Tag: food finds
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Exploring Downtown Knoxville {Tennessee}
Of Tennessee’s favorite cities Knoxville is high on the list coming just under Nashville. We found ourselves with a few hours of enjoying this beautiful city and we quickly saw why this is such a favorite place in Tennessee. Our first stop was a visit to the campus of University of Tennessee. Campus sits on…
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A Day Around Nashville {Tennessee}
Nashville has no shortage of fun things to do. And with my younger brother in town this last weekend we were trying to decide what of that wealth of things to do we should take him to. But with only the one day to spend with him in the Music City we managed to share…
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Around the Gauley River {West Virginia}
Before making our way home, we took a long loop around the area of the Gauley River so we could enjoy some last views of this beautiful area. The Gauley River is right next to the New River Gorge and is part of a national recreation area. This river is more about peaceful exploration than…
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Madonna Inn {Califonia}
Our last day in California was a day of extremes, starting with the lavish opulence of the Madonna Inn. This landmark hotel was first opened in 1958 by local entrepreneur Alex Madonna and his wife Phyllis. From the beginning this has been a key point in the Central Coast and one that everyone has to…
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The Danish Community of Solvang {California}
Some places are charming because of how they look. Others stay with you because of who you shared them with. Our weekend in California began in the charming town of Solvang. Founded by Danish immigrants, this small community feels like a little piece of Denmark tucked into the California landscape-where traditions, architecture, and culture have…
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Gatlinburg {Tennessee}
Gatlinburg could be my new favorite city in Tennessee. Not only is it right next to Smoky Mountain National Park, but it is also home to such a wonderful variety of activities. The city is bursting with of things to do, places to eat, and local favorite places. We had breakfast at the Pancake Pantry…
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The Shops at the Village {Tennessee}
We started the next day with a morning walk through The Village. This is by far one of the greatest shopping areas I have ever been to. With the look and feel of a small European town and all the friendly welcome of the south, this is an absolute must on your Gatlinburg list. We…
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Aquarium Restaurant {Tennessee}
After a great day at the Nashville Zoo, we ended the day with dinner at the Aquarium. You walk in and you are surrounded by fish, then as you make your way into the dining area it feels like you have found your own underwater cave. The tank in the middle is full of large…
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Moon Pie General Store {Tennessee}
Have you ever had a Moon Pie? To me, this graham cracker/marshmallow treat always reminds me of summertime and sharing a Moon Pie after swimming at the pool with my dad and brothers. And when I learned that Moon Pies started out in Chattanooga, I knew that I had to go. So we drove to…