Abigail Cox

Some of Indiana’s most memorable destinations aren’t defined by big attractions but by the feeling that time moves…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 5

A great buffet isn’t just about serving a lot of food—it’s about offering enough variety that everyone leaves…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 5

Colorado’s best mountain towns don’t just provide spectacular scenery—they put unforgettable outdoor adventures right outside your door. Whether…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 5

You don’t have to travel across the country to find a lake with breathtaking scenery and room to…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 5

One of Chicago’s best family attractions doesn’t cost anything to visit. Lincoln Park Zoo combines free admission with…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 5

Indiana’s historic homes offer far more than beautiful architecture—they preserve the stories of the people who helped shape…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 4

Not every Colorado state park comes with crowded trailheads and packed parking lots. Just outside the mountain town…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 4

Historic streets, beautifully preserved brick buildings, and warm lights spilling from restaurant windows give Galena an unmistakable storybook…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 4

Some of Indiana’s most beautiful lakes remain surprisingly overlooked. Nestled within Deam Lake State Recreation Area in southern…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 4

Coffee shops are common, but cafés where you can sip a drink while spending time with adoptable cats…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 4

Rockford has quietly become one of northern Illinois’ most rewarding food destinations. Across the city, you’ll find everything…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 4

Great steakhouses don’t always sit in busy downtown districts or behind flashy signs. Bonge’s Tavern in the tiny…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 4

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