Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.
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Places to Eat & Drink
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
The Original Pronto Pup
New York, New York
Caffe Reggio
Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.
Sioux City, Iowa
Palmer's Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing, a historic, chocolate-covered treat.
Manatí, Puerto Rico
Frutos del Guacabo
This sustainable, family-run farm just outside of San Juan makes for a dreamy daytrip.
Food & Drink
Sweets
Lancashire Courting Cake
Before dating apps, young people used this cake to express their feelings.
Sweets
Flódni
This multi-layered treat has become a potent symbol of Hungarian-Jewish identity.
Drinks
Fröccs
A seasonal Hungarian spritzer has a language all its own.
Sweets
Doberge Cake
This towering treat is a slice of New Orleans immigrant history.