Big things are coming to award-winning theme park Silver Dollar City.
22.10.2024 - 21:17 / lonelyplanet.com / Melissa Yeager
Oct 21, 2024 • 8 min read
You can create all the spreadsheets you want filled with restaurants and must-do experiences, but if you trulywant to get to know a place, track down a local grocery store or market – really!
In the US, your options are seemingly endless and wonderfully varied, which is why our staff have nominated their very favorites to visit. Not only do the places on this list sell fresh produce and local ingredients, but they’ll also tell you a lot about the destinations they’re in, from a celebrated farmers market in San Francisco to a mountain market serving up BBQ takeout in North Carolina.
Kansas City, Missouri
Recommended by Melissa Yeager, Destination Editor Western USA/Canada
Why it's great: Yoli is the go-to spot for fresh tortillas in Kansas City – they've even won a James Beard award. Head to their retail location, where you can also pick up delicious goods like egg and bacon burritos, tamales and agua frescas, along with their tortillas and salsas.
What to buy: The tortillas are a must, but I’ve also heard marvelous things about the Taco Stand salsa.
Baltimore, Maryland
Recommended by Brekke Fletcher, Senior Director of Content
Why it's great: Baltimore is home to a handful of the country's longest-operating markets, and of those, Cross Street Market in Federal Hill is a long-standing favorite. Since the mid-1800s, the market has been serving the local community with fresh, locally-grown produce, freshly caught seafood, baked goods and more. After a fire destroyed the original building in 1951, the new Cross Street Market opened a year later – and was recently renovated, keeping those 1950s architectural touches intact while transforming the space into a 21st-century market with over 20 independent vendors.
What to buy: While you can stock up on provisions from Atlas Fish Market (sample some local oysters while you're there) and Fenwick's Choice Meats, Cross Street is more of a hang, a fun place to pre-game before the Orioles or Ravens games or grab a delicious handheld dish from Theo's Banhmi Rolls & Bowls, DMV Empanadas or Taco Love. The owners and operators are all local Baltimoreans representing multiple backgrounds, ethnicities and experiences. Do not leave without a fresh waffle cone from Takhara Bros, which has been named the best ice cream in Baltimore for four years running.
Planning tip: Cross Market also hosts events throughout the year, like the annual hot dog-eating contest on the 4th of July.
Paia, Maui, Hawaii
Recommended by Anne Zalatoris, Senior Manager, Media Operations
Why it's great: Mana Foods is the heart of the Paia community. They’re family-run and have been in business for 40 years. The staff is the friendliest, helping you choose from their quality
Big things are coming to award-winning theme park Silver Dollar City.
The best time to visit Madrid varies, and it depends on what you're looking for on your trip to Spain. Poolside lounging and people-watching in plazas under guaranteed sunshine is possible between mid-spring and early autumn, but the height of summer can make outdoor sightseeing a little unbearable. Madrid’s restaurants are fabulous year-round, and the food scene is thriving like never before, but there’s a charm to scouring the local markets and following fellow foodies as they spill into sprawling parks to tuck in either side of the midday sun. Here, we run through the seasonal highlights of the Spanish capital, explaining why it’s possible to uncover a new side to the city every month of the year.
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An upgraded travel experience just got cheaper. Delta Air Lines recently released hundreds of flight deals in their premium cabins, such as Delta Comfort+ and Delta One for travel throughout the fall and winter. Many of the tickets are priced under $1,000, and travelers can also redeem miles from Delta's SkyMiles program for seats at a discounted rate as well. Some of the lowest-priced flight deals to Europe include New York-JFK to London-Heathrow for only $703 round-trip in Comfort+, or 59,000 Miles, valid on travel from January 7, 2025 through March 6, 2025.
What makes each of us happy is certainly subjective. However, there is one easy way you can increase your chances of feeling that emotion: Choosing to live in a happier state. In September, WalletHub released its study ranking the happiest states in the U.S. It came to its conclusion after evaluating all 50 states across three key dimensions: emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment. Those three dimensions were evaluated using 30 metrics, including the physical health of the population, sleep rates, food insecurity, commute times, income growth rate, average leisure time per person, safety, and more. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing maximum happiness. It then averaged each state's numbers to calculate its overall score.
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Where to eat and drink is a high priority for many travelers. For those who work in the industry, that’s especially the case. I’ve been in the wine business for more than 10 years, first as a wine buyer for a retail store in New York City, and then as a journalist for the past seven years. Finding the best places to get a glass in a new destination is one of the first things I research. This past summer, I headed to Athens for the first time and was intrigued by the city’s wine scene before even hitting the ground.
I’m a devout fan of the Outlander books, so much so that I once spent a week making an 18th-century corset inspired by the main character, Claire. That’s why, when presented with an opportunity to visit Scotland and tour various filming locations for the long-running TV adaptation, I jumped at the chance.