Posts in Category: Attraction of the Week

Attraction of the Week: The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train

Mike and I planned a trip to Pagosa Springs this fall to take a leaf peeping ride on the Durango & SIlverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This is our second time visiting this region. On our first ...

A Tiny Tucson Gem: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures

Tucson is home to many unusual attractions including a wonderful museum dedicated to miniatures. It’s nice to have some indoor fun to enjoy on hot desert summer afternoons. During my 2 years ...

Attraction of the Week: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Since moving to this beautiful region, I have been hiking at least several times per month. The mountain scenery is so breathtaking and I love seeing the cacti up close on the trails. However, ...

Attraction of the Week: Reid Park Zoo in Tucson

Reid Park Zoo is a small 24 acre non-profit zoo in Tucson. Although quite small, the zoo still houses over 250 animals including several endangered species such as the Gibbon and the Andean Bear. ...

Attraction of the Week: Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park, named as so after the amazing plant found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert, is one of the country’s most unique national treasures. It’s one of my favorite places ...

Attraction of the Week: The Eiffel Tower Experience in Vegas

One of the hottest tourist attractions in Vegas nowadays is the Linq High Roller, which at 550 feet tall, stands as the world’s tallest observation wheel. Not surprisingly, this popular Strip ...

Attraction of the Week: Wupatki National Monument

Navajo Nation, which comprises the Northeastern portion of Arizona, Southeastern Utah, and Northwestern New Mexico, is the largest Native American reservation in the country. As the area covers a ...

Attraction of the Week: Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence

I learned from my sister (a long time Massachusetts resident) years ago that the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence is considered to be the best zoo in the Greater Boston region. Even though ...

Attraction of the Week: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, home to the world’s largest travertine bridge, is one of the most unusual and mesmerizing parks I’ve encountered out West. Located in between the tiny ...

Attraction of the Week: The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo in Vegas

One of the most relaxing things to do in Sin City, which many visitors unfortunately are unaware of, is to take a stroll through the Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo Resort. The grounds of the ...