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One of the state’s most unique sweet shops, Old Time Soda Company carries much more than candy. As the name implies, it specializes in soda and stocks more than 500 varieties! The confection selection is nearly as varied and includes everything from classics to hard-to-find candies. Old Time Soda Company is located on Fillmore Street in downtown Corinth. google.com Specializing in cane sugar sodas in glass bottles and vintage candy, it’s a sweet shop like no other!...

New Jersey has its fair share of urban legends and ghost stories — hello, the Jersey Devil! — but one of the state’s most infamous eerie tales actually happened within the last decade. The story of “The Watcher,” a mysterious entity stalking a home in Westfield, captured the nation’s attention just a few years ago, and now it’ll become a television show, according to a recent Deadline report. The story of “The Watcher” in New Jersey went viral in 2018 after owners Derek and Maria claimed someone was stalking the home and sending frightening letters....

The weather outside may still be chilly, but spring is slowly creeping across Massachusetts. If you’re putting together your must-do list for this season, don’t miss a visit to Parsons Reserve. This spectacular nature park in Dartmouth features thousands of daffodils and is truly one of the prettiest places to take a refreshing spring walk. Keep reading for all the details! Parsons Reserve is like something out of a storybook. Located just south of Russell’s Mills Village in Dartmouth, this enchanting spot is a spring paradise....

The state of Tennesse is made up of a series of topographical elements, from the swampy recesses of the Mississippi River to the bedrock of Nashville. On the eastern side of the state, you’ll find the jagged beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, though the virtue of the peaks is not without respite. Roan Mountain State Park boasts an expansive meadow that goes wild with blooming flowers in the springtime. Known for its incredible views and the pops of color that paint the park every season, it’s a popular spot for hikers and outdoorsy folks....

If you want to spend time at the top beach in the state, Silver Sands State Park is the perfect place to catch the sunrise or take a walk on the shore any time of the year. The quiet location is serene and doesn’t experience too many crowds each season. If you plan a trip to Silver Sands, there are a few ways to spend your time and make it a memorable day....

We never tire of Virginia’s great outdoors. From mountain-top trekking to coastal camping, there’s no shortage of fun to be had outside when you live or visit the Old Dominion. Today, we have another bucket-list destination for you to consider: the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway. This 100-mile waterway will lead you past breathtaking scenery and charming small towns while re-invigorating your appreciation for all things wild. Here’s more on how you can kayak along the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway....

Tons of tourists flock to Maine each year to enjoy the rocky coast and our beautiful beaches. While we can’t argue that this part of the state is absolutely beautiful, we also think there’s a world of beauty and fun waiting further inland. Maine has tons of waterways, from creeks to rivers and from ponds to lakes. That means there’s plenty of waterfront fun to be had throughout the state. These cabins, along one of Maine’s most beloved rivers, are a great option....

Waterfall swimming holes are perhaps the best free recreation you can find in North Carolina in the summertime. And it’s even better when the trail leading to the waterfall is just a hop, skip, and a jump from where you park your car. Pack a cooler, a towel, and some sunscreen and head to the Nantahala National Forest outside of Cashiers for some fun in the sun and the cool mountain waters of Silver Run Creek in the natural swimming hole found at the base of Silver Run Falls....

Georgians, get ready for the ultimate underground adventure. For anyone who isn’t too familiar with the ever-beautiful town of Dahlonega, one of its claims to fame involves being the site of a huge gold rush back in 1828. During this time period, there was so much gold in Dahlonega that it was laying on top of the grounds, washing off mountainsides, and ready for collecting! While you won’t find much obvious gold nowadays, there is still a chance for you to take a trip back in time and enjoy the magic....

Down on Milwaukee’s lakefront and sailing the “high seas” of the Great Lakes, you’ll find the S/V Denis Sullivan, the world’s only re-creation of a 19th century three-masted, Great Lakes schooner. This truly beautiful boat was built in Milwaukee by more than 400 volunteers. She’s not modeled on any one ship, but instead is an original design that represents the type of wind-powered boat that used to be common in our waters....

The history of civilizations older than our own is absolutely fascinating. The American Revolution may be many generations in the past, but it’s nothing compared to places like Egypt or Rome that had been in existence for centuries by that point. Did you know there is a piece of ancient Egyptian architecture smack dab in the middle of New York City? Cleopatra’s Needle in Central Park has stood for thousands of years, and needless to say, it has a fascinating history!...

The natural beauty of New Jersey often gets overlooked by outsiders. We’re seen as a mass of freeways and factories, but that’s far from the case. Residents know the truth – incredible landscapes can be found throughout the state. We have mountains, lakes, woodlands, waterfalls and so much more! Many of these spots are ideal for relaxation, as science shows that connecting with nature can significantly reduce stress. Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy nature in New Jersey:...

If you love thrilling, spooky encounters that make your hair stand on end, then you won’t want to miss the haunting ghost cruise you can take in the Charleston harbor in South Carolina. But you may want to think twice about embarking on this water tour without a hand to hold when you get spooked out of your wits by the tales told by the host on the cruise. Spooky may not quite cover the incredible tales you’ll learn on this 90-minute after-dark tour of the harbor in Charleston....

Starting on M-119 near Harbor Springs and winding to an endpoint near Cross Village (or vice versa), the tunnel of trees in Michigan is a whimsical adventure for nature lovers of all ages. Whether you travel by bike or by car, you won’t soon forget your trip along this gorgeous stretch of road. It’s certainly something special! Google Maps Bobak Ha’Eri/Wikimedia For approximately 20 miles, Michigan’s M-119 takes visitors on a narrow but scenic drive with a truly magical feel....

Nestled between Ruidoso Downs and Roswell lies the teeny town of Tinnie. It’s a hiccup of a community that you can blow through between blinks, as you travel along US-70. However, there’s one very good reason to hit the brakes. You will certainly want to say hello to Tinnie Silver Dollar Mercantile in New Mexico. Yelp/Kim S. The Tinnie Silver Dollar Mercantile is a gift shop in the middle of nowhere....

The Evergreen State has some pretty unique museums, including a new mermaid museum. But if you want to feel like you’ve traveled back to the 1880s for a day, just head to the Washington’s Pioneer Farm Museum and Ohop Indian Village. Located in Eatonville, these exhibits are dedicated to showing us what life was like in the Pacific Northwest way back then. Luckily, you can keep your smart phone and modern technologies with you on this trip to the past!...

We’ve recently talked about some stellar fishing trails and today we have another group of themed trails. The eight trails on this list are where you can find the most impressive caves in the Natural State, most of which will show you wonders both above and beneath the earth. Please note, Dripstone Trail is temporarily closed. Indian Rockhouse Cave Trail All Trails/Larry Nelson The Indian Rockhouse Trail is 3.5 miles round-trip and is considered moderately strenuous....

A hike doesn’t have to be extensively long for it to be challenging, and it also doesn’t have to be hard to show off some of the most beautiful views in the Great Smoky Mountains. Baskins Creek Falls is a trail that’s found just outside of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, within close proximity to a large number of resorts and hotels. Although it will challenge you slightly, it’s a great hike for families and experienced outdoors folk looking to fall in love with the beauty of Tennessee all over again....

If you’re looking for a place to camp that will show you the best of what Grand Teton National Park has to offer, look no further than the enormous Gros Ventre Campground. This campground is located within Grand Teton National Park, and it’s the closest park campground to the town of Jackson, itself. Tripadvisor / OneMoreRoad Gros Ventre is off-the-beaten-path a bit, and less popular than Jenny Lake campground, despite it being the largest in the park....

Amazing little gift shops are part of the allure of exploring mountain towns around North Carolina. It may feel as if they are few and far between in some places, which makes turning a bend and seeing one even more appealing. Such is the case in Bat Cave, located just three miles west of the Village of Chimney Rock. Open for more than 35 years in a building that once served as the community’s original post office, the Old Cider Mill and Applesolutely Gift Shop is a joy to explore....