along with exotic meats such as venison, wild boar, elk, and whatever else arrives fresh from local sources, and the Cast Iron Apple Crisp with hand-whipped cream is a popular dessert. Established in 1970 and run by the same family who settled in the area decades earlier,The Old...
Running a tiny 12-seat restaurant in a glorified brick corridor means chef Evan Leichtling has a lot of freedom: to source nearly unsourceable treats like gooseneck barnacles. To serve snails on sourdough toast with bone marrow butter. Maybe churn foie gras into ice cream. Off Alley’s daily...
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cozy B&Bs and campsites are located in and around town. Seafood restaurants and ice cream parlors also abound, as do miniature golf courses. Sightseeing cruises can take you around Chincoteague Bay, the open ocean and out toAssateague Island. ...
Hollyhock Hillcelebrates its 95th birthday this year and still makes its chicken in a cast-iron skillet, serving it with mashed potatoes, corn, and green beans. We love that it comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream at the end.
A laid-back town with amenities to match – think: cute boutiques, good restaurants, a quality ice cream shop, a nice marina, and a picturesque park with a gazebo and a fountain – its public beach features calm waves suitable for swimmers of all ages. (But there’s a steep drop-off,...
Take in a foot-stomping show at the Carolina Opry, or cheer on your favorite knight at Medieval Times. Mingle with the fishermen of Springmaid Pier, then stop for ice cream along the boardwalk. Shop and dine at one of the area’s many outdoor entertainment complexes, or simply explore ...
Florida certainly has no shortage of beautiful beaches, but few places have the blindingly white sand and Caribbean-blue waters you’ll find in and around this town. Head to the nearby barrier islands for the best (and least crowded) stretches of sand: Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island is...
Race day doesn’t end at the finish, though; after all, it’s the “superbly done” after-party that makes the Old Port Half “an all-around festive event” with live music plus pizza, ice cream and complimentary craft beer courtesy of the title sponsor.Runner-up: Mount Desert Island ...
If you want more of a beach town vibe, head toChincoteague, a small and bustling town located on the Virginia side of the island, where you’ll find quaint ice cream shops, mini golf courses, uncrowded beaches, and bustling shops.