This Oregon Waterfall Is a Few Steps From Your Car and Still Drops Your Jaw
You know that feeling when you pull over on a whim and the stop ends up being the best part of the whole drive…
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13 of the Most Incredible Staircases Hidden Inside American Buildings
Most people climb stairs without giving them a second thought. You look down at your feet, count a few steps, and arrive at the next floor. Some American buildings refuse to let that happen. Tucked behind plain front doors and busy…
Tennessee
Grab a Tray and Load Up on Smoked Ribs at This Memphis Barbecue Spot Serving Since 1948
A barbecue sandwich called the Big Leonard skips the tall tower and goes wide, spreading pork across an oversized bun. I love a sandwich with that kind of clever engineering. That design tells you somebody here has been thinking…
Nevada
This Nevada Farm Has Been Hiding In Las Vegas Since 1961
A working farm with barn cats, peacocks, and a petting zoo sits inside a big Nevada city. It opens only on weekends. That alone makes me want to go. The fun starts with fresh eggs, local honey, and baked goods. Then come…
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Watch Bakers Shape Sourdough Through the Window, Then Eat a Chowder Bread Bowl at Boudin Bakery on Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
Some meals start with a menu, but the best ones start with a smell drifting out a doorway and pulling you inside. I was just wandering a busy waterfront in California, hungry and a little cold, when I spotted people kneading dough…
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This Remote New Mexico Highway Stop Bakes Homemade Lemon Blueberry and Cherry Almond Pies Worth the Detour
Some of the best road trip stops in New Mexico look like nothing special from the highway. A small building, a gravel lot, and a long stretch of open country can hide a slice of pie people happily drive three hours…
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Massachusetts Has 9 Puerto Rican Kitchens in Springfield and Holyoke Serving Old-School Island Comfort Food
A drive-through window that serves tripleta sandwiches really exists in Massachusetts. I had to read that twice. Then I learned another nearby kitchen opens at 6 in the morning and makes mofongo fresh for each order. The list kept…
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This Colorado Thrift Store Is Filled With Art Supplies Instead Of Clothes
A thrift store in Colorado sells paint, yarn, buttons, and fabric instead of jeans and sweaters. Nothing about it is built around clothing racks. I love how this shop gives leftover craft supplies a second life. It runs…
Arizona
Wildlife World Zoo Near Phoenix Lets You Feed Giraffes Right From an Elevated Deck
Few things reset a busy week like a giraffe leaning in to take a snack from your hand. West of Phoenix, that moment happens every day at eye level, thanks to a raised deck built for exactly this kind of meeting…