Monthly Archives: June 2012

Kick of the Week: Milwaukee, revisited

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites (in addition to those from our first visit in Oct. 2011): Do: Lakefront Brewery tour; Great Lakes Distillery tour Drink: Balzac Wine Bar; The Yard at the Iron Horse Hotel (both for their patios) Coffee: Alterra at the Lake (paddleboat rentals nearby!) See: Milwaukee … Continue reading →

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Best North-South Road Trip Highways

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Neil

I just read some great road trip inspiration from Lonely Planet about the less-romanticized North-South U.S. Highways. We’ve experienced a few of the ones they mention. Last spring our trip took us on a good section of  Highway 89 (Nicknamed … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Millennium Park, Chicago

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Nick

One of our favorite things to do in Chicago during the summer is attend outdoor concerts.  The Grant Park Symphony performs three times a week downtown in Millennium Park. We bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets, a few bottles … Continue reading →

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Return to Milwaukee

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Neil

Last October we made a spur-of-the-moment weekend trek to Milwaukee. We had such a great time we knew a return was in order, we just needed an occasion. Well I turn 32 on June 24th so we declared Milwaukee my birthday destination. … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Nick

Happy 145th Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright!

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Wisconsin Beer Run – By The Numbers

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Neil
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Kick of the Week: SW Michigan

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: See: Saugatuck, MI Do: Warren Dunes State Park (see downtown Chicago from the top of the dunes!)

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