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FloridaThis Historic Fort Lauderdale Spot Went From ‘Where the Boys Are’ Fame to a Living Piece of Florida History
Some places in Florida hide in plain sight, sitting on a busy corner where thousands walk past without knowing the stories inside. I stumbled…
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This New Jersey Alpaca Farm Lets You Meet Fuzzy Herds Minutes From Cape May
A plain little turn off a New Jersey road can sometimes lead to the kind of stop people keep talking about long after the beach towels are packed away. Near Cape May, there is a farm where the main attraction has four…
Tennessee
This Tennessee Off-Road Park Turns Grown-Ups Loose On Rocky Trails Rated Green To Black-Diamond
Somewhere in Tennessee, past the last gas station and a short hop off the interstate, sits a stretch of rugged land where grown adults strap into their rigs and grin like kids again. Over 600 acres of rock gardens, creek beds…
Massachusetts
This Boston Speakeasy Hides Behind an Unmarked Alley Door Downtown, and Finding It Feels Like a Secret
Some of the best nights in Massachusetts start with a little detective work. Down a quiet alley in downtown Boston sits a black door with no sign, just a phone number you have to call before anyone lets you inside. Locals who…
Missouri
This Charming Missouri Bookstore Has Become a Favorite Gathering Place for Readers and Authors
There is a bookstore in Missouri where the shelves are packed with carefully chosen books, the walls are decorated with art made by local hands, and the staff actually remember what you like to read. It has a bathroom that once ranked…
Illinois
This Illinois Mini-Golf Course Has a Roller Coaster Just for Your Golf Ball
Par-King Skill Golf in Lincolnshire, Illinois, isn't your typical putt-putt course with windmills and plastic animals. This legendary spot has been wowing visitors since the 1950s with holes that feature actual roller coasters…
History
13 Historical Timeline Facts That Sound Completely Made Up
History class usually presents famous people and events in neat, separate boxes. Lincoln lived here, Cleopatra ruled there, and everything feels properly sorted by era. But when you actually line up the dates, some of the overlaps…
Destinations
13 Destinations Rich in Colorful Macaws
Macaws have been captivating travelers, naturalists, and scientists for centuries. Their bold plumage and social behavior have made them symbols of tropical biodiversity across South America, Central America, and beyond. Some species…
Oklahoma
This Oklahoma Restaurant Serves Sushi and Lobster Ravioli on a Patio Right Over the Arkansas River
Oklahoma has a way of surprising you when you least expect it. You round a bend, spot a patio hanging over a river, and suddenly you are sitting somewhere that feels nothing like the landlocked state you thought you knew. One…