When picking states to visit for the first year of our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we decided to head south for the winter and north in the summer. Our thinking was that we should have pretty good weather all year, making it easier to enjoy outdoor activities. We knew … [Read more...] about Road Trip Mistake #2: Visiting Attractions In Off-Season
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Columbia SC: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
The first stop on our 5 year, 50 state road trip was Columbia, South Carolina. We visited in January 2018 during a cold snap when there were freezing temperatures on several days. That meant we didn't get to do as many outdoor activities as we might've liked. Having said … [Read more...] about Columbia SC: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
Review: Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd, SC
After checking out of the Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison and spending some time at Columbia Riverfront Park, we made our way to the Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd. We booked this stay using points; one of the other reasons we chose to stay at this hotel is because … [Read more...] about Review: Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd, SC
Our Tour Of The Woodrow Wilson Family Home, Columbia SC
Having visited the Mann-Simons Site, the final stop on our tour of four historic homes was the Woodrow Wilson Family Home. Growing up in the UK, I didn't learn much about US history at school. These historic home tours were therefore a great way to expand my … [Read more...] about Our Tour Of The Woodrow Wilson Family Home, Columbia SC
Our Tour Of The Mann-Simons Site, Columbia SC
The third stop on our historic home tour in Columbia SC brought us to the Mann-Simons Site. Our first two tours - the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston House - were conducted by John, while both this tour and the final house - the Woodrow Wilson Family Home - were conducted … [Read more...] about Our Tour Of The Mann-Simons Site, Columbia SC