Traffic turned into an unexpected Chicago street-art tour when I spotted three striking murals, including works at Loretto Hospital, West Town and the former Blommer Chocolate factory.
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Street Art
An unplanned detour to see the Dolly Parton statue became a walk through a hometown filled with flowers, murals, butterflies and heartfelt tributes. See what I discovered while exploring Dolly’s Sevierville.
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Street Art, US Travel Adventures
Arcadia combines modern Route 66 roadside architecture, public art and one of Oklahoma’s most recognizable historic landmarks. Oklahoma · Historic Route 66 · Road Trip Route 66 in Arcadia, Oklahoma: 3 Must-See Stops POPS 66 Soda Ranch, a 225-foot Centennial mural and the historic Arcadia Round Barn sit close enough together to create one of
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Photography, Road Trip, Street Art, US Travel Adventures
A visit to Chattanooga’s historic Terminal Station led to an unexpected courtyard discovery: 12 murals featuring local scenery, pop-culture characters and whimsical creatures. See the collection and learn how to plan a quick Chattanooga Choo Choo photo stop.
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Street Art, US Travel Adventures
Bigfoot’s Country Barn in Pigeon Forge is a colorful roadside stop filled with Bigfoot murals, Smoky Mountain wildlife, playful bear scenes and interactive photo props. This firsthand look at the free selfie park includes photography tips, visitor details and what to expect before you stop.
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Street Art
A spontaneous stop in Jackson, Georgia, became a few hours of exploring Stranger Things murals, filming-location markers, and downtown Hawkins connections—with free parking and an easy walk around the square.
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Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Street Art, US Travel Adventures
Day 1 of our nine-day Midwest road trip took us from Richmond, Kentucky to St. Louis through Indiana and Illinois, with Route 66 roadside attractions, 33 murals, Pink Elephant Antique Mall, the Brooks Catsup Bottle and Old Chain of Rocks Bridge along the way.
Follow our nine-day, nearly 2,200-mile Midwest road trip through eight states, with Route 66 roadside attractions, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, St. Louis, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, historic hotels, immersive art and hidden gems along the way.
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Eco-Tourism & Conservation, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Road Trip, Street Art, US Travel Adventures
Explore more than 40 murals in Cynthiana, Kentucky, including the world’s largest Walking Dead mural, local-history tributes, interactive photo spots and colorful downtown public art.
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Kentucky Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Street Art
While visiting the Chattanooga Choo Choo, I spotted “Communal Kaleidoscope” across Market Street on the Kinley Chattanooga Southside Hotel. Discover the story behind this celebration of community, my practical iPhone photography tips, and why the hotel’s locally curated art and thoughtful design earned a place on my bucket list.
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Family Travel, Photography, Road Trip, Street Art, US Travel Adventures
Plan an easy downtown Chattanooga afternoon with unlimited pinball, pizza at Lupi’s across the street and a short public-art walk, plus current prices and tips.
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Family Travel, Restaurants, Street Art
Bigfoot’s Country Barn in Pigeon Forge combines a quirky Smoky Mountain gift shop with a free outdoor selfie park filled with colorful photo backdrops. This firsthand guide covers what to expect, current visitor details, shopping, photo opportunities and whether it is worth adding to your Pigeon Forge itinerary.
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Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Street Art