Sometimes you have to drive miles away to find beautiful places that you have never seen, but other days you just have to look at a local park in a neighboring city. This past weekend, we took a road trip through some Kentucky counties and discovered a hidden gem in Frankfort, Kentucky. Cove Spring Park…
One of the most famous Chattanooga attractions is Ruby Falls. Since we love hiking out to enjoy waterfalls in nature, we knew that we had to take the tour to see the underground waterfall below the surface of Lookout Mountain. Hobbies on a Budget received discounts or tickets for the purpose of this post. All…
If you have a sport you love or a music style that gets you moving, you can probably find a Hall of Fame that celebrates the great performers and athletes in that arena. Over the years, we’ve been able to visit a few of these Hall of Fames and marvel in the achievements that each…
We were able to take a quick trip up to Washington DC this past week and of course, we wanted to spend some time at the Smithsonian National Zoo. But the morning we planned to go for our zoo adventure, we woke up to rain! So we had two options: skip the zoo and miss…
What do you do when you plan a trip to the beach only to find cloudy skies, seaweed in the ocean, and pop-up showers? Don’t be worried! There are always options for fun even if it’s not perfect, crystal clear water and beautiful cloudless skies! Here are some fun options to keep you and the…
Heading to Washington DC and planning to stay right outside the city in Springfield, Virginia? We recently returned from a road trip and stayed at the Homewood Suites in Springfield. We rode the METRO into the city each day and then came back out of the city each evening for supper. Here are three great…
Heading to Roanoke, Virginia and need some tips for what to do, where to stay and the best place for dinner? I’ve got you covered! Recently we spent some time in the city of Roanoke and found some of the highlights to help you plan your next trip. Whether you are visiting one of the…
Have you ever planned a road trip vacation and have all the attractions lined up but needed a restaurant or hotel recommendation? If you’re like us, we want a good local restaurant (no chain restaurants for us on vacation) and we want a hotel that is going to offer us a good night’s sleep in…