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Published Jun 19, 2015

These 10 Towns In Illinois Have The Strangest Names You’ll Ever See

Lists ten Illinois towns with unique and humorous names.

Published Jun 19, 2015

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National & State Parks

Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Buescher State Park

Smithville is a small town near Buescher State Park that offers comfortable lodging and a nostalgic vibe you'll fall in love with.

by Katie Lawrence

Colorful historic storefronts in Smithville, Texas, showcasing vintage brick architecture, awnings, boutiques, and locally owned businesses along the downtown streetscape.

The Hidden Attraction in Georgia That People Still Seek Out to This Day

Music fans saved one of the best hidden attractions in Georgia by preserving this church steeple in Athens.

by Molly Harris

Downtown Athens, Georgia at dusk

Beaches, Lakes & Rivers

The Best Kept Summer Secret in New York Is This Stunning Glacial Lake

Considered by insiders to be the best fishing lake in New York, Middle Saranac Lake is a true hidden gem that will help you beat the summer crowds.

by Raymond Goldfield

A look out at Middle Saranac Lake in New York at sunset.

Vacation Rentals

7 Waterfront Colorado Rentals So Stunning They Don’t Feel Real

Enjoy breathtaking lake and river views from these standout Airbnb stays.

by Rebecca Norris

A boathouse overlooks a Colorado lake on a summer day.

Bars & Nightlife

4 Places in Pennsylvania Serving the Drink Everyone’s Ordering This Summer

The summer's most popular sip has arrived in Pennsylvania, and these three places are serving standout versions worth seeking out.

A pink soft-serve margarita topped with a flower in a cup from the Tipsy Scoop "barlour" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.