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Why You Should Visit Gettysburg This Holiday Season
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Why You Should Visit Gettysburg This Holiday Season

Updated 8/2019 I know people often association Gettysburg with the Civil War and the great battles fought there. I have spent time exploring the battlegrounds, hunting for otherworldly spirits and strolling around town, but did you know Gettysburg has so much more to offer beyond the historic sites. Gettysburg is also known for farms, orchards,…

Spend A Day {or Two} In Historic Downtown Frederick, Maryland
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Spend A Day {or Two} In Historic Downtown Frederick, Maryland

It may boast being Maryland’s second largest city with a population of 70,000+ but the charm and heritage of Frederick, Maryland gives it a small town feel. Walk the streets of Francis Scott Key, John Hanson, and soldiers and generals from both sides of the Civil War.  Explore nooks and crannies, discover works of art,…

How To Experience Everything From History to Hauntings At The Octagon Mansion
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How To Experience Everything From History to Hauntings At The Octagon Mansion

If you find yourself passing through the charming mountain town of Wytheville, Virginia do yourself a favor and exit the freeway and head downtown.  Once there find your way to the Octagon Mansion and experience everything from history to hauntings! Seriously, this was such a surprising and unexpected discovery. Honestly, if this hadn’t been on…

Enjoy the Flavor of Maple At These Pennsylvania Farms & Festivals
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Enjoy the Flavor of Maple At These Pennsylvania Farms & Festivals

I don’t know about you but I’m about over the whole pumpkin craze that shows up each fall. I mean, I know people love their pumpkin but does it really have to be in every. single. thing? Seriously, I’m done and ready to move onto something else. Step Aside Pumpkin There’s A New Flavor Trend:…

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Click on the state name to read all my travel content about that destination. States are listed in alphabetic order. Have a suggestion for a place I should visit? Drop me a line at deb@justshortofcrazy.com. Happy Travels! ARKANSAS ARIZONA CALIFORNIA COLORADO FLORIDA GEORGIA ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA LOUISIANA MARYLAND MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSOURI NEVADA   NEW MEXICO NEW…