SIGHTSEEING

Saint Louis is a city full of free attractions, and it can be overwhelming trying to decide which ones to explore during your visit.   One option that tends to fly under the…

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…

Fred Rogers became a household name for his popular children’s television program which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018.   And while Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood left the PBS airwaves in 2001, generations of…

If you’re like me and Dr Pepper is your soft drink of choice, I want you to brace yourself.  Reading the next line is going to make your life a lot better.…

On a Monday morning, somewhere between Oklahoma City and Dallas, I decided I needed to stretch my legs, take a little break, do some exploring off the beaten path.   You never know…

Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas had only been open for a few hours when I first met the theme park’s General Manager, Ron Morander.  Mr. Morander, a former baseball player with…

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…

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…

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 his age, he has plenty of stories he…

Right or wrong, the first thing that comes to mind after visiting the National Civil Rights Museum?  The place is HUGE!  I’ve been to more museums than I care to admit and…