Finding the Best in Midwest Weekend Getaways
Recently, I shared the first half of our weekend of family fun in Mankato, MN with you! It was so good, I had to divide it into two posts! So, now my favorite parts: ice cream and state parks….and more!
Family vacation this year took us to the Alabama Gulf Shores! And by now, you know that when we travel, good food is a MUST for us! Thankfully, we found great family friendly places in the Gulf Shores area! In fact, I can truly say that I didn’t eat a bad meal the entire trip! I decided to organize it into my top 5 recommendations for delicious & family friendly restaurants!
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If you haven’t heard yet, the Flints recently had a weekend of family fun in Mankato, Minnesota! And, yes, we had a blast! It’s a great community full of events, activities, and culture that make it a perfect destination for a weekend getaway or longer! In fact, we had so much fun, I had to break up my features into two different posts! So, without further adieu, here is part 1 of our Family Fun Weekend in Mankato!
Kansas City has a lot to offer: NASCAR racing, a casino, outlet shopping, barbeque, and so much more! After visiting you’ll understand why this city has grown exponentially since 2010!
Several years ago, shortly after T and I were married, we took the boys to the Kansas Speedway for a NASCAR race. I remember the raceway being surrounded by grass fields, couple hotels, a gas station, and not much more. Now, this area of town is a booming entertainment center with something to do for everyone!
If you have teen boys then you know the appeal to kayaking! Ours LOVE it and kayaking with Bent River Outfitters was no exception! When I mentioned to them that we were headed to Mankato, MN for a weekend and were going to go kayaking, they were completely ok with spending a weekend with the ‘rents!
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After several trips to “Kansas City” in my lifetime, I finally got to see the true Kansas City, Kansas. Yes, there is a difference between the Missouri & Kansas version of the city and after having visited Kansas City, KS, I highly recommend you take a trip, stepping back in time to learn about the rich history of the area. The Kansas City History is fascinating and worth the time to explore!
Deciding which hotel to stay at while on a trip is difficult. What isn’t difficult is deciding to tuck in at the brand new Homewood Suites in Kansas City, KS.
When I stayed at the Homewood Suites just off Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, the facility had only been open about a month! In fact, there was still a bit of landscaping and construction to be done outside, but that definitely did not deter from the beautiful facility. The open, bright, clean, and modern lobby is welcoming to any guest, whether you’re tucking in for one night or a week!
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T and I recently returned from a weekend getaway to New Ulm, Minnesota and it was fantastic! New Ulm is a quaint town full of German heritage, amazing architecture, historical sites, and more! We had a great time exploring and getting to know the area.
There are so many options of things to do in New Ulm that I decided to narrow it down to our top 5 for you!
Continue “The Top 5 Things to Do in New Ulm, Minnesota: A Weekend Getaway”One of our go-to’s for family fun is mini-golf & ice cream! It’s a class summer time activity in Iowa! We recently headed to Clear Lake to do just that with our boys and what a fun time we had.
Where do I spend the most time in Sheffield, Iowa? It’s at work, but the second place I spend the most time at is Block 10 @ 1921 City Hall. This is a fantastic coffee shop around the corner from my office! For the first 2.5 years I worked in Sheffield there was no coffee shop, but thanks to Randy and Holly Coffee, we don’t go without any longer! There’s just something wrong with a gas station cappuccino…or whatever they want to call it! So, I’m thrilled they are a part of our community!
There are certain times in our yearly calendar in which we don’t travel far from home. Or, if we do, it’s to track meets, baseball games, basketball games, etc. There are also times of the year that we don’t travel far due to T’s job! (Read more about that here!) So, since we can’t get in the car and drive for hours and hours to explore, I thought it would be a good time to focus on what we have right in our own backyard! That means we’re starting with one of my favorite places in my backyard, Block 10 at 1921 Sheffield City Hall.
