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Abraham Lincoln Museum – Springfield, IL

When planning our weekend in Springfield, I knew that the Abraham Lincoln Museum was a must visit site!  We also checked out the display they had set up at Union Station with props, sets, and…

“Lincoln” – Movie sets, costumes & props in Springfield, IL

While we were in Springfield, we went to the famous Charlie Parker’s Diner, and caught a show at the Drive-In movie theater along Route 66.  But, our main reason for heading to…

Drive in theater on Route 66! – Springfield, IL

If you’re traveling along Route 66, or plan on being in Springfield, IL for the night the Drive In movie theater is a lot of fun! It got pretty busy 5-10 minutes…

Minneapolis – a quick visit

Minneapolis is a really neat city, with such a wide variety of activities to do.  Anytime I’m in that area I try to get a trip to Ikea in, and totally loved shopping…

3 cheap “must have” souvenirs!

It’s always fun to get souvenirs on vacation to remind you the fun times once you get back to the reality of everyday life. But, no need to break the bank buying knick…

Midwest beach walk – Lake Michigan shoreline

When I think of beaches, a Midwest beach does not usually come to mind.  But, they are pretty fun there too!  Though there are many less warm days to lay out on the beach or…

“If you build it he will come” – Dyersville, Iowa – Field of Dreams film site

  “Is this Heaven?  No, it’s Iowa”  It has been a long time since I saw the movie Field of Dreams.  But, when we were driving through Iowa on our way to…

Blackwater River – Northwest FL

While visiting the Pensacola area a few years ago, we heard about Blackwater Canoe Rental in Milton, FL.  It sounded like a fun time, so we decided to give the tube rental a try. Tube…