Saint Louis Union Station is a perfect destination for locals and travelers within a short drive to experience a fun “staycation”. With so much uncertainty around the U.S. this summer and people…
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Quincy, Illinois is one of the well-preserved historic river towns nestled along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. It’s an easy day or weekend trip for travelers that live near Saint…
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Renting a paddle boat in Forest Park should have been checked off my “to-do” list at some point in my teenage years. Okay, twenties. Uh, thirties? Just barely before climbing over the…
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Missouri is fortunate to have a wide variety of museums for a wide variety of tastes and interests. The museums range from history to sports and everything in-between. You’ll even find amusing…
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For the record, this is the first time I’ve ever used any form of the word “cute” while writing about travel. But, it is a perfect word to describe the tiny town…
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One perk of my job is getting to experience some of the more bizarre places to lay your head after a day of traveling. I’m often invited to stay at quirky, amusing,…
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It’s rare that you can explore two of America’s most iconic drives – Route 66 and the Great River Road in a single day. Southwest Illinois’ new tourism brand Great Rivers and…
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After two years of renovations and more than $30 million dollars in upgrades, Soldiers Memorial in downtown Saint Louis has reopened – and it’s wonderful. The memorial and military museum was dedicated…
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There was a time when it seemed like every living room in America had at least one of those Precious Moments figures on display. Even if you never bought one, you’ve surely…
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There are very few opportunities that I’ve declined while traveling across America. I’ve been in helicopters and zip lines in a cave. I’ve done hiking, rafting, spinning in a NASA simulator and…