Most visits to Asheville, North Carolina wouldn’t be complete without touring the Biltmore Estate. This estate is massive and a highlight is touring its over the top mansion. In this post, I’ll cover everything you need to know about planning your trip, plus give you my best tips for visiting the Biltmore Estate. About the …
Shenandoah National Park is long and skinny, but still takes up over 300 square miles. There’s a lot of hiking you can do in this park, but for those on limited time, you need to be ready to pick and choose. During an East Coast Road Trip, my mom and I had originally planned to …
The city of Omaha sits in the heart of the Midwest and can be easy to overlook. I hadn’t thought much about visiting Omaha until I went on a road trip to Kansas for my mom’s birthday. To break up the drive, we spent two nights in Council Bluffs, Iowa, but day tripped into Omaha …
Monticello is Thomas Jefferson’s plantation and a visit here provides an incredible insight into United States history. Monticello is located in the mountains of Virginia and its location is definitely one of the highlights of your visit. Despite the beautiful scenery, it’s important to remember that Thomas Jefferson was a slave owner and that hundreds …
Charleston, South Carolina is a wonderful historic city with a lot to offer. You could easily spend a few days here exploring the city and still find new things to keep you busy. On my visit, I was limited to just under one day in Charleston and I left wishing I had more time. While …
Savannah is a gorgeous city that sits right on the Atlantic coast of Georgia. It’s home to the Savannah College of Art and Design, more great restaurants than you can count, and so many different and fun things to keep you entertained. If you love history or art, you could spend days touring this city. …
Newport, Rhode Island is a charming town with shopping, beautiful ocean views, and great food. But the real draw to this city is its famous mansions. The Preservation Society of Newport works hard to preserve the mansions of the former wealthy residents of Newport. Owing to its idyllic location on the Atlantic Ocean, many prominent …
While it’s always great to have time for extended trips, that’s not always reality. With just five days, it’s possible to do a Texas and New Mexico national park road trip. This itinerary is ideal for people who want to spend some time in nature, but don’t have a lot of time to do it. …
One bucket list item for Guadalupe Mountains National Park is to hike Guadalupe Peak. This trail takes you to the “Top of Texas”, which is the highest point in the entire state of Texas. Hiking this trail is a huge accomplishment, but it’s not an easy trail and you may be wondering if you should …
Many of the best things to do in Guadalupe Mountains National Park involve hiking, making this park a hiker’s paradise. So, if you’re planning a trip to this park, make sure to pack your hiking shoes. You’re going to need them. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located in Texas and sits right on the New …
