Day 3 of our Midwest road trip took us from St. Louis to Wichita, but spontaneous stops changed nearly everything we had planned. Buc-ee’s, Uranus Fudge Factory, Springfield murals and an unexpected visit to Wonders of Wildlife turned a driving day into one of the most memorable days of the trip.
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Family Travel, Photography, Road Trip, US Travel Adventures
City Museum St. Louis became one of the highlights of our nine-day Midwest road trip. We spent more than three hours exploring caves, tunnels, hidden passageways, rooftop attractions and immersive art, and I took nearly 200 photographs inside one of the most unusual attractions I have ever visited.
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Architecture, Family Travel, Photography, US Travel Adventures
The Cheshire St. Louis turned our first Midwest road-trip overnight into part of the experience. From the British-inspired architecture and James Bond novelty suite to the pool, cabana, distinctive public spaces and convenient Forest Park location, this boutique hotel offered far more personality than a typical overnight stay.
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Architecture, Family Travel, Road Trip, US Travel Adventures
Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston, Illinois combines Route 66 roadside Americana, a huge antique mall, Twistee Treat Diner, homemade fudge, quirky photo stops and the seasonal Area 66 Haunted School. We planned a quick lunch stop and stayed nearly four hours.
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Road Trip, 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
Ride Chattanooga’s Missionary Ridge Local with this firsthand guide to tickets, the 1858 tunnel, turntable, restoration shop, cab rides and planning tips.
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Family Travel, Outdoor Adventures, US Travel Adventures
Plan the perfect Madison, Georgia getaway with three easy itineraries for a one-day visit, a full weekend or a filming-location adventure. Explore historic homes, local restaurants, art, downtown shopping and nearby outdoor attractions while discovering what makes this Georgia Lake Country town worth visiting.
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Road Trip, US Travel Adventures
Farmview Market in Madison, Georgia combines a farm-to-table café, specialty butcher shop, locally sourced groceries, Georgia-made products and a seasonal open-air farmers market. This visitor guide covers what to eat, what to shop for, current hours, how long to allow and why Farmview is worth adding to a Madison itinerary.
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Restaurants, US Travel Adventures
The Lodge Factory Store in South Pittsburg, Tennessee was a bucket-list stop for us, with cast iron cookware, factory seconds and plenty of grilling finds.
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Shopping, US Travel Adventures
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 your first visit to Ruby Falls in Chattanooga with current ticket prices, tour length, walking requirements, photography tips, accessibility and what the Cave Walk really feels like.
Deep Beneath Lookout Mountain: A Visit to Ruby Falls, Chattanooga’s Underground Wonder Read More »
Family Travel, Hiking & Nature, US Travel Adventures