While working in New Orleans for business, someone recommended the sculpture garden at City Park. I was able to break away for an hour or two and explore the fabulous and relaxing garden. I was surprised that City Park had some many things to offer – from the New Orleans Botanical Gardens to the New…
While walking the Freedom Trail in Boston, I noticed a few signs for the Black Heritage Trail. Time didn’t allow me to walk the trail during that initial trip. But several months later, I was able to explore the Black Heritage Trail. I had a hard time knowing which houses or buildings were part of…
Four Corners Monument is worth visiting once for the novelty of standing in four states at the same time. It’s a quick stop, fun for families, and iconic for Southwest road‑trippers. But yes — it has a few tourist‑trap elements like vendor pressure, a small entrance fee, and limited things to do beyond the famous…
A colleague of mine ended up attending a work conference with me in Nashville. Brady is much more familiar with country music than I am, and was able to visit the Ryman Auditorium, which housed the Grand Ole Opry for three decades. My daughter and I stopped by the exterior of the Ryman during our…
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City has so many rooms and exhibits that it’s easy to get lost. Looking at the map can be just as overwhelming. It’s organized into five halls, but that doesn’t mean a single hall is connected throughout the museum. But each hall found in the five-story…
We’ve driven through Cedar City many times on our way to St. George. We knew Cedar Breaks National Monument was nearby, but until a few months ago, I had no clue an amazing Utah State Park – the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum – was there. My brother joined me for a business trip to…
I stumbled across the Phoenix Police Museum while exploring downtown Phoenix on Google Maps. I’m really glad I did. The volunteers at the museum, along with the history, artifacts and memorial are worth a visit. Plus, it’s free to visit the museum. After spending about an hour there talking with one of the volunteers and…
You don’t have to be a fanatic of country music to enjoy the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. My daughter and I enjoyed our visit and even learned of a few new artists that belong on my “Oldies but Goodies” Spotify playlist. The museum honors classic and currents artists. There are…
Multnomah Falls is an iconic spot in Oregon. It’s located along the lush green Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and towers above the roadway. Parking and access to the site, along with a short hike, are free. But because of the popularity of Multnomah Falls, you’ll want to read about how you can maximize…
As a fan of World War II history, I was excited to visit the National World War II Museum during a business trip to New Orleans. After spending a few hours exploring the history, personal stories and artifacts, I want to bring my family to the Big Easy just so my kids could experience it,…
