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A Spooky Halloween Spectacular at the Pittsburgh Zoo

I love Pittsburgh – it is an underrated city especially during the beautiful fall season. The temps are crisp and cool, the fall foliage is spectacular, and seasonal events can be enjoyed ...

Snowshoe: Leaf Peeping in the Mountains of West Virginia

I love everything about the fall season – the cool temps, the start of the holiday season, hiking, pumpkin treats, and most of all, beautiful leaf peeping. The mountains of West Virginia see ...

The Most Interesting Arizona Ghost Towns to Explore

I love exploring anything unique and offbeat, so I jumped at the chance to explore many ghost towns while living in Arizona. While Texas is home to the most ghost towns in America at 511, Arizona is ...

What is “The Thing” in Benson, Arizona?

The best thing about road trips is that we get to see so much more of the country. As opposed to a quick flight, there are endless opportunities to explore obscure sights. This is especially the ...

The Original Rainbow Cone: Chicago’s Iconic Treat

Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than a scoop of ice cream. What could be more refreshing? Maybe 5 scoops of ice cream. Or in the case of the iconic Original Rainbow Cone in Chicago, 5 ...

A John Hughes Tour of Chicagoland

I am a complete 80’s movie buff and high school dramedies are my favorite genre. John Hughes was the king of accurately portraying 80’s teen angst. My love of 80’s movies began ...

Visiting the Home Alone House in the Chicago Burbs

“This is my house and I have to defend it.” Keep the change ya filthy animal.” “There are 15 people in this house and you are the only one to make trouble.” “Guys ...

Vito & Nick’s: The Best Pizza in Chicago

New York vs. Chicago pizza – thin vs. deep dish – triangle vs square – foldable vs. requiring a fork. The debate remains as to which city serves the best pie. Personally, I will ...

7 Vacation Destinations for History Buffs

I love exploring old cities – the architecture is gorgeous, the museums are fantastic, the restaurants often iconic, and there are usually a ton of free things to do. While many people think ...

The Top 10 Free Things to do in Phoenix

The beautiful Sonoran Desert surrounds the Phoenix metro and offers an amazing assortment of free recreational activities. While most tourists and snowbirds escape to the desert each winter to shop, ...