Abigail Cox

Maine does not do boring, and these towns prove it almost immediately. Some deliver crashing surf, lobster boats,…

By Abigail Cox · May 15

Some meals just hit differently when they come with neon signs, paper-wrapped burgers, and shakes cold enough to…

By Abigail Cox · May 15

Some places serve coffee. Kitty Korner Cafe in Barre serves coffee, cozy small-town energy, and the kind of…

By Abigail Cox · May 15

Some places do not need a glow-up, a rebrand, or a trendy menu board to stay busy. Across…

By Abigail Cox · May 15

Colorado knows how to do burgers with serious personality, and these cheeseburgers prove it in every messy, satisfying…

By Abigail Cox · May 15

A real Chicago-style hot dog is not just lunch—it is a full-blown local ritual packed into a single…

By Abigail Cox · May 14

If your ideal weekend includes rusty treasures, handmade finds, and the thrill of spotting something you never knew…

By Abigail Cox · May 14

Arizona can still surprise you when it comes to stretching a fixed income without sacrificing scenery or quality…

By Abigail Cox · May 14

In Butte, the steakhouse everyone talks about may actually be hiding its best dish in plain sight. Casagranda’s…

By Abigail Cox · May 14

Some trips are built around the scenery. The smarter ones are built around whatever is roasting, baking, pouring,…

By Abigail Cox · May 14

Some places look impressive in photos and then feel surprisingly ordinary once you arrive. Chicot State Park is…

By Abigail Cox · May 14

Not every getaway needs a complicated plan, a packed itinerary, or a long recovery day afterward. Some of…

By Abigail Cox · May 14

You could easily drive past this old Vermont barn without realizing some of New England’s most memorable dark…

By Abigail Cox · May 14

If your ideal meal ends with a packed table, a happy stomach, and leftovers waiting for tomorrow, New…

By Abigail Cox · May 13

Walk into Schaller & Weber and New York suddenly feels a little more like old Yorkville. This longtime…

By Abigail Cox · May 13

There are breakfast spots you try once, and then there are the ones people recommend with that immediate…

By Abigail Cox · May 13

Long stretches of highway feel a lot easier when the next stop includes a playground kids actually get…

By Abigail Cox · May 13

You do not need a passport to get that ancient-city-rising-from-the-desert feeling. At Wupatki National Monument, stone ruins emerge…

By Abigail Cox · May 13

Chicken Parmesan is everywhere in New York, but not every plate is worth planning your day around. The…

By Abigail Cox · May 13

Some bakeries rely on flashy trends, but Tasty Pastry Bakery & Coffee wins people over the old-fashioned way.…

By Abigail Cox · May 13

New York does not do small energy, and its bookstores prove it. These are the kinds of places…

By Abigail Cox · May 12

If you think you know swap meets, Anaheim Marketplace is ready to completely change your expectations. This massive…

By Abigail Cox · May 12

Some road trips are built around beaches or barbecue, but in Louisiana, the best ones can start with…

By Abigail Cox · May 12

Vermont is ridiculously good at turning an ordinary weekend into a full-on treasure hunt. If you love the…

By Abigail Cox · May 12

Montana does relaxed weekends ridiculously well, especially when a lake is part of the plan. If your perfect…

By Abigail Cox · May 12

You do not need a long weekend or a big splurge to feel like you escaped in Oregon.…

By Abigail Cox · May 12

If you love the kind of thrift store where a quick stop somehow turns into an entire afternoon,…

By Abigail Cox · May 12

Kansas does not usually get compared to an Impressionist painting, yet Bartlett Arboretum somehow makes the comparison feel…

By Abigail Cox · May 11

If you love the thrill of spotting something special before anyone else does, Hawaii’s flea markets absolutely deliver.…

By Abigail Cox · May 11