Many of us have watched the Cars movie and heard about one of the most iconic roads in American History, but how many of us have actually driven and explored Route 66? On our recent road trip, we got off the interstate and traveled for several hours through Hackberry and Seligman in Arizona on Route…
We love exploring new cities, touring historic sites and discovering new things as a family. Our kids have grown up knowing that when we see a brown road sign on the road, we are probably going to follow the sign and have an adventure. But not all families are growing up traveling and loving road…
Have you ever visited the of America in Bloomington, Minnesota? I’ve been to Minneapolis several times and had the chance to spend some time at the Mall. For those of you have never been, I am giving you a quick overview and a few hints for your visit. Visiting the largest mall in America is…
Where can you get pictures with celebrities like Harrison Ford, Audrey Hepburn or King Kong in East Tennessee? If you are in Pigeon Forge, you can tour the Hollywood Wax Museum and hang out with all the greats. Sure, they may be made of wax, but they are so lifelike that you can honestly feel…
What do you think is most important when you take a family vacation? Last summer we took a road trip through California, Nevada and Arizona that lasted 13 days and over 2,300 miles. One of the most important things for us is the opportunity to have a wide range of experiences and make memories that…
Have you heard of the Ark Encounter in northern Kentucky? Whether you go because you love to explore unusual places or want to learn about Noah’s Ark and the global flood that took place thousands of years ago, a trip to the Ark Encounter is worth the trip and definitely bigger than you imagine! This…
A few years ago I was on a road trip traveling through a nearby state when I suddenly realized I was speeding. I had come around a curve, going down the hill and picked up speed. Before I knew it, I hit 83 mph and was breaking the law. I immediately backed off and self-corrected…
If you are near Crossville, Tennessee you have the opportunity to view the largest FREE Mall Model Train Display in the Southeastern United States. Over the past many years, we have often stopped in to the Crossville Outlets and enjoyed the model trains at the Crossville Model Railroad Club. This post includes affiliate links. Crossville…