Abigail Cox

Some places just understand what comfort food is supposed to do. It should arrive hot, generous, a little…

By Abigail Cox · May 11

Oregon’s coast has a way of making reality feel slightly unreal. One minute you are driving past a…

By Abigail Cox · May 11

Some restaurants chase attention. Darrell’s Place in Hamlin barely seems interested in it, and that is part of…

By Abigail Cox · May 11

If your idea of a great day involves digging past the obvious and spotting the one thing nobody…

By Abigail Cox · May 11

Sometimes you do not need a massive vacation plan—you just need a town that makes your shoulders drop…

By Abigail Cox · May 11

If you are trying to make Social Security stretch without giving up charm, community, or good food, Louisiana…

By Abigail Cox · May 11

Some road trips are built around mountain views. This one is built around folding tables, vintage signs, dusty…

By Abigail Cox · May 10

Some restaurants chase trends, and then there’s Shealy’s Bar-B-Que—a place that keeps winning people over with pure Southern…

By Abigail Cox · May 10

If you know Maine, you know the best lobster rolls are rarely hiding behind polished dining rooms or…

By Abigail Cox · May 10

If you think you can pop into Cannery Row Antiques Mall for a quick browse, think again. This…

By Abigail Cox · May 10

Some trails make you work for the payoff. Step Falls Preserve is not one of them, and that…

By Abigail Cox · May 10

New York does not exactly scream lederhosen at first glance, but that is part of what makes its…

By Abigail Cox · May 10

Montana knows how to deliver rugged scenery, but it quietly excels at pastry too. Scattered between mountain highways,…

By Abigail Cox · May 10

Some places serve pizza, and some places become part of the state’s food memory. Pizza John’s in Derby…

By Abigail Cox · May 10

If you want your retirement dollars to stretch a little further, Minnesota has more smart options than people…

By Abigail Cox · May 10

Some restaurants feed you, and some places feel like they have been feeding a whole region for generations.…

By Abigail Cox · May 9

North Carolina makes the one-day escape feel almost unfairly easy. You can start your morning with mountain views,…

By Abigail Cox · May 9

If your dog hears the word beach and immediately starts spinning in circles, Massachusetts has some seriously good…

By Abigail Cox · May 9

Some breakfast spots feed you, and some leave a story behind. Ray’s Cafe in Kalihi lands firmly in…

By Abigail Cox · May 9

Illinois knows how to surprise you when it leans into its natural side. Beyond the well-known stops, these…

By Abigail Cox · May 9

Not every buffet earns the stretchy pants, but these 14 spots absolutely do. Across Washington, you can still…

By Abigail Cox · May 9

You don’t need to leave New York to get that salty, sandy, big-horizon beach feeling. From Atlantic waves…

By Abigail Cox · May 9

Maryland is full of day-trip towns that feel polished, full of personality, and refreshingly easy on your wallet.…

By Abigail Cox · May 9

If your brain feels like it has forty tabs open, Ketchum is the kind of place that helps…

By Abigail Cox · May 9

If your ideal Illinois day includes dusty boots, sun-warmed fruit, and a bakery stop you definitely did not…

By Abigail Cox · May 8

Some restaurants earn buzz with flashy trends, but The Barn Restaurant & Tavern in Pawlet stands out by…

By Abigail Cox · May 8

Massachusetts has a hidden side, and it’s far wilder, quieter, and more enchanting than most people expect. Beyond…

By Abigail Cox · May 8

If you think Wichita’s aviation story starts and ends with factory tours or big-name aircraft, this place will…

By Abigail Cox · May 8

If you think Virginia treasure hunting starts and ends with antique shops, you are leaving a lot of…

By Abigail Cox · May 8