Category: Unique Experiences
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Tennessee Aquarium {Tennessee}
Ever since we moved to Tennessee we’ve been hearing about the aquarium in Chattanooga and so we decided we had to go and see it for ourselves. Located in the heart of downtown and sitting on the bank of the Tennessee River, this complex comprises of two massive buildings making up the aquarium. The first…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Fly The Falcon? Hold My Blue Milk.
Childhood for me consisted of a lot of Star Wars. My brother and I had epic light saber battles on the couch that usually ended in injury and vehement cries of retribution. We constantly argued over tactics of the Rebellion and made fun of the storm troopers in their goofy uniforms. We watched with bated…
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Summertime at Silver Dollar City {Missouri}
Brad and I often laugh at how much time we spend on the road going to some place or another. We have a very different idea from a lot of people about how many hours or how many miles we are willing to be on the road to get somewhere. And this last weekend was…
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Old Mission Santa Barbara: History, Gardens & the Queen of the Missions {California}
Discover Old Mission Santa Barbara, one of California’s most iconic Spanish missions, where centuries of history, beautiful gardens, and peaceful surroundings make it a must-visit landmark.
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Visiting Bubblegum Alley: A Strangely Fascinating Attraction {California}
Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo is one of California’s strangest roadside attractions. Discover why this colorful, quirky stop is worth adding to your Central Coast road trip.
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Visiting the Madonna Inn: Opulence, Elegance, and Whimsy{California}
The Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo is unlike anywhere else in California. Discover its colorful décor, famous Pink Champagne Cake, and delightfully unique details.
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Rock City Gardens {Georgia}
Lookout Mountain is a beautiful area that sits on the border of Tennessee and Georgia. This mountain is home to many attractions that draws people everyday from all over, but for this last weekend we decided to explore the Rock City Gardens and we were surprised to discover what an incredible place this is. On…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Kindred Spirits
Happy Mother’s Day! Since I was a kid and first read ‘Anne of Green Gables’ by Lucy Maud Montgomery, I wanted to come and visit this island that inspired the wonderful stories of the orphan girl Anne Shirley who finds a home at Green Gables. My mom and I use to watch the movies on…
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Antiquing in Bell Buckle {Tennessee}
Originally the plan was for us to drive to Missouri to have a day at Silver Dollar City with my in-laws, but instead they decided to come here so they could help us work on our garden. Having them here meant Brad and I could go on a date and there is no better place…
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Wall Drugstore {South Dakota}
I was driving south from Rapid City towards Badlands National Park and I kept passing signs for Wall Drug. After the first few I thought I would kept count of how many signs I passed, but quickly gave up when I realized that there were many miles to go and lots of space for lots…