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When you want comfort food, pasta ranks high on the list for most people. There’s one incredible Italian restaurant in the Warehouse District that’s serving up some of the best Italian food in New Orleans, and you’ll fall in love after just one bite. Let’s check it out. Welcome to Sofia, a delightfully charming eatery tucked away in the Warehouse District. Jonathan Landry/Google Their address is 516 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130....

We’re always on the hunt for beautiful trails to feature, especially this time of year. If you’re in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, you may have heard about Perkins Road Community Park, but have you ever visited it? There are more attractions at this one park than you can shake a stick at, including the Dawson Creek Trail, also known as the Dawson’s Creek Greenway. Picture-perfect in every way, this is one trail the whole family can enjoy....

It’s a rare occasion, although not unheard of, for Massachusetts to bear witness to the Northern Lights, a.k.a. aurora borealis, this far south of the North Pole. However, a heavy-duty solar storm taking place this week will push the visibility of the Northern Lights all the way to The Bay State on Thursday and on Friday night. The year has already produced some very remarkable celestial shows, including a comet that appeared over the summer that hadn’t been seen since the ancient Egyptians would have witnessed it....

Dust those bikes off, it’s time to set out on an adventure. These six paved bike trails are a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with the whole family while spending some quality time outdoors. From wetlands to window shopping, these trails will lead you through beautiful natural settings, historic downtown neighborhoods, and so much more. Don’t forget to wear your helmet! Mississippi River Trail (Baton Rouge) Natalia Inyakina/All Trails This lovely out-and back level trail in Baton Rouge is just shy of five miles long and is a great path the whole family can enjoy....

Anytime is a fantastic time to spend the night at Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch but there’s a particular week in August that will be downright stellar! The ranch will be hosting an overnight star party for the zenith of the Perseid Meteor Shower on August 11th to 13th, 2020. Let’s learn more about the ranch as we look up and look forward to this dazzling event! This month features multiple celestial events from the full Sturgeon Moon to a highly visible Venus....

Malvern, Iowa is a tiny town that’s known as the home of the Wabash Trace Rail Trail, a-one of-a-kind hiking and biking spot that draws nature lovers from all over. The rail trail is a long one, running 63 miles from Council Bluffs down to Blanchard, and it runs straight through downtown Malvern approximately 20 miles past the trailhead in Council Bluffs. After traveling all that way, you’re sure to work up an appetite!...

Holiday fun’s just about everywhere we look in Missouri. Those of us who love Christmastime will definitely find enough fun activities and events to keep our seasonal calendar jam-packed. The one-mile Celebration of Lights in Missouri, for example, promises an enchanting evening that you’ll remember all year long. The Celebration of Lights in O’Fallon welcomes visitors to explore the one-mile path of twinkling lights from November 27 through December 30, 2020....

Nauti Spirits is a very special distillery in Cape May, New Jersey. What makes them stand out? They offer grain to glass spirits, utilizing fresh and local ingredients. Nauti Spirits Vodka is made from sweet potatoes and corn grown on their preserved coastal farm! Their Signal Gin is made from local corn, juniper berries, honeydew, coriander, basil, mint, and jasmine. This ‘shore borne’ gin is a Garden State favorite! Located on a 60-acre farm, Nauti Spirits Distillery offers artisan spirits, a bottle shop, tasting room, tours, and plenty more....

Right inside the charming town of Rome, Georgia is a bakery that will delight and dazzle your tastebuds. Honeymoon Bakery in Georgia is brimming with sweet treats, and every guest that enters will be stepping into a playful world overflowing with creativity and craft. From giant cookies to frosted cupcakes and beyond, enjoy this whimsical Rome bakery. Honeymoon Bakery in Georgia is a small-town bakeshop that has all the sweet treats you could possibly imagine....

Florida has thousands of great restaurants to choose from, but sometimes you need something extra special. If you’re looking for an exciting way to celebrate a special occasion or have a fun night out, check out these unique themed restaurants in Florida. Be Our Guest, Walt Disney World, Orlando disneyworld.disney.go.com Whether you’re a beauty or you have the appetite of a beast, this upscale restaurant in the Magic Kingdom is sure to impress you....

The truth is, we can go on-and-on about the modern, upscale, trendy restaurants that pepper the state of Florida as they pop onto the scene. However, sometimes the recognition should be given to those places that have been around for ages, serving up comfort-food to locals whenever the occasion calls. Take Jeannie’s Place in Florida, for instance. This Eustis-staple still serves up daily blackboard specials and home-style favorites in a no-frills atmosphere....

Big Springs in Island Park is a majestic sight to behold in itself. Acting as one of the headwaters of the Snake River, the spring pumps out over 120 million gallons of water every day. Seeing such a large volume of crystal-clear water being churned out is quite the experience, and it’s made even more memorable because of the Johnny Sack Cabin. A historic gem that was constructed nearly a century ago, this picturesque landmark is a must-see when you’re in Island Park!...

The always-popular Eugene T. Mahoney State Park covers 700 acres along the beautiful Platte River. The modern park is open year-round and has something for everyone to enjoy. The park recently underwent some major upgrades, including adding and enhancing park attractions. But there’s one part of the park that doesn’t need upgrading: the incredible views from the top of the 70-foot-tall Walter Scott, Jr. Observation Tower. There are tons of ways to enjoy this world-class park, but just let those wait for a while until after you experience the park’s simplest pleasure....

Get all your favorite savory cravings at this small town eatery! Nick’s features both BBQ and catfish for a best-of-both-worlds’ dining experience. The main dishes are delicious but wait till you see what’s for dessert. Let’s try not to drool as we scroll through their menu today: Although it’s not in the heart of Arkansas’ BBQ capital, Nick’s Bar-B-Q and Catfish is a nearby front-runner. Google/Tom Scott And that’s only half the menu!...

While times might be tough right now, ice cream is one sure-fire way to make it better. If you’re looking for delicious ice cream in the Bay State with over 120 flavors to choose from, look no further than Daddy’s Dairy. With five locations in Massachusetts, you can get a scoop of this local favorite no matter where you live. Now, you can survive your quarantine by ordering an ice cream kit filled with six flavors of hard ice cream....

There’s a lot to love about being in North Carolina, but the views might be highest on our list. There are tons of hikes leading to spectacular mountain tops. And the simple walks through the woods are just as incredible. But, if we could combine two of our favorite things here in the Tar Heel state it would be those scenic views and…food! The only thing we love more than the state’s natural landscape is the food and at this beautiful restaurant you can have both....

If you thought all art museums were drab, just wait until you see this one. Opening on December 26 in Houston, Seismique is a 40,000-square-foot interactive museum featuring work by local and national artists. Each room leads you deeper into a world of whimsy, with immersive, colorful galleries that capture your senses in ways museums seldom do. Seismique is Houston’s newest interactive art museum, spanning 40,000 square feet of pure imaginative genius....

Getting away for a day or a weekend during the summer in South Carolina leaves residents with endless options to explore our beautiful state. But… where do you go to avoid the usual crowded places? In the shadow of its larger and more promoted neighboring lake (Lake Jocassee), Lake Keowee is one of the most underrated summer destinations in the Palmetto State. The lake was formed in the early 70s and is an impressive 26 miles long....

The heat in the American south can get pretty overwhelming in the summertime, and the folks in Nashville, Tennessee decided to invest in a little reprieve. The Gaylord Opryland Resort is now home to one of the most incredible waterparks in the area, and it’s become a local thing of legend. It’s beautiful, clean, safe, and exclusively open to hotel guests. If that’s not enough to get you to book a staycation, we’re not sure what is!...

The New River Gorge is famous the world over for its magnificent, rugged silhouette. Tourists come from miles around to stand at one of the many overlooks lining its edges, or hike one of its many famed trails. But there’s more to this iconic region than meets the eye… much more. The New River Gorge is a fascinating place, full of stunning beauty and fascinating history… and more than a few crumbling walls, abandoned graves, and other mysterious secrets....