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There’s no denying that Alabama is a great place to celebrate Christmas. The one place that lets you celebrate this festive holiday year-round is Robert Moore & Co. Christmas Town & Village Collectibles. To learn all about this store, including items it offers, take a look below. Robert Moore & Co. Christmas Town & Village Collectibles is located in Mobile, Alabama. It’s a magical Christmas store that’s open year-round. google/Amy Cramer...

There’s an Amish buffet in southwest Indiana that features a smorgasbord of homemade dishes you won’t want to miss. From fried chicken and mashed potatoes to baked ham and noodles, the comfort foods at this eatery will leave you feeling full and happy. For a food craving that just won’t stop, a buffet is sure to do the trick. Scroll on to learn all about this delicious place. Stoll’s Lakeview Restaurant in Loogootee, Indiana has been in business since 1983....

Spending time outdoors is just one of the many benefits of living in Southern California. With a mild climate that makes hiking an activity to be enjoyed all year long, we are always on the lookout for the best trails to experience. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or you just enjoy being in the great outdoors to enjoy the views, this picturesque trail in Southern California has it all. Here’s a look at what you’ll find when you head out on the Roller Coaster Trail....

Georgia has quite a few beautiful small towns worth exploring during the holiday season. For example, adventuring through Dahlonega during December will easily be one of the highlights of your whole season. But there is another Georgia town that comes alive during the holidays, especially along the main street. Mark your calendars for this one, because this is the best main street at Christmas in Georgia that you won’t want to forget....

The Columbia River is the fourth largest by volume in North America — and to Washingtonians, it’s a beloved part of history (and the present). This majestic body of water provides us with power, fish, recreation, and endless beauty, and we’re truly lucky to have it. Scroll on to learn more about the oldest river in Washington. The Columbia River flows from the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, northeast and then south into Washington, then turns west to form quite a bit of our border with Oregon....

The city of Barre calls itself the “Granite Capital of the World,” and the Hope Cemetery here is a feast for the eyes. The granite you’ll see used to make these spectacular memorials is from the nearby Rock of Ages quarry. This beautiful cemetery in VT is not just a resting place, but a display of some of the most superb craftsmanship you’ll ever find. Let’s take a look at some of the ornate headstones at this magnificent place....

You can never have too much seafood in your life, right? Especially when it comes to crab, lobster, crawfish, and shrimp! Good thing we have tons of seafood restaurants to choose from in SoCal, where you can devour all of your favorite dishes. One seafood dish that’s at the top of our list is a tasty seafood boil. And we’ve found the perfect place to enjoy it. Love a good seafood boil?...

We all have our favorite ways to spend Sunday mornings — from sleeping in late then curling up with the Sunday newspaper and a hot cup of coffee to making a hearty breakfast for the whole family. Sometimes, however, we just want someone else to do the cooking. The Sunday buffet at Bavarian Inn in West Virginia will leave you stuffed and ready to face the week ahead. Let your taste buds take you all the way to Europe when you visit the Bavarian Inn, in Shepherdstown, for its scrumptious Sunday brunch buffet....

If you are looking for a great, quick hike that doesn’t take too long but offers stunning views, the Thunder Bird Falls Trail should be first on your list! Located right off the Glenn Highway in Chugiak, the parking lot is only a short distance from the exit. It’s the perfect quick jaunt from anyone coming from the Anchorage area! Thunder Bird Falls trailhead is located in Chugiak, near Eklutna....

There are many hidden gems in New Jersey, but few require a boat for access. However, there’s a charming chapel in the center of Kinnelon Lake that’s just begging to be seen. While the chapel is private (for the exclusive use of Smoke Rise community members), it is open to the public several days a year, and you won’t want to miss it. The next open house is in June, but you can take a virtual tour right now…...

BBQ is hard to get enough of, because it seems every restaurant or cook has a different type of sauce and personal spice blend to make it their own flavor. To get a taste of what they’re cooking, you’ll have to track down this traveling BBQ food truck or visit their brick-and-mortar location in Wellington. Come see what they’ve got cooking up for you! Have you ever been to a food truck rally or county fair and found out that they have some of the best food?...

With Great Lake-effect snowstorms also come even greater winter events, and boy are our calendars filling up quite quickly! While 2020 may seem worlds away, there’s one event coming to New York that’s tickets go on sale December 1st — almost always selling out rapidly. Giving you the heads up on this marvelous out-of-town event, see why now’s the perfect time to start planning your adventure to the Ice Bar event out in Schuyler County!...

If you enjoy unique roadside attractions, head to the small town of Quapaw where you can stand in three states at once. It’s true…there is a marker on the ground that is located in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. Keep scrolling for all the details. The town of Quapaw might only have less than 1,000 residents but it’s home to one of the coolest roadside attractions in the state - the Tri-State plaque where you can stand in three states at one time....

Is it just us or is the air feeling a little more chilling this time of year? Sure, the temperatures are dropping and winter weather is mere weeks away from settling in, but Halloween is also just around the corner. That might explain why the air has made us shiver as we get deeper into October. If you want to bump up those eerie feelings and perhaps even feel a chill in your blood, then embarking on a ghost walk may do the trick....

History is always something easily interesting, especially if you live somewhere where a lot of settlers and Native Americans lived and fought. This trip will take you through some of Kansas’ best historical sights if you’ve got the yearning for learning. Road trip, anyone? Today’s adventure can begin from either side of our mapped trip, but feel free to start and stop wherever is easiest for you. We’re off to visit some of the best historic sites known to Kansas....

Between the Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival and the dozens of city tree lighting ceremonies, you’ll have abundant opportunities to get into the holiday spirit this year. But if you’re looking for a special event the entire family will enjoy, head to Elbe for the Polar Express Train Ride. This holiday spectacular will transport you straight into the classic storybook, and it’ll fill you with Christmas cheer. Be sure to get your tickets early....

There are all sorts of beautiful places to stay in the city of Nashville. In recent years, multiple bed and breakfasts, contemporary hotels and darling Airbnb’s have popped up all over town. In theory, it’s fantastic! Unfortunately, with so many lovely places to stay it’s difficult to choose the right spot for your trip to Music City. That’s where East Nashville’s boutique hotel, The Russell, can help out. A beautiful space with a heart for the local community, it’s arguably one of the best hotels in town....

Minnesota is home to many charming towns in every region of the state. You’ll find towns with beautiful scenery, towns with wonderful events, and towns with bustling main streets that have plenty to see and do. The town we want to cover today falls into the third category. Hopkins, Minnesota, is a suburb of Minneapolis well known for its charming downtown. You’ll find great food, fun, and more as you stroll down one of Minnesota’s best main streets....

Real life is no fairytale, but that doesn’t mean we can’t pretend from time to time! While the Great Lakes State is overflowing with restaurant options to explore, there’s only one spot here in Michigan that will make you feel as though you’ve stepped directly into a storybook — and you might never want to leave. Henderson Castle is located at 100 Monroe Street in Kalamazoo. Google Maps This one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast is so much more than an inn — Henderson Castle also houses multiple dining options and some of the most charming scenery imaginable....

When most people think of caves in West Virginia, it calls to mind guided tours of deep caverns winding through the earth, replete with stalagmites rising from the ground like misshapen pillars and stalagmites hanging from the ceilings like broken chandeliers. But not all caves require a trek underground, and this particular trail in Barbour County combines the beauty of the outdoors with the stone foundations that are generally hidden beneath our feet....