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A real pizza parlor inspired the setting of the 1988 classic movie  “Mystic Pizza,” which not only helped launch the career of Julia Roberts, but also garnered attention for its …

Martha’s Vineyard, just south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, conjures up images of white sandy beaches, boats bobbing in the ocean and the summer playground of the elite.  Those who live …

Looking for a place where art, nature and history combine? Set your GPS for Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, where these attractions all come together seamlessly in a …

“Weeki Wachee,” the Seminole words for “little spring” or “winding river,” roll off the tongue. The alliterative name now graces an unincorporated community, its verdant state park as well as …

Some purists believe camping should include sleeping on the cold, hard ground. And there are those who believe a hotel without room service is considered roughing it.  Many of us …

Could anything be more fun than a barrel of monkeys? No offense intended to simians or any other species, the answer may well be the delightful family of giant pandas …

A visit to The Franklin Institute for Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Philadelphia is more than worth the price of admission for anyone who has fallen in love with the …

Nicknamed “America’s First Spa,” the small town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, is a haven for those looking for a relaxing weekend — or longer. Located roughly an hour northwest …

When most people think of Vermont, they envision skiing down snow-covered slopes, drinking hot chocolate by a roaring bonfire or riding a horse-drawn sleigh across a snowy meadow. But Vermont …

For nearly 100 years, PEZ has offered an interactive way to eat candy. Instead of just pulling apart a boring wrapper, candy is placed inside and eaten from a dispenser …