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In between the blog articles we publish, we collect lots of places of interest from articles, lists and even TV shows.  This reading list is the companion to our Everything Map, and shows you the most recent stories you can find on our map. Enjoy!

Updated September 15, 2013.  Check back soon!

Stories and Places we are Collecting:

September 2013 New Stories:
Frankly Classic: 6 Historic Hot Dog Joints - The Huffington Post
Where to Eat in San Diego Now - Fodor's
San Diego Brew Houses - West Coaster
Where's the best Chinese food in SD? - UTSanDiego.com
San Diego Restaurants - 11 Favorites From a Local - The Huffington Post
Great American Bites: Tasty fish tacos in prime San Diego location - USATODAY.com
Lots of upside to staying in downtown Berkeley - Los Angeles Times
Universal Studio’s Simpsons Theme Park Is Now Open for Business - Skift
8 decadent hotel breakfasts - CNN.com
Biltmore House renovation restores historic hallway - USATODAY.com
2013 Annual Winners - Best Scenic View Restaurants - OpenTable
Great American Bites: A pilgrimage-worthy breakfast in NYC - USATODAY.com
The Blade Runner: Inside the Brooklyn Workshop of Master Knife-Maker Joel Bukiewicz - WIRED
Amusement parks transform rides for video game generation - USATODAY.com

August Stories:
Maine Toy Museum Is Really For Grownups - NPR : National Public Radio
7 Great Eats in Winter Park, Florida - SAVEUR.com
Best hotel bars in America: 10Best Readers' Choice winners - USATODAY.com
‘I run a museum of human hair’ - Financial Times
Great American Bites: A taste of Hawaii in old Las Vegas - USATODAY.com
Portland, Me. - Locavore in Menu and Décor - The New York Times
The Lunchbox Museum - Cool Hunting
5 Hotels for Farmers Market Lovers - Fodor's
Wine-Lover's Guide to the Finger Lakes, NY - Fodor's
The Wonderbrewer of Nowheresville - Narratively
Rebooting the Drive-In Movie - TIME.com
Yank royalty: 7 outrageous American castles - CNN.com
5 Reasons to Go to the Outer Banks, North Carolina - Fodor's
Nevada's pioneer spirit shines through in Genoa - Los Angeles Times
6 restaurants serving chicken dinners that are winners - The Splendid Table
Can these next-generation hostels kick off a real hosteling trend in the US? - Matador Network
3 Restaurants Break into Brunch - Zagat
Live long and prosper in Vulcan, the 'Star Trek Capital of Canada' - NBC News
5 Reasons to Go to San Diego - Forbes.com
Lady Elliot Island: Mistress of the Great Barrier Reef - The Huffington Post
10 great places to play tennis (and improve your game) - USATODAY.com
Ben Franklin gets his own high-tech museum in Philly - USATODAY.com
Modern art abounds in San Francisco - BBC
Insider's Guide to Healdsburg - Fodor's
Fans of La Fonda: Night at the Museum - The Huffington Post
Historic ‘Skunk’ Train Reopens in Scenic California Redwoods - Skift
8 hotels that take you back in time - CNN.com
24 hours in small-town Ohio - Matador Network
The Hot 10: The Best Restaurants in America in 2013 - Bon Appetit Magazine
An Irish Pub’s Toast to Women - The New York Times
When Hollywood Needs Shiny Instruments of Death, This Blacksmith Delivers - WIRED
Le Mars, Ice Cream Capital of the World - Ames Tribune
It's a dog's life in San Diego's funky Ocean Beach area - UTSanDiego.com
Tim Love’s top rib joints across the U.S. - CNN.com
Rarely Seen Maps From San Francisco’s Quirkiest Hidden Library - WIRED
10 great dude ranches across North America - USATODAY.com
10 of the Most Beautiful Bars in America - Celebrating the Best Bars in the United States
Best U.S. water parks - USATODAY.com
In Kansas, Museums, Fried Chicken and, Yes, ‘Oz’ - The New York Times
Jonathan Gold's favorite Los Angeles burgers (not made in a lab) - Los Angeles Times
5 Reasons to Go to Minneapolis Now - Fodor's
Discovering Wit and Wisdom in Historic Deerfield MA - The Huffington Post
America’s best craft breweries - Lonely Planet
Amazing Ferris wheels around the world - CNN.com
NRA opens Midwest museum showing nearly 1,000 firearms - Reuters.com
Oregon Shakespeare Festival beckons you to Ashland - Los Angeles Times
How Boutique Hotels Are Courting Googlers and Gamers - Entrepreneur.com
Excellent Tiny Wieners at Hot Dog Charlie's in Cohoes, NY - Serious Eats
America's Best Coastal Hotels - Travel + Leisure
Art, Spiritual Pursuit & Culture of BBQ - Texas Highways
Richmond Restaurant Honors Robert Griffin III with Gigantic RG3 Burger - Bleacher Report

July Stories:
At Curry Leaf, a buffet with cachet - Washington Post
8 Budget-Friendly Ranch Vacations - Budget Travel
Steak A Claim - Pacific San Diego Magazine
The 25 Best Craft Breweries in America - The Daily Meal
Church Pubs & Jailhouse Bistros: America's Best Offbeat Restaurants - The Huffington Post
Petty Cash takes taco culture to high-toque status - Los Angeles Times
New York’s best lesser-known bookstores - Lonely Planet
San Francisco on a Budget - Gogobot
Where to Get the Best Bagels in Montreal - Thrillist
10 Great Vacations for Nature Lovers - Fodor's
A spirited journey along Tennessee's Whiskey Trail - USATODAY.com
7 Top Farm Stays Around the World - Fodor's
Alternatives to duty-free shopping : Shopping, USA - BBC
Snow City Cafe serves uniquely Alaskan experience - USATODAY.com
10 incredibly unique hotels - TripAdvisor
Departing food writer's top 10 crushes - UTSanDiego.com
It's a Bug's Life: 5 Incredible Insectariums - The Huffington Post
Top 10 hot dog stands to celebrate National Hot Dog Day - Fox News
New Exploratorium Showcases Maps and Views of San Francisco Bay - WIRED
Zoo babies and other intriguing critters - CNN.com
Fort Collins, Colo., might be the happiest place on Earth - Los Angeles Times
America's 5 Coolest Drive-Ins - Details
9 amazing drive-in movie theaters still standing - Salon
Holy Smokes! The New Golden Age of Barbecue - PARADE
Rolls-Royce at the drive-in - BBC
The Best Burgers in San Diego - Thrillist
The road to Mount Rainier - TODAY.com
Best of the New School: Restaurant Critics' Favorite Barbecue Joints - PARADE
National French Fry Day: Jonathan Gold likes these fries - Los Angeles Times
Free Hollywood Bowl rehearsals are best bargain in L.A. - Los Angeles Times
Best New Theme Park Rides - Budget Travel
12 Cool Pools You Wish You Were Swimming In Now - Gizmodo
Five Mouthwatering Dishes For High Rollers - Forbes.com
11 Music Venue Icons in the U.S. - National Geographic
Kauai: Much More Than a Beach Vacation - The Huffington Post
Where to drink during Comic-Con - UTSanDiego.com
17 Places to Grab Great Food and Hear Good Live Music - Grub Street
Ice bar helps sweltering New Yorkers beat the heat - NBC News
Eat cheap during Comic-Con - UTSanDiego.com
San Francisco cioppino: America's best regional food? - USATODAY.com
Top 10 burgers around the country - CNN.com
Los Angeles' Top 5 Burgers - The Daily Meal
LA's 5 Most Craveable Burgers - The Unemployed Eater
The Best Brisket in Texas? Franklin BBQ - Barbecue! Bible
The Last Mermaid Show - The New York Times
National Parks: Top upscale lodges - USATODAY.com
Buildings shaped like animals - CNN.com
Foodie Weekend Getaway in Marfa, Texas - Fodor's
What to Eat on Martha's Vineyard: 14 Foods for a Summer Weekend - Jaunted
Top 10 non-traditional burgers in America - CNN.com
Best Hotels For July 4th - Business Insider
Places You Never Thought to Take Your Kids - US News & World Report
Best Up-and-Coming Hotels 2013 - Travel + Leisure
10 craziest fish and where to see them - USATODAY.com
Monterey Bay Aquarium's Ecological Renaissance - Sunset
A Guide to the Best New Wine Shops - Food & Wine Magazine
Five Resorts For Adventure Travelers This Summer - Forbes.com
World's Best Hotels 2013 - Travel + Leisure

June Stories:
Astoria, Ore., is called 'Little San Francisco' for a reason - several reasons, actually - Los Angeles Times
A Guide to the New Austin - Departures
America's tastiest ribs - USATODAY.com
Outdoor Bars in San Diego - Patio Power Rank - Thrillist
Vacation like it's 1899 at N.Y. resort - USATODAY.com
36 Hours in Gettysburg, Pa. - The New York Times
5 can't-miss eateries on the Pacific Coast Highway - USATODAY.com
Yankee Ferry - A “Boatel” with history in Hoboken - Thrillist
Jonathan Gold's favorite Baja-style tacos - Los Angeles Times
Dry-Aged Beef Is a New Trend in Restaurants Around the Country - Bon Appetit Magazine
8 fabulous hotels still fresh at 100 - CNN.com
Best Burgers in America - 33 Best Burgers in the Entire Country - Thrillist
Eighth and Roast, Urban Juicer serve double shot of beverage bliss - The Tennessean
Southern Living Hotel Collection - Southern Living
San Francisco Hotels For Business Travel - Business Insider
17 Bizarre Themed Bars Will Get You Trashed In Style - Gizmodo
New York City Chef Secrets: Where The NoMad's Daniel Humm Eats in NYC - Conde Nast Traveler
Southern Living Magazine launches hotel collection - USATODAY.com
First Look: ZZ's Clam Bar, the Seafood and Cocktail Bar from the Torrisi Team - Serious Eats
7 Greater Boston Hot Dog to Try This Summer - Zagat
36 Hours in Vancouver, British Columbia - The New York Times
Great American Bites: Red The Steakhouse, prime in every way - USATODAY.com
New Boutique "Motel" In The Rockaways Will Soon Clog Your Instagram Feed - Gothamist
The 17 Best Milkshakes in America - The Daily Meal
Rooms with no view: Underground stays - CNN.com
Outlaw Run tops hottest new attractions at U.S. theme parks - Los Angeles Times
13 Gorgeous Mountain Retreats Around the World - The Daily Beast
Hamptons Dining: 12 New (Or Improved) Restaurants to Visit This Summer - Zagat
Prahran Hotel's facade is made from huge concrete pipes - Gizmag
These Buildings Are Made Out of Ships - io9
7 One-of-a-Kind Restaurants Around Boston - Zagat
North County's hidden dining gems - UTSanDiego.com
Top Foodie Experiences in Virginia - Fodor's
RE:find Los Angeles Food with Nancy Silverton - Yahoo!
Taking the Kids - New York - The New York Times
10 Literary Restaurants for Hungry Book Nerds Around the World - Flavorwire
World’s Smallest Museum Finds the Wonder in Everyday Objects - Collectors Weekly
Muse & the city: finding artistic inspiration in New York City - Lonely Planet
5 Fab and Free Food Factory Tours - The Huffington Post
Jonathan Gold's best Italian restaurants - Los Angeles Times
The San Ysidro Ranch is a 5 paw resort - LuxEco Living
The allure of the open Texas road - BBC
Copycat baked goods? After Cronut, now comes the doissant - NBC News
Weekend Escape: Family time in Santa Barbara - Los Angeles Times
D.C.’s ‘Downton Abbey’ Mansion: Living Artfully at The Hillwood Estate - The Daily Beast
Baked Bear: Ice cream sandwiches...you're doing it right! - San Diego Reader
NYC By Pizza - National Geographic
In Cape Breton, a Rugged Golf Getaway - The New York Times
10 great places to bond on family vacations - USATODAY.com
Seattle's Hotel Max rocks out with Sub Pop-inspired rooms - NBC News
Most romantic hotels of the South - USATODAY.com
'Insane Coaster Wars' takes thrill riders on a virtual world tour - Los Angeles Times
Presidential Library dedicated at Beauvoir on Davis' birthday - Sun Herald
True Americana, Meet the 'Nut Roll Nazi' of Quincy, Illinois - The Huffington Post
'Hidden' attractions in Washington, D.C. - USATODAY.com
Shhhh… - FINE
Mensa Top Ten: Science Museums - American Mensa
America's Coolest Distilleries - Travel + Leisure
America's Best New BBQ - Travel + Leisure
South's Best BBQ Ribs - Southern Living
Dog-Friendly Hotels - Travel + Leisure
Pass the pastrami! Katz's Deli turns 125 - NBC News
America at Its Best: Your Guide to Summer's Best Tastes, Trips, and Activities - PARADE
“The Simpsons” Springfield Opens at Universal Orlando - Vagabondish
Carbone in Manhattan - The New York Times
T+L's Definitive Guide to Martha's Vineyard - Travel + Leisure