Clara Whitmore

Virginia has a lot going for it at the table, but every so often, a place comes along…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 25

Big buffet energy hits fast here, and the hardest part may be figuring out what to try first.…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 24

Hidden mountain town sounds like the kind of phrase people throw around too easily, but New Mexico makes…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 24

Who says the best food detours come with a flashy sign and a polished first impression? Sometimes the…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 24

Did you ever feel a chill ripple down your spine in broad daylight? Maryland hides a haunted stretch…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 23

In the heart of Oregon, there’s a sanctuary where peace, beauty, and history come together in a perfect…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 23

Looking for a hike that offers more than just a workout? This Virginia trail starts with a warning…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 23

Missouri is full of places worth pulling over for, but this one in Branson has built a following…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 22

Right on the Gulf Coast in Alabama, there is a seafood restaurant that locals will tell you about…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 22

What keeps a small-town supper club packed night after night for nearly three decades? No billboards, no influencer…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 22

If you love seafood, the U.S. has some spots that will straight up change your life. Be it…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 21

Colorado has a way of hiding its best surprises just off the highway, tucked behind a canyon wall…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 21

What does it take to fill a dining room in the middle of a Texas countryside town for…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 21

Picture this: you are driving one of Maine’s most remote stretches of coastal highway, the kind of road…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 20

Ever wonder what Missouri is hiding in its southeastern hills? Behind gravel roads and a cathedral of oak…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 20

Okay, so picture this: you are somewhere in the middle of Arkansas, the highway stretches out ahead of…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 20

What if the best escape was not crowded, complicated, or hard to reach? Vermont is known for big…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 19

Okay, stop whatever road trip planning you are doing right now! South Dakota has been hiding something extraordinary…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 19

Maine’s coast is full of beautiful places, but Schoodic Point is something else entirely. Think ancient pink granite…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 19

You do not casually “stop by” a place like this. You show up thinking you will browse for…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 18

Dessert first. That is the move here. The second you see that all-you-can-eat ice cream bar, everything else…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 18

Rhode Island has been quietly winning the clam chowder debate for decades, and seafood fans across New England…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 17

What if the best meal you have ever had is hiding in a small town most people drive…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 17

The Trailhead And Access Getting there is part of the adventure, and this trail does not hide that…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 16

Big appetite? Good. You are going to need it. This is the kind of diner where the plate…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 16

Big landscapes, powerful waterfalls, and views that stop you in your tracks show up fast on this list.…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 15

If you love the idea of digging through shelves and walking out with way more than you planned,…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 15

You know those places that make you say, “Hold on, how is this out here?” That is the…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 14

You don’t just browse here, you wander. Minnesota has plenty of bookstores, but this one plays by different…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 14

You do not usually plan a trip around a sandwich, but this is exactly the kind of place…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 13

Spring in Ohio makes easy hikes feel a lot more exciting. The trails start waking up, the trees…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 12

Ever wish movie night felt a little more like an event and a little less like a routine?…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 12

The view here does not ease in gently. It hits all at once with sea arches, crashing water,…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 12

Have you ever walked into a place that feels like it should not exist in real life? Everything…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 11

Picture this: red sandstone cliffs crumbling into the Pacific, ancient trees clinging to the edge of the world,…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 11

What kind of roadside stop makes people reroute an entire day for something warm, golden, and worth the…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 10

Bring your curiosity, something about the hunt just hits different. You are not just walking on a beach.…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 10

The moment you step inside, the sights hit you all at once. Booths packed with every kind of…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 9

Looking for the kind of thrift haul that makes you text somebody before you even get back to…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 8