Rich with local legends and supposed firsthand accounts, a visit to Granbury, Texas isn’t complete until you’ve heard a local tale surrounding John Wilkes Booth, Jesse James, Davy Crockett, or a tale of the hanging tower at the Old Jailhouse. This small town, southwest of Fort Worth, Texas, is a proud historic community with...
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This cider will warm you through-and-through. For the kids, you can leave out the brandy. Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider 8 cinnamon sticks, broken up 10 to 14 whole allspice 18 to 20 whole cloves peel from one orange, cut into strips 2 Tbs. honey 1 1/2 cups brandy whole cinnamon sticks for garnish...
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Distance: 72 miles Time: 2 hours to drive, 3-4 hours to fully explore Start: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida where FL-A1A meets JT Butler Boulevard End: 2 miles South of Summer Haven, Florida on FL-A1A Kinks & Twists: • NOTE: Follow all the signs for FL-A1A • Take FL-A1A South to Vilano Beach, Florida •...
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Winter weather is closing in quick on us here at Heartland Trails, and in search of warmer climates we came across a fine B&B establishment that is sure to take the chill out of the air, not only with warm hospitality but also with the beautiful year-round climate of West Palm Beach, Florida! Today’s...
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Our Top-10 Antiquing Destinations List is based on our readers’ input, our Editor’s Picks and our Best-Of tabulations. The businesses in our Top-10 Lists are in no particular order. We’re constantly updating our Top-10 Lists and we greatly appreciate your input. E-mail your comments and suggestions to info@heartlandtrails.com. 1. New Orleans – Louisiana 2....
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Distance: 125 miles Time: 3-4 hours to drive, up to 2 days to fully explore Start: The Mason-Dixon Line on Maryland Highway 313 End: A few miles Southeast of Bucktown, Maryland on Griffith Neck Road Kinks & Twists: • NOTE: This route branches, twists, and turns many times • NOTE: Stop by the Harriet...
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This week, our B&B Feature series brings us to Lee, Massachusetts. At 279 West Park Street, the Applegate Inn patiently waits to take in weary travelers and shower them with unsurpassed hospitality throughout their stay. The Applegate Inn is housed on a striking property surrounded by lush lawns and painstakingly manicured gardens, massive gates...
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Our Top-10 Museums List is based on our readers’ input, our Editor’s Picks and our Best-Of tabulations. The businesses in our Top-10 Lists are in no particular order. We’re constantly updating our Top-10 Lists and we greatly appreciate your input. E-mail your comments and suggestions to info@heartlandtrails.com. Joslyn Art Museum – Omaha, Nebraska University...
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As the chill of winter closes in, some travelers are seeking warmer climates to escape to during the dismal days of winter. When looking for the perfect destination certain criteria are usually set, with sun, sand, blue skies, and warm climates usually at the top of the list. Today’s Heartland Trails Spotlight takes us...
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Distance: 45 miles Time: 1-2 hours to drive, 4-5 hours to explore Start: New Waverly, Texas on Farm to Market Road 1375 End: Navasota, Texas on TX-90 S Kinks & Twists: • Head West from New Waverly on Farm to Market Road 1375 West • FM-1375 will intersect FM-149, turn Right to follow Farm...
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