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Kick of the Week: Roy’s on Route 66

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Nick

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 →

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Kick of the Week: Grand Canyon National Park

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Nick

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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Kick of the Week: Springfield, IL

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Nick

Happy Presidents Day! On our way to St. Louis a few years ago we spent an afternoon in Springfield, IL, exploring Abraham Lincoln’s hometown. Opened in 2005, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is a must for all visitors, with great … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: American Gothic

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Nick

American painter Grant Wood (Feb 13, 1891-Feb 12, 1942) is probably best known for his iconic 1930 painting: American Gothic. While the painting itself is at the Art Institute in Chicago, Seward Johnson’s sculpture “God Bless America” – an homage … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Rocky Mountain National Park

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Nick

Established on January 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is the 5th most visited park in the country. Although an eighth the size of Yellowstone, it receives as many visitors every year – over 3 million – who come mostly … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: North Platte, Nebraska

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Nick

Our favorites: Do: Golden Spike Tower (panoramic view of Bailey Yard, the world’s largest rail yard) Eat: Gracie Mae’s (lunch: sandwiches, soups, coffee, bakery) Eat: Depot Grill & Pub (dinner: good beer selection, hearty food – perfect for single-digit weather!)

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Kick(s) of the Week: Denver, CO

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Nick

Some of our favorites: See: Denver Art Museum Do: Denver Zoo Eat: Devil’s Food Bakery (lunch), Phat Thai (lunch), Root Down (dinner) Drink: The Thin Man Wishing you a belated happy new year!

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Kick of the Week: Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Nick

Wishing everyone a festive and joyful holiday season!

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Kick of the Week: ZooLights (Chicago, IL)

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Nick

Every year, we try to go to the ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo as a way of warming up to the Holidays. From Thanksgiving to New Year, the zoo stays open after-hours on certain nights for the public to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Memphis, TN

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: See: Lorraine Motel (National Civil Rights Museum) Do: Mud Island River Park (scale model of lower Mississippi River) Eat: Automatic Slim’s (dinner) Drink: Grab a giant to-go beer on Beale Street

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