This New Jersey Chrome Diner Griddles Tiny Burgers Just Like It Did In 1946
These tiny burgers sizzle in a building once billed as the diner of the future at the 1939 World’s Fair. Somebody later took it apart…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 22, 2026
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New York
This New York Mountain Resort Looks Like A Victorian Castle Beside A Mountain Lake And Serves A Thanksgiving Grand Buffet
Your Thanksgiving turkey can come with a glacial lake view and a sprawling Victorian castle right behind it.…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 22
South Dakota
This Legendary South Dakota Roadside Restaurant Serves Hearty Comfort Food And Homemade Pies Worth Stopping For
Coffee for five cents. That’s still on the menu at one famous interstate stop, and I can’t get…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 21
Florida
10 Florida Day Trips Worth Taking Before 2026 Ends
Tarzan movies once filmed scenes in the water of one seriously deep spring that earned a spot on…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 21
Pennsylvania
This Pennsylvania Garden Fills Its Indoor Greenhouse And Grounds With Holiday Lights
A 12.5-foot-tall tree made of red anthurium blooms, crowned with an animated starburst, stands inside a Victorian glasshouse…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 20
Pennsylvania
10 Pennsylvania Candy Makers Still Making Chocolates The Old-Fashioned Way
A tiny chocolate shaped like a flower bud first showed up in Pennsylvania in 1894. That means it…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 20
California
This California Viewpoint Frames A Famous Granite Dome, A Sheer Cliff And A Waterfall In One Shot
You drive through 4,233 feet of solid granite, and then the mountain simply lets go. One second it’s…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 19
Pennsylvania
This Pennsylvania Amish Restaurant Serves Family-Style Dinners With Dishes Passed Around The Table
Fried chicken, baked ham, and beef meatloaf all land on the same table, and nobody orders a thing.…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 19
Georgia
This Georgia Drive-In Calls Itself The World’s Largest And Serves Chili Dogs By The Thousand
Two miles of hot dogs in a single day. That’s the reported daily average at one famous Georgia…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 18
South Carolina
10 South Carolina State Parks Worth A Weekend Trip In 2027
Somewhere under a mountain lake in South Carolina, old roads and houses still sit on the bottom. Scuba…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 18
Maryland
This Maryland Candy Shop Has Been Making Homemade Fudge For Over 100 Years
Be serious. You’re on a boardwalk and there is candy within reach. Of course you are stopping. This…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 17
Arkansas
This Arkansas Museum Features Stunning Bridges Over A Natural Spring And Scenic Woodland Trails
Art or trail? You may end up doing both before lunch. This Arkansas museum makes switching easy. Step…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 17
New Jersey
This New Jersey Seaside Town Has Colorful Victorian Houses And A Historic Tent Village Dating Back Over 150 Years
Victorian architecture went to the beach and forgot to tone it down. Subtlety was clearly not invited. Cottages…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 16
Delaware
This Historic Delaware Estate Features An Impressive Collection Of American Antiques And Sprawling Gardens
House or garden? Bad news: you are probably going to want both. Inside, one room can easily lead…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 16
Pennsylvania
This Iconic Pennsylvania Sandwich Shop Is Famous For Stuffing Fries And Coleslaw Inside Its Sandwiches
Fries on the side? Not here. They go straight into the sandwich. That move helped turn a working…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 15
Florida
This Historic Florida Bakery Has Been Baking Famous Cuban Bread Since 1915
Yes, that leaf on top of the bread is supposed to be there. And once you notice it,…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 15
Washington
This Washington Waterfall Drops Nearly 270 Feet And Is Surprisingly Easy To Reach
I love a huge view that does not demand a huge hike first. Here, a short walk gets…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 14
California
This Giant California Redwood Has A Tunnel Through Its Trunk That You Can Drive A Car Through
Your driving instructor definitely skipped this part. Normally, when a tree is directly in front of the car,…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 14
Colorado
9 Historic Colorado Ghost Towns With Abandoned Buildings Still Standing Today
A town does not disappear all at once. First the work dries up. Then the shops close. Eventually,…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 13
Pennsylvania
10 Beautiful Pennsylvania Bridges With Stunning Views Worth Exploring On Foot
Bridges are supposed to help you get somewhere. These may ruin that idea by making you stop halfway.…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 13
Hawaii
This Hawaii Bakery Fries Fresh Malasadas To Order And Draws Lines Around The Block
A warm pink box of fried dough is a very persuasive thing. Especially when the sugar is still…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 12
Pennsylvania
This Pennsylvania Family Bakery Has Been Hand Twisting Sourdough Pretzels Since 1983
A good hard pretzel should make itself heard. Snap. That is the sound you are chasing here. These…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 12
Wyoming
This Famous Wyoming Geyser Keeps Erupting And Attracts Visitors From Around The World
This geyser has a reputation for being punctual. That does not mean it wears a watch. The eruptions…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 11
Washington
This Famous Washington Market Has Fishmongers Who Toss Fresh Salmon Through The Air Right In Front Of Shoppers
Lunch should not require a catcher’s mitt. Here, it might help. A salmon can leave the ice, sail…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 11
Missouri
This Missouri Bike Trail Follows An Old Rail Line For Nearly 240 Miles Along The Missouri River
A railroad retired, and bicycles moved in. Now the old rail corridor stretches for roughly 240 miles, trading…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 10
Minnesota
This Minnesota Wilderness Has Thousands Of Lakes And Almost No Roads To Reach Them
If I hand you a map covered in blue and say, “That’s the route,” do not panic. The…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 10
Maine
This Maine Harbor Still Launches Century-Old Windjammers For Multi-Day Trips Along The Coast
If you like knowing exactly where tomorrow ends, this schooner may test you a little. It has been…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 9
Nevada
This Nevada Guide Takes Visitors Through Ancient Caves Hidden Beneath The Desert
Nevada is keeping part of the landscape downstairs. Above ground, everything feels wide open. Sagebrush rolls toward the…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 9
West Virginia
This West Virginia Steam Train Climbs Through Mountain Switchbacks To Nearly 5,000 Feet
If we are getting on this train, I am taking the window seat. You can argue with me…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 8
Alabama
This Alabama Canyon Is One Of The Deepest East Of The Mississippi And Still Flies Under The Radar
If you pull over here, check where the ground went. Seriously. One minute you are on top of…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 8
Arizona
This Arizona Crater Was Formed By A Meteorite And Later Became A NASA Training Ground
Space really did leave a dent here. And once you are standing near the rim, the desert starts…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 7
Idaho
This Idaho Waterfall Is Taller Than Niagara Falls And Still Surprisingly Underrated
Niagara might want to look away for this part. This Idaho waterfall drops 212 feet into the Snake…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 7
Nevada
This Nevada Zipline Sends Riders Flying Above The Neon Lights Of Fremont Street
Do you want to sit like a normal person, or fly face-first over downtown like you suddenly have…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 6
Nebraska
This Nebraska Hot Air Balloon Ride Lifts Off At Sunrise With Views That Stretch For Miles
Set the alarm earlier than you normally would. Trust me, sunrise looks different when you are waiting beside…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 6
Oklahoma
This Oklahoma Truck Stop Serves A Massive Chicken-Fried Steak Smothered In Country Gravy
There comes a point on a long drive when the snack bag officially stops counting as lunch. That…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 5
Alabama
This Alabama Oyster Bar Pairs Fresh Gulf Seafood With Old-School Southern Biscuits
Biscuits have one excellent rule: do not treat them like an afterthought. Get them while they are warm.…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 5
Virginia
8 Charming Virginia Tea Rooms Serving Scones And Baked Treats With Old-Fashioned Homemade Flavor
Jam first or cream first? Choose carefully. Somebody at the table may take this personally. Afternoon tea has…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 4
Indiana
This Indiana Bulk Foods Market Is Filled With Country Store Bargains Shoppers Travel Miles To Find
Bulk bins are very good at making bad estimates feel responsible. You scoop a little flour. Then some…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 4
Georgia
This Georgia Pizzeria Earned A Huge Dave Portnoy Score And Pizza Fans Are Paying Attention
Okay, an 8.1 pizza score already sounds like a dare. So naturally, they put it on the menu.…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 3
Indiana
This Historic Indiana Restaurant Serves An All-You-Can-Eat Spread Packed With Comfort Food Classics
Tell me what day you are going, and I can already tell you what might steal your attention.…
By Adeline Parker · Oct 3