Ask anyone who lived through the 1960s, and they’ll tell you travel looked different. Families drove, maps were paper, and hotel pools were the main attraction. Luckily for Kentuckians who love a good throwback, some of those same hotels are still open. Here are some of our favorites that have “1960s summer postcard” written all…
The 1960s may be long gone, but some small towns in America still carry the feeling of that era. These towns haven’t been totally taken over by big chains or modern trends. And that’s exactly what makes them worth visiting, if you ask us. Can you guess which Pennsylvania town made this list? Mount Airy,…
Nicknames are supposed to tell a story. But sometimes, they tell the wrong story. Across America, you’ll find cities proudly going by names that don’t match the vibe at all. Some are relics from a past nobody remembers. Others sound like they were picked in a hurry and never revisited. The result? Tennessee tourists show…
In 1960, just shy of 5 million Americans called Florida home. Fast-forward to 2025, and Florida’s population is projected to reach over 23 million, ranking the Sunshine State as the third-most populous state in the nation. There are many reasons why Florida natives choose to remain in their state and why Florida historically receives the…
I was a Florida transplant from New York, and now I’m a former Florida resident. While my departure from the Sunshine State had little to do with Florida itself, my time there gave me firsthand experience of why people chose to leave. Here are some of the top reasons Florida residents are saying goodbye to…
From the climate to how locals spend their weekends, Miamians and New Yorkers often feel like they’re living on different planets. Whether you call one of these cities home or have visited them, we guarantee we’ll leave you nodding your head and chuckling at how stark and undeniably true these differences are. Transportation Habits Miami…
Every kid who grew up in Vermont has one: the ride that nearly broke them. Some kids ended up with scraped knees. Others limped home with whiplash. But everyone bragged about it later, like survival was a badge of honor. These rides weren’t about safety. They were about testing how much chaos a kid could…
Some of the most famous tourist destinations in the U.S. used to feel magical. They had personality, local charm, and a sense of wonder for kids and grown-ups alike. Today, many of those same places feel crowded and commercial, including two in Oregon. We wish we could go back to a time when the signs…
In a country as big as the U.S., you’d think it would be easier to find hotels that are both beautiful and relatively affordable. But many travelers are stuck choosing between expensive luxury resorts or bland, windowless rooms. What if you could have the best of both worlds? Let’s take a look at some of the most…
Family vacations used to be easy. You packed up the car, grabbed a cooler, and hit the road. There was no pressure to make every stop look Instagram-worthy. It was just real fun and time together. If you’re dreaming of a trip from your Wisconsin home that feels like the ones you had growing up,…
