Exploring the Franklin Institute
“In the Spirit of Inquiry and Discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about…
The Bob Ross Experience at Minnetrista
On one of my many road trips to and from St. Louis, I saw a huge billboard with a photo of Bob Ross on it…
Holocaust Memorial Center – A Look Into the History, Horror, and Aftermath
The Holocaust was a horrific time period where six million Jews were systematically persecuted and executed by Nazi Germany between 1933-1945 and millions of other…
Visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum for the First Time
Have you ever explored a Presidential Library and Museum? I haven’t until I spent some time visiting Springfield. After buying a ticket, I explored the…
Shelburne Museum: The Power of Collecting
Have you ever been to a museum that blew you away by the scale and their exhibits? That is what the Shelburne Museum in Vermont…
Top 5 Things to See When Touring Eastern State Penitentiary
Walking through the abandoned cell blocks of America’s most historic prison is eerily haunting. To see the cells where infamous inmates like Al Capone and…
Canterbury Shaker Village: Simple Living with a Clear Purpose
Are you looking for a beautiful U.S. National Park that is a short drive from Boston? Canterbury Shaker Village makes a perfect destination for a…
The Hard and Soft History of Lowell, Massachusetts
A small New England town rises to be the first industrial city in America. Located next to Merrimack River and Pawtucket Falls, entrepreneurs capitalized on…
The 20 Best Virtual Museums Around The World
When you travel to a new place, do you search out cool museums to check out? I love finding museums that I can relate to,…
Walking the Boston Freedom Trail
Take a trip through American Revolution History on the Boston Freedom Trail. The trail is a 2.5-mile trek through the urban city of Boston. Marked…