With 40 million visitors each year, Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, is the number one tourist destination in the Midwest. But what if you don’t like to shop? There are still so many things to do at Mall of America! A special thanks to the Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau for inviting me to […]
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Although I’ve spent quite a bit of time exploring California’s beautiful Livermore Valley Wine Country, this was my first time touring the area via an electric bike rental courtesy of Pedego Electric Bikes Livermore. Here’s why my first time on a Pedego electric bike was “love at first ride” and why I can’t wait to
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Like many places in Big Sky Country, Billings quickly grew around the expanding railroad in the 1880s. And today, there’s something for everyone when you visit Billings. From history to hiking and mansions to malbec, you won’t want to miss these fun things to do in Billings, Montana. In Travels with Charley, John Steinbeck expressed how
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Compression packing cubes help organize and condense your clothing so there is more room in your suitcase. But do compression packing cubes work? Here’s what I discovered when I gave them a go. I have a confession to make. I live a cluttered life. Sure, I generally know where things are in the piles
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Nothing says family vacation in the US quite like a road trip. They are an affordable way for American families to transport 3.1 children to the beach, the mountains, or Grandma’s house. So it’s no surprise that nearly 70% of all American family vacations are road trips. But packing for a road trip can be overwhelming,
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Don’t let the word “children” in The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis fool you into thinking this attraction is just for little kids. Here’s why you’ll want to visit, even if you’re a preteen, teenager, or full-fledged adult.
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Arlington National Cemetery welcomes over three million visitors each year. While the eternal flame at President Kennedy’s grave and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are the main attractions, here are other notable graves to visit and pay your respects. Located just across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial and covering the equivalent of
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Paris has so much to offer that any excursion outside of the City of Lights seems difficult to fit into an itinerary. But a day trip to Giverny, France, feels like being transported into an Impressionist painting and is worth every minute. Here’s what to expect when you spend the day at the Claude Monet
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In the shadow of Glacier National Park, you’ll find the resort town of Whitefish. Although it’s best known for its ski slopes, here’s why I prefer to visit Whitefish Mountain Resort in the summer. Located atop the Big Mountain just outside the northwestern Montana town of Whitefish, Whitefish Mountain Resort has been welcoming skiers for
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Whether they’re missing one day before a four-day weekend or two full weeks of school for an extended trip, I have never thought twice about taking my children out of school to travel. Here are five tips that have helped me do this over the years without making enemies in the front office or classroom.
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From tender chunks of beef to saucy ribs, Kansas City is proud of its barbeque. In a city with literally 100 options, here are five Kansas City barbeque joints that prove to your taste buds why Kansas City is the Barbeque Capital of the World. Home to nearly 100 barbeque joints, Kansas City’s name has
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