While staying in Litchfield IL on our 50 state road trip, we went for dinner at The Ariston Cafe, a restaurant that was a short distance from our hotel. We'd had a few people recommend eating there, so we were looking forward to checking it out. The Ariston Cafe is an almost … [Read more...] about Review: The Ariston Cafe On Route 66, Litchfield IL
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Visiting Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield IL
Springfield, Illinois is perhaps best known for being the home of Abraham Lincoln before he became President. As a result, the Illinois state capital is home to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. We visited while on our 50 state road trip and were extremely … [Read more...] about Visiting Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield IL
18 Free Things To Do In Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois is perhaps best known as being the home of Abraham Lincoln, but there's a lot more to it than that. We recently spent ten days in Illinois' state capital while on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. We're on a tight budget, so we're always on the lookout for … [Read more...] about 18 Free Things To Do In Springfield, Illinois
Hotel Review: Candlewood Suites Springfield IL
After spending five nights in Springfield IL at a spacious home we found on Airbnb, we stayed in the city for another five nights, except this time at the Candlewood Suites. The hotel was good value using our IHG Rewards Club points, so we figured it'd be a good way to save … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Candlewood Suites Springfield IL
Best Day Ever: Meeting Doug The Pug At Claire’s
I can now die a happy girl. I've met (and PET!) Doug the Pug! For anyone who isn't as cool as me and already in the know, Doug the Pug is probably one of the most famous dogs on the planet. I've now met almost all of the famous dogs on my bucket list. I met Pikelet and … [Read more...] about Best Day Ever: Meeting Doug The Pug At Claire’s