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‘Tis the season to eat whatever we want, conveniently forget about the exercise bike downstairs, and – most importantly – watch our favorite Christmas movies while eating whatever we want! If your kryptonite of “naughty” foods is chocolate and other confections, you will want to make plans to attend this super-sweet Colorado chocolate festival: Taking place Saturday, December 14th (2019) at the Colorado Springs Event Center is the one-of-a-kind Holiday Chocolate Festival, which advertises a whopping 30,000-square-feet of “Chocolate and Holiday Fun!...

We’ve had the first day of fall but now we’re ready to get this spooky season underway! For some thoroughly terrifying thrills and chills head to Huntsville’s haunted house, The Expelled. As the season develops so do the screams at The Expelled. This haunted house starts off mild but finishes with a petrifying finale called “Unleashed.” You may need to keep your eyes covered but let’s take a peek at this creepy attraction....

From towering mountains and lush forests to unique geological features and even cascading waterfalls, Wyoming is home to countless jaw-dropping landscapes, and there is little we love more than lacing up our hiking boots and exploring the great outdoors. While all of Wyoming’s landscapes are truly phenomenal, this incredible hiking trail that leads past ancient lava flow to a wondrous waterfall currently tops our travel wish list. Adventure awaits. Nestled within Yellowstone National Park, the Lava Creek Canyon Trail leads adventurers on a magnificent 4....

These days, you can buy candy just about anywhere. However, if you’re craving homemade treats and old-fashioned sweets, you’ve got to visit a candy store – and we found the perfect one. Located in Ocean Springs, The Candy Cottage is as charmingly sweet as it sounds. Take a look: There are a lot of things to love about Ocean Springs – and The Candy Cottage is one of them. The Candy Cottage & Gourmet/Google...

Every fall, thousands of tundra swans fly down from Alaska to Utah to spend the winter. They spend just a couple months at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge before heading to bask in the warmth of central California for the rest of the season. The swans will be arriving soon, so plan your visit! You’ll find the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge just west of I-15, near Brigham City. The 74,000-acre refuge is home to more than 250 bird species throughout the year, as they stop here for a rest during their migrations....

Utah is full of interesting rock formations of all kinds. From Devil’s Slide in northern Utah, to the majestic spires of Bryce Canyon National Park, if a landscape full of sandstone carved over millions of years by erosion is your gig, this is surely heaven on earth. It’s impossible not to be blown away by the Beehive State’s unique geology, and the hoodoos at Goblin Valley are no exception. Take a stroll through this valley filled with odd rock formations....

Is your style too unique to shop at the big box stores? Or perhaps you’re looking for a hard-to-find collectible? If so, an antique store is an ideal spot to start your search. In West Virginia, there are oodles of great places selling vintage merchandise but there’s one particular spot that has a selection that goes on and on. Visit this huge antique shop for hours and hours of treasure hunting....

Can you believe it’s already that time of the year to start the holiday shopping, put up the Christmas lights, blast the festive music and enjoy holiday activities? Go find those winter coats and gloves because we found a winter walk that will positively enchant you. Mark your calendars to attend the Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights at the Woolaroc Ranch in Bartlesville. Take a look at the best winter hike in Oklahoma....

Buffet restaurants are perfect for two types of people: those with enormous appetites, and those who are indecisive. But even if neither of those descriptions fit you, you’ll still want to treat yourself to a meal at Yumi Garden Buffet in Middletown. With more than 250 menu items to choose from, you’ll surely find something you’ll love — and you can have as much of it as you’d like. Yumi Garden Buffet is the largest buffet in Middletown, and one of the largest in Rhode Island....

We love antique shopping, especially if we have a room that needs new life breathed into it. These Kansas antique malls are the perfect picks to help you redecorate your home or finish that room that’s been missing the perfect piece. Maybe you’ll find a new item to change a whole room, or something to turn into your next DIY project. Come see what they’ve got in store! Leavenworth Antique Mall - Leavenworth TrishA4/TripAdvisor...

While driving through Alabama, you can’t help but notice the variety of places to eat. In fact, some of these places have been around for so long that they’ll fill you with nostalgia. Listed below are eight of Alabama’s most nostalgic restaurants. You’ll want to try them all! Stacey’s Rexall Drugs & Olde Tyme Soda Fountain - Foley tripadvisor/Paisan P google/Greg Davis Stacey’s Rexall Drugs & Olde Tyme Soda Fountain, which opened in 1929, will most certainly fill you with nostalgia the moment you step inside....

What do exceptional drip coffee, a welcoming atmosphere and scrumptious egg sandwiches have in common? They’re the way to an Ohioan’s heart. Earlier this month, Food and Wine released their 2019 list of “The Best Coffee Shops in America” and two Ohio coffee shops made the list. If you’ve ever visited Fox in the Snow Cafe in Columbus or Mom ‘n ’em Coffee in Cincinnati, then you likely aren’t surprised to hear that these coffee shops were recognized....

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and pretty soon, so will Christmas! As you start to plan your holiday activities, you should check to see what towns outside of your hometown have to offer. While the concept of a Christmas parade is nothing new, tractor parades are starting to become very popular in Vermont. One of those parades takes place in St. Albans, Vermont. The Tractor Parade is put on each year by St....

For the past 54 years, Durango Diner has been cooking up delicious breakfast food in the southwestern town of Durango, Colorado. Walk into their no-frills diner and take a seat at the counter, where you can watch your breakfast being made on the hot griddle. Although everything at Durango Diner is superb, their hashbrowns are truly the star of the show. You’ll want to make Durango Diner your go-to spot for super satisfying and fully loaded hashbrowns....

There is something magical about the holidays in Florida that you can’t quite explain to visitors from other parts of the country. It’s not the snow that makes the holiday season bright, because there is little-to-no snow. It isn’t about the hot chocolate warming your bones on a cold winter’s day. But perhaps a perfect representation of why Florida is the best place to spend the holiday season comes in the form of Deck The Chairs in Jacksonville Beach....

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and there’s no better way to ring in the festivities than by heading out for a beautiful celebration with loved ones. Michigan comes to life during the winter months, but there’s one spot here in the Great Lakes State where you’ll find a unique holiday gathering. Prepare to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season. Frankenmuth’s annual Holiday Celebration and Candlewalk will take place on November 29th, 2019....

Nevada is home to all types of “haunted” destinations, ranging from creepy old hotels to abandoned mining sites. However, it’s not very often you get to visit an entire haunted town. Goodsprings, Nevada is definitely a historic community, and it happens to contain a ton of ghost stories as well. Whether you believe in these creepy tales is one thing, but you have to admit this is the type of place you may not want to be stuck at after nightfall!...

Once West Virginia’s winter weather fully settles in for the season, there’s no better place to be than snuggled up under a warm blanket or cozied up next to a roaring fireplace. If you’re looking to spoil yourself with a night out that involves a delicious dinner and memorable dining setting, then see why you’ll want to start planning your trip to Hardy County before the winter months pass you by!...

When you’re craving a taste of the Old World, but you find that you’re stuck stateside, stop by Hans & Franz Biergarten in Greenville, South Carolina. This cozy pub serves all kinds of tasty, authentic German food alongside imported beer. For delicious, authentic German food in a rustic setting, visit Hans & Franz Biergarten. You’ll find it in Greenville. Kelly Marshall/Google Address: 3124 SC-14, Greenville, SC 29615 Step inside to find an eclectic dining room that’s both cozy and quirky....

As New Englanders, we sometimes take for granted how good we’ve got it when it comes to seafood. With the Atlantic Ocean just over 3 hours away and Lake Champlain nearby, we’re spoiled with all the fresh fish available for restaurants to source from. It would be impossible to just name one restaurant as the best, but Shanty on the Shore sure is a great choice for fabulous seafood with a casual vibe....