11 Wonderfully Weird Route 66 Detours You’ll Be Glad You Didn’t Miss
Sure, Route 66 has its diners and neon signs — but the real fun lives off the main
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In a state bigger than some countries, learn about space travel one day and visit the historic Alamo the next. Feel the electric energy in cities like Dallas, Houston and Austin, enjoy cowboy culture on a dude ranch or bask on a Gulf of Mexico beach. Climb a mountain, eat Texas barbecue and sit on a saloon barstool. Choose your adventure.
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Burn, Baby, Burn: The Spiciest Dishes You Can Order in the U.S.
There’s spicy—and then there’s sign-a-waiver-and-wear-gloves spicy. Across the U.S., chefs are pushing culinary boundaries with dishes so intense
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Hot Dogs, Space Helmets, and 30-Foot Chefs: Meet Route 66’s Oddest Icons
Towering over gas stations, diners, and small-town squares, Muffler Men are the fiberglass giants of Route 66. Some
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One Place, Two Ways: Corpus Christi, TX
From kayaking and dolphin cruises to museum hopping and live music, Corpus Christi has it all. Whether you’re
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Beat the Heat: The Coolest Indoor Adventures for Sizzling Summer Days
Sun blazing, temps soaring, sweat pouring? We’ve all been there. When summer turns up the oven, it’s time
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5 Rural Weekend Farm Stays Perfect for the Family
Ready to trade city traffic for tractor rides? Summer is the perfect time for a family farm stay
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