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A 30-foot stone tower on a Cape Cod hill lets you spot Provincetown from about 20 miles away. It costs nothing to climb. The gates stay…
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Drive Out To This 1850s California Gold Rush Hotel For A Prime Rib French Dip In Its Saloon
Some of the best meals hide behind creaky doors and faded paint on quiet country roads. In the foothills of California, there is an old Gold Rush hotel that looks like a simple stop from the outside. Step inside, though, and you…
Pennsylvania
This Philadelphia Coffee Shop Serves Ethiopian Food and Has a Mini Market Inside
One West Philadelphia coffee shop serves Ethiopian injera platters, makes coffee with ginger and cardamom, and sells traditional ingredients in its own mini market. At Alif Brew & Mini Mart on Baltimore Avenue, customers can order…
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Since 1946, Al’s Italian Beef Has Been Chicago’s Taylor Street Sandwich Rite Of Passage
Sometimes the most memorable meal in Illinois comes from a counter with no frills, a paper wrapper, and a smell that pulls you in from half a block away. I walked in expecting a quick bite and walked out with juice running…
Oregon
Pick Up a Bag of Warm Kettle Corn and Fresh Fudge at This Old-Fashioned Oregon Candy Shop in Cannon Beach
You know that feeling when you duck into a little storefront just to get out of the coastal mist, and the smell of sugar stops you cold? That was me, somewhere along the Oregon coast, with a rumbling stomach and zero plans…
Destinations
13 American Towns Where Retirement Means Hiking Trails, Lakes, and Mountain Views
Retirement does not have to mean slowing down indoors. Across the country, mountain towns and lakeside communities make hiking, paddling, and morning walks part of everyday life. For many retirees, nature access matters as much…
Asia
14 Rainy-Day Activities in Bali That Are Actually Worth Doing
Bali's rainy season can turn a beach plan into a soggy one, but the island has plenty to do under a roof. Art museums, cooking classes, spa rooms, climbing gyms, and even a theme park all keep visitors dry. This list covers…
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Hunt for Rocks or Fossils at These 6 Free New Jersey Spots
Shark teeth from the age of dinosaurs are hiding in a few New Jersey streams, and you don't need a ticket to go looking. I can't get over that. A kitchen strainer and some patience might be the only gear standing…
Missouri
This Free Missouri Museum Has Civil War History Inside a Working State Capitol
Missouri's State Capitol has something many visitors might not expect: a free museum covering everything from ancient fossils to Civil War history. Located on the first floor in Jefferson City, the Missouri State Museum offers two…