In 1867, Abilene became the western end of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, where it met The Chisholm Trail. The town was the wild west in the truest sense, as cowboys herded cattle from Texas to Abilene and boarded them into railroad cars to ship them throughout the...
Entrance to Central Gardens North Iowa 9:30 a.m. Central Gardens of North Iowa To start off our morning, we went to one of the best things to do in Clear Lake, Iowa, Central Gardens of North Iowa. We found a lot going on during a midweek morning. Line dancing was in...
Historic Park Inn Hotel The Historic Park Inn showcases the trademark details of the only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright-designed hotel, one of six designed and five built. As a result, the halls ooze with history. These are the same halls where big band stars...
Things to Do in Traverse City Discover Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Traverse City is home to Lake Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Congress designated it as a coastal area with natural and recreational importance that requires preservation,...
Home Grown HomeGrown, with three Wichita locations, serves made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch, thus dubbing itself “the daytime eatery.” The downtown location sits next to Naftzger Park and features a patio. The same Homegrown company also owns Peace, Love &...
Medora Uncork'd - A Wine Bar and ShopAronia Berry wine from Wolf Creek Winery in Cole Harbor, North Dakota Friday Afternoon, Unwind at Medora Uncork’d We kicked off the weekend at Medora Uncork’d with a glass of Aronia Berry wine from Wolf Creek Winery in Cole Harbor,...
1. Centrally Located in Lansing, Michigan Lansing is centrally located and within 90 minutes of 90% of the state’s population, so Lansing is not only a great place to explore on its own, but it’s also a fantastic base for day trips throughout the southern half of the...
In the fall, decorations celebrate the harvest. You’ll find festive autumn decorations throughout the whole town. The corn maze is one of the fun things to do at that time of year. After Halloween, the town begins decorating for Christmas, with Shipshewana’s lights...
As a foodie, when I travel, I often look for ways to recreate dishes at home that I found on the road. This article explores Shipshewana’s restaurant scene, rooted in the traditions of the Amish community, and markets where you can purchase authentic ingredients....
Michigan State Parks offer a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Many of the parks have trails that wind through forests, around lakes, and along rivers, offering visitors a chance to experience Michigan’s...
Fishback & Stephenson Cider House My foodie fun began when the locals introduced me to Fishback & Stephenson Cider House, one of the best restaurants near Fairfield, Iowa. Their cider flights sparkled like jewels in the afternoon sun. Some of my favorite hard...
Use the Beer City Ale Trail Map to plan how you will explore Grand Rapid's 50-plus craft breweries. Many of these also offer dining experiences, so you may want to visit those around mealtime. Piper’s Pro Planning: You won’t need to drive to enjoy the Beer...
