This is a beautiful example of 19th-century architect Frank Furness's work. His buildings are among my favorites. They fit together with the same articulation as machines. En savoir plus .
They have not only books, but interesting things that can be good souvenirs. Last time I was there, I found cute, colorful kitchen tools. En savoir plus .
They've just reopened in a bigger space: three generations of artisanal butcher experience. And there's a gourmet market with prepared foods for take-home. En savoir plus .
Enjoy some stone crab claws and a martini, while gazing out at the ocean. And its aquarium bar is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. En savoir plus .
You can romp in the sand to your heart's content—even on major holidays, this beach is totally deserted. En savoir plus .
Don't go after 10 a.m., when it's filled with out-of-towners and skinny movie stars. Order a big creamy bowl of café au lait when the place is peppered with discreet, big-deal New Yorkers. En savoir plus .
The place for a perfectly executed straight razor shave. Then there's the main draw, the bow-tied, Irish-brogue Aidan himself, dispensing wisdom and shots of his beloved Green Spot Irish whiskey. En savoir plus .
This junkyard-and-barn studio is known for its "Be Nice or Leave" signs. Owner Dr. Bob made an entire bottle-cap sculpture of a trolley car that sits outside of the Whole Foods, uptown. En savoir plus .
This dark, luxurious bar serves delicious old-fashioned cocktails late into the night. En savoir plus .
Many of Andrew Jackson's possessions remain on display at this 1830s mansion that's surrounded by extensive grounds. En savoir plus .
Really fond of the bahn mi sandwich, and in the wintertime, get the pho. En savoir plus .
People say Nashville is an unhealthy place to live, but on a Saturday morning, Percy Warner is packed like a nightclub with people going on their runs. It's safe, clean, refreshing and invigorating. En savoir plus .
You can go there and meet some really artistic folks and get a great cup of coffee and good food. They have an upstairs theater where a lot of improv groups perform. En savoir plus .
They were among the first museums to do a textile show. Now all of the museums are doing textile shows. En savoir plus .
It's been a super hotel forever, and it's been renovated in the past few years. It's centrally located and it's luxurious—what else do you want? En savoir plus .
If you go honky-tonking, nobody can top Robert's. If you like to shake the legs, that's the place to go. En savoir plus .
On any given night, you might see Ronnie Bowman, Guy Clark or another, younger, player everyone's going to be talking about in a couple years. En savoir plus .
On the last Wednesday of every month, a group called 45rpm plays very traditional country music. The band there is made up a lot of touring acts; and a lot of artists go and sit in with the band. En savoir plus .
An intricate installation of colored stockings guards the entry to one of the Design District's latest boutiques. En savoir plus .
There was a battle on the site of this plantation museum during the Civil War, and you still see bullet holes and blood stains on the floor. It is supposed to be haunted. En savoir plus .
The simple family-style eatery has nourished Cuba nostalgists since opening in 1968. Check out the Scull Sisters' whimsical sculpted 3-D mural of Havana in the day. En savoir plus .
They specialize in classic French fare. You can have a meeting here, or just breakfast with the girls. En savoir plus .
Located in an 1890 schoolhouse and encompassing its playground, this store has been open for 35 years; it's a fantasy land for antique lovers, two acres of treasures. En savoir plus .
Phyllis George Brown founded it in 1981 to help Kentucky's craftsmen. I love finding jewelry, furniture, art and wearables there. En savoir plus .
Although this tiny Ethiopian restaurant is in a strip mall, if you order the veggie or meat combo, you'll forget the surroundings. Don't use a fork; use your injera bread. En savoir plus .
The original branch of this 60-year-old classic is still the best for juicy burgers and shakes. Try their famous seasoned fries. En savoir plus .
This regional food is a way of life in Dallas, and this franchise is a Mecca for it. Get a Texas-size margarita with your El Ray's combo: a cheese enchilada, beef taco and pork picoso tamale. En savoir plus .
You can land distinct antiques, great vintage estate jewelry and cool designer pieces. It's open Nov. 20-21, and then one weekend a month from May through September. En savoir plus .
A great place to take a picnic and check out the local scenery on a pretty day. En savoir plus .
Reader tip: An oasis in the midst of the chaos. Having enjoyed their homemade soups, arepas and signature drinks, it makes me want to venture into Denver proper to try the original restaurant. En savoir plus .
