New York City is Crazy for Christmas!
New York City is crazy for Christmas and famous for extravagant holiday decor. But you may go insane battling the crowds on 5th Avenue. Stay calm and stay where you are. I’ll show you the windows, the lights, the trees, all the merry madness!
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…
Christmas in New York! Windows and decorations
Happy holidays, all! Last Christmas I made my very first visit to New York City. This revised post reviews some of the NYC Christmastime fun we had. I’ll be in NYC again in couple weeks, and will be able to regale you with even more…
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 get on the water and enjoy the lake, from kayaks and canoes to…
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…
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…
Upper East Side: Calling on the Woman in Gold
We visited the Upper East Side of Manhattan to pay a call on the Woman in Gold and get some peace and quiet! Plus, a posh breakfast at Sarabeths with pancakes and a house-made English muffin.
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 and fun events, I think you’ll fall in love, too. I toured the park during a visit to St. Louis this spring. It’s one of…
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 York City. The Metropolitan has one of the finest art collections in the world, and the size and scope of their Egyptian collection is astounding…
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.
Romance Weekend at the Elliot Park Hotel
My dear readers, I was very fortunate to spend Valentine’s weekend at the Elliot Park Hotel with my sweetie. The…
New York Street Art and Good Food on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
On our last trip to New York, we spent time exploring Midtown Manhattan and the Upper East Side, where we…
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,…
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…
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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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