There are five National Parks on Route 66 that are worth making a day trip out of while driving Route 66. This list is written as if your starting point is in Chicago, but if you plan to start in California, read the list in reverse for the perfect list of your National Park destinations along Route 66.
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The Best St Louis Curbside Cocktails
A collection of my favorite St Louis curbside cocktails as told by my Instagram feed. I ran this series of the best places to find curbside cocktails in St Louis on Instagram starting in July of 2020.
The Best Things to do in New Harmony, Indiana
Our weekend trip to New Harmony, Indiana was the perfect place for a quick getaway! I’ve created this quick guide for all of the best things to do in New Harmony so you can get on the road quicker and visit this beautiful city. This guide tells you all the best places to eat and things to do in New Harmony Indiana. Time to start exploring!
The Ultimate Beer Lover’s Guide to a Weekend in St Louis
While St Louis may not be the first “Beer City” you think of, the history of beer in St Louis is one that goes back to the very beginning. Before Prohibition there were upwards of 40 breweries in the City of St Louis. At the time, the city was much smaller and much less populated than it is today. And while we don’t have quite the number of breweries per capita that we used to, one thing in St Louis has remained: a love for good beer. We’re a drinking town, there’s no denying it. And if you want to drink like a local, these are the places you must see to try the best beer in St Louis.
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Cahokia Mounds Historic Site
Cakhokia Mounds State Historic Site is the St Louis region’s best kept secret. Sure there are plenty of people who know about it, many flock here to get in a quick outdoor workout. If you haven’t taken the time to visit Cahokia Mounds now is the time to do it. Cahokia Mounds is likely only a few years away from gaining National Park designation. There really isn’t a better time to visit than right now!
Two Days in Las Vegas: How to Make this Vacation a Weekend-Trip Reality
Our trips to Las Vegas have ranged from a 4-night stay to 36 hours of hustle. Luckily, Vegas is one of those cities that is always on so time really isn’t an obstacle here! If you’re looking for a quick weekend in Vegas, here’s exactly what you need to do.
The Complete Guide to Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
There isn’t a ton of awareness about the Ulysses S Grant National Historic site. Which is a real shame because this park has a lot to offer! Unfortunately, many people who come to St Louis visit the National Park Service big shot just up the road, The Gateway Arch, and this stop gets overlooked. If you have time while you’re visiting St Louis, I highly recommend you take the time to check out the Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site!
A Complete Guide to the National Parks of St Louis
St Louis is lucky enough to have two National Parks within their boundaries, along with many other great places to visit close by. Because the St Louis National Parks are within a metropolitan area, you’re never far away from places to explore.
21 Free Things for Adults (21+) to do in St Louis
St Louis is a very affordable city. That’s not exactly our best kept secret. We brag about it often, as we should. So many of the best resources in St Louis are free! There is nothing wrong with being able to explore the place you live without having to break the bank in the process.
The St Louis Arch: Your Ultimate Guide to Gateway Arch National Park
This is a complete guide to everything you need to know about visiting Gateway Arch National Park, also known as the St Louis Arch. This guide was updated in 2020 to better reflect what it is like to visit the Gateway Arch in the time of social distancing. This guide covers everything on the Gateway Arch grounds. This includes the St Louis Arch, the Museum under the Arch, the Old Court House, and the Riverboat tours.