Under the guise of vacation, it’s only when we reach adulthood that we fully understand a road trip is a real-life social studies lesson with undertones of cartography. Road maps and GPS-assisted navigation aside, one way to prep kids with…
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Perhaps an unconventional vacation destination for a road trip, Park Place shopping district in Leawood, Kansas (greater Kansas City) is a “something for everyone” type detour. Located near 117th and Nall, Park Place is a destination location for shopping, dining,…
Perched above Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) offers a free museum and hiking trails for both visitors and area residents. Conveniently off the beaten path, NCAR offers on-site parking, clean bathrooms, and cold drinking fountains. Extracted…
Light on the health, but heavy on the fun is Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant. With three locations in the greater Kansas City area, our family recently dined at the downtown Crown Center venue. A destination stop for decades by locals and…
The Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa is worth going the distance. Field of Dreams Movie Site, Dyersville, Iowa “This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good…
Nothing beats a great family road trip; however some destinations are just a better option for folks with mobility issues. Whether it’s mom or dad in a wheelchair, junior in a stroller, or grandma who just needs to go a little slower, these road trip stops are great choices for the whole family – no matter what their ability level.