Destinations
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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 isn’t making travel too dangerous and complicated for such silliness.…
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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, you don’t have to book a flight with Lufthansa to…
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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 for sandwiches is an impossible task, and to choose only…
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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. Sadly, many hotels focus on quick turnaround rather than a…
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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, you may want to snag a memento on your journey.…
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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 in Virginia and Georgia, giving more road-trippers a chance to…
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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…
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39 Vintage Beach Photos of Summer Fun
History isn’t just stuffy old books and Civil War reenactments. History is also beaches, where humans have gathered since the dawn of time. While beach attire has certainly changed, the…
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20 Oldest Ice Cream Shops in America
America’s love affair with ice cream goes back more than 100 years. For proof, look no further than these ice cream shops that have been scooping up fresh flavors longer…
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20 Vintage Photos of Drive-In Movie Theaters
A traditional movie theater has a set of rules, though only one of them is truly the important one: Sit down, turn your phone off, keep your trap shut, and…
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Famous Foods From 32 American Cities
Sampling local cuisine is a priority for most travelers, and certain foods are so synonymous with their native cities that it ought to be illegal to visit without eating them.…
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20 Unusual Abandoned Places Across America
The allure of exploring unusual and abandoned places is hard to resist, and many curiosity-seekers make it a hobby. Such sites, however, may contain hazards, so it’s important to heed…
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Legendary Hot Dog Stands Across America
Franks, wieners, weenies, red hots — whatever they’re called and however they’re topped, hot dogs are a perennial favorite of Americans. Tubed meat is a classic budget staple even when…
