Clara Whitmore

Road trips through Oklahoma have a way of surprising you, and this one delivers a surprise worth planning…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 30

Homemade pies have a way of turning a quiet bake shop into the stop everyone talks about later.…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 29

This country buffet, worth every mile, knows how to make the drive feel easier before the first plate…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 29

Hungry travelers know Iowa has a way of turning comfort food into the main event. Big shared plates,…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 28

Can hole-in-the-wall restaurants really be totally worth the hype? Louisiana makes a strong case with tiny counters, roadside…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 28

Locals do not hand out restaurant recommendations easily. When they point somewhere without being asked, it means something.…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 27

Every Friday in Wisconsin, the ritual begins. Cars line up at carryout windows from Milwaukee to Van Dyne,…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 27

Pennsylvania has been hiding something, and most people drive right past it without ever knowing. There is a…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 27

How many old cemeteries earn a second thought? Most get a glance through a car window and that’s…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 27

Ever chased a burger joint so off the beaten path you start wondering if the legend can possibly…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 26

Big burger cravings get very serious very fast here. One look at the trays, the carhop service, and…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 26

Deals are so good they barely feel real. That is the kind of claim that gets people in…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 25

Somewhere along a western Oklahoma highway, a restaurant has quietly rewritten the rules of the road trip meal.…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 25

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