You’ve seen it in countless movies and TV shows. It marks the official end of Route 66. The long-running amusement park is a historic landmark itself which has been entertaining both locals and visitors for over 100 years. The iconic Santa Monica pier opened on September 9, 1909, with 2009 ...

Go back in time with an afternoon of nostalgic youthful fun playing classic pinball machines from the 1950’s up until the 1990’s. As soon as you walk into the massive 10,000 square foot space dedicated solely to pinball, a feeling of nostalgia will overcome you. As someone who watches ...

The Albuquerque Zoo is part of the ABQ Biopark, one of the city’s best attractions for new tourists. This great city attraction includes 3 great parks for 1 price (before 1pm). For just $22 you can check out the zoo, aquarium, and botanical gardens, which makes for a perfect little relaxing ...

Standin’ on the Corner Park is a popular road stop destination amongst fans of the classic 1970’s Eagles song “Take it Easy” (co-written by Glenn Frey and Jackson Browne). Winslow, Arizona, a small town 60 miles east of Flagstaff just off of Rt 66, famously was mentioned in ...

The 2.7 mile long Sandia Peak tramway in Albuquerque, New Mexico is one of the longest aerial rides in the world. 2016 marked the tram’s 50th anniversary. A 15 minute ride (the tram supports 10,000 lbs and holds up to 50 people!) will take you to the top of the 10,378 foot tall Sandia ...

Petroglyph National Monument is quite an interesting addition to any Albuquerque vacation. While most tourists will be busy feasting on authentic New Mexican cuisine in historic Old Town, taking a scenic ride on the Sandia Peak tramway, and/or enjoying a narrated Breaking Bad tour, planning for a ...

It may come as a surprise to those who have never ventured beyond the Phoenix metro area that Arizona is home to many lakes – over 100 in fact. However, only 2 of these lakes (Mormon Lake in Flagstaff and Stoneman Lake near Sedona) are natural. Prescott, a beautiful small town in North ...

The Scottsdale Greenbelt, also known as the Indian Bend Wash path, is a wonderful 11 mile paved recreational trail which enables you to enjoy the natural beauty of the desert away from the endless strip malls, restaurants, & apartment complexes. This beautiful path will take you through parks, ...

One of San Diego’s beautiful hidden gems, that any fitness/nature enthusiast must take advantage of, is the picturesque Mission Bay Bike path. Offering a flat, paved, & gorgeous route away from the beach crowds, the Mission Bay path makes for a quiet escape for those who want to ...

La Jolla Cove is one of the most gorgeous beaches in San Diego county. Offering picture-perfect scenery, abundant wildlife sightings, and even a bit of seaglass, this quiet beach is the best option for anyone looking for a relaxing place to enjoy the coast. La Jolla Cove is a local gem, a ...