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If you’re ever visiting Hastings, Nebraska, and want to explore all of the city’s treasures, make sure the Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain in Utilities Park is on your list. The historic fountain has been around for decades and today is the site of community activities, quiet reflections, and even romantic dates. If you show up after dark, you’ll be treated to a spectacular show. The distinctive fountain was intended to be a temporary exhibit at the 1932 Adams County Fair....

If you grew up in Virginia, there’s a good chance that you ventured to Historic Jamestown, whether on a field trip or a family vacation. Visiting as an adult is no less rewarding, as there are countless exciting ways for all ages to engage with history. Perhaps one of the most unique is the Jamestown Glasshouse. It’s here that visitors can enjoy authentic glassblowing demonstrations – just as they would have happened hundreds of years ago....

Colorado is famous for its mountain towns and glistening cities, but those who do not hail from the Centennial State often do not realize that it is also chock-full of charming small towns. Case in point: Manitou Springs, which was just named one of the best small towns in America. It’s official: Manitou Springs is one of the best small towns in America according to Smithsonian Magazine and its list of The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2021....

Delaware’s past is packed with odd bits of history. A lot of the strangest tales in our state’s story get overlooked, and the big show-stopping bits of history, like what transpired at the Indian River Inlet Bridge, get all the attention from those searching for Delaware trivia. Well, we like to talk about those things that fly under the radar – so let’s dive into a strange fact about Millsboro that’s an unintentional secret in the First State....

Who doesn’t love spending time in the mountains? Fortunately, here in New York, escaping to the mountains is a relatively easy feat. And if you enjoy spending the day outdoors, we have the perfect adventure for you: a hike to Overlook Mountain. This relatively moderate trail will lead you not only to a point of intrigue — an abandoned hotel! — but also to some of the most exquisite and unparalleled mountain views you’ve ever seen....

Arkansans are well acquainted with the insufferable heat and humidity that comes from living in the Natural State. Thankfully, River Valley Snow can help! This little snow shack has a delightful mix of desserts, from traditional snow cones to eye-popping creations. Let’s try not to get a brain freeze as we get a quick taste of this small business: River Valley Snow has been keeping Fort Smith cool since 2020....

Why settle for just your average restaurant when you can eat a delicious dinner 10,300 feet above sea level? Ten 3 is an incredible restaurant that is located at the top of Sandia Peak near Albuquerque. When you eat at this New Mexico restaurant, you’ll have an experience like no other. Here’s why. Ten 3 is unlike any other dining experience in the area. You’ll have to travel above the clouds to dine here....

Are you looking for an epic night out with friends or family? If so, we happen to think that golf is the answer, but not the traditional kind (or the kind where you hit a ball from a 3rd story balcony, though that is super fun, too!), but rather at an innovative golf bar, like this new one that is slated to open soon in Colorado: Opening in winter 2021 is Stick & Feather, Denver’s newest golf simulator lounge and bar!...

If you’re on a diet, this is one article you may want to skip! We are featuring an amazing chocolate shop in Connecticut that will have you drooling. Their original name was Truffle Shots, after their signature product. They’ve since expanded to sell various other chocolate products as well. They changed their name to the more inclusive Chocolate Geeks to reflect their cookies and chocolate bars. The cute little shop is located right on Main Street in Essex....

If heaping mountains of ice cream sound like heaven to you, then you’ll love Putnam Pantry. This cozy shop does double-duty as a cafe and candy shop, but it also offers an incredible ice cream buffet that will make your mouth water. With all of your favorite flavors, and a couple fantastic new ones, you’ll have a hard time choosing what to get! Anyone with a sweet tooth will want to check out this sugary spot....

Hiking’s one of those year-round activities that allow us to spend time outdoors whenever the weather cooperates. Most trails offer jaw-dropping scenery in each season, making them well worth a visit several times. Follow the Tom Lowe Trail, which leads to a breathtaking waterfall in Pennsylvania, during any season. However, the trail is particularly striking during the warmer months. Wandering nearly five miles through State Game Lands 110 in Hamburg, the Tom Lowe Trail’s drenched in shades of emerald during the spring and the summer....

Alabama is filled with many unique roadside attractions. One in particular is Red Hill Spring, which attracts numerous visitors year-round. For information about Red Hill Spring, including what you’ll experience during your visit, take a look below. Red Hill Spring is a little known natural spring that’s located north of Stockton on Highway 59. It’s one of Alabama’s most unique roadside attractions. google/Ashley Slaton This natural artesian spring is unique because it’s been capped and features a discharge pipe....

Hidden away in Clark County, Indiana, is a place of wonder and delight, where almost anything you could ever dream of grows (well, depending on what time of year it is, anyway). Berry Best Farm, hidden away in Clark County, has been growing and picking and selling high-quality, delicious fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs since 1975. When it comes to you-pick farms in Indiana, Berry Best Farm is a cut – or should we say, a pick – above the rest....

Oregon is a place that welcomes the weird, and is home to some truly unique attractions. So a sneaker-themed coffee shop in Portland doesn’t seem at all out of place. Deadstock Coffee prides itself on its ‘snob-free’ coffee, and it really is an accessible, neighborhood coffee shop… with a bit of a PDX edge. Owned and operated by Ian Williams, Deadstock Coffee is a true Portland iconoclast; a place where sneaker culture and coffee culture are brewed into one unique cup....

West Virginia is home to some incredible waterfalls. One of the most popular to visit is the majestic five-story Blackwater Falls. But hidden just a short 20-minute drive from those legendary falls is a spot that’s almost too stunning to describe. If ever you’ve researched “waterfalls near me in West Virginia,” and you happen to live near Tucker County, then you’re in luck! A quick drive and even briefer hike will lead you to an emerald waterfall that you’ll want to see for yourself....

Finding pockets of tranquility to which we can escape is pretty easy (and satisfying), especially since we live in PA. Jacoby Falls in Pennsylvania, for example, is a picture-perfect destination, brimming with natural wonders, no matter what time of the year you visit. In fact, it might just become your new go-to hideaway among nature when you need a break from it all. You’ll have to follow Jacoby Hollow Trail, an out and back trail that clocks in at 3....

Many trails crisscross Minnesota. They take hikers and bikers to every corner of the state, offering views of prairie fields, vast forests, and more than a few lakes. We’ve introduced some of these trails in the past, like the Cannon Valley Trail in southern Minnesota and the Superior Hiking Trail up north. But there are many more to discover! Today, let’s go on a trip down the Willard Munger State Trail....

That large, yellow-orange bus is a universally recognized icon across America. It’s estimated that around 55% of children in the US ride such a bus to school. In Iowa winters, the bus ride can be quite an adventure – and not one you want to repeat too many times! That is all different in Piper’s Skoolie - also known as the Bluffton Bus - located in Decorah, Iowa. This bus no longer traverses the treacherous winter roads to bring kids safely to and from school; instead, it has a new life in its retirement - or rather, we should say in its rebirth....

Wyoming is home to some of the most gorgeous landscapes and views in the country. By lacing up your hiking boots and exploring many of the remarkable trails around the Cowboy State, you will find the most stunning, inspiring, and picturesque views around. One trail that is gorgeous from start to finish and that will take you to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Wyoming is the Alaska Basin Trail in Teton Canyon....

North Carolina has more than one cave you can hike to, but the trail to Tory’s Den cave at Hanging Rock State Park contains a bonus… and that bonus is the view of a 240-foot waterfall tumbling down the mountain only steps away from the cave. If there’s only one cave hike that you take in the Tar Heel State, make it this one. Historically speaking, the cave known as Tory’s Den was instrumental during the Revolutionary War....