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6 American Cities That Changed Music Forever

American music didn’t emerge from a single source; it was carved from cities all across the country and shaped by immigration, economics, politics, and more.

by Jackie Sutherlin

on Mar 16

The silhouette of a band with a man playing the saxophone.

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The Only Ferris Wheel to Travel Route 66 Went From California to Oklahoma

by Matt Kirouac

on Feb 25

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4 Exciting Places in Kansas Everyone Will Be Talking About This Year

by Jessica Mlinaric

on Dec 30

A brown Kansas Route 66 sign stands by the side of a road with green trees and grass.

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The One Thing to Do in Massachusetts Before the End of the Year

by Kim Falchek

on Nov 29

Several colorful performers hold presents next to a hotel cart as part of the ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil holiday performance.

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This Colorado Mountain Town Once Dubbed Itself Its Own Kingdom

by Fiona Chandra

on Oct 7

Woman wearing the Ullr Queen crown from the back.

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Wisconsin’s Most Famous Urban Legends: Haunting Tales for Curious Travelers

From ghostly spirits to cryptic creatures, Wisconsin's urban legends bring spine-tingling mystery to the heart of the midwest.

Arizona’s Most Famous Urban Legend: A Haunting Tale for Curious Travelers

Learn the bone-chilling story about this haunted destination in Arizona. It's not for the faint of heart.

New Jersey’s Most Famous Urban Legend: A Haunting Tale for Curious Travelers

Here's everything you need to know about the mysterious Jersey Devil, plus how to explore its home in the Pine Barrens.

by Nicole Bocianski Harris

on Sep 17

Aerial Photograph of the New Jersey Pine Barrens and Mullica River

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The Best Alabama Urban Legend Is One For the History Books

The perfect bridge between folklore and fear awaits in Alabama. Could this be the best urban legend Alabama has ever seen?

5 Places in Alabama I Wouldn’t Take My Worst Enemy

Avoid these popular tourist attractions in Alabama and check out my picks for low-key alternatives instead.

by Melanie Johnson

on Aug 26