In all my travels, some of the most memorable cities and towns had one thing in common: They celebrated their heritage. If a flight to Europe isn’t within your travel budget, consider visiting a nearby city that has built up businesses and attracts that celebrate their European heritage! UPDATED: This post was published in 2021…
My family has visited Kansas City so many times for weekends and even one-day getaways. We’ve discovered there is a lot to do in Kansas City (both the Kansas and Missouri sides) with kids – way more than you can fit into two days. If you’ve yet to plan a weekend trip to KC, or…
There are a few foods we claim as uniquely Nebraskan — Runzas, Dorothy Lynch dressing, and reuben sandwiches come to mind. And then there’s the tasty meltaways made by Bakers Candies, a family-owned chocolatier in Greenwood, Neb. Their story is a fascinating one of engineering-meets-gourment-chocolate, and it’s one that’s going to make you crave a…
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but there are so many places to choose from. It can be a bit overwhelming, especially in a place like Kansas City. Whatever your taste buds desire, you will find several places you just can’t miss out on. From a distiller’s brunch…
Road tripping across Nebraska can be long and boring if you don’t have a plan for rest stops (other than “to get to the other side”). Interstate 80 cuts through Nebraska, running east to west and surrounded by mostly flat farmland. If you stick just to the interstate rest stops and visitor centers you’d think…
Hope you’re wearing your stretchy pants. Nebraska is home to several gut-busting food challenges. Here are a few of the remarkable dishes you can order at Nebraska restaurants and attempt to finish for fame and glory (and maybe a T-shirt). Updated: This post was published in 2021 and has been updated in January 2025 to…
