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The American Swedish Institute (History, culture, and contemporary art in Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Posted onDecember 19, 2021October 13, 2022Leave a comment

If you’ve seen the American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but never stopped to visit (or haven’t visited in a decade), you might be surprised to discover what you are missing.

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsNational Register of Historic Places

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Cliff dwellings at Arizona’s Walnut Canyon National Monument

Posted onDecember 6, 2020February 5, 20226 Comments

From about 1100 to 1250, a community formed in the cliffs high above a creek near Flagstaff, Arizona. Walnut Canyon National Monument gives visitors a close-up look at the remains of this prehistoric community.

CategoriesArizona, USATagsdesert southwest, National Register of Historic Places, Native America, US National Parks

From waterfalls to bison at Minneopa State Park, Minnesota

Posted onJuly 15, 2020January 12, 20232 Comments

A fun day trip for all ages, Minneopa State Park near Mankato, Minnesota, features its namesake double waterfall, a herd of buffalo (American bison), camping, and more.

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks, National Register of Historic Places

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A Danish Christmas at the Petersen House in Tempe, Arizona

Posted onDecember 2, 2019December 14, 20212 Comments

Every winter the historic Niels Petersen House in Tempe, Arizona, is adorned with Danish Christmas decorations and opened to the public. Now that the tree is decorated and the table set for a feast, it’s Read More …

CategoriesArizona, Phoenix, USATagsNational Register of Historic Places

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Fascinating scraps of Minnesota iron mining history are still visible at Hill Annex Mine State Park

Posted onAugust 18, 2019January 12, 20232 Comments

Hill Annex Mine State Park preserves northern Minnesota iron mining history. Park tours show visitors part of a former open pit iron ore mine, complete with vintage buildings and equipment. But go see it now. Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks, museums, National Register of Historic Places

Historic Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico

Posted onApril 18, 2018July 5, 2022

With a classic highway commercial strip that’s changed little since the heyday of historic Route 66, travelers on the Mother Road will feel right at home in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

CategoriesNew Mexico, USATagsNational Register of Historic Places

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SC Johnson architecture tour, Racine, Wisconsin

Posted onAugust 2, 2017January 12, 202312 Comments

The products SC Johnson (formerly Johnson Wax, but NOT Johnson & Johnson) manufactures are probably familiar to most, as they include household staples like Windex cleaner, OFF! insect repellent, and Ziploc storage bags. However, fewer Read More …

CategoriesUSA, WisconsinTagsNational Register of Historic Places

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Historic San Germán, Puerto Rico

Posted onMarch 26, 2017March 23, 2020Leave a comment

Tourists heading to Puerto Rico in search of the island’s history would do well to visit San Germán. Exploring San Germán Everyone knows San Juan is the colonial heart of Puerto Rico. However, in the Read More …

CategoriesCaribbean, Puerto Rico, USATagsislands, National Register of Historic Places, religion and religious architecture

Best Place in Milwaukee's historic Pabst Brewery - www.explorationvacation.net

Best Place for beer history in Milwaukee

Posted onDecember 1, 2016December 13, 2020Leave a comment

In the beginning, there was Best beer Before there was Pabst – or Miller or Old Milwaukee or even Schlitz “the beer that made Milwaukee famous” – there was Best, as in Best Select, an Read More …

CategoriesMilwaukee, USA, WisconsinTagsNational Register of Historic Places

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Settling into a bit of history at the Brewhouse Inn, Milwaukee

Posted onNovember 20, 2016March 16, 2021Leave a comment

Looking for a hotel that does everything just right while surrounding you with Milwaukee’s brewing history? Then you belong at the Brewhouse Inn and Suites in the renovated Pabst brewery complex. This boutique hotel is Read More …

CategoriesMilwaukee, USA, WisconsinTagsNational Register of Historic Places

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Use Rakuten for travel (and get cash back)

Are you familiar with Rakuten, the online shopping app that gives you cash back when you make a purchase? Did you know you can use Rakuten for travel bookings? Well, you can! Read More ...

Exploring Minnesota State Parks

Exploring Minnesota State Parks

Minnesota has 76 state parks and recreation areas, with the largest concentration in the exceptionally scenic northeastern part of the state. However, there are scenic areas throughout Minnesota Read More ...

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