Our family has visited many historic sites that have influenced our lives. We have been to Andrew Johnson’s home place, Davy Crockett’s birthplace, toured President Lincoln’s Homeplace and tomb and visited President Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Library. On our recent visit to Atlanta, we took the time to visit the Martin Luther King Jr Historic Site….
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will open to the public at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 21 with free general admission to the museum’s permanent exhibitions and special programming. On a recent visit to Cincinnati, we took the time to visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The Center walks you through the history…
Did you know that Nashville is home to the FREE newly renovated Tennessee State Museum? This Museum features original artifacts owned by three native Tennessee United States president as well as military war heroes like Sgt Alvin C York. Take your time and explore Tennessee history and make memories with your family. This post includes…
Each year we do something as a family to help celebrate the season. We have gone to local light shows, driven through the MegaCavern in Louisville, the KY Horsepark in Lexington and even spent a cold winter day at Dollywood. But last year we decided to check out the chilly holiday attraction ICE! Gaylord Opryland….
Have you ever wanted to find a place where you can shop for groceries, produce and experiences from all around the world in one place? Jungle Jim’s International Market offers something for everyone – from snacks, ingredients, chocolates, fruits, tea, coffee, or spices (or all of the above), you can find them by country or…
If you love dark chocolate and love seeing how things are made, you are going to love the Olive & Sinclair Chocolate tour in Nashville, Tennessee. This small company has been creating fair trade artisan chocolates since 2007 so when we discovered that they gave tours, we immediately put it on our list! We were…
Where can you go in Columbus, Ohio to enjoy beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens, a place for children to run and play while they stretch their imagination and amazing pieces of Chihuly glasswork? If you guessed Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, then you are correct! At Franklin Park Conservatory, you can spend a couple…
Do you love airplanes, jets and learning about the history of the Air Force? A visit to the FREE National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio is a perfect place for a few hours or an entire day. Make sure you wear your walking shoes, because there are four massive hangers…