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Kansas City’s Tiniest Attraction

Visitors to Kansas City, Missouri are taking a second look at the newly refurbished National Museum Of Toys / Miniatures.   And, according to the latest attendance numbers – they’re liking what they...

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Eisenhower Presidential Library In Kansas

The more I learn about former President Dwight Eisenhower, the more I like him. After visiting his adult home in Gettysburg last Summer, I knew a stop at his Presidential library and museum in Kansas...

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Where I Found 40 TV & Movie Cars

It may come as a surprise when you come to visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and find some of Hollywood’s most famous vehicles right around the corner. The Hollywood Star Cars Museum is a...

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Meeting The Muppets In Atlanta

When I was a child, Kermit The Frog was my hero.  Watching Jim Henson’s most popular creation hosting The Muppet Show probably inspired me to become a host, entertainer and broadcaster.  The first toy...

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Visiting The Ringling’s Florida Mansion

Americans have a strange fascination with going inside homes that once belonged to famous people.  The mansion that belonged to John & Mable Ringling is just as fascinating to tourists as well...

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Senoia, Georgia: Home Of The Walking Dead

On a recent road trip, I needed a half way point to stop for the night on a longer than usual journey.  Atlanta was the biggest city that jumped out as I quickly glanced at google maps.  Then, I...

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Six Reasons To Love Dollywood

There are obviously more than just six reasons that Dollywood is a fun, worthwhile stop the next time you’re near Pigeon Forge or the Smoky Mountains.   But, here are six things that stood out during...

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Five Things I Learned In Columbus, OH

Columbus, Ohio rolled out the red carpet and recently welcomed the Midwest Travel Writers Association to town!  I was fortunate enough to attend the conference and visit the city for the very first...

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Quad Cities Confirms: Yes, Tractors Are Sexy

There’s nothing quite like the view from behind the steering wheel of a giant John Deere tractor.  Each day, people in all corners of the globe climb inside these mighty green and yellow machines and...

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Take A Genius Road Trip. Literally.

Some say it’s part of flyover country, others honestly don’t even know where it is.  (Not joking – when I lived in California, some of my friends had no idea where to find the state of Missouri on a...

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Experiencing College Basketball

If you’re like me – each Spring you turn your attention to the world of men’s college basketball.  “March Madness” is a tradition for many of us that don’t usually follow the game during the regular...

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National Civil Rights Museum

Right or wrong, the first thing that comes to mind after visiting the National Civil Rights Museum?  The place is HUGE!  I’ve been to more museums than I care to admit and can’t remember any of them...

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See Little Rock: 7 Things, 1 Day.

Little Rock is one of my favorite cities in the south.  People are often surprised when I talk about how many fun things there are to see and do in the Arkansas capital but have I steered you wrong...

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Eisenhower Presidential Library In Kansas

The more I learn about former President Dwight Eisenhower, the more I like him. After visiting his adult home in Gettysburg last Summer, I knew a stop at his Presidential library and museum in Kansas...

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Where I Found 40 TV & Movie Cars

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The Day I Spent In A Missouri Prison

Ray Miller is 82 years old.  He’s been a tour guide at the now vacant Missouri State Penitentiary for the past ten years.  At his age, he has plenty of stories he could share with visitors.  However,...

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America’s Biggest Mustard Collection

Lots of people collect things.  Maybe Christmas ornaments, magnets, or even Hot Wheel cars we played with as kids.  For Barry Levenson, his preferred item to horde – mustard. Mr. Levenson has so much...

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Spend A Day Exploring Wonders Of Wildlife

They told me I could spend four or five hours inside Springfield’s newest blockbuster attraction, Wonders Of Wildlife.  Of course, I rolled my eyes having heard that a time or two about other museums....

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The Most Inspiring Place I’ve Ever Visited

Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas had only been open for a few hours when I first met the theme park’s General Manager, Ron Morander.  Mr. Morander, a former baseball player with an infectious,...

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Yes, There’s An Action Figure Museum

On a Monday morning, somewhere between Oklahoma City and Dallas, I decided I needed to stretch my legs, take a little break, do some exploring off the beaten path.   You never know what you’re going to...

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