Angelo's poached eggs is my favorite. Croissants are amazing. The cafe au lait is must have at every visit.
Great place, love the kids zoo. Make sure to check out the meerkats and cotton topped tamarins. Read more.
Still one of the top pizzas in SF. Plus, the wine list is spectacular if you're into big Italian reds.
Don't miss the feeding frenzies: Grizzly bears at 11 a.m., penguins at 2:30, pelicans at 3:30. Read more.
This little bakery is hailed by locals and is well worth the long wait in line. Nothing beats sweets for your sweetie, especially if it’s the signature bread pudding or the banana cream tart. #vday
If you attempt to hike the Mist Trail up to Half-Dome, invest in some of the ski pole walking sticks. I made it to the top, but about half way there I was wishing I had some of those ski poles.
The tours were fun. Not much mention of ghosts! And the food was a lot!! The self guided garden tour was actually good!
Great water park with nice areas to relax... But don't come on the crowded weekends!
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is absolutely one of the BEST aquariums in the world. Don't miss it when you're visiting Monterey, California.
Show up on a weekday... Ride Tatsu in the front, (you can fly! and you don't get people's drool on you) and ride Terminator in the BACK (it accelerates FAST back there!). Try to not black out on the
The new King Kong 360 3D ride is worth the wait. Want to cool off? Stop by the Waterworld show and be sure to sit in the front.
The museum is free after 5pm on Saturdays. Stroll between galleries or through the gardens for spectacular sunset views. Take advantage of the free wi-fi as you walk through the galleries. #vday
The "Hot Dog Train." The best hot dog in Los Angeles and the greatest place to go with a kid. Step into the train and let the good times roll. -David Applebaum, Launch My Line
Home to the Oscars (and American Idol!), this theater’s Grand Staircase bears the name of every Best Picture winner since the 1928 Academy Awards.
GQ's #7 on the the 25 Best Pizzas on Earth. I agree! Try the Syracuse--buffalo sauce delight!
Order the lamb sandwich and get it “double-dipped” for extra au jus goodness.
Very cool retro place. The soda fountain is classic and the gift shop has some cool classic things like superheroes and toys from years ago. Good place to bring the kids to tell about the old days.
It must be hard competing with In-N-Out, but this restaurant has been holding its own since 1963. Waitresses who know you by name and a perfectly seared patty indicate precisely why.
Come check out the new sea otter and animal care center exhibits as well as the new 4D effects for the movie
General Admission is like $25 and they close at 6pm so make sure you get there early to take full advantage of it.
Rendezvous Bed & Breakfast has the best RendezBlues (blue raspberry martini)in the world! I try to drink one every night. Read more.
Try starting at the back of the park and work your way to the entrance - the lines are usually shorter!
Here it is, beer-lovers, your moment of Zen: a cobblestone patio filled with bamboo stalks and rock ponds. Sit and quaff one of 32 craft beers on tap or stroll the brook- and fruit tree¬–filled garden
The Grand Del Mar was named one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay” by Condé Nast Traveler.
Go check out the night shows, including RipTide. Also, this is great for kids on a hot day. Lots of water!
Must try their peanut butter & banana stuffed french toast, made famous by Food Network "Best Thing I Ever Ate". Fresh juices & always check out specials. Read more.
The Zoo was founded in 1916 by a local doctor, Harry Wegeforth, who decided to build a zoo after hearing lions left over from the Panama-California Exposition roaring in their cages in the park.
Trail Ridge Road, which runs through the park, is the highest paved through-road in the US.
The brewery uses wind energy (savings equal to 8 million lbs of coal), recycles waste products, uses sustainable lighting & hosts an annual Tour de Fat bike festival promoting biking as transportation
The complex features as public aquarium boasting more than one million gallons of underwater exhibits that highlight fascinating ecosystems around the world and house over 500 species of animals.
Did you know that Breckenridge is the most popular skiing resort in North America? Over 1.63 million people throughout the 2007-2008 season. Come watch the best skiing events on Universal Sports.
Go to Vail Mountain and ride Cloud 9 in Blue Sky Basin. Reward yourself with a slice of pie at Vandetta's
This was awesome, riding the in the rail car across the bridge, the vertical train was aweing, it put everything in perspective on how tiny we were compared to our surroundings. Get the fudge! Read more.
Before the creation of three dams upstream of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Gunnison River was as much as five times more powerful than it is today.
Telluride Ski Resort is truly "Unmatched in North America". Come ski the best terrain in the nation with nearly no lift lines next winter! Night life, Apres ski, live music, and more in Telluride, CO Read more.
It is an incredible cultural site - you can see it on your own with a simple national parks day pass but can make even more of your trip with a guided tour. Read more.
Gravlax and billiards are not to be missed (not necessarily together). Say hello to your magnanimous hosts for us if you drop in.
Garlic chicken grinder, crab/shrimp salad, cheesecake burrito... God himself couldn't ask for more
Great place to learn new things and explore. The Norwalk Maritime Aquarium is definitely worth a visit. Enjoy a full day of fun and entertainment. It's for a good cause too! Save our oceans!!!
If you live in CT it is your duty to come to Ted's and have their famous steamed cheeseburgers. A little bit of awesome on a bun!
Get the "plain" tomato pie with garlic and some grated cheese. You'll be sold. New Haven has the country's most solid, simple pizza.
The signature white clam pizza, a combination of fresh clams and garlic is worth the wait in this inviting Italian neighborhood on Wooster Street. Read more.
I love their shows here! If you like good theatre, this is probably your best bet locally!
If you're visiting Hagley, you've GOT to see the Millwright Shop -- very cool nineteenth-century equipment powered by a network of gears, pulleys, leather belts, and axles.
Notorious for its harsh living conditions, the 30,000 Confederate soldiers jailed here during the Civil War called their prison the “Fort Delaware Death Pen.” (From Aerial America) Read more.
Don't miss Tremors! And the Timber Terror makes this tater tremble - a classic WILD ride! Read more.
Stop in and tell Susan hi! She will set you up with a tour of the silver mine, given by an actual miner! Read more.
Summer is our hidden gem. 15 hours of daylight allow for a full day of fun from fishing, mt biking, hiking, dining, shopping and more!
Love love love this place. I've never had anything here that wasn't awesome. Read the walls, they'll tell you what to order :)
Go to Starved Rock, but take Route 71 east of the main entrances to Council Overhang. It's an awe-inspiring formation and pictures just don't do it justice. Read more.
Don’t miss this icon in Chicago, where you can get served the quintessential Chicago dog by car hop in the city’s last remaining drive-in restaurant. Read more.
This well known Swedish restaurant is a neighborhood favorite, serving traditional pastries, several types of benedicts, quiche and herring dishes. Read more.
According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium tied for home of the best stadium hot dog in 2008. Read more.
Famous for its authentic Swedish meatballs, Ann Sather is loved by locals (Scandinavian or not) for its desserts - gigantic cinnamon rolls and marzipan cream cakes.
Go during the week for a shorter line. Although the duck fat fries are good, the sausage is king.
"I like going to Kuma's Corner when I'm in Chicago. Its a Heavy Metal themed hamburger joint and the burgers are named after bands. You don't have to eat for again for 3 days!" -Dan Black @Dan_Black
This cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner effortlessly and without pretension. Best of the best include brioche French toast and roast leg of lamb with sherry-braised black figs.
True elegance, style and service. A fantastic addition to our world class city!
Great food, hilarious staff....love the fact that the are a little on the asshole side makes it fun
The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.
This museum's centerpiece is a flying machine whose size and reputation dwarfs all others. It is the Hughes H-4 Hercules, the largest aircraft to be built almost entirely from wood. Read more.
It's the world's largest indoor aquarium with over 8,000 aquatic animals representing over 700 species. The Marine Mammal Presentation features staff interacting with whales & dolphins as they dive.
Best view of Chicago Skyline is from the front steps of the Planetarium. Bring your camera!
This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Read more.
Don't forget to take the tour at Lincoln's Tomb. Lots in interesting stories. Take the time to see some of the odd and interesting monuments around the cemetery. Read more.
The potato salad has BACON in it and no Miracle Whip or mustard. That said, the ribs are indeed spectacular and if you're in the mood for a HOT sausage (spicy, that is) you're in the right place. Read more.
For those of us who work M-F: they give free tours from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm the 3rd Saturday of every month. I'm going this weekend for the first time. I've heard there are lots of cool secrets they
Consistently recognized as having some of the world's best roller coasters, this jewel in southern Indiana even provides free drinks, free sunscreen, free parking and more. A great family getwaway! Read more.
The world's largest truck stop has everything from a movie theater to a trucking museum to the Dog-O-Mat dog wash. Read more.
Get the cinnamon roll, but be prepared... it's enough for your ENTIRE breakfast! And get there early! Read more.
Considered by many to be one of the best art museums in the US, as it boasts a great collection of late 19th century American Art.
Yep, it's in a gas station and that makes it all the more fun. Fantastic BBQ - my favorite BBQ place in KC. Don't miss the Z-Man! Read more.
Such a gem! Comfortable, clean, friendly. Great place for a women's retreat. Highly recommend.
The tour is free, and the guides are knowledgeable about their product, and extremely friendly. Make sure to try the new Maker's 46, and dip a bottle while you're there!
Beer and Horses, the best place to be is at Keeneland during the Spring and Fall. Read more.
$5 tour, beautiful scenery, tasting at the end, MUST SEE on the Bourbon Trail
Take the tour if you are in town, baseball fan or not. $10 for an adult, lasts about 35 minutes. Read more.
Visit the haunted house before Halloween--it's one of the best in the city. Read more.
The meat pies are amazing! They have them frozen if you want to take a little bit of LA home with ya!
Saw 15-20 gators! Awesome swamp and a great tour guide. El Wompo is da coolest
The greatest Magazine poboy. You have to gave the grilled shrimp, fried green tomatoes, and roumelade poboy. It is a religious experience.
Located in an old plantation house, the service is formal but the atmosphere is fun. Head over for the best Sunday brunch in the Big Easy - and try the absinthe-and-bacon-poached oysters!
If you want hip Cajun food without pretenses, the is the place for you. Try the rabbit and dumplings served in a cast-iron skillet: the perfect tribute to traditional New Orleans cuisine.
The Famous Ferdi Special is the best of a sub sandwich, a French dip - every sandwich you’ve ever loved in one. - Jeffrey Saad, United Tastes of America
Get the Stanley Classic. Besides the usual scrambled eggs, smoked bacon,and whole wheat toast, you get awesome creole breakfast potatoes.
A gem! Great to explore on foot or bike (57 miles of carriage trails!) and plenty of guided tour options too! If you need a break, try a bus or trolley tour of the park. Hot? Take a dip at Sand Beach!
The best crab cakes I've had in my life!! Also, spend the extra for the onion rings. Worth it!
Amazing fried haddock sandwich...not on the menu so ask for it. Substitute onion rings for fries. excellent lobster stew. Great fried clams. Rum punch is really good. Touristy but worth it.
The single bloodiest day of fighting in American history was fought here in 1862. A Union private wrote afterward that the “whole landscape for an instant turned slightly red.” (From Aerial America) Read more.
The breakfast that Joann makes is amazing and the rooms are always tidy. I love the Barton room because of the giant clashing tub. Best b&b I've ever been to.
Free admission to see 90,000 works of art. A huge Matisse section, family events every Sunday at 2pm. Open Wed-Sun, they have sketching tours and hands on workshops available. Read more.
Try the Bacon Milkshake - Maple, bacon, chocolate or vanilla ice cream. In all seriousness, this combination of sweet and salty really works.
Nearly 16,500 sea animals, from plankton to sharks, are housed behind the angular glass walls of this aquarium. Since 1981, it's often been cited as one of the best in America. (From Aerial America) Read more.
FREE!! The exterior of the American Visionary Art Museum is almost as interesting as what you'll find inside. The building is surrounded by unique and curious sculptures.
wow what a great romantic place to stay. the food was great and the room was amazing...
When you go they'll generally give you three different beers. The first two are the Boston Lager and the current Seasonal beer. The third changes and is usually something unique and/or special.
Art junkies rejoice... The new Art of the Americas Wing is not to be missed displaying over 5,000 works from the Museum‘s American collections. Read more.
Standing Room seats on the Monstah are only $40 face value. Great view and standing room accomodations up there! Read more.
The sticky buns are AMAZING--probably the best I've ever had. The dough is soft and moist instead of the usual hard and dry & the flavor is sweet without being sickening.
Say hi to Myrtle, the 550 lb Sea Turtle swimming around in the Giant Ocean Tank. If you can, watch a feeding. She likes Brussel Sprouts!
