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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Beth Copenhaver |Melissa Mahoney |Lisa Sammons |Chris Dodge
Valentine's Day offers us the perfect excuse to spend quality time with a loved one. Sure, roses and a special dinner out can be romantic, but so can exploring the natural beauty of our state. For proof of this, look no further than the Huntington Beach Jetty Trail near Murrells Inlet. A popular trail year-round, it's especially romantic mid-winter, when you and your partner can look forward to a wonderfully secluded walk along the beach.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Christy Articola |Melissa Mahoney |Lisa Sammons |Megan Mcdonald
Last summer, I drove from Colorado all the way to the east coast to see my favorite band in a bunch of venues. After a festival in Delaware, there was a two-week break before the band was scheduled to play a few Labor Day weekend shows back in Colorado. This meant I had to drive my car from Delaware all the way back to Colorado for those concerts (and return home). Christy Articola for Only In Your StateI don’t mind long drives; I actually love them.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Lisa Sammons
I recently explored a few stops on the Macon Bacon Trail, a fun new food trail centered around the city's favorite dish.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield |Melissa Mahoney |Lisa Sammons |Nikki Rhoades
I've lived in New Jersey my whole life, and there are so many amazing places to discover and experience in the Garden State. Many are bucket list spots I crossed off my list and was happy with the memories and others are the kind of places I find myself returning to visit every year. Picking the best hidden gems in New Jersey is not easy, because there are so many, but these 10 destinations have all stayed in my mind for years after I first visited them.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Beth Price-Williams |Melissa Mahoney |Lisa Sammons |Chris Dodge
Sitting in a toasty room, wrapped in a blanket and sipping a hot drink, is usually how I prefer to spend those brutally cold days of winter. After all, I can enjoy the wintry landscape just as easily from my window as in person. However, one thing will compel me to bundle up and head outdoors on a crisp winter day – a waterfall in Connecticut – and the pretty path that leads to Campbell Falls is short, sweet, and an idyllic cold-weather adventure.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | late September |Beth Price-Williams |Melissa Mahoney |Lisa Sammons
Despite the beauty of winter – fresh blankets of snow glistening in the afternoon sunlight, icicles dangling from rooftops, and snowmen decorating yards – cabin fever often strikes many of us, especially as we inch closer to the warmer days of spring. Even though the chilly temperatures might intimidate us a bit, winter is an idyllic time for an adventure. Fewer people tend to be outdoors, making this enchanting winter destination in Connecticut a must-visit this season.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Lisa Sammons |Melissa Mahoney
I've always been fascinated by insects. I remember, as a young kid, walking around with jars and clear boxes that I would use to catch spiders, roly-polies, caterpillars, and just about anything else that caught my eye. I'd observe them for a bit and then release them unharmed, happy to interact with something with a life so different from my own. I was thrilled to learn about Insectropolis in Toms River just before a recent trip to New Jersey, and I knew I had to visit this little museum.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Lisa Sammons |Melissa Mahoney
I'm not particularly the romantic type, but even so, I do know that heading to a warmly lit, cozy restaurant with that special someone is an amazing treat. The ambiance of a meal at an upscale restaurant just can't be beaten, and it's a wonderful way to put the spark back into a relationship.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Lisa Sammons |Melissa Mahoney
I know I'm not alone when I say I love exploring bookstores. Bibliophiles are enthralled with independent bookstores. With the age of online shopping and big box stores, it can feel like these little shops are going extinct, but those of us who love books will always adore the beauty along a shelf, and that bookstore smell that's so incredibly distinct.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Lisa Sammons |Melissa Mahoney
Nothing screams romance like an upscale dining experience. The cozy and romantic setting of an elegant restaurant tends to put a spark back into a relationship, even if you're feeling a bit tired and worn out from everyday life. Some wonderful date night restaurants in Florida feature intimate seating arrangements, dim lighting, and a fairy-tale atmosphere that will make you feel like royalty.
