Posts in Category: Unique and Unusual

Dyeing the Chicago River Green: St. Paddy’s in The Windy City

The Windy City is easily one of the best cities in the country to spend St. Patrick’s Day. Due to the city’s rich Irish heritage, residents and city planners are very enthusiastic about ...

The 10 Best Free Museums in the US

While exploring any new city can be pricey, thankfully, there are a number of great budget friendly attractions to enjoy in pretty much every major metro area in the country. I travel a lot and I ...

The 50 Best Free Tourist Attractions in the United States

They say the best things in life are free. In terms of fantastic travel destinations, this timeless phrase rings true. From the awe-inspiring ancient million year old rock formations of Sedona, to ...

The 100th Anniversary of The National Tree Lighting in D.C.

Although the dazzling Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in NYC receives the most tourist and media attention, The National Tree is an iconic sight in its’ own right. If you find yourself ...

5 Scenic Attractions in Oro Valley, Arizona

There are 5 gorgeous mountain ranges in the Tucson area, with the Catalinas being the most dramatic and awe-inspiring. It’s no surprise that the area has become popular with nature lovers, ...

Nostalgic Neon at The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati

Mike and I decided to take a quick weekend trip to Cincinnati (it was an easy drive from Pittsburgh) mainly to check out one of the country’s top art museums. As we love anything retro, we ...

5 Must-Do’s in Cincinnati

I recently took a weekend roadtrip to Cincinnati primarily to explore the renowned art museum. Living in nearby Pittsburgh, it was an easy drive. I found a few other great attractions which make the ...

Unique, Fascinating, and Off-the-Beaten Path Attractions…Part 2

A continuation of my exploration of all that is quirky and weird. As I travel throughout the US, I always make it a point to explore strange, historic, roadside, and eclectic places, and really ...

Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Heaven: The World’s Largest Bicycle Museum

Pittsburgh is an underrated city with lots of unique sights to explore. During my time living here, I have discovered a few hidden gems. If you are into quirky, oddball attractions, then you will ...

Attraction of the Week: Hot Springs, North Carolina

Health enthusiasts have been enjoying the amazing natural healing powers of hot springs for centuries. The mineral rich waters reportedly cure a wide range of ailments due to the high concentration ...