Nifty 50

Which weird record occurred in your state?

Every U.S. state’s strangest Guinness World Record, from gargantuan salad fodder in Alaska to Wyoming’s longest beard chain.

Do you know your state motto? If not, check out this handy map of the slogans and phrases that help define each one.

A small sampling of our 50+ regional dish selections.

Did your favorite dish make the list?

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios.

From Knotts Scary Farm to Eastern State Penitentiary, these haunted attractions are worth a visit this Halloween season.

There are around 2.5 million used, new, and rare books housed inside New York City's multiple Strand Bookstore locations.

In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, we've picked the best bookshop in every state—plus a few others we loved. Did your favorite make the list?

Spend a night at Nevada's Clown Motel ... if you dare.

A cross-country road trip wouldn't be complete without making time to visit a few of America's most interesting roadside attractions. Here are some of our favorites from every state (plus Washington, D.C.).

From Acadia to Zion, these are the best U.S. national park properties in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.

If you're in the mood to dine al fresco, head to one of the many picturesque picnic spots across the U.S.

The Weirdest Guinness World Records Set in Each U.S. State (and Washington, D.C.)

The Motto of Each U.S. State, Mapped

55 Beloved Regional Dishes From Across the U.S.

The Most Terrifying Haunted Attraction in All 50 States

The Best Bookstores in All 50 States

51 Roadside Attractions Across America That Are Worth a Detour

51 Must-Visit National Park Properties Across America

The Best Picnic Destinations in All 50 States