Clara Peterson

Elizabeth Street Garden is a small green escape on Elizabeth Street in Manhattan, New York. In summer, it…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 26

Yoder’s Dutch Pantry in Grifton, North Carolina, is the kind of place people talk about long after breakfast…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 26

A $35 thrift trip can feel like a small adventure when you know where to look. Frugal’s Family…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 26

Late summer in Upstate New York has a special kind of magic, especially when the day cools down…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 26

Iredell Museums in downtown Statesville may be small, but it holds a surprise many visitors do not expect.…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 26

Missouri is full of places that can still surprise people who have lived here their whole lives. From…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 25

Chittenango, New York, has a special place in Oz history because it is the birthplace of L. Frank…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 25

North Carolina has busy cities, quiet small towns, mountain communities, and coastal neighborhoods, so strong hospitals matter in…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 25

Rocky Falls Shut-ins in Winona, Missouri, is the kind of summer place people talk about after they find…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 25

New York is one of the best cities in the world for people who love old fabric, rare…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 25

Hause of Dogs in Raleigh is not a regular pet shop. It is a cheerful dog cafe where…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 25

King Edwards Fried Chicken in St Charles, Missouri, is the kind of small place people talk about long…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 25

Nick’s Pizza in Forest Hills proves that great food does not need a flashy setting. This cozy Queens…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 25

Grape ice cream may sound like a flavor someone made up on a dare, but Tony’s Ice Cream…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 24

Missouri knows how to turn a simple plate of fried chicken into something people remember for years. Across…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 24

New York is famous for bright city lights, tall buildings, busy sidewalks, and famous places like Central Park…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 24

North Carolina has become a fun place for ramen lovers, especially around Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, and Durham. Across…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 24

John’s Drive-In in Montauk is the kind of place people remember long after vacation ends. It sits on…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 24

Holl & Stone Farms in Garner, North Carolina, is not your usual stop for a sweet treat. At…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 24

A small chocolate shop on Historic Commercial Street in Springfield turns a simple cocoa bean into something rich,…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 24

Daily Planet Diner in Lagrangeville, New York, has become a happy stop for people who love breakfast without…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 23

Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur, North Carolina, feels like the kind of summer destination families remember for years.…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 23

Missouri is full of friendly towns, busy city blocks, river views, college neighborhoods, and family road-trip stops, so…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 23

New York is full of bright lights, busy sidewalks, famous parks, and small places that feel like secret…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 23

North Carolina is full of small restaurants that do not need shiny signs, white tablecloths, or long menus…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 23

Vitale’s Bakery is a beloved Italian bakery in St. Louis, Missouri, tucked into the city’s historic Hill neighborhood,…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 23

FAO Schwarz in Manhattan is not just a toy store. It is a bright, busy, two-level world of…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 23

Moogseum in Asheville, North Carolina, is a small museum with a big sound. It celebrates Bob Moog, the…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 23

Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site in Pilot Knob, Missouri, lets visitors walk through a real Civil…

By Clara Peterson · Aug 22