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The Best Places Where You Can Find Mr. Rogers

Fred Rogers became a household name for his popular children's television program which celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2023. And while Mister Rogers' Neighborhood left...

Amazing Small Towns In Illinois To Visit This Year (2025)

Arcola Of all the small towns in Illinois I recently featured during my Illinois Small Town Tour - Arcola was one that seemed to gain...

Have You Seen These Fun and Quirky Missouri Attractions?

If you're looking for things to do in Missouri, it turns out there are lots of wonderful attractions for travelers passing through the "Show...

Indy’s Sports Legends Experience

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,...

Spend A Day Exploring Wonders Of Wildlife

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...

Welcome To Wisconsin – Say Cheese!

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...

Road Trip: Peoria, Illinois

Chances are - Peoria, Illinois has not been on your list of places to escape for a getaway or a last minute road trip. ...

What You Need To See In Dayton, Ohio

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...

A Rare Look Below The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Everybody loves a glimpse behind the scenes.  Especially when it involves one of the most popular museums in the world.   Recently, I had the...

Visiting Popeye’s Home Town

Debbie Brooks has been a Popeye fan for decades.  Along with her husband, Mike they've collected thousands of Popeye trinkets, statues, figures, dolls, and...

The Day I Spent In A Missouri Prison

Ray Miller is 82 years old.  He's been a tour guide at the now vacant Missouri State Penitentiary for the past ten years.  At...

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The Best Places Where You Can Find Mr. Rogers

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Kennedy Space Center: Is It Really Worth The High Cost?

The Kennedy Space Center has long been an iconic...