Drinking

Bans were put in place after alcohol was used to influence undecided voters.

"Happy hour" has a rather surprising origin story that dates back to the 1800s, but it's still illegal in these states.

A little over a decade ago, an obscure law in Maine was passed that put special rules into place for alcohol consumption on St. Patrick's Day.

With 2 dozen different places listed, they have effectively countered the argument that 'there's not a lot to choose from when dining and drinking downtown.'