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Kick of the Week: Chicago Summer Street Fests
For many Chicagoans, warm summer months mean spending quality time outside enjoying a cool drink, local crafts, and live music at one of many Summer street fests. From May to September, different neighborhoods will host a variety of themed festivals … Continue reading
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Tagged Andersonville Midsommarfest, Chicago, High Kick, street fests
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Kick of the Week: Mines of Spain (Dubuque, IA)
Just south of Dubuque, IA lies Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. This land was mined for lead for centuries, first by the Mesquakie tribe, then by European settlers – most notably French Canadian fur-trader Julien Dubuque. Under Spanish rule … Continue reading
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Kick of the Week: Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day!
Kick of the Week: Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana
While exploring Louisiana on our Rollin’ on the River trip, we passed by many plantations along the Mississipi River. Since we had just spent the night at Nottoway Plantation (a highly recommended experience), we decided not to visit Oak Alley Plantation … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago to New Orleans Road Trip, High Kick, Oak Alley Plantation
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Kick of the Week: National Park Week
It’s National Park Week 2013! From April 22-26, entrance fees are waived at all 401 National Park Service entities. That’s 84 million acres of spectacular scenery, cultural treasures, and historic landmarks as well as 17,000 miles of hiking trails…all for … Continue reading
Kick of the Week: Farnsworth House (Plano, IL)
Built as a weekend home for Dr. Edith Farnsworth in 1951, the Farnsworth House is considered an icon of 20th century modern architecture. German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s minimalist design and large use of glass means the house … Continue reading
Kick of the Week: Fort Worth, TX
Our favorites: Eat: Woodshed Smokehouse (great food and location, on the Trinity River) Do: Ride a longhorn in the Stockyards National Historic District See: Bernini exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum (ends April 14, 2013) See: Western collection at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth TX, Kimbell Museum, Stockyards, Woodshed Smokehouse
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Kick of the Week: Mars Cheese Castle
Anyone who has driven on the interstate between Chicago and Milwaukee will no doubt recognize this roadside sign, situated right off of I-94 in Kenosha, WI. For years I’ve always thought of it as an unofficial “Welcome to Wisconsin” – … Continue reading
Kick of the Week: Roy’s on Route 66
Driving along a section of Route 66 from Joshua Tree to Grand Canyon last April, we stopped at Roy’s Motel and Cafe in Amboy, CA, hoping to get a bite to eat. Unfortunately the once motel-cafe-gas station-auto repair shop only … Continue reading
Kick of the Week: Grand Canyon National Park
Happy 94th birthday! Created on February 26, 1919, Grand Canyon National Park is the second most popular park in the country, with almost 4.5 million visitors annually. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, it simply must be seen in … Continue reading
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