This is the area for the can't-miss places found in cities that are not as frequently traveled as others. "I need a great place in Milwaukee." "Where should I eat in Buffalo?" We report on the great joints that are big city worthy, even though they may be on the road less traveled.

Hutch's - Buffalo, NY
I’m the pied piper of Buffalo, without the piccolo. Simply the words “Let’s go to Hutch’s” bring out a throng of my snow-capped friends. What started out as a party of four has ballooned to double digits on my frequent visits. But that’s fine with me. Hutch’s is simply one of the best dining experiences in the country and worth every Buffalo nickel.

Safe House - Milwaukee, WI
“I’m going to Milwaukee next week. Where should I go?” I asked a former Milwaukee resident. “Have you ever been to the Safe House?” “No, but that sounds fun. Where is it?” I said. “Can’t tell you, but you’ll find it.” And so it began in search of America’s only spy bar. And the journey was anything but safe.

City View Tavern - Cincinnati, OH
Through the winding streets of the Mt. Adams district of Cincinnati sets a Shining Star of bar that has a spectacular view of downtown, a terrific hamburger called the Big Ted, some of the best wurst in town, and funky ways of doing business that make it one of the more unique bars in the country. It also possesses a jukebox that features classic 70’s disco music that is sure to make you Shake Your Groove Thing.

Frank and Teressa’s Anchor Bar - Buffalo, NY
Breaking from the mission statement, GreatJoints.com will occasionally recommend a place that is already popular because, frankly, it is a great joint. Such is the case of Frank and Teressa’s Anchor Bar, the original home of Buffalo Chicken Wings and reason enough to venture up to the vastly underrated city of Buffalo, New York.

Blue Moose - Scottsdale, AZ
There is a wonderful home base for sports in the heart of baseball’s Cactus League play that leads off every time with two strikes against it. But this place never strikes out.

Jake’s Famous Crawfish - Portland, OR
Something has been fishy in the Pacific Northwest for over 110 years. And that’s exactly how Oregonians like it.

The Brickskeller – Washington D.C.
The Lincoln Memorial. The Washington Monument. The White House. The Capitol Building. These and other stellar places reside in the District of Columbia. But there is a bar in Washington D.C. that has earned a place among our national treasures - The Brickskeller - that could be the Smithsonian Institute of Beer.

Don's Mixed Drinks - Denver, CO
Denver is an active city with a popular bar scene. Microbrews and Martinis are big here, found in the redeveloped areas around Coors Field on Blake Street and in the 16th Street Mall area. But on the outskirts of downtown in a little transition area is a rather nondescript bar that has stood for nearly 60 years.

Shady's - Phoenix, AZ
When stuck in the blazing “Valley of the Sun,” Phoenix locals know to seek out the shade, or in this case, seek out the Shady’s.

Monte Carlo - Minneapolis, MN
When you think of Monte Carlo, one conjures up images of dinner jackets and martinis, craps tables and spaghetti strap dresses, and fast cars navigating winding roads. Well in this Monte Carlo, the one in Minneapolis, none of that experience is available…save the martinis and spaghetti.

Von’s Grand City Cafe
Von's Grand City Cafe is a welcome respite in the land of drive-through espresso and Internet cafes. Next to the Roosevelt Hotel in Seattle, there is a wonderfully refreshing un-fresh joint.

Lone Eagle Grille
Beautiful scenery meets beautiful people. Deep, crystal clear blue waters meet deep pockets full of green. What more can you ask of a very colorful resort bar?