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Summer at Zilker Park: Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas

On a recent quick 2 night stay in Austin on the way to northern Arizona, Mike and I wanted to hit a few attractions. One of these was the amazing Ladybird Lake Hike and bike trail, the other being a ...

Attraction of the Week: Lady Bird Hike-and-Bike Trail in Austin, Texas

Austin is a very beautiful city with lots of great activities for fitness buffs. Mike and I recently stopped here for a few days on a longer roadtrip to Flagstaff. We only had time to check a few ...

A Southeast Texas Gem: Beaumont Botanical Gardens

Beaumont is a small Texas city located just 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and an hour from Houston. The city is most known for its’ unique roadside attractions which include a 135 foot tall ...

Foley, Alabama: A Charming Town Near the Gulf Coast

Foley, a small town in Alabama, is located just a half hour away from the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Despite the proximity to a popular beach vacation, this tiny town keeps true to ...

15 Budget Friendly Spring Vacation Destinations

Spring is one of the best times to take a vacation. Unlike the peak summer season, planning a getaway during this less hectic time of the year means cheaper flights, cheaper hotels, attractive ...

Attraction of the Week: Pensacola Beach on Florida’s Emerald Coast

Mike and I recently enjoyed a roadtrip to The Emerald Coast to take part in the Gulf Coast Half Marathon. We figured this would be a beautiful location to check off my Florida half (I am attempting ...

17 Fun Things to do in Orlando Besides Theme Parks

After living in the Tampa Bay area for numerous years and planning many daytrips to Orlando, I learned that there is much more to the city than just theme parks. Aside from world famous Disney and ...

A Day in Orlando Minus the Theme Parks

Not surprisingly, there are many unique things to do in Orlando. Being the third largest city in Florida, it comes as no surprise that there are a plethora of attractions in and around the metro ...

Attraction of the Week: Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs State Park, a beautiful historic park in central Florida, is a unique roadside attraction to check out if you are traveling through this quaint rural area. This park has been ...

Amelia Island: A Historical Coastal Gem in Northern Florida

Ever since moving to the Tampa metro, Mike and I have been taking roadtrips to various Florida beach towns. We figure we might as well explore as much as we can while living in such close proximity. ...