The days are warm and the nights are cool as Spring comes to Phoenix. This city in the desert was unexpectedly delightful with its foodie scene and abundance of vintage stores, well-thought out parks, and easily accessible hiking trails. Phoenix makes for a wonderful destination for far more than its warmer spring weather!
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Buffalo, like many Midwestern towns, is overlooked and underrated. Yet this New York town has restored and revitalized itself and has so much to offer. Located along the eastern shore of Lake Erie, Buffalo has a great mix of historic architecture and waterfront fun.
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Cedarburg is a quaint, historic town on the banks of Cedar Creek and makes the perfect place for a weekend getaway. Filled with shopping, wineries, historic sights and restaurants, it made for a fun girl’s weekend.
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We have a gem in the state of Michigan - a special place that is quaint and diverse, exciting and peaceful all in one place. I’m talking about the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore along Lake Michigan.
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Nothing else says summer and brings to mind iconic images more than saying you’re heading down the Shore. From Sandy Hook in the north to Cape May at the southern end, you will find 130 miles of beautiful coastline and 11 lighthouses on your trip to the Jersey Shore.
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There is a lake that lies not far from Minneapolis that is well-loved by Minnesotans and visitors alike. Lake Minnetonka, or “great water” from it’s Dakota Sioux name, is the perfect place to spend your days soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of summer.
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I’ll admit that I have dumpster-dived a time or two. My sister and I are pickers and the more hole-in-the-wall the building, the better. We are more apt to find good treasures and cool junk in that kind of place. So when my sister discovered a 100 mile long yard sale started not far from her house in the Chicago suburbs, we planned our weekend!
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The Midwest isn’t typically thought of as the place to go for art and a city isn’t typically where you find outdoor enthusiasts. Yet the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana is filled with amazing architecture and is surrounded by art and nature.
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Route 66 is iconic and nostalgically travels from the Midwest, starting in the windy city of Chicago, to the palm trees of Santa Monica on the West Coast. There are so many small towns, big cities, plains and vistas to see along the way!
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It’s a stereotype that snowbirds from colder climates flock to Florida in the winter, but it does happen to be true and for good reason. Florida with it’s white, sandy beaches, warmer temperatures and beautiful turquoise water, has plenty of outdoor activities to offer year round. This is certainly true in the town of Pensacola.
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