One of the nation's best Maritime Museums, just two short blocks from the Commodore Hotel!
Chocolate Chip cookies at check in. Don't check in to late or you will miss out.
Go to Voodoo Doughnut and get the Maple Bacon Bar. Sounds a bit weird, but it's delicious. One of the most popular selections there!
French-style bread baker Ken Forkish helped lead Portland into pizza’s promised land in 2005 with experiments at Ken’s Artisan Bakery. Read more.
Build the perfect hot dog. Toast the bun. Add the relish, sauerkraut, and onions on the bottom. Nestle the sausage (pork link recommended) on top. Drizzle jalapeño mustard, ketchup, & sweet mustard.
Awesome selection of both well known and hard-to-find to rare brews made by this employee-owned craft brewery. And the deck is amazing in the summer!
Smooth old world style beer, Straub's recipe goes back to 1872. Take a tour and don't miss getting a taste at the Eternal Tap!
The butter pecan ice cream is Soraya’s favorite cone in America! This is the oldest creamery in Pennsylvania and has always been run by Penn State University’s Agriculture School.
Gotta Ride the Phantoms Revenge and Thunderbolt! Awesome coasters. Also gotta get some potato patch fries! Read more.
Don't miss the old cold war submarine on the river behind the Science Center. A great tour for anyone interested in history.
It’s even more beautiful in person, isn’t it? Cross this off the bucket list. Read more.
"Cemetery Ridge was the scene of some of the severest fighting and on which is situated the National Soldiers' Cemetery. Here President Lincoln attended the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument."
One of the 3 largest brewpubs in the country with the Abby belgian bar upstairs. Grab some solid pub food and kick it with Matt the full sleeved bartender who is super knowledgeable about brewing.
Always a great place to spend an afternoon on your on or with people you care about
Henry Mercer’s concrete castle home comprises 40 rooms and 18 fireplaces. Interior walls, floors, and ceilings display his unique handcrafted tiles. See if you can spot the alligator. Read more.
Companion to the tile works, this place is a crazy display of hands-on American history. Go on a cool day or prepare to sweat through 6 floors of a cement palace built specially to house the collecti
Opened in 1874, this is the first zoo in the US. It's home to more than 1,300 animals, many of which are rare & endangered and is the only zoo breeding giant otters in North America.
Make a good impression(ist) at this classic museum. Mid-eastern architecture, oriental ornament, armor collection & renaissance 2 contemporary painting. Don't miss the permanent Duchamp exhibit.
In warm weather, when they throw open the front, you’ll find le tout Philadelphia spilling out onto sidewalk tables, soaking up rays and the Rittenhouse Square scene. The burger’s classic.
It's been around for about 150 years for a reason—its vanilla ice cream, as well as its sophisticated flavors such as champagne sorbet and rum raisin.
A must see if you are touring the area. It didn't take long to get through security to see the bell.
An old-timey ice cream/fudge/candy/malt shoppe. My favorite is the Hot Fudge Sundae with Hydrox Cookie ice cream and rainbow jimmies. It's a total throwback and I love it!
Cheesesteak ordering etiquette: for a steak w/ Cheez Whiz & onions, order “Whiz Wit.” If u prefer provolone & no onions, order “Provolone Witout.” Wanna go to the back of the line? Ask for fontina. Read more.
The birthplace of grilled pizza, and the Dirty Steak — a New York strip laid directly on the embers, yielding an amazing crust. Read more.
Sit in an adirondack chair, order a Windward Weiss (their own brew) or glass of wine and watch the boats sail by. Read more.
Come see the worlds only Corn Palace. Scenes change yearly, so if your in the area be sure to stop by! Read more.
Ask visitor center staff if a live blast is scheduled for today. If so, be sure to stick around to watch it. Very cool experience, indeed!
If you are up to it, the wild cave tour is well worth the work, but try to sign up ahead of time because there is a limit to under 10 people each day.
One cool Museum. The actual home of the creator of the grocery Piggly Wiggly. Great family outing.
The barbecue nachos are to die for. I suggest all barbecue nacho fans try them at some point.
Quite possibly the best ribs in Memphis. They literally fall of the bone when you pick them up.
Don't believe the haters! This place is as good for breakfast as for dinner. Worth the drive. Quintessential Nashville fare if you're from out of town. Biscuits a Must!
Union and Confederate armies met here in 1864: 9000 soldiers were killed or wounded within five hours. Legend holds that the main house’s floors are still stained with blood. (From Aerial America) Read more.
Make sure to bring your camera and stay for lunch in the Pineapple Room.
I was skeptical at first, but the food is legendary. Try the mushroom/sausage skillet. Try the Eggs Benedict. And the service is nothing but spectacular. Branscomb breakfast has nothing on this gem.
There's a reason the line is always long, waiting to get in. The most comforting breakfast food in Nashville.
This is a great park where you can play with friends, meet new people, or just walk around.
This museum depicts the History of Tennessee dating back to pre-colonization times. Here you’ll one of the largest collections in the nation of uniforms, weapons & battle flags from the Civil War.
Its worth noting that this tour is 100% free... and would have been worth $20. The Lynchburg town square, mere steps away, makes this worth the 90 minute drive from Nashville. Great day trip.
The service and attention they give to their guests is amazing. No wonder they have so many diamond awards.
The breakfast buffet for the guest was really good, the owner comes over to see if the stay is going alright. You can rent a boat for the lake at the front desk for a reasonable rate. The people were
Great tour that last about an hour, the tour guide was entertaining. Its kinda cool down in the caves so be prepare. Also tours run about every 30 mins Read more.
Disney may be the happiest place but Dollywood is the nicest... and the food is great too.
We are very pleased with our stay. Not so much the theme decor but it's very clean and as good as any major hotel chain I have stayed in. Bellmen are available to help with luggage. Hot breakfast!
If you're into big steaks, then this is the place to go to. I would recommend the filet.
Big Bend National Park is composed of more than 800,000 acres, making it the 15th largest national park. Read all about this fascinating area of Texas in DRIVING SOUTHWEST TEXAS. Read more.
the best months to visist are March (except for Spring Break week!) and October. Batman is my favorite ride...and yes, the front outside seats are the best!
Best burger in Fort Worth. Or dallas for that matter. Ask for jalapeños if you like the heat... They are freshly cut for your mouth fire. Diablo Burger! Portabella "Burger"! Fred Burger! Read more.
founded in 1909, this zoo is the oldest in texas. great natural habitats (instead of cages) it is a better zoo than the dallas zoo but way out there in cowtown Read more.
River view means border patrol view. Patio view for the beautiful hacienda view.
Some of the most overlooked parking spots are very close to the front entrance. These spots used to be marked as handicapped but are now regular parking.
Master Blaster is the number one waterslide ride in America. Jets shoot riders 30 miles per hour over the hill, pumping 2,400 gallons of recycled water per minute. --Bert Kreischer, Bert the Conqueror Read more.
The shrine is consecrated to the memory of those who died at the Alamo. Do turn off your cell phone and observe a respectful silence while inside the shrine. Also, no photography is allowed.
Tacos aren’t the only street food in town, thanks to Nessa Higgins and Andrea Day Boykin, who flip and fold both savory and sweet crepes inside their Avion trailer.
Descent tour for a fair price and right length. Tour guides know more about Blue Bell then other generic guides. Includes ice cream at the end of the tour. No cameras (even phones) are allowed.
Bring your own large glass to sample beer or else you have to use the 10oz one they give out.
The zoo is home to more than 4500 animals from over 800 species. Be sure to take a spin on the Wildlife Carousel, featuring hand-carved & hand-decorated animals that showcase many endangered species.
Such a great family place. Affordable and SO entertaining. My family and I love the Colossus! Go treat yourself! Read more.
The mountain hosts are excellent! Find them at trail maps and ask for the day's best runs and tips. They also give mountain tours every day.
Stay above 8500 in Peruvian or Gad on a warm day and still get chalky snow.
Descend into the canyon on horseback or mule with a cowboy guide among a sea of pink and red hoodoos, bizarre rock spires that have been eroded into peculiar formations. Read more.
Get your National Parks annual pass... You won't have to wait in the line to enter the park!
The Magic Hat Artifactory is ready to take your taste buds to places you never knew existed! Read more.
Awesome brewery tour! Everyone here is very friendly! Try the Oyster beer or Raspberry!
Overnight ghost tour is must for something truly unique. Had a blast. Come prepared, it's dark and a bit chilly. Copperhead is a great tour guide, if you get him in your group.
Bridge Day, 3rd Saturday in Oct! Also, stop at the Canyon Rim Visitors Center anytime - great views from the overlooks.
Take a photo of the tulips before going in. They're gorgeous. Also watch the interesting 20 min film on Washington before heading outdoors to visit the gardens and house.
Definitely check out the garden in April. The flowers are beautiful during the spring. Read more.
One of this park’s leading attractions, The Dominator, is longest floorless rollercoaster in the world with more than 4000 feet of track. (From Aerial America) Read more.
In1919, Judge John Barton Payne, a prominent Virginian who held high offices in law and national politics, donated his entire collection of 50 paintings. VMFA did not open until 1936.
TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: The museum claims to have the “world's finest collection of Poe's manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings.”
Love rollercoasters? Try Apollo's Chariot. Last row. It's my favorite ride in the park!
It's not simply a BBQ/Ice Cream joint: It's an institution. Get the chopped pork sandwich and a shake. You won't regret it.
Enjoy the beauty of Mount Rainier, but take a look at this 1970s photo from our Documerica collection while you're here. What can you do to keep this park clean? Read more.
before hiking into the many parts of the olympic national park - stop by the main visitors center here in Port Angeles for great tips
a peaceful retreat, beautiful location on the sound, and the restaurant is superb - ought to be a James Beard Foundation winner.
Go out to the bridge of glass on a windy day. You'll feel like you're going to be blown away. Read more.
Cedarbrook Lodge has great snacks and drinks in the "living room" of each wing - Ice cream, yogurt, water and malted milk balls - yum-great for locals to stay as well as visitors to Seattle Read more.
Go on the brewery tour. Only costs a buck and you get a couple of beers from it, even more if you answer some questions right. Read more.
There's a free wine tour every hour @ the half hour. Def recommend it for a free wine tasting..can be a lil slow but informational and ends with the tasting so wait it out!
Built for the 1962 World Expo, Space Needle distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle Center , has since become Seattle's most famous landmark.
If it's on the menu, you need to totally go for the cherry bomb pepper pizza. It's a pizza we still dream about.
Stay here when you're in SeAttle. It's a perfect size, filled with art and super-nice/efficient staff. Across the street from BOKA Kitchen, 3 blocks from The Seattle Art Museum + one block from water!
The Mabel Tainter is beautiful inside and out. Pop in whenever the open sign is out and take a look around. Also, be sure to see a show put on by the Menomonie Theater Guild. They're fabulous!
Stevens Point Brewery has the best public brewery tour in Wisconsin! Don't miss it!
If you visit you will for sure have to check out Scorpion's Tail. You'll be in for some excitement! Try not to chicken out when you get to the top. ;) Almost vertical drop will take your breath away. Read more.
Kirby Nelson makes the best Lagers in the great state of Wisconsin! Come out to the Bier Garten and try them all!
Tasting is 3 three ounce beers for 3.50! Like the raspberry tart and stone soup!
Ana's room is wonderful. 1st floor. Two private entrances to the garden and home. Breakfast in room or garden makes this a great spot to be for some true pampering.
New Seasonal Brews all the time. Tour the place! Reservations are required. (call 414-964-2739 for tour times) Adults are only $5, but free for you millitary people (thanks for your service)!
It's hard to find a reason to get a hotel room when the hotel is 2 miles from my house. But Iron Horse had about 26 reasons. Coolest hotel in Milwaukee. Worth staying at even if you live here.
Newly uncovered, original stencil work in the master bathroom! Come take a tour to see!!
Call for what we like to call an extreme Miller Brewery tour. You get to wear a hardhat and toe protectors. (This one is worth every penny.)
Looking for a relaxing, romantic retreat? Brumder Mansion offers old world charm with modern amenities. Don't forget to treat yourself to a massage! Read more.
