Abigail Cox

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

Sunset dinner on Long Island is not just a meal—it is a full experience, and the right waterfront…

By Abigail Cox · May 11

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