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Top 5 Things to Do in Bonita Springs, Florida

Bonita Springs, Florida is located north of Marco Island and between Naples and Fort Myers. The Bonita Springs community offers a unique lifestyle in a…

11 Unique American Hotels You Need to See & Stay

11 Crazy Family Fun Bucket List Hotels A good hotel has everything that its guests need to have a pleasant stay there and then some.…

Most Unusual Museums around the US

Best Unusual & Quirky Museums in the US It doesn’t matter where my destination is – but most likely, when I get there, I’ll find…

Why Americans Don’t Go On Trains

It seems as though everyone in the world is in love with train travel… except for Americans. In the United States, train travel is rarely…

Top 5 Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

Finding cheap hotels in Santa Barbara isn’t easy. Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful places in the United States, and accordingly, it is…

Things to Do in Kansas City

Split between the states of Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City, is often overshadowed by its larger, more glamorous neighbors. But for anyone who loves jazz,…

Six Great Spots for BYOB Dining in Chicago

Thanks to a quirky liquor law, many restaurants in Chicago are BYOB, meaning you can bring in your own beer, wine (and sometimes liquor for…

Top 4 Cheap Hotels in Downtown Chicago

If there is any town you don’t want to be left out in the cold in, the Windy City is atop the list. If you…

Taco Beach Shack: Cheap Food in Hollywood, Florida

When I stayed at the Hollywood Beach Suites & Hotel near Fort Lauderdale, one of the biggest perks for me was the incredible taco place…

Visit Arcata on the Northern California Coast

Arcata Visitors Guide Many diverse elements have contributed to the mix that is Arcata, California. Founded in 1850 as Union Town, Arcata originally served as…

Visit Eureka California

Like most of the towns in Humboldt County, the city of Eureka got its start as a rough and tumble logging town, full of bars,…

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

Let’s get wild and ride some waves! Water slides! Thrill rides! Family rides! Kids rides! A vast variety of attractions, amusement, and Holiday fun. This…

Universal Island of Adventure – Discount Tickets & More

Universal Island of Adventure Guide Discover another world or 6 islands in fact. Orlando Universal Island of Adventure has 5.5 island attractions, the latest is…

Visiting Universal Studios Orlando

Let us help you ensure your family vacation is an adventure of a lifetime when you visit the world-famous Universal Studios Orlando Florida Amusement and…

The 10 Wildest Rides in America

Top 10 Thrill Rides in 2024 The United States of America has no shortage of wild rides for thrill-seekers to choose from. From extreme zip…

Adventureland Amusement Park in Des Moines Iowa

What comes to mind when you think about how to spend the hot months of summer? River rafting, rollerblading, swimming, fishing? What about amusement parks?…

Oaks Amusement Park, Portland Oregon

Oaks Park in Portland is maybe more reminiscent of a charming, small-town state fair than it is of a Six Flags mega theme park. That…

Kings Island Discounts & Deals

Kings Island Theme Park Guide Kings Island Theme Park is a must-visit for those who seek great rides, wet vacations, and a large collection of…

Visit Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park

Located at a 15 minutes distance from Disneyland, the Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park with an old western theme, extreme rides, and thrill roller coasters…

Cooper Lake State Park

Cooper Lake State Park, 3,026 acres, is situated in Northeast Texas. The park consists of two units, Doctors Creek Unit, 715.5 acres, located in Delta…

Longhorn Cavern State Park

Tour Longhorn Caverns Longhorn Cavern State Park is one of the National Cave of Texas.  Longhorn Cavern State Park, south of Burnet in Burnet County,…

Kayak Fishing at Granger Lake

Granger Lake is just north of Taylor, Texas, between Austin and Waco. The dam is located on the San Gabriel River. The surface area is…

Kerrville: Touring the Texas Hill Country

With a population of about 20,000, Kerrville is larger than the most other Hill Country towns. It’s a good idea to make your first stop…

Top Events & Attractions in the Texas Hill Country

Because of its hilly scenery, the Texas Hill Country is one of the more popular areas in Texas for outdoor recreation. The area offers many…

Hiking and Biking San Francisco Bay Area

Discover nature’s side of urban San Francisco. Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve This beautiful, 5,000-acre reserve is open year-round. Creeks meander through the woods; some are…

Sausalito Travel Guide: Visit San Francisco’s Quaint Neighbor

Across the Golden Gate Bridge from the city of San Francisco lies the sleepy town of Sausalito. Yachts and sailing boats dot the harbor, making…

How to Do Palm Springs in 48 Hours

2 Day Road Trip to Palm Springs During the 1990s, Las Vegas launched a marketing campaign promoting Sin City as a kid-friendly location. Unsurprisingly, it…

Aspen Guide to Skiing & Snowboarding Vacations

A world-class ski resort and winter playground for Hollywood’s elite, Aspen is impressive by any standards. The luxury homes and condominiums help create an opulent,…

Reviews of Best Colorado Springs Hiking Trails

Colorado Springs Hiking Trails are Fun One of the things that I love most about Colorado Springs is the ability to hike regularly. There are…

Climb Pikes Peak Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Climbing Pikes Peak I’ve been looking up at Pikes Peak Colorado Springs for the past six years. Since moving to Colorado, that mountain…

Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation

Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation gives you a way to play. This town was built upon its outdoor reputation. The sparkling outdoors was all that…

Monument Valley Park in Colorado Springs

General Palmer gave Monument Valley park to the city. When General Palmer (the founder of Colorado Springs) was in the latter stages of his life…

Garden of the Gods

A Colorado Springs Treasure Before gold was ever found in Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods was a treasure for the city.  General Palmer located…

Paint Mines Interpretive Park in El Paso County, CO

We discovered Paint Mines Park in El Paso County this past weekend.  This was a great family outing. The park is 750 acres with about…

Lake Havasu, Arizona & The London Bridge

I had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful London Bridge Resort in Lake Havasu City, AZ last year. I wanted to go to Lake…

Route 66 Diners in New Mexico

For those who want to reminisce or for those who were born too late, we are exploring the diners of New Mexico along the historic,…

Family Fun in Cincinnati

Cincinnati family fun includes amusement parks, an aquarium, museums, sports events, and more. The entire family will enjoy the wide range of activities the greater…

Skyline Chili Pizza – a Cincinnati Original

This Skyline Chili Pizza is seriously good. And, almost embarrassingly simple. If you’re from Cincinnati, answer me this. Do you want reasonably effortless or crazy…

Cincinnati’s Crazy Jungle Jim’s International Market

Is This A Cincinnati Theme Park Or A Grocery Store? Jungle Jims International Market is a Cincinnati shopping phenomenon. Most specialty food stores do not…

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Cincinnati

Come along with us and visit our favorites as we do. Step inside local restaurants, hotels, museums, theme parks, and more. Planning a trip to…

Guide to the Cincinnati Greek Festival – Panegyri

2024 Cincinnati Greek Festival The Cincinnati Greek Festival or Panegyri is without a doubt one of our absolute favorites. Apparently about 100,000 fellow Cincinnatians agree…

5 Budget Cincinnati Diners for Breakfast, Lunch, Late-Night

Unique Cincinnati diners This is my guide to those wonderfully unique Cincinnati diners, nosheries, and bistros that are both popular and popularly priced. Let’s face…