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When the temperatures dip below your comfort zone in the Palmetto State, it’s comforting to find a cozy restaurant with familiar tastes to stow away for a winter meal. In many locales, the ultimate destination may include a flickering fireplace and a nice steak or prime rib. But if you’re anywhere near the coast and there’s a chill in the air making it difficult to get outside to enjoy that salty breeze… there’s no place more comforting than a waterside restaurant with views that remind us of warmer days spent on, or better yet: in, the water....

Longtime Detroiters are no strangers to freezing weather. After all, our city is nothing short of notorious for its ice-cold winter temperatures and dreary conditions. While we aren’t quite ready to admit it, the snowy season is right around the bend here in the Motor City, and the Farmers’ Almanac has some intriguing predictions about our upcoming weather patterns. For decades, dedicated readers have turned to the Farmers’ Almanac for detailed predictions about weather and climate conditions throughout the United States....

Winter is a busy time here in the Great Lakes State, with families rushing from holiday parties to outdoor excursions throughout the season. The winter months also bring an abundance of celebrations to the region, leaving Michiganders overwhelmed with options. If you only opt to attend one festival this year, we’ve got just the selection for you: an event full of friendly competition, pretty scenery, and plenty of fun. Winterfest will take place from January 23rd-26th in Grand Haven....

Get ready to get cheesy. New Orleans celebrates over 400 festivals a year, and this one promises to be the absolute cheesiest festival you’ll ever go to. Fête des Fromages is back for another year of gouda fun and brie-tiful cheeses from about the world. Not only is it the biggest cheese festival in New Orleans, but the entire country. It’s going to be a grate time, so clear your calendars....

The leaves on a few trees are just starting to change. That means in a few weeks, Connecticut will be surrounded by the breathtaking colors of fall. But leaf-peeping season is the shortest season of the year and you’ll only have a few short weeks to enjoy the spectacular display. One of the most creative ways to surround yourself with fall color is to zipline right through the canopy. Take to the treetops and zoom through the colorful trees this fall at Empower Adventure Park in Middletown....

Minnesota is home to many haunted houses, spooky corn mazes, and terrifying hayrides. But did you know it is also home to an entire Halloween-themed town? Every fall, Anoka, Minnesota, transforms into a delightful, terrifying Halloween wonderland. Hands-down, it is the best Halloween town in Minnesota! And because it’s the Halloween Capital of the World, you know it’ll be a good time. Halloween is just around the corner, and there is still time to enjoy the spooky decorations, intricate pumpkins, and festive costumes....

Regardless of your age, it’s never too late to pick up a new hobby. Crafting is one of the most relaxing hobbies imaginable, whether you opt to take up jewelry-making, sewing, or something in between. When you’re planning your next creative project, you might just find yourself in need of a few beads or other decorative trinkets, and there’s one spot in Michigan where you’ll uncover endless crafty delights. Bead Haven is located at 925 S Main Street in Frankenmuth....

One of the coolest cemeteries in the country – The Showmen’s Rest – is located in the small town of Hugo, Oklahoma. It’s a rectangular section carved out of Mount Olivet Cemetery that is a special resting place for those who dedicated their lives to the circus, including animals. You’ll find some of the most beautiful and unique headstones located in this town that was once known as Circus City, USA....

Do you have a big appetite and want to try something new? Fortunately for us Coloradans, the Centennial State is a foodie’s paradise that is chock-full of world-class cuisine, including the iconic southern seafood boil. Never had a seafood boil before (or maybe you have had it and cannot get enough)? If so, you are going to want to build your own at the delicious Asian Cajun: Located along Alameda Avenue in Denver, the Asian Cajun is billed as being a “Vietnamese-Gulf Coast eatery” that is arguably one of the best in the state!...

We know that you know about this burger spot. It’s one of our favorites, and is the favorite of many Kansans across the state. Recently, a website trusted for food news and reviews has named this place one of the country’s best. It’s a well-deserved title, because we haven’t got enough of this place since it opened up almost 100 years ago. Let’s take a look. If you weren’t aware, we have a wonderful slider shop in Salina, Kansas named The Cozy Inn....

During the holiday season, there are several images and items that always pop up to put us in the Christmas spirit. One of the most iconic of these is the candy cane. These red and white striped candies are a classic holiday tradition that we all know and love, but did you know that Cincinnati is home to the oldest candy cane company in the country? Doscher’s Candies has been the sweetest candy cane shop in Cincinnati since 1871 and it is delighting even more guests and candy lovers today....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, the Christmas season is soon to be underway. Every year, the book Polar Express is read to thousands of children throughout the country. It has become so popular, that even Warner Brothers turned it into a movie. But to take that story to the next level, hop on the real-life Polar Express train ride in Missouri for some memorable family fun....

Nashville may be considered a highly influential and contemporary city nowadays, but it still tells the story of the old American south. Walk through the neighborhoods that fringe downtown, or perhaps wander your way into a classic diner south of Broadway. You’ll find it, every once in awhile. A sudden glimmer of what used to be. If you’d rather seek out the past then let it find you, then make sure to visit one of these historic homes around the city....

Kentucky is home to many outstanding local breweries and these laid back destinations are some of the best for hanging out with friends in the Bluegrass State. Several of these breweries have taken over historic buildings for their brewing process, as well as to house taprooms and even restaurants. Goodwood Brewing has had successful locations in the Louisville area and they recently expanded to Frankfort with the opening of a Goodwood Brewpub right on the Kentucky River....

Long hikes in Virginia are often rewarded with incredible mountain views. Yet today, we’d like to introduce you to a relatively easy trail that yields one of the best mountain views in the state. Hanging Rock Overlook Trail, located on Potts Mountain within the Shawvers Run Wilderness, is an easy trek with a jaw-dropping view of the surrounding landscape. Here’s more on this short-and-sweet path that promises a memorable day hike in Virginia....

If you consider yourself the ultimate coffee lover, you’re in luck! Alabama is filled with a variety of places that sell delicious coffee. One place in particular is Heritage House Coffee & Tea, which you can read all about below. Heritage House Coffee & Tea, which opened in 1994, is a charming coffee house that’s located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. google/Amanda F Since opening in 1994, it’s become a favorite hangout spot among the locals....

Whether or not you get into the Halloween spirit, you must admit this is an eerie time of year — the weather is changing, the streets are often foggy in the morning, and the leaves are falling to the ground. And if you want to feel a little spooked while getting some exercise, just head to Sedro-Woolley and hike the Northern State Recreation Area Loop. The trail takes you to an abandoned mental hospital… and while you can’t go inside, it just might put you in a spooky state of mind....

Got plans for the first weekend in October? Even if you do, try to carve out either Friday or Saturday evening to kick your Halloween season off on a spooky note. If you don’t, you’ll miss out on one of the most delightfully frightening events this season. What’s more, you’ll have to wait an entire year to climb aboard this haunted river float in Missouri that features so much more than terror on the water....

Who’s ready for Halloween? As we journey deeper into October, we’re quickly running out of time to pack in as much fun as we can. With all the haunted attractions across the state, we’ll have to start picking which we really want to visit before the season ends. For an intense evening of thrills and chills, Horrorween Haunted Warehouse in Pennsylvania offers a one-of-kind experience that just might have you begging for more....

Some places go above and beyond when it comes to Halloween festivities. As you’ll note by the following photographs, the town of Marion is no exception. Every year since 1994, this gem in southwestern Virginia puts on a showcase of “Halloween Madness” that transforms the small town into a terrifying — and amazing — Halloween wonderland. Take a peek at what’s in store this year for the Saturday before Halloween at the best Halloween town in Virginia....