Shae and I are currently in Paris, France as we've paused our 50 state road trip for a month this summer to spend some time in Europe. We left Chicago on August 6 and headed to New York for a couple of days, then flew from there to England. We've been super-busy the past few … [Read more...] about Hamilton, Stonehenge, Thermal Baths & More: Week 1 Of Our 5 Week International Trip
Things To Do
Fenelon Place Elevator: The World’s Shortest & Steepest Funicular
At the end of our month in Iowa we decided to spend a couple of days in Dubuque so that we'd have time to ride the Fenelon Place Elevator there. The Fenelon Place Elevator is a funicular, but it's not just any old funicular. At only 296 feet long and with a 41° angle, it … [Read more...] about Fenelon Place Elevator: The World’s Shortest & Steepest Funicular
10 Days In Omaha, NE – Here’s What We Did
Shae and I originally planned to visit Omaha at the end of June after spending a week in Lincoln, NE. We got unlucky with our timing though because the Men's College Baseball World Series was in town which meant that hotels were either fully booked or were very expensive. As a … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Omaha, NE – Here’s What We Did
A Day & Late Night At Henry Doorly Zoo In Omaha, NE
There's no way this short post can do justice to one of the top 5 zoos in the world, but I'll give a glimpse into the magic so you know what to expect when you're near Omaha, Nebraska so you can visit Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Being a big enthusiast for well-run … [Read more...] about A Day & Late Night At Henry Doorly Zoo In Omaha, NE
Omaha Dog Bar: A Great Place To Sit & Stay
The first time we found a dedicated Dog Bar was Bark & Brew in Green Bay, WI. I loved it! Dogs, dog puns, snacks, drinks!? What's not to love? We then had fun at Fetch Bar & Grill in Wichita, KS, although that's sadly since closed. Well Omaha Dog Bar brought back … [Read more...] about Omaha Dog Bar: A Great Place To Sit & Stay
Matchstick Marvels Truly Is A Marvel
Iowa is full of quirky roadside attractions, but the most impressive one we visited was Matchstick Marvels in Gladbrook. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much of it. I'd seen online that Matchstick Marvels features sculptures created by Patrick Acton using matchsticks, so I … [Read more...] about Matchstick Marvels Truly Is A Marvel
1 Week In Iowa City – Here’s What We Did
After spending a week in Des Moines, IA, Shae and I moved on to another city in Iowa for a week - Iowa City itself. Iowa City seemed to primarily be a college town and didn't have as many attractions as some other places. However, it was within a short driving distance of … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Iowa City – Here’s What We Did
1 Week In Lincoln, NE & 1 Week In Des Moines, IA – Here’s What We Did
After an awesome week staying in Broken Bow, NE at Kinkaider Brewing Co, Shae, Truffles and I moved on to Lincoln, NE for a week. After that we headed on to Des Moines, IA for another week. We were both busy doing non-road trip related stuff for that fortnight. Shae flew back … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Lincoln, NE & 1 Week In Des Moines, IA – Here’s What We Did
An Amazing Stay At Kinkaider Brewing Co In Broken Bow, NE
When searching online for things to do in Nebraska, I came across a brewery that was seemingly in the middle of nowhere called Kinkaider Brewing Co. I happened to click through to their website and I'm incredibly glad I did because I saw that not only do they have a brewery in … [Read more...] about An Amazing Stay At Kinkaider Brewing Co In Broken Bow, NE
1 Week In Hay Springs, NE – Here’s What We Did
After spending a week in Scottsbluff, NE, we drove northeast 1.5 hours to the small city of Hay Springs. Hay Springs has a population of fewer than 600 people, so it might seem strange that we chose to stay there for a week. However, there were a few attractions nearby that we … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Hay Springs, NE – Here’s What We Did