Fall in Oklahoma City: Your guide to an OKC autumn getaway
Thinking about autumn travel? I suggest spending Fall in Oklahoma City. Autumn is a fabulous time to visit OKC. We Northern types can escape to warmer weather, fending off the onset of winter just a bit longer. Since fall happens at least a month later…
16 Best things to do in Wisconsin Rapids (Plus holiday activities)
Let me introduce you to the charming small town of Wisconsin Rapids. Located in the heart of Wisconsin, it makes for a great weekend getaway from nearby urban areas like Minneapolis-St. Paul, Milwaukee and Chicago. Get on board for some wonderful Wisconsin traditions, such as…
Upper East Side: Calling on the Woman in Gold
The Woman in Gold movie inspired us to pay a call on a remarkable painting. The film tells the true story of Austrian refugee Maria Altmann. This extraordinary painting, covered in gold gilt, is of Adele Bloch-Bauer, Altmann’s aunt. It is now the centerpiece of…
The Overholser Mansion: OKC hidden gem
Not only is the Overholser mansion a stunning historic home, on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s an authentic Gilded Age time capsule. The house still includes most of its original contents, from the English carpets on the floors to the lavish Italian light…
North Shore Road Trip: Lake Superior
Taking a road trip to the Minnesota North Shore is one of my absolute favorite things to do. Drive fast and furious the first 150 miles north on busy freeway 35N to get the heck out of Dodge (the metropolitan area). After about 100 miles,…
In Love with the New York Public Library
One of the best free atttractions in NYC, the New York Public Library is a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture in midtown Manhattan. Click through to see its majestic interiors. You’ll fall in love, too!
Discover Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis Laid-Back Gem
Minneapolis is known as the City of Lakes—we have 22. Lake Nokomis is a popular favorite. Glide across in a swan boat, pedal around in a surrey—there are so many ways to enjoy the lake both on and off the water, from kayaks and canoes…
Bellefontaine Cemetery is St. Louis Hidden Treasure
Historic Bellefontaine Cemetery is one of the best hidden gems in St. Louis, Missouri, and a personal favorite. The nonprofit, nonsectarian cemetery and arboretum is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. I recently spent a week seeing the best of St. Louis, and my Bellefontaine…
Fun Things To Do in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha, Wisconsin is located on lovely Lake Michigan just south of Milwaukee and north of Chicago. Once an industrial center, manufacturing everything from AMC automobiles to Simmons mattresses and Jockey shorts, Kenosha has re-invented itself as a cultural destination. There are a number of incredibly…
drink in the beauty of lake superior in Minnesota and wisconsin
The greatest of the great lakes: That’s Why They call it superior
No offense to the other Great Lakes, but there is a reason Lake Superior is called superior! Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes. My favorite areas to visit are the Wisconsin Apostle Islands on the southern end and the Minnesota North Shore.
Summer Fun: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Looking for couples things to do in Minneapolis? This also works for singles, families, and groups, as the Minneapolis Sculpture…
Visiting Ancient Egypt at the Met
Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art should be at the top of your agenda when planning a trip to New…
Laumeier Sculpture Park creates memorable space for art in nature
For me, Laumeier Sculpture Park was love at first sight. If you like art and nature, with access to classes…
Tour Grand Central in Midtown Manhattan
Must do: tour Grand Central and visit the Oyster Bar in Midtown Manhattan. A masterpiece of Beaux Arts architecture, Grand…
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The Best OKC Food: Places to Eat in Oklahoma City
OKC, with its burgeoning foodie scene, is a hidden gem for food travelers. There are…
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