Barberton is known as the “Chicken Capital of the World” because it serves seven and a half tons of chicken a week between just four restaurants, the oldest of which is Belgrade Gardens. The restaurant, which opened during the Great Depression, serves fried chicken in the Serbian-American (or “Barberton”) style. This recipe relies on fresh (never frozen) bird, lard and Read more...

king of clubs One of the best places in town. Good mix of gay and straight but not narrow clientele. Looks like a dive and not exactly in the best neighborhood but the employees and patrons are very friendly and welcoming to new people. There are more men than woman but it is lesbian owned and manged so you do Read more...

The SOCIAL Night Club Group and Downtown LA’s, Belasco have teamed up to bring the iconic venue to a different level, literally. Belasco is a three story venue that currently attracts over 2,500 party goers with access to the 2nd and 3rd floors. However, The SOCIAL Night Club Group plans to change that. Opening it’s doors to Belasco’s Read more...

As Downtown San Jose’s most diverse bar and first-rate LGBT nightclub, BRIX is the perfect place to enjoy delicious cocktails and dance excellent music. We’re located in the heart of downtown in an historic and beautiful brick building with a loft-like party atmosphere, a huge indoor bar, and a cozy outdoor bar in the back-patio area. Visitors Read more...

Braum’s is the only completely family-owned chain to make it into our top 10! The Braum family owns and operates about 300 stores within 300 miles of their dairy farm in Oklahoma. Their entire supply chain is controlled – from the cows to the storefront – to ensure the best customer experience. 34.8052606,-100.032744 Read more...

With nine screens in its arsenal, this 1,200 seater cinema is not one to be sniffed at. Even better: it’s half-price on Tuesdays. Read more...

Cedar Point is famous for its large selection of roller coasters and is a definite must-visit for thrill seekers of all ages. First opened in 1870, it is the second-oldest park in the U.S. and regularly sees nearly 4 million visitors each year. Read more...

This park is full of fun play structures for kids, including Hook’s Lagoon, a wooden tree house with plenty of sprayers, water cannons, and a huge tipping bucket for a full body soaking. Families can also enjoy the 500,000-gallon Commotion Ocean wave pool and Adventure River lazy river, or seek out the gentler wave pool and lazy river inside Splash Read more...

This Knott’s Berry Farm-affiliated water park less than 6 miles west of Anaheim features 15 acres of amenities, including a lazy river and four slides that drop riders from chambers. Families will love the ocean-themed Gremmie Lagoon and the Beach House water playground, where kids can climb and splash beneath a three-story structure. The 750,000-gallon Tidal Wave Bay wave pool Read more...

This family resort just north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park combines lodging with a recreation center and indoor and outdoor water parks. At the three water parks, guests have access to 17 waterslides, nine pools and multiple rides. Lake Wilderness Outdoor Waterpark and its array of slides is a must for teens during the summer months, while Salamander Springs Read more...