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The Museum of BBQ in Kansas City
Checkout our trip report to The Museum Of BBQ!


The Hallmark Visitor Center at Crown Center!
Check out our visit to the Hallmark Visitor Center!


An Oddity You Must See at the City Museum!
Checkout our Review of the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri!


A Ranch Finatic's Dream at Twisted Ranch
Check out our meal at Twisted Ranch in St. Louis Missouri!


Sky High at The Saint Louis Arch!
Hey all! Today, we're in Saint Louis, Missouri, preparing to ride the Tram to the top of the Saint Louis Arch! This extraordinary structure represents architectural brilliance and Thomas Jefferson's vision of a nation extending from coast to coast. Known as the Gateway Arch, it stands as the tallest monument in the United States, designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, reaching 63 stories above downtown St. Louis. Since 1965, millions have visited St. Louis to e


A British Garfield In Indiana!
Hey all! Today kicks off our annual road trip to theme parks and roadside attractions, and this year, we're returning to the Midwest parks! During our journey, we came across a familiar cartoon character dressed in British attire at a highway exit in Gas City, Indiana—British Garfield! This "British Garfield" is a life-sized statue of the famous cartoon character located outside Payne's English Restaurant. Research indicates that this is just one of 14 Garfield characters dre


It's a Science! at The Cranbrook Institute of Science
Check out our Trip Report at Cranbrook's Institute of Technology!


Under The Sea at Michigan's Sea Life Aquarium
Checkout our Trip Report at Michigan's Sea Life Aquarium!


A Fairytale Come To Life At CocoBella's Bakery
Check out some of the sweet treats we got at CocoBella's Bakery!


Hamilton! at the Fisher Theater
Check Out Our Review of Hamilton!


JoJo's Shake Bar Amazing Shakes!
Check Out Our Fantastic Shake From JoJo's Shake Bar in Downtown Detroit!


An Evening at The One Eyed Jacks Barcade
Hey all! This evening, we're having dinner at One Eyed Jack's, a Barcade in Macomb County, MI, situated in the northern suburbs of Metro Detroit. The venue is renowned for its arcade and pinball machines, corn hole tournaments, golf simulators, and occasionally disc golf putting tournaments. Our main objective was to try the food. Once we sat down, we noticed a party atmosphere with loud music and frequent announcements. It didn't bother us much, but it's something to conside


Holiday In The Park Returns To Six Flags Great Adventure & Over Georgia
Six Flags revealed today that the "Holiday In The Park" event will make its return to Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Over Georgia! This event offers a fantastic opportunity to see the parks adorned with Christmas lights, enjoy attractions during the holidays, and experience holiday-themed live entertainment. Additionally, limited edition holiday treats are available for purchase at these events. We hope to attend one of these events in the future! (Source: Six Flags)


Exploring History At The Henry Ford Museum
Check out our trip to the Henry Ford Museum!


A Step Back In Time At Greenfield Village!
Check out our steps back in time at Greenfield Village!


Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
Hello all! This is Grant from Coast N Tiki, here to talk to you all about our experience in New Orleans' Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium! This attraction, compared to other aquariums, was different in the sense that it already came bundled with the insectarium showcase as well, so let's dive in! The aquarium is located on the Mississippi River near the French Quarter. According to their website at https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/aquarium, it is voted as one of the most ex


Feelin The Rhythm At Fishbones
Hey all! This evening, we're dining at Fishbones, a restaurant situated on the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, MI, close to Lake St. Clair. The restaurant boasts a New Orleans and Cajun theme, designed like a factory with New Orleans touches. A large fish clock provides the backdrop for the spacious central bar. We chose to sit in one of the dining sections next to the main bar area. After being seated, our server greeted us and took our drink orders. We opted for water as


Niagara Amusement Park Will Not Open For 2026
IB Parks, the owner of Niagara Parks, has declared that the Niagara amusement park will not open during the 2026 season. This decision comes after several years of operations under IB Parks' management, characterized by low visitor numbers and financial struggles. It remains unclear if the park will reopen after 2026 or if this signals a permanent closure. The park has assured that refunds will be provided to those who purchased a season pass for 2026.


Great Mexican Cuisine At Mr. Miguels
Hey all! Today, while in town, we are visiting Mr. Miguel's Cantina, a relatively new Mexican chain that has begun appearing around the Metro Detroit area, upriver. This branch is located in a mall in Clinton Township called Partridge Creek. Upon being seated, we noticed some unique decor throughout the restaurant. Typically, Mexican food establishments display the usual Mexican beer banners and advertisements, but here they were creative, featuring a colorful milk carton-lik


Valley Fair Officially Announces Water Park Expansion
Valley Fair has officially revealed their water park expansion set for 2026. The park, formerly known as Soak City, will now be called Superior Shores. This new expansion and rebranding includes new slides and updated amenities, with plans to reopen around Memorial Day weekend. We are excited to experience this new expansion in person in a few weeks!
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