Blue Hills is one of the most beautiful places to hike in New England. This 7000 acre urban oasis, located just 10 miles outside of Boston, is an amazing place to visit any time of year. Autumn is a particularly scenic time of the year for hiking, especially during peak fall foliage. If you find ...

What better way to take in the beauty of the Massachusetts fall season than biking along Boston’s scenic, tree-lined Minuteman Bikeway. This scenic 10.5 mile paved path passes through 4 different beautiful cities, all known for their spectacular fall foliage. The path, which runs along the ...

After watching a “Halloween Crazier” special on the Travel Channel, Mike & I knew we had to make a trip over to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island for the annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular Event. This amazing artistic event held every October features over ...

Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm, a family-owned farm in the Chicago suburbs, holds a fun, festive annual fall event each autumn. This popular local favorite, which has been going strong for over 40 years, has been voted “Best Pumpkin Farm in Chicago” by viewers of My Fox Chicago. I ...

Plymouth County, Massachusetts is hands down one of the most haunted places in the US. As a result, the spooky city has been featured on many ghost hunting shows. Plymouth is one of the oldest towns in the US. Leyden Street claims the title of the oldest continuously used street in the US. First ...

Mike surprised me this year with a relaxing birthday trip to the Catskill Mountains (what a great idea!). Located in the southeastern section of Upstate New York, this tranquil mountain region is the perfect escape from New York City’s crowds, congestion, and pollution. Mike booked 3 nights ...

Starved Rock State Park is frequently rated the top attraction in Illinois. The park is very popular with over 2 million visits a year. Known for its’ beautiful canyons and waterfalls, Starved Rock is one of the most popular escapes from the hustle and bustle of Chicago. The legend of the ...

Mike Ditka, “The Coach,” former coach of the Chicago Bears and analyst of ESPN’s Sunday Night Countdown, owns 4 restaurants. Two of the locations are in Illinois (downtown Chicago and Oakbrook Terrace). Another location is at the Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino in Laveen, Arizona. ...

On our road trip home from Chicago, Mike and I wanted to check out a new city. We had heard a lot of good feedback about Pittsburgh. Since it was located near the halfway point of our route, we decided to give it a try. Pittsburgh was a lot nicer than I expected with a […]

Visiting a big city does not always equate to spending big bucks. In fact, cities can often be the cheapest tourist destinations considering the many free attractions. Chicago is home to some of the world’s top tourist attractions including world-class zoos, museums, and parks. Many of these ...