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…
Romance Weekend at the Elliot Park Hotel
Planning Valentine’s weekend? Check out my experience with the romance weekend package at the Elliot Park, a downtown Minneapolis boutique hotel. This 4-star spot has big fluffy robes and room service. They’ll start you out with champagne. What could be more romantic?
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 Best Restaurants near Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis
Best restaurants near Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis plus fab coffee and ice cream shops! Get ready for delish and affordable food near Minneapolis’ favorite lake. Each listing indicates availability of vegetarian and vegan options, accessiblity, and whether its a good spot for pets and families.
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. From mummies to elaborate coffins, Egyptian art and sculpture, much of it massive, you can spend…
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 more than one visit to even begin to sample them all. In this personal OKC dining guide, I’ll give you…
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.
16 Best things to do in Wisconsin Rapids (With 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 Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Get on board for some wonderful Wisconsin traditions, such as…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Downtown LA: 10 Unforgettable Things To Do, Part One
Explore downtown LA without renting a car or breaking the bank. Unforgettable things to do for cheap or free, including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Grand Park, Civic Center, and…
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The Best Restaurants near Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis
Best restaurants near Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis plus fab coffee and ice cream shops! Get ready for delish and affordable food near Minneapolis’ favorite lake…
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…
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…
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…
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