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1 month ago | leisuregrouptravel.com | Randy Mink

Franklin captivates visitors with Civil War stories and an idyllic Main Street lined with enticing shops and restaurants. A sense of well-being prevails. When asked about my favorite kind of food, I often answer, “Southern.” By that, I mean hearty fare like biscuits and gravy, slow-cooked barbecue, shrimp & grits, fried catfish, fried chicken and fried pimento cheese.

1 month ago | leisuregrouptravel.com | Randy Mink

An underrated national park and other attractions pay homage to Teddy Roosevelt. A new presidential center celebrating his legacy is set to open in July, 2026. It may be just a tiny dot on the map in this largely rural state, but Medora looms big for vacationers scouting out frontier flair in North Dakota.

1 month ago | leisuregrouptravel.com | Randy Mink

The Pera Palace Hotel, in business since the late 19th century, retains its Old World panache, captivating patrons with elite amenities and Belle Epoque charm. Just about every major European city has a historic luxury hotel that begs nostalgia-minded folks like me to come take a peek or maybe bed down for a night or two.

1 month ago | leisuregrouptravel.com | Randy Mink

Bursting with reminders of America’s past, Philadelphia beckons history buffs with both iconic crowd-pleasers and off-the-radar gems like the Masonic Temple. As one of the oldest cities in America, Philadelphia overflows with sites that enthrall history lovers. Most famous are the ones clustered in and around Independence National Historical Park in the Old City. The vicinity is known as America’s most historic square mile.

2 months ago | leisuregrouptravel.com | Randy Mink

Murfreesboro, Arkansas is home to the only place where anyone can search for diamonds in their original volcanic source. For the lucky, it’s finders keepers. Those who don’t mind getting their hands dirty revel in searching for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Yes, real diamonds. They’re there for the taking for treasure hunters with patience, sharp eyes and the right tools.