Tag: Illinois

Quincy, Illinois - An Authentic River Town

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...

Five Quirky Places To Sleep In The Midwest

One perk of my job is getting to experience some of the more bizarre places to lay your head after a day of traveling. ...

Rivers & Routes in Southwest Illinois

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. ...

Spend A Day In Springfield, Illinois

It's certainly understandable if the political climate in Illinois' capitol city might be keeping your car from stopping in Springfield.   The good news is...

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. ...

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...

Blowin Through Breese, Illinois

Sitting on my desk is a bottle of Darkest Hour Black Cherry soda that I've been sipping on all morning.  It's the latest creation...

John Deere Pavilion

There's nothing quite like the view from behind the steering wheel of a giant John Deere tractor.  Each day, people in all corners of...

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Is Carlsbad The Most Authentic California Beach Town?

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