Southeastern Kansas Road Trip: 31 Essential Stops
Let me introduce you to some of the best places to visit in Kansas. You’ll get a taste of the variety, natural beauty, unique sights, and historic charm the Sunflower State has to offer as we take a Midwest road trip through the Southeastern Kansas…
New York Street Art and Good Food on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
Nosh on a knish while you stroll through the Lower East Side, famous for New York street art and some of the most iconic restaurants in New York City.
North Shore Road Trip: Lake Superior
The Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the country. Come with me on a road trip up the North Shore Scenic Drive and I’ll show you the best stops along the way, from candy to rocks, state…
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…
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…
Visiting Ancient Egypt at the Met
Did you know New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has one of the best ancient Egyptian collections in the world? There’s even an entire temple, the Temple of Dendur, located in it’s own wing. From mummies to elaborate coffins, Egyptian art and sculpture, much of…
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 Garden is fun for everybody. On this particular day, we coupled up to enjoy a Minneapolis summer day.
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…
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.
Madeline Island Road Trip
Road trip through the beautiful Wisconsin countryside and some cute little towns. Bayfield is beyond charming: spend time enjoying the historic storefronts and the harbor. On Madeline island, spend time…
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…
Laumeier Sculpture Park creates memorable space for art in nature
Visit this free St. Louis sculpture park and fall in love with quirky giant art! It’s an open-air museum (there’s also an indoor exhibition space) with hiking trails, picnic areas,…
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 Central Terminal is one of NYC’s best free attractions. I’ll…
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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 so many wonderful Oklahoma City restaurants, it would take much…
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…
Stuffing Myself With Foods on a Stick! Bacchanal at the Minnesota State Fair
My Yearly Bacchanal! One thing you will discover if you know me long is that I LOVE the Minnesota State Fair. People kinda love it…
Kenosha Food is Fabulous! Places to Eat in Kenosha
A road trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin Wondering what I’ve been up to lately? A tasty road trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin, that’s what. Kenosha is just…
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