Tag: art
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Gardens, Art, & Trolls-Visiting Cheekwood Estate & Gardens {Tennessee}
Tucked away among the rolling hills of Nashville, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is one of the city’s most beloved places to experience art, nature, and history all in one afternoon. Spanning 55 acres, the estate combines botanical gardens, woodland trails, seasonal art installations, and a historic mansion that feels like stepping into another era. On…
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Exploring the Historic Heart of St. Augustine {Florida}
One of our favorite weekends when we lived in Florida was visiting St. Augustine, a city where history seems woven into every street and building. Often called the oldest continuously inhabited European-established city in the United States, St. Augustine was founded in September 1565 by Spanish explorers arriving on the shores of Florida’s first coast.…
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Lanterns & Pandas at IllumiNights-Zoo Atlanta {Georgia}
After experiencing the Chinese lantern festival at the Nashville Zoo the year before, we already knew how magical these nighttime lantern events could feel. So while we were visiting the Atlanta area and discovered that Zoo Atlanta hosted its own lantern festival called IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta, we immediately added it to our plans. The…
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Wandering in Brussels: Waffles, Comics & Landmarks {Belgium}
Some cities immediately feel familiar, and others take you by surprise in the best possible way. Brussels was one of those cities for us. We arrived not quite knowing what to expect beyond chocolate and waffles, but what we found was a place full of character—where medieval streets meet modern Europe, and where art, architecture,…
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A Day at Disneyland Paris: Experiencing the Queen’s Maze & Castle’s Dragon {France}
After days of exploring museums, cathedrals, and historic sites in Paris, we set aside one day just for our daughter. Here’s what we loved about Disneyland Paris, from the incredible castle and hidden dragon to the reminder that family travel should make room for childhood magic.
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Finding Joie de Vivre in Paris: Montmarte, Art Nouveau & a Slower Side of the City {France}
A slower, more reflective second day in Paris exploring Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre, Art Nouveau details, Galeries Lafayette, and the peaceful Tuileries Garden. This day revealed the quieter, more personal side of the city and the French idea of joie de vivre.
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One Day in Paris: Walking Through the Heart of the City {France}
A reflective first day in Paris exploring Saint Germain cafés, the Seine, the Louvre courtyard, Notre Dame, Shakespeare and Company, and the Eiffel Tower.
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Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo: A Magical Lantern Festival {Tennessee}
Experience the magic of Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo, one of Nashville’s most unique holiday events. Wander among thousands of handcrafted Chinese lanterns, mythical creatures, towering dragons, and colorful displays that transform the zoo into an unforgettable nighttime adventure.
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Visiting the Frist Art Museum: One of Nashville’s Best Museums{Tennessee}
The Frist Art Museum is one of Nashville’s premier cultural attractions, featuring rotating exhibitions, beautiful Art Deco architecture, and something new to discover with every visit.
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Experiencing the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Nashville {Tennessee}
We weren’t exactly “art people,” but the Immersive Van Gogh experience in Nashville completely surprised us. Here’s what it was like, where we found the best view, and why we watched it twice.