No trip to New Orleans is complete without a visit to Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Thus we made sure to check it out while in the area, December 2017. The square was designed after the famous 17th-century Place des Vosges in Paris, France, by the architect and landscape architect Louis H. Pilié. and is roughly the size of a city block. Though it may be small in size, it is huge in history. Continue reading “Jackson Square in the French Quarter – New Orleans, Louisiana”
Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Idaho
On our May 2014 trip to Twin Falls, Idaho to see Shoshone Falls, and the Perrine Bridge, we spent the day at Craters Of The Moon National Monument. It was truly amazing and something apparently over 200,000 people do yearly. I am glad we were one of them that year. 🙂 Continue reading “Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Idaho”
Ala Moana Center – Largest Open Air Center in the World – Waikiki, Hawaii
First I want to start off by saying that I am not a huge shopper or shopaholic as many people call them. However, I do enjoy strolling around malls that are new to me, especially one as grand as Ala Moana Center. While in Waikiki in December of 2016 Gene had gone to see the ship next to the Pearl Harbor Memorial, so I decided to hang back in Waikiki and check out this amazing center. Continue reading “Ala Moana Center – Largest Open Air Center in the World – Waikiki, Hawaii”
Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, Georgia – Share a Coke and a Smile
A Coke and a Smile was playing constantly through my mind while exploring the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. It was a wonderful place to escape on a hot June day in 2012. The unlimited drinks at the Taste It Sampling Bar also helped. Gene and I were in the Atlanta area and spent part of the day with some friends that live in the area. We had a great time, and their kids really seemed to enjoy themselves too. Let me tell you about our visit and a little bit about the amazing World of Coca-Cola Museum. Continue reading “Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, Georgia – Share a Coke and a Smile”
The Salvador Dalí Museum – St. Petersburg, Florida
On a trip to St. Petersburg/Tampa in May of 1999, we visited the Salvador Dali Museum. For those of you who are not familiar with Dali, he has been called The man, The master, and The marvel. Whatever you called him, he was a surrealist artist who was born in Figueres, Spain, on May 11, 1904. He always took great risks and proved how rich the world can be when you dare to embrace pure, boundless creativity. Continue reading “The Salvador Dalí Museum – St. Petersburg, Florida”
Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery – The Yellowhammer State
In May of 2011, we found ourselves in Florida to see the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Florida State Capitol, The Budweiser Brewery, and a few other attractions. While there we took a couple of extra days and went up to Montgomery Alabama. We met up with some friends that live in Tennessee (read my post about our visit to the Jack Daniels Distillery), and toured the Alabama State Capitol Building. Continue reading “Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery – The Yellowhammer State”
Exploring Boston Harbor and Long Wharf Pier – MA
I was working in Boston for a few days and enjoyed exploring the city each afternoon. I had a great time in the Public Gardens and think it was one of the highlights. However, I can’t deny the wonderful time I had visiting and taking pictures of the Boston Harbor and Long Wharf Pier on my first afternoon in town. Continue reading “Exploring Boston Harbor and Long Wharf Pier – MA”
Apple Harvest and Pie Recipe – Oak Glen, California
Come and experience Oak Glen’s Apple Harvest running Labor Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Weekend. Located in Southern California, it is found on Oak Glen Road which is a scenic loop that travels a total distance of 20 miles. Continue reading “Apple Harvest and Pie Recipe – Oak Glen, California”
Ruby Falls – One of Tennessee’s Must See Attractions
We had a great tour a few years ago at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and looked forward to doing more. Thus while visiting some friends in Tennessee, we decided to tour Ruby Falls in Chattanooga. It is a 145-foot high underground waterfall located within Lookout Mountain. Continue reading “Ruby Falls – One of Tennessee’s Must See Attractions”
Knott’s Scary Farm- A Southern California Halloween Tradition
My favorite amusement park is Knott’s Berry Farm in California, and one of October’s best things to do is spend an evening at their annual Knott’s Scary Farm. According to Knott’s, it all began in September of 1973. The park was getting rid of Gypsy Camp, and between the marketing and entertainment departments, they introduced a new concept–a Halloween-themed event for the evenings of October 26 to 28. Halloween Haunt was born. It is now known as Knott’s Scary Farm!
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