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Anyone that’s lived in the St. Louis area knows you visit the Gateway Arch as part of a field trip at some point in grade school, and it’s rare that you ever…

Sometimes you just need to try something a little bit different, unique, or even wacky when road trippin’ across the country.  One of the latest trends in travel is staying in quirky…

Just when you thought the world famous Children’s Museum of Indianapolis couldn’t get any better – they did.  Their brand new interactive outdoors exhibit, called the Sports Legends Experience, is truly incredible.…

When I first wrote about visiting Milwaukee back in 2014, I was so impressed that I couldn’t believe more people weren’t familiar with this mid-western gem.  In fact, it was the first…

They told me I could spend four or five hours inside Springfield’s newest blockbuster attraction, Wonders Of Wildlife.  Of course, I rolled my eyes having heard that a time or two about…

Most states are tormented with a stereotype that never quite leaves the arena of travel planning.  Whether it’s bad drivers,  an aging population or even a myth that all citizens know how…

Chances are – Peoria, Illinois has not been on your list of places to escape for a getaway or a last minute road trip.  Located about half way between St. Louis and…

If you’re looking for the best collection of mustard in the world – you’ll find it in Middleton, Wisconsin. Lots of people collect things.  Maybe Christmas ornaments, magnets, or even Hot Wheel…

December 17th marked the anniversary of the Wright Brother’s first successful flight in 1903.  (114 years ago.) Their flight lasted just under a minute at 852 feet. Dayton, Ohio is where the…

Everybody loves a glimpse behind the scenes.  Especially when it involves one of the most popular museums in the world.   Recently, I had the opportunity to visit an area of the Children’s…