The most iconic barbecue joint in every state

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From roadside shacks to barbecue institutions like Franklin Barbecue in Austin, here's the most iconic barbecue restaurant in every state.

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The oldest established town in every US state

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Charleston, South Carolina, is known for its pastel-colored buildings.

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Some of the best-paid firefighters in the US make $144,000 a year. See how much firefighters earn in every state.

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New York pays its firefighters a median salary of $88,380.

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Golden domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: What the capitol looks like in every state

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Washington State Capitol Legislative Building and blooming cherry trees in Olympia, Washington.
The Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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I've been to all 50 states. Here are 8 of the most unique places I've visited in the US.

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Emily, wearing a black-and-red-checkered jacket and a backpack, looks out at the Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park.
After traveling to all 50 US states and every national park, I've come across some truly unique locations.

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I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are the 7 cities I'd happily live in if my current one weren't an option.

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Emily posting in front of a church in the Santa Fe plaza in Nex Mexico.
I'd love to live in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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The oldest restaurant in every state

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The White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island is nearly 100 years older than America itself.

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The most famous hotel in every state

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Caesars Palace is one of the most famous hotels in the US.

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The most famous food in every state

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From Maine's famous lobster rolls to Tennessee's Nashville hot chicken, every state is known for an iconic dish.

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I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are 5 things I never waste my money on when I'm in a new city.

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After traveling to all 50 states, I became more intentional about how I spend my money on vacation in a new place.

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