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Little Red School House: Serenity just outside of Chicago

Little Red School House: Serenity just outside of Chicago

Little Red School House is one of my favorite places to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. This nature preserve is located just 20 minutes outside of Chicago, so it’s an easy escape for ...

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Italian Fine Dining in Dixon, Illinois: Basil Tree Ristorante

Italian Fine Dining in Dixon, Illinois: Basil Tree Ristorante

Mike and I were in Dixon visiting family and we wanted to try out this new restaurant that people have been raving about. Most of the time, we dine at a local deli called Arthur’s which is ...

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A Tour of Ronald Reagan’s Boyhood Home in Dixon, Illinois

A Tour of Ronald Reagan’s Boyhood Home in Dixon, Illinois

Dixon, Illinois is most famous for being the hometown of 40th President, Ronald Reagan. The house opened to the public for tours in the mid 80’s and is still the city’s most famous ...

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Castle Rock State Park: Scenic Views of the Rock River

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 ...

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

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 ...

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A Christmas Story: Touring the Cleveland House

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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3 Things to do in Fall River, Massachusetts

3 Things to do in Fall River, Massachusetts

Fall River, the 10th largest city in Massachusetts, offers plenty of interesting attractions for history buffs. It’s located just a half hour outside of Providence and an hour from Boston, so ...

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5 Things to do in Providence, Rhode Island

5 Things to do in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, the largest city in Rhode Island, is the ideal destination for a summer or winter daytrip from many New England cities. Located only an hour and a half from Boston, Rhode Island’s ...

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