Dallas is about BBQ and cowboys—both the football kind and the calf-roping kind—but it's so much more than that, too.

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Getting a Permit in The Wave Lottery

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The beautiful city of Annapolis is often overlooked in favor of its larger neighbors like Baltimore or Washington, DC. But Annapolis is a waterfront retreat, a college town, and a picture-perfect capital city full of fun things to do.

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Whether you’re looking for an adventurous weekend or a relaxed day trip, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do in Boerne.

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has the feeling of a small town wrapped in a big city. Once known for its industries like tobacco and textiles, Winston-Salem has broadened its appeal as a center of art, culture, and food while still paying homage to its past.

READ: 21 Fun Things to Do in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

For over a century, moonshiners in Tennessee have made the good stuff in the hills, dodging the law, and passing their recipes down through generations. Building on that heritage, today’s Nashville distilleries come in all shapes and sizes.

READ: Eight Must-Visit Nashville Distilleries

Fredericksburg, Texas, is a small town with a booming restaurant scene. With great Texas wine, German specialties, and plenty of Tex-Mex and burgers thrown in, …

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Despite its proximity to big cities, Fredericksburg, Texas, is popular because it maintains a small town feel while having so many things to see and do. From wine tasting to taking in the local history, you'll never be bored in Fredericksburg.

READ: 34 Fun Things to Do in Fredericksburg, Texas

Nashville seems to have it all. There is live music basically any hour of the day, fun places to hang out and relax, and history stretching back to the early days of America. And don't forget the food.

READ: 39 Best Things to Do in Nashville

From wineries to parks and unique music venues to making your own chocolate, here are some of our favorite ideas for a fun date night in Nashville.

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Christmas in Fredericksburg, Texas, combines German traditions passed down through generations with the charm of the Hill Country and all the fun things the town is known for.

READ: 14 Fun Things to Do for Christmas in Fredericksburg, Texas

Austin is like nowhere else in Texas. With ubiquitous live music and street art and a ridiculous amount of breakfast tacos and breweries, Austin is brimming with character.

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Centered around an historic town square, Georgetown, Texas, offers great restaurants, cute shops, art, and theater.

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From stunning light displays to specialty markets and unique events, there is no shortage of fun ways to spend the holidays in Austin.

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Driving the Santa Fe Trail is like stepping back into America's Western past

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Texas may not be the first place you think of for high-quality wine from the US. But you’d be missing out. These eight wineries offer remarkable scenery and award-winning wines.

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Check out the cool street art murals in Moab.

READ: Exploring the Moab Street Art Murals

The very best things to do in Arches National Park

READ: 21 Best Things to Do in Arches National Park (Plus Tips!)

The spirit of Oktoberfest is alive and well in Fredericksburg. For three full days, the town’s German heritage shines when downtown is consumed with live oompah bands, specialty foods, art, and plenty of beer.

READ: Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg: Celebrating German Heritage in the Texas Hill Country

Moab is the perfect adventure travel destination with tons of thrilling activities

READ: The Best Things to Do in Moab – The Ultimate Guide

Philadelphia is often overlooked in favor of our popular neighbors just a little bit north in New York City and a little bit south in Washington, D.C.. But people who skip over us here in the City of Brotherly Love are missing out!

READ: 29 Fun Things to do in Philadelphia

Amid the eye-catching Texas Hill Country landscape is the tiny town of Wimberley.

READ: Things to Do in Wimberley, Texas, for a Fun Trip

There are so many awesome places to see in Texas that don't make it on most tourists' radars—the small towns mostly known about and loved only by Texans or those with a real affinity for the Lone Star State. Here's our perfect Central Texas road trip full of places we love.

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Nashville, Tennessee, is all about fun. Live music, street art, rooftop bars, and some of the best food anywhere combine to make a weekend in Nashville one of the best getaways you can take.

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Nashville has a lot of great hotels, but these are the 15 best places to stay in downtown.

READ: 15 Top Hotels in Downtown Nashville for Your Next Trip

Christmas is a special time to visit Nashville. The city brings out its finest decorations, some of its best performances, and lots and lots of Christmas lights.

READ: 12 Things to Do for Christmas in Nashville

Visiting the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

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From local history and culture to international politics and World War II, museums in Fredericksburg, Texas, cover a wide variety of topics.

READ: 7 Interesting Museums in Fredericksburg

Swimming with the Crystal River Manatees in Florida: An Amazing Experience

READ: Swimming with the Crystal River Manatees in Florida: An Amazing Experience

Blue Spring State Park: Year-Round Outdoor Fun

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With lots of natural beauty, unique history, charming small towns, and exciting big cities, the Texas Hill Country has a wealth of attractions and activities to keep visitors busy.

READ: 25 Fun Things to Do in the Texas Hill Country

The Glenwood Hot Springs Pool in Colorado is the world’s largest hot springs pool - and a great way to end the day.

READ: The Glenwood Hot Springs Pool: Soaking up History

Kerrville, Texas, offers lots of shopping, art galleries and theaters, and several riverfront parks. With natural beauty, unique attractions, and great barbecue, there is lots to discover (and eat!) here.

READ: 12 Fun Things to Do in Kerrville, Texas

Orlando is a top destination for family travelers with its numerous theme parks. However, it is more than just the big mouse and there is a lot in Orlando for adults.

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8 Great Things to do in Crystal River, Florida...including the manatees

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A somber visit to Camp Amache, one of the World War II-era Japanese internment camps.

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Explore the Utah National Parks

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In the 1960s, Lyndon B. Johnson spent nearly one-quarter of his presidency at the Texas White House in Stonewall, Texas. Now, the house and the surrounding area have been turned into national and state parks -- a combination of a working farm and group of historical sites.

READ: Visiting LBJ Ranch and National Historical Park

Apparently we have been living under a rock. I have no other explanation for why we were unaware of the charm, culture, fun, and deliciousness in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

READ: 18 Fun Things to Do in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Whether you’re looking for fine dining, a burger by the lake, or top-notch fried chicken, Saratoga Springs has something great.

READ: 9 Best Restaurants in Saratoga Springs, New York

These towns are intriguingly Texan and German at the same time.

READ: 5 Interesting German Towns in Texas

A Guide to Visiting Kanab, Utah

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Exploring White Pocket in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

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Saratoga Springs is a city filled with music. It has fabulous parks, amazing food, and an overall joie de vivre.

READ: 23 Things to Do in Saratoga Springs, New York

Gettysburg is one of our favorite places on the East Coast. Popular for history, its attractive downtown, and excellent restaurants and bars, there are plenty of great things to do in Gettysburg.

READ: 22 Things to Do on a Weekend in Gettysburg

The curious destination of Northwest Indiana. From baseball to wineries & breweries, and not to mention John Dillinger's prison escape.

READ: Things to do in Northwest Indiana: A Surprising Destination on Indiana’s South Shore

When most people think of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, their thoughts are limited to the Civil War and battlefields. But there's much more to this historic town, like its thriving culinary scene.

READ: 12 Gettysburg Restaurants for a Great Meal

Checkout the famous bluebonnets on the Willow City Loop outside Fredericksburg.

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The restaurant scene in Winston-Salem is full of fantastic options.

READ: 11 Restaurants in Winston-Salem for a Great Meal

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, comes alive with a joyful energy at Christmas. Festivity seems to be everywhere—in decorations and in the great events in that happen during the season.

READ: The Gettysburg Christmas Spirit: Festive Things to Do in the Historic Town