Tag: influential figures
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A Day at Dollywood: Finding the Heart of Dolly Parton’s Mountain Dream {Tennessee}
Dollywood is much more than a theme park. From thrilling rides and live bluegrass music to Appalachian crafts and Dolly Parton’s inspiring story, here’s why our first visit made us lifelong fans.
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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.
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A Weekend in Lexington: History, Horses & Bourbon {Kentucky}
Our weekend in Lexington, Kentucky didn’t go according to plan, but the unexpected itinerary introduced us to aviation history, Mary Todd Lincoln, horses, bourbon, Camp Nelson, and some delightful surprises.
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Visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville {Tennessee}
The Country Music Hall of Fame is one of Nashville’s best places to explore the history of country music. Here’s what we discovered inside the museum, from the Bristol Sessions and Elvis to iconic costumes, instruments, records, and the artists who shaped Music City.
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The Hermitage- Home of President Andrew Jackson {Tennessee}
One of Nashville’s more historical places to visit is home to President Andrew Jackson fondly named The Hermitage. President Jackson was a natural born leader. From serving on the battlefields of the Revolutionary War at the age of 13, he went on to climb to the status of an army general. He then turned his…
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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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Leaving Pennies at the Stones River National Cemetery {Tennessee}
We spent a rainy morning walking through the Stones River National Battlefield and National Cemetery. This field is where one of the worst battles of the American Civil War was fought. The Union army was losing the war, they had been defeated over and over again. In the last days of December 1862, the two…
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Jack Daniels Distillery {Tennessee}
One of the most well known items to come from Tennessee is whiskey. There are a lot of whiskey companies that are here in Tennessee. But the one that really staked the claim on whiskey is none other than the world famous Jack Daniels. And whether you partake or not of this drink, visiting the…
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Wandering Solvang: Bakeries, Museums & Danish Charm {California}
Wander through Solvang, California, where Danish traditions, fresh pastries, charming streets, and fascinating history make for an unforgettable Central Coast stop.
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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…