Meat is not hard to come by (I mean, you can get it in a tube at your local chain grocery store!), but shopping local is king when you are looking for a quality product! The next time you are in the market for beef, pork, seafood, or chicken, take our advice and opt for the quality meat you will find at this nearly 100-year-old shop in Colorado: Welcome to Oliver’s Meat & Seafood Market!...
Leavenworth, Washington, might get the spotlight when it comes to charming Bavarian villages in the PNW, but there’s a town in Oregon that offers an authentic taste of the Old World, and it deserves the spotlight, too. Located just outside of Salem, Mt. Angel is a tiny Bavarian town in Oregon that’s a total off-the-beaten-path treasure. Within this iconoclastic little locale, Touch of Bavaria is a Bavarian store with all sorts of homemade goods — dirndls, men’s vests, cold shoulder blouses, Tyrolean hats, and more — that’s so worth the drive to visit....
Is it just us, or are Colorado’s plains often overlooked in place of the mountains? Sure, our mountains are downright spectacular but so are the Eastern Plains, as they are both colorful and full of surprising things to see and do. To experience the plains for yourself, we recommend escaping the city for a day or two and visiting a town like La Junta: Located in southeast Colorado, La Junta is a small town that is home to 7,000 residents and some of the most surprising attractions in the state!...
There’s something special about a hot, home-cooked meal. We’re talking about the kind of delicious, down-home cooking you’d find at Sunday afternoon lunch at Grandma’s. Green beans, cole slaw, cornbread, fried chicken, and pies… this is the food of any born-and-raised Kentuckian’s childhood! And when the craving strikes for a big, ‘ole plate of comfort food in Kentucky, there’s really only one option (besides, of course, Grandma’s house): The Lighthouse Restaurant....
Iowa holds its fair share of history, including plenty of mystery and intrigue. But perhaps the most exotic puzzle to be contained within our state’s borders is the one associated with the Ancient Egyptian mummy that has found a resting place within the walls of the Putnam Museum in Davenport. Welcome to the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Iowa. This science and history museum is a veritable treasure trove of all kinds of interesting, educational exhibits, from the periodic table of elements to biomimicry to birds to gems to waterways to music....
Not much can compare to a train ride when it comes to relaxing. Sinking into our seats, watching the scenery pass by, and letting the rhythm of the train hitting the tracks lull us into pure relaxation. A scenic train ride in Pennsylvania isn’t reserved for summer. Climb aboard a train with Strasburg Rail Road, for example, in any season for an old-fashioned experience that’s sure to have you coming back again and again....
Oregon’s wine country is well-known, but the Beaver State’s bourgeoning beer scene is impossible to ignore. Nor would you want to ignore it, as Oregon has some of the best breweries and ale houses in the PNW! The newest kid (or cub, as it were) on the Oregon beer block is BenBear’s Beers, a bear-themed beer bar in Portland. Come for the drinks, stay for the ambience, and return for the experience… this delightful new spot is going to become your new favorite....
The Nutmeg State is well-known for being small. We may not have the massive landscape that larger states possess, but in some ways, that’s a good thing. For instance, when planning a road trip in Connecticut, you’re able to see much more of the state than you could in a larger place like Texas or California. Here at Only In Connecticut, we’re fond of a good themed road trip. And what’s more tasty than a trip centered around food?...
New Hampshire is great at a lot of things. From outdoor adventures to coastal fun in the summer, you can easily rank the state at the top of the list for plenty of activities and things to do. But one thing that often flies under the radar is the food scene. It may not be huge, but the options are enough to satisfy any craving. This is especially true if you’ve got a sweet tooth....
Utah is filled with small towns that boast quite extraordinary histories. However, one small town that is often overlooked is located in southern Utah, near the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Boulder, Utah is not only a fascinating and beautiful place to visit, but also has quite the past. It is one small town that certainly deserves your attention. Boulder is located in southern Utah, at the base of Boulder Mountain. It is one of the smallest towns in Utah with fewer than 300 residents calling this beautiful area home....
Have you ever heard of Denton, Maryland? It’s a small town in Caroline County that’s home to under 5,000 people. Although this area is little known, it’s full of beauty, and you’ll especially want to see the local state park in person. Read on to learn more about Martinak State Park and keep it in mind for a future day trip, or even a camping getaway! You’ll find Martinak State Park along the Choptank River in Denton, Maryland....
Today, we know that there are plenty of state parks to visit in Arkansas. The timeless structures inside of the Natural State’s state parks have delighted generations of nature loving visitors. Truthfully, it’s hard to imagine a time without these beautiful landmarks! But it wasn’t that long ago that we had no state parks in Arkansas. Let’s look back to the very beginning of these historic destinations. We’ll start with the oldest state park in Arkansas, Petit Jean State Park, which has been around for about a century....
Did you know that Idaho is home to some of the oldest cedar trees? Located in northern Idaho and near the small town of Clarkia is the Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area, an ancient grove of cedar trees that is secluded, remarkable, and breathtaking. You can spend the day hiking around this cedar grove in the Gem State and believe us, you’ll be blown away by the age, size, and beauty of this area....
Here in Florida, it’s hard not to love being outside. The truth is when the weather is usually warm and the sun is often shining being outside just feels like the right thing to do. We’ve written before about climbing aboard a floating tiki hut in Florida for a perfect day out on the water, but what about a floating pedal pub? The Paddle Pub Boat in Fort Lauderdale is an out-of-the-box adventure for you and up to 20 friends....
Looking for a small town in Florida that highlights all of the best Southern vibes? Head on over to the “Caladium Capital of the World”, otherwise known as Lake Placid, Florida. This delightful small town has not one, but two nicknames, also being recognized as the “Town of Murals”. So it’s only fair to assume that with so much recognition for a town of fewer than 2,500 residents, there has got to be some exciting happenings here, right?...
In the age of Airbnbs, sophisticated dwellings in rustic settings have become a familiar sight all across Nebraska. There are few as distinctive as this one in the itty-bitty village of Crab Orchard, though. It was once a farm building that has been transformed into a gorgeous getaway for two. Corn Crib Cottage is no clever recreation of a rustic building. It was an actual corn crib in its past life, but it’s now one of the most unusual places to stay in Johnson County....
Certain telltale signs from nature’s smallest of creatures signal the official start of spring each year in the Tar Heel State. The return of hummingbirds to our back yards, for instance, is always a welcome sight to bring a smile to our hearts no matter what’s going on in the world. However, you may be asking “do Spring Peepers come out in North Carolina in the spring?” Yes! The sweet chirping of one of the tiniest of frogs is also a sure sign of spring in North Carolina....
Is there anything better than the cheesy, carb-laden goodness of a giant pizza slice? We think not. This April, you can indulge all your pizza cravings at the Fort Worth Pizza Festival in Texas. A one-day event, the festival features some of the best pizza in the DFW area, plus other activities for all ages. If you want more Texas restaurants, make sure to click here and sign up for our weekly dining newsletter....
Zion National Park may be THE National Park in Utah to visit, but there are actually five national parks in the state. Utah’s national parks are some of the most famous places in the world; their natural beauty is unsurpassed. While we enjoy visiting the parks, tourists from all over the world also flock here. Want to avoid the crowds and get a look at four of our national parks without leaving your living room?...
Alaska’s history is a rich and varied one that truly took off during the Gold Rush in the late 1800s. The Kennecott Mine in Alaska is a remnant of a time when the main draw to come to Alaska was to strike it rich. This abandoned mining town was left to decay until the National Park Service began the long project to restore this historical place. There’s an old abandoned mining town that’s decaying in Alaska’s – and America’s – largest national park....
