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Indiana is full of gorgeous hiking trails that are worth exploring any time of year. From the sandy dunes to scenic Brown County, Indiana’s state parks, forests, and nature preserves offer some of the best hiking spots in the Midwest. In fact, there’s even an amazing hiking trail in the southern part of the state that will take you through an abandoned train tunnel. A Trip Advisor Member/TripAdvisor Clifty Falls State Park is a stunning state park located in Madison....

Delaware is known for being a big producer of ice cream. While we aren’t home to the Ice Cream Capital of the World (thanks, Iowa), we’re sure home to some mighty fine dairies and creameries. One of the oldest in the state, Vanderwende Creamery, is still making some of the best ice cream in Delaware since they opened up their farm 65 years ago. Vanderwende Creamery is a family-run dairy located in Bridgeville, Delaware....

Are you ready to bring your old-fashioned holiday dreams to life? Michigan is home to plenty of fun-filled Christmastime activities this year, but there’s only one spot where you’ll have the chance to sit back, relax, and step back in time among plenty of festive decor. Whether you’re a history buff, a tea enthusiast, or both, a visit to this enchanting holiday event will quickly capture your heart. Whaley Historic House Museum is located at 624 E Kearsley St in Flint....

Christmastime just might be the most magical time of the year, not just for the kiddos but for us adults as well. Twinkling lights dot the landscape. Christmas carols fill the airways, and sometimes we just feel like singing along. Everyone seems to be in a much cheerier mood when the holidays roll around, too. Bask in the magic of Christmas when you visit Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri, decked out with dazzling displays for the holiday season....

When it comes to dining out, portion size is just as important as its taste. After all, we want to feel like we’re getting our money’s worth. One Alabama restaurant where you can always expect large portions is Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar. For information about this restaurant, take a look below. Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar is located on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast in Orange Beach. It’s an absolute must-visit for seafood lovers....

North Carolina is a vast place for enjoying the finer things in life. With 100 counties and a nearly nine-hour drive from west to east, there are many hidden secrets waiting to be discovered throughout the Tar Heel State. One such place is found nestled in between the towns of Warsaw and Kenansville, 50 miles due east of Fayetteville. The Scots-Irish-themed inn, winery, and restaurant here is known as The Country Squire and you won’t find another spot quite like it in all of North Carolina....

You don’t need to head to Vegas in order to chow down on at an all-you-can-eat prime rib buffet. In fact, you don’t even need to leave the state of Florida! There is a buffet restaurant in Lake Park, Florida that serves up all-you-can-eat prime rib, among other tasty options. The next time you don’t feel like lifting a finger for dinner, head on over to Carving Station Buffet in Florida....

Once you’ve lived with the cold long enough in New York, you learn to embrace the harsh winter weather in order to make the best of things. You can try and stay next to the fireplace all season long, but at some point you’ll cave in and step outside to dive into our powdery blanket of fun. Getting showered in lake-effect snow storms, our Western residents have a ton of amazing locations that turn into their own winter amusement parks during this time of year....

What if you could discover the fountain of youth? While many think of this as just fairy tale fiction, some believe certain waters carry healing properties greater than your average glass of H20. While you might not be ‘forever young,’ this one bubbling spring in North Carolina promises you’ll at least be ‘forever healthy.’ Are you ready to jump into the fountain of youth in North Carolina? That’s right! The fountain of youth is really right here in North Carolina....

Did you know that there’s an annual German Christmas market in Maryland? It returns every year, and proves to be one of the most anticipated holiday events in the state. This magical event infuses a bit of German tradition in the Old Line State, which only elevates the fun and atmosphere of holiday cheer. If you love a festive and unique experience, then make sure to check out one of the best holiday events in Maryland this holiday season....

Fairfield, Connecticut is full of quaint little restaurants to grab a bite to eat, however, there’s no better place for a meal that will take you straight to England than dining at Gruel Britannia. This charming English cafe and takeout spot has everything you need for a true feast or a quick delicious bite. Stop in for a coffee and pastry at breakfast or visit later for a true English meal....

In terms of quintessential hole-in-the-wall eateries in North Carolina, perhaps no other is quite as legendary as Hap’s Grill in Salisbury. Even with no tables, only a counter from which to order your food, and a menu limited to hot dogs, chili dogs, hamburgers, chips, and soda, Hap’s is one of the most visibly busy restaurants in town. Open six days a week for lunch, the restaurant carts a couple of makeshift hand-made wood tables out to the sidewalk for patrons to park their food on while devouring the meal....

The best way to bask in the natural beauty of Ohio is to get out there on one of the Buckeye State’s trails. For a beautiful, easy trail that takes you to a pretty waterfall, lace up your hiking boots and head to Horseshoe Falls. You’ll find Caesar Creek State Park in the southwestern corner of the state, near Waynesville. The park encompasses 3,741 acres, and includes a beautiful lake, creek, nature center, and pioneer village....

For some, the most wonderful time of the year is made even more magical by Hallmark Christmas movies. The movies are fun and heartwarming, offering a pleasant break from reality. And this year, the new releases happen to include a film that is set in the Treasure State itself. Christmas in Montana debuts on Saturday, December 14, and we’re pretty sure we’re going to love it. Christmas in Montana stars Kellie Martin and Colin Ferguson as a pair who come together in an unexpected way, as is often the case in these Hallmark gems....

It may come as a shock to some that Nashville only has ONE craft cidery, but it’s true. This eclectic and contemporary southern city has one hot spot in town, and oh how incredible it is. If you haven’t made your way to Diskin Cider just yet, you need to check out this epic local hang. Come with your friends, come with your family, come for date night or ladies night or any other event in-between....

Missouri is the place to be when it comes to Christmas. We have the best Christmas light displays, the best holiday traditions and now, one of the best winter wonderlands! Though we have many brag-worthy Christmas towns, Saint Charles took the lead with its month-long Christmas festival, earning it the title of being the best winter town in Missouri. During this fun-filled festival, visitors can expect Christmas carols, selfies with Santa, parades, a mesmerizing light display plus so much more....

Alabama hosts several Christmas attractions each year, many of which will fill you with holiday cheer and take you back to your childhood. One attraction, in particular, is Santa Land. To learn all about this magical Christmas attraction, take a look below. Santa Land is a unique Christmas attraction that’s located in the small North Alabama town of Rogersville. It attracts numerous families year after year, and it’s also the only place in the South, if not the U....

It may not be the first thing that you relate to our state, but New York has more haunted and abandoned places then we can keep track of. There is never a bad time to visit the Empire State if you’re interested in exploring spooky settings, especially if Halloween is on your mind. You’ll find that nearly all of New York’s regions do something fun for the eerie holiday, but there’s one town in particular that turns into a completely different world around this time of year....

Jerome is by far the most notorious ghost town in Arizona, so it only makes sense that Halloween would be celebrated year-round here. The Asylum, a restaurant located in the iconic Grand Hotel that used to be a hospital where thousands of patients died, keeps the spooky antics going no matter what the season. No matter what time of year it is, The Asylum leaves no stone unturned regarding themed decor....

There’s something incredibly charming about a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. While opulent surroundings and gourmet menus certainly have their perks, stepping into a welcoming, low-key eatery is absolutely delightful. Here are ten such restaurants in the Great Lakes State that you simply must visit. Whitehouse Restaurant (13 N McEwan St, Clare) Yelp/Chris C. Yelp/Allie H. This lovely eatery in Clare is tiny, but don’t let that fool you — it serves up some of the most delicious burgers imaginable....