With its horse-drawn carriage rides, Colonial red-brick buildings, and wrought iron electric street lights, Saint Charles, MO, is filled with charm. It's a perfect day trip from St. Louis. Read on for what to see and do in Saint Charles, MO. From the...
Known as Little Sweden USA, Lindsborg, Kansas, is a small town filled with creative spirit. Here are the best art-focused things to do in Lindsborg, Kansas. Founded by Swedish immigrants in 1869, Lindsborg, Kansas, is also known as ‘Little Sweden USA.’ Mikhail...
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is lovingly called the Malibu of the Midwest. Discover this surfing city on the shores of Lake Michigan. On a cool October weekday, sunlight glistened across calm Lake Michigan waters beyond pale sand and clusters of seagrass. Fluffy clouds...
The Inn at SentryWorld is in Stevens Point, WI, about 90 minutes west of Green Bay. The rustic luxury golf resort promises natural beauty, casual luxury, and plenty of indoor or outdoor activities to fill your time. In Stevens Point, Wisconsin, a long roadway flanked...
Milwaukee is the Custard Capital of the United States. Read on for the places you must visit to try Milwaukee frozen custard. In 1938 Gilles Frozen Custard burst onto Milwaukee’s food scene, offering a thick, creamy treat. The classic diner served burgers, hotdogs,...
Hop aboard one of the rail bikes offered by Rail Explorers in Boone, Iowa, and explore the Des Moines River valley. This is a fun and laid-back way to see the countryside in the Midwest. On a gorgeous, blustery day, Genevieve Dean (of Des Moines-based AdelmanDean...
Looking for a great historic hotel with all the modern luxuries? Historic Surety Hotel Des Moines showcases the local neighborhood and welcomes you to feel the vibe on your next trip to Des Moines, Iowa. I began photographing stunning light fixtures as I entered the...
Explore La Chiripada Winery—New Mexico's first winery. Located an hour north of Santa Fe, this boutique winery specializes in reds. In a sense, La Chiripada Winery (slang for “a stroke of luck”)—in tiny Dixon, New Mexico—and I grew up together. Founded and owned by...
Relax and rejuvenate with a visit to Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The tranquil setting, great food, and healing waters make this a memorable escape. In the 40 years since my first visit to Santa Fe Plaza, traffic and parking issues have grown...
Peace and calm reigned amid ancient buildings with views of sacred Taos Mountain against a cobalt sky. There are many sides to Taos, a place of calm amid upheaval. These are some things to do in Taos, NM. It’s been nearly four decades since I first visited Taos. I was...