Just south of Cedar Rapids sits the small, Midwest town of Ottumwa, Iowa – a city waiting to surprise you with numerous experiences! Ottumwa’s tagline, “Let Us Surprise You,” was…
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Hotel Grinnell: One of Iowa’s BEST hotels!
Located within walking distance of Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa is one of the best hotels in the state. Hotel Grinnell‘s beautiful building dates back to 1921 when it once…
Headless Horseman Festival, Corn Maze, Hayride, and Fall Fun at Connor Prairie
Headless Horseman Festival In addition to having over 1000 acres of history, Connor Prairie is well-known for its famous Fall event, the Headless Horseman festival. The festival is back for…
My Top Blogger Takeaways from Bloggy Con 2019
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Cedar Point’s Halloweekend Tips
Coincidentally, this year Friday, September 13th (2019) was opening day for Cedar Point‘s Halloweekends in Sandusky, Ohio. I’m not into superstitions or creepy things (I actually avoid all thing scary)…
Put-in-Bay, Ohio in a Day!
Ohio is one of those lucky states that gets a cool lake. Lake Erie, that is! I wish Indiana had one of those guys, but eh, at least we…
Garfield Park’s Sunken Gardens in Indianapolis
Have you visited the Sunken Gardens in Garfield Park? If you haven’t yet, I definitely suggest you check it out before the winter sets in! It’s a beautiful landmark…
16-Bit – a 90s Arcade on Mass Ave. in Indianapolis
Calling all original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, and Starcraft fans! If you remember growing up to any of those originals, you’ll want to listen…
Sleep in a Train Car in Downtown Indianapolis
The United States first Union Station was built in 1888, right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Over the last 100 years, the station has been converted to…
The St. Louis Dining Experience
I had a great time visiting St. Louis last month with my husband. It was just a quick trip for the weekend, but we enjoyed lots of good eats and…