Destinations
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15 Historic Burger Joints Across America Worth a Visit
Great burgers are unlike most things. They are transformative, umami-spiked sandwiches that can pour nostalgia over you as thoroughly as they can destroy a bad day. You’ll probably agree that a well-made hamburger is the meaning of life itself. Looking…
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13 Iconic Foods That Texas Is Famous For
While we’ve heard that everything is bigger in the Lone Star State, Texans will proudly tell you that everything tastes better, too. According to a recent WalletHub study, Texas is the second most culturally diverse state in the country (second…
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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a Hotel
Booking the right hotel can make or break a holiday — and taking a little extra time to research and double-check your room and location could save you hundreds of dollars. If you’re in the planning stages of a vacation,…
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11 Things You Should Never Do When Booking a Flight
While we tend to associate traveling and going on vacation with hefty expenses, it doesn’t always have to be that way. With a combination of thoughtful planning and a few clever tricks up your sleeve, you can enjoy a memorable…
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20 Iconic Boardwalk Restaurants Across America
Most boardwalk restaurants won’t win any Michelin stars. But they do have foods you crave — zeppoles, corn dogs, funnel cakes, fudge, fried Oreos, French fries — that evoke images of games of chance, rollercoasters, teenage flirting, Springsteen paeans to…
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America’s Best Old-School Cafeterias
Does the word “cafeteria” make you think of lunch ladies, sloppy joes, and stinky kids? Think again. Cafeteria-style restaurants remain an under-the-radar staple for many diners, especially in the South. The common themes: often family owned, been around for decades,…
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Tourist Traps to Avoid in Every State
For better or worse, tourist traps are part of the American landscape. Countless overhyped, colorful, quirky, and sometimes downright mystifying spots draw sightseers nationwide — at least, when a pandemic…
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Best German Restaurant in Every State
Full of rich, meaty, carbohydrate-dense dishes like bratkartoffeln (pan-fried potatoes), bratwurst (sausage), roulade (thinly rolled meat), and schnitzel (cutlet), German cuisine is some of the best comfort food around. Luckily,…
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20 Classic American Sandwiches, Ranked
A sandwich ranking? Are we out of our minds? Why would anybody undertake such a thing? Because the people need to know, that’s why. To compile a generic “best” list…
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16 Things You Should Never Overlook When Checking into a Hotel
On the surface, your hotel room might seem clean … but if you take the time to really inspect it, you might be surprised at how dirty it actually is.…
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12 Things You Should Never Buy on a Vacation Abroad
Few things in life are more fun, exciting, and adventurous than a vacation in a foreign country. And if you want to remember your trip long after you come home,…
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Buc-ee’s Opens New Travel Centers This Week. Here’s the Full List
Buc-ee’s is at it again — adding not one, but two new travel centers to its growing empire of gas pumps, jerky walls, and spotless bathrooms. The latest additions land…
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11 Essential California Foods You Have to Try
Many things define California, from beachy skies and snowy mountaintops to evergreen forests and vast stretches of desert. But one of the state’s most vibrant characteristics is its culinary identity,…
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16 Must-Try Fried Chicken Sandwiches Across America
Fried chicken sandwiches are a hot (sometimes literally) item these days. The crispy bird has flown to the top of sandwich menus across the United States with the best chefs…
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Once Popular Tourist Hotspots That Are Now Totally Abandoned
What would a popular tourist destination look like without the crowds? From ghost towns and desolate amusement parks to deserted resorts and radioactive cities, these destinations around the world were once…
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The Best Chili Joints in America
Chili is one of America’s more controversial culinary topics: With beans, or without? Vegetarian or con carne? Texas, New Mexico, Cincinnati, or Coney-style? Is it a standalone food, or a…
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18 Regional Hot Dog Styles Across America to Try
Hot dogs are an American culinary staple, but how many of us truly appreciate the regional flair each state or city imparts to this classic dish? Just as the United…
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Amazing Places to Learn About Black History on Juneteenth
To celebrate Juneteenth, a U.S. federal holiday on June 19 that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, Americans across the country can visit museums, historical sites, and landmarks dedicated…