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First Visit To Washington DC: An Ultimate How-To-Guide

Like a lot of people, I wasn't sure about what to know for my first visit to Washington DC. A trip to the nation's...

An Emotional Visit To The Historic Surf Ballroom

Few places evoke strong emotions for music lovers like the legendary Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. The site of Buddy Holly's final concert...

5 Amazing Music Museums in Nashville Not To Miss!

They don't call it "Music City USA" for nothing. Most of Nashville's best museums tribute some of the biggest recording artists in history. If...

Five Things I Learned In Columbus, OH

Columbus, Ohio rolled out the red carpet and recently welcomed the Midwest Travel Writers Association to town!  I was fortunate enough to attend the...

6 Cool Things To Do In Owensboro, KY

If you're not a fan of Bluegrass music, don't be alarmed.  I barely knew enough about fiddles and the name Bill Monroe to save...

Sorry, Wichita. But, I Can't Keep This Quiet.

It's not something I often write about, but for me,  every city falls into one of two categories:  a place to live or a...

Eisenhower Presidential Library In Kansas

The more I learn about former President Dwight Eisenhower, the more I like him. After visiting his adult home in Gettysburg last Summer, I knew...

U.S. Grant Historic Site In Saint Louis

The Missouri History Museum is taking tourists on a trip back in time.  A Walk in 1875 St. Louis gives guests a launching pad...

Historic Documents On Display in Saint Louis

Saint Louis media enthusiast Frank Absher is outside polishing the doorknobs of what was once the Third Christian Scientist Church at 3504 Russell Blvd...

Winterset - Why This Is Iowa's Best Small Town

Thirty miles southwest of Des Moines is where you'll find a place that is quite possibly the best small town in Iowa. It's also...

Pro Football Hall Of Fame

At the ticket counter a cashier at the Pro Football Hall of Fame asks "Do you have a favorite NFL team?"  I replied "I'm...

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