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The best way to experience our historic destinations around Kentucky is to take a tour that teaches the history and interesting stories of the landmark. As informative as the tours typically are, many of these places offer unique experiences to tour the grounds, especially around specific holidays. My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown is a must-see spot for all Kentuckians, but if you’re interested in more than just the general history, then plan on taking one of their Shadows of Federal Hill Tours....

Throughout Delaware, the trees are going up, lights are turning on, and everyone is getting into the Christmas Spirit. Each year, Delaware’s charming Main Street Communities put on beautiful holiday displays and truly light up the state. This year, spend Christmas in Newark, Delaware, where you’ll find decorated storefronts, a gigantic Christmas tree, fine dining, charming cafes, and the best boutique shopping around. You’re going to love exploring the best Main Street at Christmas in Delaware....

Montana winters are long and often freakishly cold, but staying inside gives us time to make plans for what we’ll do when the weather outside isn’t so frightful. If you’re currently creating your 2020 Montana bucket list, save a spot for the Red Ants Pants Music Festival in White Sulphur Springs. What started as a small gathering of musicians and music fans has amassed a large following, and it’s only getting bigger and better....

When you’re craving Mexican food in Nebraska, you’ve got plenty of choices. They run the range from little neighborhood places to big, fancy date-night destinations, and they’ve all got their own specialties. This cute pink building in Nebraska is the latter, but don’t let its size fool you; it’s full of big flavors. Tacos El Pueblito is located in Nebraska City. The bright pink building is impossible to miss, and after you stop in you’ll always associate the color with fresh, delicious Mexican meals....

If you’re looking for a change of pace from your usual SoCal activities, a day trip to this celebrated museum that captures the history of the American West is a fun way to spend an afternoon in Southern California. Packed with a variety of interactive exhibits, this unique museum in SoCal is a fun destination for the whole family. Here’s a closer look at what you’ll find when you visit the Autry Museum of the American West....

There’s definitely an abundance of destinations to check out when you feel like chasing waterfalls in Northern California. From well-known gems like Burney Falls to lesser-known spots like the hidden falls featured here, our region of the state is chock full of beautiful, flowing waterfalls. This waterfall, known as Glen Alpine Falls, can be found at the dreamy Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe. The majestic beauty of this waterfall is hard to put into words, but seeing it for yourself is an experience that speaks for itself....

New Year’s Eve superstitions vary from state to state, country to country, and culture to culture. From the superstitions involving the “first footer” or first person to cross the threshold of your house after midnight, to not washing any article of clothing on New Year’s Day, superstitions can be quite unusual. However, there is one New Year’s superstition in Georgia that has held strong from the days of Sherman’s March through the state during the Civil War....

Pea Ridge National Military Park is one of the most well-preserved civil war battlefields in the nation. Today’s trail is an easily missed hike in the park but should not be overlooked. The Williams Hollow Trail leads you to retrace the steps of the soldiers while also showing glimpses of their war-torn lives. Let’s learn a little history and see these echos of the past. The Elkhorn Tavern is one of the many must-sees during a trip to the military park but there’s another adventure just around the back....

It’s one thing to see beautiful species of birds in the books you may have read, but it’s another thing to see them live in person, eating and squabbling. Luckily, Kansas is home to two great areas where over 300 species of birds migrate, rest, and spend quite a bit of time in the spring and fall. Come see a sample of this wonder! The shorebirds and waterfowl migrate through Kansas, going as north as western Alaska and as south as Louisiana, Central America, and South America....

There’s nothing like a beautiful hike on a crisp fall day that leads to a breathtaking view. Here in Ohio, we have several treetop adventures and canopy tours that give you an opportunity to get up close and personal with the changing colors of fall. Sometimes, it’s best to take it all in with a bird’s eye view and a wide camera lens that truly captures the variety of color, however....

Callings all nerds! There’s a chain of trendy restaurants in Indiana that are all about books, board games, and craft beer. This library bar is a wonderful place to take your friends for an evening of fun and fabulous food. Be prepared to geek out when you see the book-themed menu at these restaurants. Scroll on for more details… Books & Brews is a relatively new chain of trendy bars in central Indiana with its original location in Indianapolis....

Let’s face it. The hype around tacos is just getting bigger and more intense. They aren’t just for Tuesdays anymore! Here in Nevada, we’re home to all sorts of mouthwatering Mexican restaurants, taquerias, and cantinas. A good taco certainly isn’t that hard to find. However, there’s one spot that’s made an impression by serving up the best tacos in town and you’ll definitely want to see it out. Carson City’s Hacienda Market is a treat for both your taste buds and stomach so keep scrolling to see what it’s all about....

It doesn’t get much better than a delicious, old-fashioned milkshake. Alabama is home to several places that sell this popular ice cream drink, including Hamburger Heaven. To learn all about Hamburger Heaven and its famous milkshakes, read on. Hamburger Heaven is an award-winning restaurant that currently has four locations in the Birmingham, Alabama area: Birmingham, Irondale, Gardendale, and Homewood. Each one is locally owned and operated. facebook/Hamburger Heaven Since opening for business in 1982, this local restaurant chain has received customers from all across the state and beyond....

Have you ever wondered about how cranberries get from those huge bogs to your table? This fantastic fall festival in Massachusetts is the perfect place to learn all about the Bay State’s little bitter berries and even try your hand at harvesting your own! Here’s what you need to know. Mark your calendars for October 12! This amazing fall festival in Massachusetts is sure to have you seeing red – in a good way!...

In Maine we have grown accustomed to strange news and weird findings. From multicolored lobster to dangerous algae, the rest of the country might underestimate just how thrilling it can be to live in Vacationland. We even have an entire museum dedicated to mythical creatures! But, of all the weird things we’ve heard this one might take the cake. Have you seen these animals? The Buxton Police Department recently asked residents to report any sighting of feral pigs to officials at the town....

Ahh, pasta. Nothing is as rewarding, filling, and downright delicious as a big bowl of fresh pasta made with love. It’s hard to find good, quality pasta nowadays. Too many plates of pasta in restaurants come frozen and don’t have that freshness or flavor that makes a good pasta dish memorable. Except when you visit this Miami Beach staple known as Scarpetta. Thanks to celebrity chef Scott Conant, one of the best pasta dishes in the entire country is served right here in Florida....

The chaos of the holiday season is behind us and we are heading straight into a New Year with new resolutions and goals. If one of your aspirations for the year ahead is to be less stressed then you need to pay a visit to an amazing Himalayan salt cave. You don’t need to travel to distant places to enjoy complete relaxation. Saltitude has exactly what you need right here in Rhode Island....

Sometimes when it comes to finding unique getaways in Georgia, the weirder it is, the better. And by weird, we don’t mean hinging on serial killer weird, we mean out-of-the-box, not-your-average-hotel-room, definitely-no-room-service weird. Like staying in a treehouse on a Georgia vineyard, weird. Because oftentimes when the overnight getaway is weirder then it is “normal” it yields the best memories. In Marietta, Georgia there is a one-of-a-kind dome house available to rent that sleeps up to four guests comfortably....

Hanging out in Taos with mountains as your background is always a treat, but choosing a place to eat can be tough. While there are many different spots to grab a bite in this friendly mountain town, Taos Pizza Out Back is one of the best unassuming pizza restaurants with a picture-perfect patio. Not only is the staff as friendly as can be, but the pizzas are made fresh with organic and local ingredients to make for one unforgettable slice of pie....

Kansas farms aren’t all wheat and corn, regardless of what you might see in most of them. Some of our farms grow fruit, some grow animals, and some combine their interests to make one amazing experience. This farm in Kansas is three things in one, and the perfect spot to visit come spring. Might as well start your travel plans now! Welcome to Elderslie Farm, a special spot in Kansas where you can not only dine, but enjoy fresh fruits of labor as well....