Posts in Category: Midwest | Top Ten Travel List

Castle Rock State Park: Scenic Views of the Rock River

Castle Rock State Park is a 2000 acre park located on the Rock River, near the small town of Oregon, Illinois. Mike and I visit this park often when traveling to the Dixon area (I recommend touring ...

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail: Beautiful Biking in Cuyahoga County

Mike and I took our first ride on the amazing Towpath trail while passing through Cleveland on a cross country roadtrip from Massachusetts to Chicago. This amazing trail stretches on for 90 miles ...

A Christmas Story: Touring the Cleveland House

Ralphie’s bunny suit…the leg lamp….the red ryder bb gun…Who hasn’t seen the timeless classic which now runs 24 hours on TBS starting every Christmas Eve evening? TNT ...

Le Petit Triangle Cafe: A Little Bit of French Flair in Cleveland

On our Cleveland trip, we decided to visit a small Paris inspired cafe called Le Petit Triangle. This local gem offers an authentic European atmosphere complete with delicious French entrees ...

Hard Rock Cafe Cleveland: Great Music, Food, & Fun

UPDATE: This Hard Rock is now closed. There is a cafe at the Rock N’Roll Hall of Fame you can check out instead. Check out more fun things to do in Cleveland! Great food, great music, and a ...

20 Great US Touristy Attractions…Part 1

After many years of traveling, I have learned that some tourist attractions are worth every penny, while others leave you wishing you would have spent your money elsewhere. I have compiled a list of ...

25 Fun Things to do in Chicago this Summer

The Windy City is one of the best places to be during the summer season (and I am not just saying this as a native!). There are so many events, festivals, and beautiful places to explore, making it ...

Favorite U.S. Region

UPDATE: I have done a lot of traveling since originally writing this post years ago. If you come across this post, definitely take a look at my Northern Arizona Travel guide, my Western North ...

50 fun things to do this winter in Chicago!

Chicago is a wonderful city with endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation (and I am not just saying this as a native!). The Windy City’s world-class museums, cultural ...

My Top Winter Travel Destinations

I see winter travel as a great way to break up the monotony of a slow, dark, and sometimes boring season. I hear many people complain about the lack of sunshine and shorter daylight hours. It helps ...