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Boasting eclectic décor, cheap drinks, and a local following, Gil’s Fish Camp and Bayou Bar has all the makings of a dive bar. But it’s not just any dive bar. According to The Daily Meal, it’s Mississippi’s best dive bar. And we must say, we completely agree. Read on to learn more about this waterfront eatery, so you can plan a visit in the near future. At the beginning of the year, The Daily Meal released a list of America’s best dive bars and Gil’s Fish Camp and Bayou Bar in Ocean Springs took the Mississippi spot....

How’s your summer shaping up? Is your calendar already jam-packed with fun activities, or are you still looking to add some adventures to it? Either way, try to fit in a visit to Long Branch State Park, an underrated summer destination in Missouri that has something for everyone – from a sandy beach to picturesque camping sites. Pack up the car for a day - or a few days, if you’re in the mood for camping out - of fun at Long Branch State Park in Macon....

Looking for a spine-tingling getaway that will provide you with adventure and intrigue? While it’s easy to enjoy a vacation along one of Michigan’s shorelines or a weekend at a cozy campground, there’s nothing better than trying something entirely new – and one short-time lodging option here in the Great Lakes State will give you a wonderfully dark experience. If you’re lucky, you’ll snag a spooktacular adventure. If you’re a lifelong Michigander, you’re surely familiar with the community of Hell....

Minnesota isn’t exactly known for its acres upon acres of vineyards. But the Land of 10,000 Lakes does have some stake in the world of wines. Our state is home to many beautiful wineries that produce equally beautiful Minnesota-made wines. We’ve covered some of them in the past, like North Folk Winery in Harris and Four Daughters Winery in Spring Valley. But there are plenty of others to add to the list....

We’ve talked a lot about tiny towns in Virginia lately – and the general consensus is that “small” is a VERY subjective term. Some people consider anything with less than 50,000 people small, while others from towns with populations in the hundreds remind us what “small” really looks like. So we thought it might be fun to take a look at some truly tiny towns in Virginia. Using census reports provided by City-Data, a leading resource for the census, income, and residential data for cities and towns around the country, we found that there are more than 180 towns in Virginia with a population of less than, or right around, 1,000....

Trying new things is great and all, but there’s something endlessly comforting about indulging in classic mom-and-pop diner food. Maybe you even have that one diner you always end up at on a Sunday morning, but if not, we definitely recommend this teeny-tiny cafe in Twin Falls. Don’t be fooled by its unassuming exterior; Norm’s Cafe serves up big portions of all your favorite homestyle meals and you’re bound to walk away more than satisfied....

Burgers…the ever-versatile food concoction. This classic food can come in all different shapes and sizes, whether it’s a counter-serve classic spot like 4 Way Lunch in Cartersville or a hidden gem inside of a gas station, you can’t go wrong with a place that does burgers right. Which is why we’re bringing you a new local favorite, Over The Top Burger in Georgia. If you’re imagining Over The Top Burger in Georgia to have some of the most extraordinary burgers in town, you’d be right....

California’s underground is full of otherworldly views, including Moaning Cavern in Vallecito and Black Chasm Cavern in Volcano. There’s always an adventure to be had exploring underneath the surface! In fact, one of NorCal’s most epic cave systems was just included on Lonely Planet’s list of the most underrated views in America. Lake Shasta Caverns is definitely a gem that’s worthy of your attention – if it doesn’t have it already!...

The Short Mountain Distillery is tucked away in the lush, leafy Tennessee countryside. With both guided tours and a restaurant available for your enjoyment, you can come and experience this small-batch, craft distillery for yourself. The Distillery is located on a 400-acre farm, which only ups the enjoyable ante. Learn more about it below, and perhaps choose to visit for yourself. There’s nothing like a day out and about in Tennessee, and Short Mountain Distillery is well worth the visit....

Do you love things that go bump in the night? Then you should look into booking a room at this allegedly haunted inn on Cape Cod. The Orleans Waterfront Inn has been catering to guests for more than a century. If the stories are true, some of those guests may have never checked out. Here’s what you need to know. Ghost hunters and vacationers alike will love staying at this historic haunted inn on Cape Cod....

Summer is the time to get outdoors and spend time with your family. Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, or visiting Utah’s national parks, a cabin rental is the perfect home base. It gives you a place to make meals, relax together in the evenings, and even a place to play. Here’s a fun cabin in Southern Utah that’s offered for nightly rentals on Airbnb.com. It’s designed specially for families, and there’s something for everyone to love here....

To visit Mount Mitchell State Park is to experience what it might feel like to stand at the top of the world. It’s the highest point east of the Mississippi River, but it’s also shrouded in natural beauty, stately evergreens, and a magical allure that you can only find in North Carolina. Plus, getting there means taking one of the most scenic routes in America: the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here’s more on why a day trip to Mount Mitchell State Park is one of the very best you can take in North Carolina....

You have plenty of choices when it comes to overnight accommodations in Lincoln, but why not stay in a fun, quirky hotel that will take you back in time? The Graduate Hotel is located at 141 N. 9th Street, Lincoln. It’s right in the middle of the action, in the Haymarket District. Google Local/Graduate Lincoln The hotel overlooks the University of Nebraska Lincoln campus, so it’s perfectly situated if you’re visiting for a game or other school event....

The city of Knoxville, Tennessee is nestled right at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains and attracts travelers from near and far for university football games and community events. There’s a myriad of places to stay, from riverside condos to mountain cabins, but we’d recommend the newly opened and beautifully designed Graduate Hotel. Located right in the heart of Knoxville, the Graduate mirrors its Nashville location both in high-minded design and service....

The state of Tennessee has a deep history, one that stretches from before the 19th century straight through to modern times. Fort Negley is at the heart of Nashville, both the capital and largest city in middle Tennessee, and it remains one of the most historic locations to visit in the state. Learn more bout this former Union fortification below, and leave your own experience in the comments. Wikipedia Fort Negley was built during the American Civil War by Union troops....

There are times in our lives when it’s nice to think about something bigger than ourselves, like the slow consistency of the passage of time. There are places on this earth that time seems to pass by, diners where it is always 1962, and farms where it doesn’t matter when it is. One such farm right here in our home state is Prodigal Farm. In their own words, theirs is a place “Where Goats Can Be Goats....

Need somewhere to sit and stay awhile that’s not your own living room? Then head out to Babcock State Park, which is known for its gorgeous mill, bridges, and waterfalls…but should arguably be just as famous for its benches. Babcock State Park is famous around the nation for its beautifully restored gristmill: Glade Creek Gristmill. m-kojot/iStock via Getty Images Plus Yes, the mill is stunning, and we love it! But we think Babcock should be known for something else as well: its benches....

If you’ve ever dug around in Cambridge, there’s a good chance that you’ve devoured a T-Rex sandwich from Bagelsaurus. The menu is full of dozens of sandwiches made with fresh bagels, but there’s nothing quite like the T-Rex. This iconic bagel sandwich is both savory and sweet, so it’s sure to satisfy anyone’s primal cravings. Bagelsaurus’ handmade bagels are unlike any other, and with killer service, you’ll be coming back for centuries....

There’s nothing like an excellent cup of coffee to start your day right. Here in Ohio, we have several coffee shops that have unique atmospheres and brew exceptional cups of the life-giving drink we all know and love. If you’re a coffee connoisseur, Hometown Harvest in Pierpont, Ohio belongs on your coffee bucket list. It’s a mobile coffee shop housed in a retro camper that will incite fond memories of yesteryear....

Fall weekends are just so much fun. For many of us, they’re jam-packed with as many fun activities as we can squeeze in. After all, we only have so many weekends in the season. On one of those weekends, you’ll definitely want to carve out time for a visit to Campbell’s Maze Daze & Pumpkin Patch in Missouri. Your visit might even become the start of a new family tradition....