Kentucky: land of fast horses and slow pours. Although we did not have any bourbon or see any horse races while we were in Louisville, we enjoyed exploring everything else that the city had to offer. This trip was the second installment of our mother/daughter journey to a new state. One of the coolest experiences … Continue reading State 7: Kentucky | Louisville
Des Moines blew away our expectations. From the art and theater scene to the amazing gastronomic experiences, Des Moines had it all. We had been wanting to see Hamilton for months, but tickets in New York were hundreds a piece. Fortunately, last July when we were traveling to Des Moines, so was Hamilton. The best … Continue reading State 6: Iowa | Des Moines
What’s one of the best ways to catch up with friends who live in different cities? Travel together! For the past few years, my college roommate and I have made it a point to get together for an annual trip and travel somewhere new. Last year we chose Atlanta, Georgia. We stayed in Midtown, which … Continue reading State 5: Georgia | Atlanta
There was so much to do in the buckeye state that we couldn’t even fit everything in when my mom and I visited Columbus for three nights this spring. We started out our first afternoon by visiting the Scioto Mile which is a picturesque riverfront park that was a short walk from our hotel. If I … Continue reading State 4: Ohio | Columbus
Bob, Henry and Joslyn. Be sure to “meet” them while in Omaha. My boyfriend and I spent Memorial Day Weekend in Nebraska (state number 30 for me!) and those were our favorite finds. There are two Bob’s actually. The first Bob is the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge is 3,000 feet long and connects Omaha, … Continue reading State 3: Nebraska | Omaha
The vibe of Cape May is the complete opposite of what someone typically thinks of when hearing “Jersey Shore.” Cape May is lively, yet quaint. It is great for families, couples and friends. There are beautiful beaches galore, with some of the most spectacular sunsets, wineries, breweries, distilleries, scrumptious restaurants, great shopping and fun attractions. I … Continue reading State 2: New Jersey | Cape May
I wanted to start my first blog post with the state where I was born: New York. It is important to be a tourist in your own backyard. When asked about a museum nearby or an attraction half an hour away, so many people will say, “You know, I’ve never actually been.” My philosophy is … Continue reading State 1: New York | Adventure 1 | Staten Island
Thanks for joining me! I am embarking on this journey to share my experience of visiting all 50 states in the United States by age 50. I hope to inspire your own travel adventures with recommendations of some of my favorite places in each state. You will be able to read about the attractions I … Continue reading My Journey to All 50 States
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