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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Clanton's Cafe

Vinita, Oklahoma

Stop by Clanton's Cafe, a 70-year-old cafe where the walls are lined with old photographs,…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Concho Avenue

San Angelo, Texas

Was the first street in downtown area in "Santa Angela," and street's colorful history is…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Art Gallery

Clovis, New Mexico

Prehistoric artifacts, art shows.

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Forsyth Library & Special Collections Display

Hays, Kansas

The library on the campus of Fort Hays State University features three floors of books,…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Historic Dalton Gang Robbery

Adair, Oklahoma

The Dalton Gang Train Robbery at Adair, I.T. It was their most daring deed to…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Historic Murray's Mill

Catawba, North Carolina

A ten-minute hop, skip, and a jump from I-40, the Murray's Mill Historic District, in…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

La Calle del Norte

Nacogdoches, Texas

Spanish for "The Street of the North," currently North Street in Nacogdoches, believed to be…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site

Lerna, Illinois

The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is the last home of Thomas and Sarah…

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Mt. Allen Cemetery Tree Swings

Hays, Kansas

As with many of the cemetery stories and records that date back to 100 years…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Museum of South Texas History

Edinburg, Texas

Founded as the Hildalgo County Historical Museum in 1967, exhibits cover the history of South…

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Research Room, Furnas County Genealogical Society

Beaver City, Nebraska

One of the best collections of genealogical research rooms in the region. Family notebooks, school…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Roe Collection at Donnelly College

Kansas City, Kansas

The Roe Collection, a historical record of Black Americans, is on display year-round on the…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Rolling Plains Mule Train Association

Spearman, Texas

A group of area residents who for many years maintained mule teams and covered wagons…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Texarkana Museum of Regional History

Texarkana, Arkansas

Tells the story of the city located in two states. Housed in the town's oldest…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

The Christmas City

Minden, Nebraska

It all started in 1915 with a combination of bad weather and a community spirited…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Vietnam Archives

Lubbock, Texas

This collection is the largest primary source materials of the Vietnam War outside of the…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

War Eagle Mill/War Eagle Bridge

Rogers, Arkansas

Contains a working water-powered grist mill, restaurant and gift shop.

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