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It doesn’t get much better than summer at Killington Mountain in Vermont. If you’re looking for a fun Vermont day trip or vacation, look no further than this epic resort in the Green Mountains. Embark on stunning hikes, sip wine overlooking breathtaking vistas, and learn to golf and mountain bike at the Killington Mountain Resort. Here’s everything you can expect while visiting the resort this summer: Hike to the top of Killington Peak via Bucklin Trail, a seven-mile trek that spoils the hiker to one heck of a view!...

One of the most quintessentially New England adventures is visiting an apple orchard and picking up some local cider. An orchard visit is the perfect way to kick off fall with some comfy flavors, and there are lots of great options to get your apple fix in Rhode Island. One particularly great spot to grab some cider and treats is Appleland Orchard in Greenville. This charming farm stand had been a staple in New England for quite a while, and it is such a cute little spot to grab all of your favorite Fall treats....

For many of us, a weekend getaway has never been more needed, and we have found the perfect place without even having to leave the state. The Casitas at Grand Lake are situated on the shores of Grand Lake. These cottages boast all the comforts of home, but that’s just the beginning of their allure. Its lakeside location is the main reason people like this place so much, as it affords guests numerous opportunities for fun in the sun....

Have you always wanted to stay in a treehouse that’s a modern version of the one you played in when you were a kid? If you happen to be heading to Vermont, you’re in luck. The Beaver Pond Treehouse is a unique place in the heart of Green Mountain National Forest. It offers a peaceful escape to relax in nature and to unplug from technology. So, if you’re eager to have a special getaway, read on to learn more about the Beaver Pond Treehouse....

Tucked away in the outskirts of Helena sits a 41-acre working farm and a renovated inn from 1928. Oddfellow Inn & Farm has a little bit of everything: cozy rooms for overnight guests, a delicious restaurant, adorable animals, and biodynamic farming. You may have seen this team at your local Farmers Market — but rest assured, visiting them at the source is even better. It all started in 2018, when Jared Engels and Paul Mabie started to look for land so they could pursue their dream of becoming farmers....

It may seem a bit early to discuss holiday events, but not when the event at hand is the annual Polar Express train ride aboard North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City! Tickets just went on sale for the weeks and weeks surrounding the holidays and they are quickly selling out. If you want to score a golden ticket for this fun family event, you’ll need to act now....

Is anyone prouder of their home state than those from New Jersey? Wherever a New Jerseyan goes, they carry their state pride with them. (Can you blame them? It’s a great place to live!) This makes it very easy to tell when someone comes from New Jersey, though. Here are the telltale signs. They’re loud and confident as heck! ilbusca via Getty Images New Jersey residents aren’t afraid to make themselves heard, that’s for sure....

In many ways, visiting the town of Wallace in North Idaho feels like entering a different time. Boasting historic buildings in every direction and plenty of nods to the town’s past, it’s almost like nothing has changed in this old mining town. One thing that has changed is the fact that there are no longer operating bordellos in the town – for obvious reasons – although they were common in Wallace during the 19th century....

Some trails are good for avid hiking enthusiasts, and some trails are meant for, well, not-so-avid hiking enthusiasts. But that doesn’t mean a trail isn’t good or exciting if it’s an easier one – it can still surprise you with certain features. One such trail is the Warren-Highlands Trail to the Marble Ice Cave, located near Phillipsburg, New Jersey. This is not a long or difficult hike, but it is still an incredibly beautiful trek through the forest....

With warm weather come many different ways to enjoy the sun in Minnesota. One of the best? Cooling down with a tasty ice cream treat. Luckily, there are many ways to enjoy ice cream in Minnesota (we’ve covered many of them here). But there are still others to discover, including the ice cream spot we’d like to introduce today. MN Nice Cream specializes in loaded up with just about any topping you can imagine....

One of the many reasons it is fun to support local restaurants is that you both get to benefit. The eatery gets customers and the customers get to enjoy delicious food and an often memorable dining experience. Whether you enjoy seafood, salads, a Vegan menu, pizza, bagels, or let’s just say food in general, you will love Pearl’s in Lexington. This local restaurant in Kentucky is charming and eclectic with a mouthwatering menu that also fits that description....

Who said you can’t find authentic Italian food in small-town Idaho? This restaurant is here to prove ’em wrong. Ragazza Di Bufalo is the real thing and it’s hiding out in Donnelly, Idaho of all places. Serving up authentic Italian favorites in a cozy, warm space, you’ll find that this dining spot is so worth the drive. It just goes to show you should never underestimate Idaho’s dining scene! Located in Donnelly, Ragazza Di Bufalo is a creative Italian restaurant that is bringing a culinary adventure to this small town!...

There is something so unbelievably thrilling about spending an afternoon visiting antique shops and stumbling across collectibles and vintage items that you just can’t find anywhere. Whether you’re decorating your home and prefer a more curated look, or you’re shopping for a gift that is one-of-a-kind, a trip to Junkyard Dog in Florida is in order. Junkyard Dog Antiques was established in 2001 and continues to be a gem in Spring Hill showcasing some truly valuable treasures....

There’s a new place to drink beer in Providence, and we couldn’t be happier. But while the brewery’s location is new, the beer’s history goes all the way back to 1890. And what a wild history Narragansett Beer has. Narragansett Beer has been around since long before Prohibition – and the company had to do a few creative things, like sell artificial ice, to keep the doors open during that time....

Finding a quiet Airbnb with a view isn’t always easy, especially if you’re looking for something historic. The historic Kansas limestone buildings aren’t always tough enough to survive time, but this one has been restored to a cozy Airbnb. Out here where nothing really bothers you, you’ll be alone with your thoughts and a never-ending Kansas sky. Doesn’t that sound like heaven? If you’ve been searching for a unique Airbnb experience, check out this limestone loft....

Eureka Springs has always been Arkansas’ most eclectic town, and they have the lodging to prove it! Feel like royalty when you splurge on renting an entire castle in Arkansas. Even during the peak season, this castle stays under $600 (now that’s for the entire castle but doesn’t include fees/taxes) which means Stonehaven Castle can be yours without costing the whole crown. Let’s take a tour of this fantasy-inspiring fortress:...

Sunflowers are the embodiment of happiness – it’s impossible to look at their bright yellow petals and not crack a smile. You’ll be grinning from ear to ear all day at the Sunflower Festival at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm in Georgetown, where 1.5 acres of sunflowers are in full bloom. Towering at heights of up to eight feet, the multicolored blossoms are the perfect way to bid summer adieu and welcome fall....

The Cape Cod National Seashore protects 43,607 acres that include beaches, ponds, and forest. About one-third of that acreage is made of long stretches of sand dunes. Along the tip of Cape Cod in Provincetown is an area of the Cape Cod National Seashore where dunes were formed soon after a glacial retreat and have created a landscape unlike any other you’ll find in the country. And around these vast dunes are 19 historic dune shacks....

The autumn season in Tennessee is one of the best in the American south, especially since the state has such a varied topography. You can enjoy the season on the loamy stretch of the Cumberland Plateau or perhaps in the jagged beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Of course, if you find yourself in Delano, Tennessee, you can watch the beauty of the season streak by outside your train car window....

Virginia has a lot of landmarks – some historical, some full of natural beauty, and some that are just plain bizarre (we’re looking at you, Foamhenge). But there are many others that fall in between or, for whatever reason, just get overlooked. It could be because they are so well known, that we don’t even realize we’ve never been, or it could be that we’ve just simply never heard of them....