Pompeys Pillar National Monument is a 150-200 foot sandstone butte (a natural rock formation) that stands overlooking the Yellowstone River in Worden, Montana. As a structure itself it provides an impressive landscape and a nice climb to look out over the scenic view. But the real draw to this Montana attraction is the signature of Captain William Clark (of the Lewis...
The Salt Lake City Mural is a colorful homage to the Utah city. The work of art features bright, geometric prints in purples, blues, and pinks, an ode to the snow-capped mountains, soaring birds, clouds, and a rising sun. The centerpiece to the piece is a large, geometric heart with “Salt Lake City” printed across it in script. The 2018 street art was...
If you were visiting a new city and heard the term “Freak Alley” you might be inclined to steer clear. But, Freak Alley Gallery in Boise, Idaho, is actually a must-see destination for locals and tourists alike. Freak Alley Gallery is an ever evolving gallery of graffiti and street art in downtown Boise. Since 2002 the alleyway has featured the public art...
Table of Contents Pumpkin PatchThe World’s Largest Corn MazeThe World’s Tallest Corn StalkPig RacesPetting ZooAdventure ActivitiesFood There’s no better autumn activity than visiting a pumpkin patch and picking out that perfect pumpkin to transform into a Halloween jack-o-lantern. One of my favorite Illinois pumpkin patches is Richardson Adventure...
There’s a giant bull at the entrance to the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds in Miles City, Montana. It might not be the world’s largest bull, but it’s a fun stop if you’re pulling off the highway for a lunch stop on a road trip or stopping at the grounds for one of the many events held there each year. The Eastern Montana Fairgrounds is home to...
Cheers from Des Moines! I always love a good “greetings from” postcard mural (like these in Chicago and Austin) so I just had to check out this Cheers from Des Moines mural in Iowa while stopping in town on a road trip. The mural, created by artist Ben Schuh, is located on the side of Exile Brewing Company. Along with the phrase “Cheers from Des...
A little birdie told me that you might just love this Fargo, North Dakota mural. Titled Bird Up, this mural in Downtown Fargo covers a building at 409 Broadway N. The street art was completed in 2018 by local artist Hideuhs. The mural is the artist’s fifth and features a man’s face with a toothy grin and a grill made from utility boxes on the building; a...
When you come to a giant fork in the road in Omaha, Nebraska, you might not know which way to turn. But I know what to do: stop for a moment and dig in! You’re at Stile di Famiglia (Family Style) – a giant fork with spaghetti at the Towns of Little Italy! This stainless steel sculpture was commissioned by The Homeowners Association of the Towns of Little...
Want to go big with your Halloween costume this year? Nothing is bigger than a good old fashioned roadside attraction. If you love taking road trips why not get inspired by all the tourist traps along the way when dressing up this October 31. If you’re at a loss for what to dress as, check out these ideas for roadside attraction-inspired Halloween costumes...
Welcome to a new series of US state-inspired snack ideas and snack mixes that will give a local flavor to your road trip through all 50 states. Here I’ll feature regional snacks that each state is known for and combine them into one scrumptious savory and sweet snack mix to eat on the road. First up is my home state: Illinois. So what Illinois road trip snacks...
