The Average Joe
Blog.

Places

The spots worth the drive — landmarks, landscapes and corners of America that stay with you.

Small Town, USA

Main streets, local legends and the towns that make this country feel like home.

Eats

The local hole-in-the-wall where the regulars eat. No chains, just good food and better stories.

History

Stories and symbols that shaped America.

People

The Americans who shaped the future or changed their town for the better. A person, or a family, who left a real mark on a place, a craft, or the whole nation.

Businesses

The American dream, family owned and operated — real enterprises of every size, just not the big-box chains.