Tag: USA
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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 Chimney Rock State Park: Stairs, Views & Waterfalls {North Carolina}
Our visit to Chimney Rock State Park gave us a morning of mountain views, hundreds of stairs, a little family hiking adventure, and a beautiful waterfall trail near Asheville.
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Walking the Asheville Urban Trail: Art, Architecture & Hidden Treasures {North Carolina}
Asheville’s Urban Trail is more than a downtown walking route. Follow the trail through the heart of Asheville to discover historic buildings, public art, literary history, tiny doors, and the unexpected details that make this mountain city so much fun to explore.
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Hiking Zion National Park in Winter: A Day of Red Rocks and Frozen Waterfalls
Winter gave us a quieter side of Zion National Park, with nearly empty trails, icy rock faces, breathtaking overlooks, and a waterfall partially frozen against the park’s famous red rock.
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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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Sand Traps & Jellyfish: A Detour to Gulf Islands National Seashore {Florida}
A road trip home from Alabama turned into an unexpected detour to Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, where we found soft white sand, brilliant blue Gulf water, and a few memorable beach misadventures along the way.
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Exploring Mobile Bay: A Road Trip Around the Gulf Coast {Alabama}
We spent a couple of days exploring both sides of Mobile Bay and discovered historic forts, a massive battleship, charming Southern towns, Gulf beaches, shrimp boats, and even a dog parade along the way.
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Experiencing Mardi Gras in Mobile {Alabama}
We spent a weekend experiencing Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, where colorful parades, elaborate Yardi Gras decorations, flying beads, King Cake, and plenty of surprises showed us why this celebration is such a big part of the city.
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Russell Cave National Monument: An Unexpected Adventure {Alabama}
We expected Russell Cave National Monument to be a quick stop on our Alabama road trip, but its ancient history, unusual geology, and magical moss-covered nature trail kept us exploring for hours.