3

Escaping for a summer lake day doesn’t have to mean driving deep into the mountains. Just southwest of…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 3

Architecture becomes a lot more memorable when it refuses to blend into the landscape. Across Illinois, you’ll find…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 3

You don’t expect to be greeted by a towering praying mantis in the middle of an Indiana downtown,…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 3

Stone towers, arched windows, and medieval-inspired architecture aren’t what most travelers expect to find in rural Illinois. That’s…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 2

Not every memorable Colorado mountain town revolves around ski lifts or bustling resort streets. In Ridgway, the appeal…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 2

Towering limestone walls, soaring Gothic arches, and intricate Tudor-inspired details make the Scottish Rite Cathedral one of Indianapolis’…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 2

Smoke has a way of announcing a great barbecue restaurant long before you reach the front door. Across…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 2

A thick, hand-spun milkshake has a way of making summer feel complete. That’s the experience waiting at Gunther…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 2

Some restaurants are remembered for the food. Others stay with you because of what you see between bites.…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 2

Wide stretches of open water, sandy beaches, and colorful sailboats give Carlyle Lake the kind of summer atmosphere…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 2

The best summer meals in Colorado don’t always come with a reservation or a permanent address. They often…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 2

Rows of expertly cut steaks, handcrafted sausages, house-smoked meats, and specialty cuts make Paulina Market a destination long…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 1

Brick-lined sidewalks, locally owned cafés, and easy access to the beaches and shores of Lake Michigan give Chesterton…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 1

As the sun dips behind the Rockies, Colorado’s rooftop restaurants become some of the state’s most sought-after places…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 1

The dessert case at Blue Springs Cafe has been stopping travelers in their tracks for decades. Famous for…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 1

Finding a meal that’s both satisfying and affordable feels like a win, and Indiana is full of restaurants…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 1

Morning light glinting across Dillon Reservoir is enough to make this mountain town feel unlike anywhere else in…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 1

Adventure doesn’t have to begin in a big city or a famous national park. Across Illinois, small towns…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 1

Forget everything you think you know about Indiana’s landscape. Turkey Run State Park quickly replaces images of flat…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 1

Slip beneath the streets of River North and the atmosphere changes almost instantly. At Untitled Supper Club, exposed…

By Abigail Cox · Jul 31

The farther you wander from Indiana’s busiest highways, the more surprising the state becomes. Hidden among forests, winding…

By Abigail Cox · Jul 31

Some of Colorado’s best summer memories are made far from the state’s busiest mountain resorts. Tucked between alpine…

By Abigail Cox · Jul 31

Boat masts swaying in the breeze, waterfront patios, and the sound of Lake Michigan nearby aren’t the first…

By Abigail Cox · Jul 31