Restaurants in Kenosha, WI – Eat, Drink, & Be Merry
If you’re looking for a great local eats scene, head to one of the many Kenosha restaurants! When Tyler and I were preparing for our visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin recently, I would never have guessed that we would have found a community with such a great food scene! We’re certainly not “foodies” and we don’t eat high class dishes, but we do enjoy a delicious meal! What we found at the Kenosha restaurants was delightful and wonderful! Check them out!
Thank you to the Kenosha Convention & Visitors Bureau for hosting us during our visit. All thoughts and opinions are authentic and 100% our own. For more details, please see Disclosure Tab.
Plan a Day Trip to Fort Dodge, Iowa
When you’re looking for a day trip that includes art, history, fun, and food, plan your visit to Fort Dodge, Iowa. You’ll be surprised at the great finds in this community in Central Iowa!
Thank you to the Fort Dodge Conventions & Visitors Bureau for hosting parts of our trip! Although this occurred, all thoughts and opinions are 100% authentic and our own. Please see the disclosure tab for more information!
Day Trip Plans – Getting There
When you’re ready to head to Fort Dodge, you’ll find it conveniently located in West Central Iowa! It is also easily accessible thanks to being located right off Highway 20, which is a 4-lane road that intersects both Interstate 35 and the Avenue of the Saints (US Highway 218).
If you’re traveling by car…
- Des Moines, IA – 99 miles, 1 hour 30 minute drive time
- Minneapolis, MN – 219 miles, 3 hours 10 minutes drive time
- Kansas City, MO – 266 miles, 3 hours 50 minutes drive time
- Chicago, IL – 367 miles, 5 hours 50 minutes drive time
- Kansas City, MO – 266 miles, 3 hours 50 minutes drive time
- Minneapolis, MN – 219 miles, 3 hours 10 minutes drive time
There are so many options of great things to do once you arrive in Fort Dodge that it might be difficult to narrow it down. For your convenience I’ve grouped our ideas into historical, creative, and foods! I’m sure you’ll find something on this list that appeases to you and your trip buddies!
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Thank you to Ann and the Manatt’s for hosting us on our visit to Taylor Hill Lodge. All thoughts and opinions are 100% authentic and my own. For more details, please see the Disclosure Tab.
Sitting on a hill on a highway North of Audubon, Iowa, you’ll find Taylor Hill Lodge. What looks like an unassuming barn and partial farm site needs to be your next destination when planning a trip to unplug and unwind. Every detail has been thought of and will meet all your needs. This full service bed and breakfast is a true gem in the middle of Iowa.
Welcome
The winding drive from the highway to the top of the hill and the barn/lodge is tree lined and idyllic. I should have known at that moment that our stay at the Taylor Hill Lodge would be like no other stay. Park your vehicle, enjoy the view of surrounding farm ground and head inside. Ann, the innkeeper, will greet you with a smile and a personality full of joy!
El Adobe Restaurant in Audubon, Iowa: The Best Pasta!
While El Adobe hosted us for one of our visits to their restaurant, all thoughts and opinions are 100% truthful and my own. For more details, please see the Disclosure Tab.
If you had told me that I’d visit El Adobe Restaurant in Audubon, Iowa, and have the best pasta of my life, I would never believe you! But, that is exactly what happened! Visiting Audubon, Iowa, was full of pleasant surprises and El Adobe was definitely one of those.
How El Adobe Came to Be
Alex, the owner of El Adobe, is very easy to talk to! While we were on our visit, he came out from the kitchen (yes, he is the cook too) to visit with us briefly! During that visit, we learned that Alex is a hard worker with lots of dreams and visions. After years of working in Chicago in Italian restaurants, Alex and his brother knew they wanted to own their own restaurants.
Continue “El Adobe Restaurant in Audubon, Iowa: The Best Pasta!”5 Ways to Have an Amazing Girlfriends Getaway in Audubon County, Iowa
*Although portions of our trip were hosted by Audubon County Economic Development & Tourism, Taylor Hill Lodge, The Broadway, Divine Salon, & El Adobe Mexican Restaurant, all thoughts and opinions are 100% authentic. For more details, please see the Disclosure Tab.
Pack your bags and grab your girlfriends and head to Audubon County, Iowa. We promise you won’t forget it! A small community full of culture, the arts, history, and commerce provides the perfect place for you and your girlfriends to unwind and recharge. My mom and I recently took off on a roadtrip with Audubon County as our destination. We love exploring small communities and we’re excited to check this one out. But, what we found far exceeded our expectations and left us wanting to stay longer and plan future trips!
1. Stay at the Taylor Hill Lodge
Where the Locals Go in Ackley, IA
I’ve been itching for a roadtrip in a big way! However, our schedules are so crazy this spring, we don’t have much time! But, I did recently grab my mom and head to Ackley, IA for a morning of fun! So, where do the locals go?! Check it out!
Spend an Afternoon being a Tourist in Mason City, IA
I have spent virtually my entire life living near Mason City, Iowa, but have never taken the time to be a tourist. This changed recently when I accompanied by friend Melody from Where I May Roam on a few adventures in the River City!
Come along with me as I share the perfect way to be a tourist for an afternoon in Mason City, IA.
Music Man Square
If you grow up in North Iowa, you are well aware that Mason City’s nickname is the River City. This is based off the musical, “The Music Man”. This musical written by Meredith Willson which he patterned after his hometown of Mason City. This is a heritage that Mason City is very proud of.
Continue “Spend an Afternoon being a Tourist in Mason City, IA”Why You Need to Visit College of the Ozarks
After 5 trips to Branson, we have finally toured the College of the Ozarks. For several years, we’ve heard rumblings about visiting the college, but have never committed to doing it. So, during our last trip, we finally took the plunge.
About College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks was founded in 1906 and has been known as the College of the Ozark since 1990. It’s nickname is “Hard Work U”. Why? Students that attend College of the Ozarks graduate without any debt. In place of paying tuition, each student commits to working 15 hours per week on campus! It’s a fascinating concept! Also on campus is a classical laboratory high school.
Continue “Why You Need to Visit College of the Ozarks”3 Reasons (and more) to Visit Sedalia, Missouri
When I told T we were headed to visit Sedalia, Missouri, on our way to Branson, he was skeptical! Now, we’re ready to go back when it’s summer to do more exploring! While there are many more things than just three to do in Sedalia, we are starting with these three because it’s what we got to explore and they were pretty great!
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art
Escape at the Hotel Bothwell in Sedalia, Missouri
While we were hosted by the Hotel Bothwell during our visit to Sedalia. All thoughts and opinions are our own and 100% truthful. For more details, please see the Disclosure Tab.
T and I have driven through Northern Missouri several times on our way to Branson without ever thinking to stop. Then, we got the opportunity to visit Sedalia, MO and escape to the Hotel Bothwell and now, we love us some Northern Missouri!
The History of the Hotel Bothwell
The Hotel Bothwell opened in June of 1927 and was built by John Bothwell and cost $500,000, which is the equivalent to 3.4 million dollars today! At it’s beginning it was home to 109 rooms. However, it’s not always been a hotel. In 1988 it was sold and was converted into an assisted living facility as well as sitting empty from 1993 until 1999. In 1999, it was purchased and renovated and then reopened.
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