Abigail Cox

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

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