Dianne 
Massachusetts is packed with restaurants where the stories are just as memorable as the food. Some of these spots have been serving meals since the 1700s, back when stagecoaches rattled down dirt roads, and the American Revolution was still unfolding. Inside, you’ll find creaky floors, centuries-old fireplaces, and dining rooms where famous figures once sat … Read more
New York City is packed with famous landmarks, from towering skyscrapers to massive bridges and buildings that seem to scrape the clouds. But tucked away in a quiet neighborhood is something completely different: a small wooden farmhouse that was already standing in the 1600s. This house was built before the United States existed, so visiting … Read more
If you’re craving a road trip with skyline views, crashing waves, coastal hikes, and fresh seafood, this drive from New York City to Nova Scotia delivers. In just over 800 miles, you’ll go from flashing billboards and skyscrapers to quiet fishing villages, towering sea cliffs, and some of the highest tides on the planet. Along … Read more
Clear Lake is the kind of place that makes a road trip feel like an adventure from the very first mile. You’ll drive past one of California’s oldest lakes, climb the slopes of a massive ancient volcano, and stumble across some seriously unexpected roadside surprises. Along the way, you will find small towns with historic … Read more
You know that feeling when you drive past a construction site and catch yourself staring at the massive machines moving dirt around? Those giant excavators already look fun to operate, but imagine actually climbing into one. Believe it or not, there is a place in Texas where you can sit in the driver’s seat of … Read more
Some desserts are good, but others are the kind you keep thinking about days later. That is exactly what you’ll find at an old-fashioned ice cream shop in Texas that piles scoops sky high with dream-worthy flavors. People drive from all over the state to order from a menu packed with must-try flavors, classic soda … Read more
Imagine walking into what looks like a typical night-out spot, only to be guided to a wall of books and a phone booth where you whisper a password and enter a hidden bar. Believe it or not, this really happens in Texas, and it feels like you’ve walked into a mystery novel. The space is … Read more
La Jolla packs an incredible amount of adventure into a small stretch of coastline just 12 miles north of downtown San Diego. You’ll find dramatic ocean cliffs, wildlife-filled coves, scenic coastal trails, and some of the most beautiful ocean views in Southern California. One minute you are standing on a bluff watching dramatic waves, and … Read more
Massachusetts might look small, but it delivers big on camping, with mountaintop views and sandy beaches where waves lull you to sleep. You can pitch your tent beside a crystal clear pond, bike over 20 miles without ever leaving a park, or camp on an island with the Boston skyline rising in the distance. Some … Read more
Tucked away in a quiet corner of New York State is a wooden bridge that has stood for nearly two centuries. Horse-drawn carriages once rolled through its wooden tunnel long before automobiles existed. Today, you can still walk through the historic structure and hear the water flowing beneath the floorboards. At first glance, it might … Read more