One of the most influential people of our modern day United States history is Martin Luther King Jr. The best way to understand the life and impact of historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr is to visit the places that have direct ties to the events of their life. We have taken the opportunity…
Mount Rushmore is the most famous presidential landmark in Rapid City, South Dakota but it is not the only place to see presidents in the city. Spend some time downtown Rapid City and you can get your picture with any (or all) of the United States Presidents! Check out these tips for seeing the City…
One of the most iconic restaurants all across the United States is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. Ever since the first location opened in 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a family favorite for good food and a great place to stretch on road trips. Each member of the family has their own reasons for loving…
When the trees are green and the skies are blue, it’s fun to go explore new places. There’s just nothing like a day of adventures when the weather is absolutely perfect. But just because the winter weather is creeping in and the trees are bare of leaves doesn’t mean its time to stop exploring; instead,…
Most of the time when people think of exploring cities, they think of the big metropolitan areas like New York City, Chicago, or Philadelphia where the major historical landmarks are. But don’t overlook rural America and the amazing opportunities for discoveries. The next time you find yourself in a small town looking for something to…
When is the last time you visited Frankfort Kentucky. Frankfort is the capital city of Kentucky and boasts some amazing views, historic locations and destinations for the whole family. Since we are only 2 hours from Frankfort, we have visited this city many times so we are well able to share some of our favorite…
Located in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee you will find one of the most famous courthouses in America. The Rhea County Courthouse contains exhibits, photos and news clippings from the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925. The small museum offers free admission and gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the trial that challenged the…
No visit to downtown Philadelphia is complete without some time spent in historic Reading Terminal Market. Whether you are looking for local culture, a great Philly Cheesesteak, baked goods from the Pennsylvania Dutch or just fresh produce and meat, you will find just about everything in the Market. Even if you’re not shopping for food,…
Recently, we drove over to Historic Rugby, a Victorian English Village on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. Many of the places we visit have historical significance related to Presidents or our direct American history, but historic Rugby was a little different. The community of Rugby was an experimental colony founded by some genteel Englishmen in…