Last month some friends and I hopped in the car on a sunny Saturday and headed south toward Pella for the little city’s biggest celebration—Tulip Time. Held each year in early May, Tulip Time has been on my road trip to-do list for quite some time…
If you’re searching for a charming weekend getaway, consider exploring the incredible things to do in Clarksville, Tennessee. Conveniently located about 45 minutes northwest of Nashville, Clarksville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state….
One of my favorite ways to explore a new city is through its food scene. And luckily there’s no shortage of restaurants in Clarksville, Tennessee where you can get a taste of this community. From Southern…
You’ve probably never heard for Virginia Christine. But you might recognize her as Mrs. Olson from Folgers’ retro TV commercials. Christine was a Stanton, Iowa native and in 1971, the southwest Iowa town’s water tower was transformed into a Swedish coffee pot—complete with handle, spout and top knob—in honor of Stanton’s famous daughter…
Back in the days of the Wild West, the cowtowns of southwest Kansas were infamous. Hardworking cowboys and rowdy outlaws converged to help foster towns full of saloons, dance halls, gambling parlors and more. Though…
As the Queen of Cowtowns, founded because of the local demand for booze, it’s no surprise that you’ll find delicious restaurants in Dodge City, Kansas. Plus, this community is home to some seriously talented brewers…
Even in bigger cities, I’m always on the lookout for weird and wacky places. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of offbeat attractions in St. Louis, Missouri.
Why settle for one Midwest city when you could spend the weekend exploring four? Straddle the border of Iowa and Illinois and discover all of the exciting things to do in the Quad Cities.
If you know me, you know that food (and not feeling hangry) is one of my top priorities. So it should come as no surprise that food is an important part of many of my…
No matter where I go, I’m always on the lookout for unusual things to do and see. Luckily for me, there is no shortage of offbeat attractions in Wichita, Kansas.