Abigail Cox

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

Massachusetts doesn’t mess around when it comes to flea markets. If you love the thrill of scoring a…

By Abigail Cox · May 4

Mississippi doesn’t need velvet ropes or flashy dining rooms to deliver a truly memorable steak. Some of the…

By Abigail Cox · May 4

Mississippi knows how to do thrift shopping on a seriously big scale. If you love the kind of…

By Abigail Cox · May 4

You do not expect to find a full-on Tuscan-style medieval castle rising out of Napa Valley wine country,…

By Abigail Cox · May 3

Nebraska has a knack for hiding its best towns in plain sight. Skip the usual stops, and you’ll…

By Abigail Cox · May 3

Some places earn regulars. Carriage Crossing Restaurant and Bakery in Yoder earns full-on road trips. The famous cinnamon…

By Abigail Cox · May 3

In New York, $35 can still go surprisingly far if you know where to shop. The right thrift…

By Abigail Cox · May 3

Some breakfast spots are good, and then some make you hit the brakes and reroute your entire morning.…

By Abigail Cox · May 3

If you’re craving big scenery without the crowds, Virginia has some seriously smart alternatives. These state parks offer…

By Abigail Cox · May 3