You’ve probably heard of the Mall of America in Minnesota. It’s a mega mall with shopping and food galore. But the main attraction is in the center court. An entire theme park with roller coasters, Merry-Go-Round, a log ride, thrill rides, kiddie rides and more. Nickelodeon Universe is a great place to spend several hours,…
Andrew Jackson is more than a face on the twenty dollar bill. He served two terms as President Andrew Jackson, from 1829 to 1837. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage outside of Nashville provides insights into his life. It’s not a presidential library built years after his presidency. Rather, it’s the actual place he called home from 1804…
As a kid, my dad took all of us on a whitewater rafting trip near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It’s an activity I’ve always thought about doing that with my kids, but the summers always got away from me. A couple months ago, I did some research and booked a family whitewater rafting trip in Utah…
I find one of the biggest challenges when traveling to a new city is finding the right hotel. You want something that’s clean, comfortable and in a location that works for the sites you want to see. During our visit to Minneapolis, we selected the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown – Marriott for all those reasons. Courtyard…
One of my biggest challenges when I travel is finding great places to eat. I often resort to Yelp! or other sites to see what I can find. But even then, the options seem overwhelming. During my last visit to Washington, DC, I found some amazingly delicious places to eat. Most are a short walk…
Gospel. Soul. Jazz. Blues. Rock. R&B. Hip hop. Rap. There are so many rhythms you can groove to in Nashville. But there’s one museum I couldn’t help but tap my foot while taking in the amazing sounds. The National Museum of African American Music has it all. You can walk through the progression of music…
I love to visit different science museums when I travel. There are some engaging exhibits that help teach science to people of all ages. The reasons my wife and I ventured off our normal path while visiting Anaheim is because the California Science Center houses Space Shuttle Endeavour. I love the opportunities to see some…
Anaheim has more than 100 hotels, meaning there are many options to choose from when planning a Disneyland vacation. There are large chain hotels like Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton. There are also family-owned hotels like Castle Inn & Suites or Camelot Inn & Suites. Each hotel provides a different experience – room size, pool amenities,…
One of my sons is a Vikings fan. Despite their not-so-stellar record, he filled his 2021-2022 Fantasy Football team roster with multiple Vikings players. Sadly, he ended up getting 8th (and last) place in our Family Fantasy Football competition. But that didn’t stop us from touring their home field – US Bank Stadium – during…
I’ve been eyeing the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas for a couple of years. My wife and I weren’t able to check it out during our visit last year. When a recent business trip took me to Las Vegas for the day, I brought a handful of quarters with me to check it…
