For those with a sweet tooth, I-65 from Gary, Indiana to Mobile, Alabama is like being in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory with "visions of sugar plums dancing in your head" all in the same dream. Diabetics should be careful to find the treats designed for their needs, and dentists will cringe, but a little something sweet every couple of hours can add great anticipation and enjoyment while you travel the entire 887.3 miles. INDIANA Exit 253 -- Albanese Candy Factory Store in

I didn't have a treehouse in my backyard when I was growing up. A few times, my aunt (who is only six months younger than I am and lived...