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Travel Guides, Small-Town Stories & Hidden Gems

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America’s Small Towns Have Big Stories!

Alpine Inn Omaha: Fried Chicken, Raccoons, and Nebraska's Most Unique Restaurant

Welcome to Alpine Inn, "Home of the Wildlife," one of the most distinctive dining experiences not only in Nebraska but arguably anywhere in the United States. Nestled on the northern outskirts of Omaha, this legendary restaurant has delighted customers for decades with hand-dipped fried chicken, live entertainment, and a nightly gathering of very hungry furry visitors.

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Angle Inlet, Minnesota: Visiting the Northernmost Point in the Lower 48 States

Few places in America are as geographically unique—or as challenging to reach—as Angle Inlet, Minnesota. Located within the Northwest Angle, this remote community is home to the Northernmost Point of the Contiguous United States, making it the only portion of the lower 48 states situated north of the 49th parallel.

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Fargo, North Dakota: From Frontier Railroad Town to the Heart of the Red River Valley

As North Dakota's largest city and one of the most influential communities in the Upper Midwest, Fargo has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a frontier settlement along the Red River of the North. Today, Fargo serves as North Dakota's cultural, educational, economic, and transportation hub.

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