Tag: museums
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Favorite Places to Visit in Tennessee: Waterfalls, Music, History & Hidden Gems
Explore our favorite places to visit in Tennessee, from Nashville music landmarks and historic sites to waterfalls, whiskey distilleries, and unexpected cultural gems across the state.
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Wandering Edinburgh: The City that Changed How I Travel
Rain-soaked streets, ancient stone buildings, hidden alleyways, and centuries of history—Edinburgh taught me how to slow down, wander, and fall in love with a city one street at a time.
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Footprints & Sightings at the Expedition Bigfoot: Sasquatch Museum {Georgia}
Looking for a unique North Georgia road trip stop? We made a spontaneous visit to Expedition Bigfoot, the Sasquatch Museum near Blue Ridge, and discovered a fun mix of folklore, mystery, and roadside adventure.
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Visiting Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument{Washington}
Visiting Mount St. Helens is about more than seeing a volcano. Standing before the crater left by the 1980 eruption offers a powerful reminder of nature’s immense force, the resilience of the landscape, and the stories that continue to shape this remarkable place.
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Exploring Banff in Winter: A Walk Through the Mountain Town{Alberta}
Banff is more than a gateway to the Canadian Rockies—it’s a destination in its own right. In winter, the town transforms into a cozy mountain village filled with historic sites, river walks, museums, and charming streets. This post explores what it’s like to spend a day wandering through Banff beyond the famous viewpoints.
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To The Man in Black- Johnny Cash Museum {Tennessee}
I took some of the international students to Nashville for the day. I asked them what was at the top of their list of what they wanted to see. Everyone wanted to visit the Johnny Cash Museum. The music and legendary icon has crossed time and place. Johnny Cash remains one of the most influential…
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A Century of Aviation History in Dayton {Ohio}
Most people would probably not know that Ohio has some major claims to fame when it comes to all things aviation. Ohio is home to the astronaut Neil Armstrong and the Wright Brothers but it is also where the country’s largest museum dedicated to aviation is located. Our visit to Ohio began in the city…
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Knights & Armor- Frist Art Museum {Tennessee}
We’ve been sticking closer to home lately and not venturing off to neighboring states on the weekends. We decided to go up to the Frist Art Museum in Nashville and see what they had to offer for a day out. I’m not much for art museums. While I love art history, wandering through an art…
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Food, Fun, and Kitsch in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg {Tennessee}
The areas of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg sit right in the foothills of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. These areas have become sort of resort towns in a way with the millions of visitors that go through on their way to the park. Because of this high volume of tourists, there is no end to…
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Moments & Misadventures : Take Me Back to the Black Hills
I drove through the Black Hills of South Dakota ready to soak up a beautiful day in this new to me part of the country. One day didn’t seem like nearly enough time, but one day is all I had and I was determined to make the most of it. Even though it was mid…