A trip to Excelsior Springs, Mo., was a long-time coming for me. I’d first heard about the town in reference to the famous historic hotel, The Elms Hotel & Spa. It seemed to be a destination in itself, an epic Midwest spa destination. I knew friends and in-laws who went as a couples getaway. So,…
If there’s one time of year all eyes are on Nebraska City, it’s in the fall. Crowds visit the orchards and there are hayrack rides and all sorts of festival, autumn-y events. And there’s AppleJack Festival, named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Harvest Festivals in America. So, here’s why you’ll want…
This is truly the summer of road trips. I shared some of my favorite Iowa road trips and one reader asked if I had a similar round-up of Nebraska road trips. Well, to be honest, no, I hadn’t written one…until now. Here are a few of my favorite destinations in Nebraska, as well as suggestions…
New restaurants open in Omaha every month. Some receive a lot of fanfare, but most fly under the radar. It’s hard to keep track of all of them! So, I’m doing the work for you. To be included in this list of the city’s newest restaurants, the restaurant had to open in 2024 and stay…
Want a quick getaway? The Kansas City area is a great Midwest destination for families, especially outdoorsy families. Here are a few of my favorite things my family did outdoors while visiting Kansas City. Disclosure: I partnered with KC Destinations. I received complimentary admission and travel compensation in order to write about my experience. All thoughts,…
It’s unavoidable sometimes: You have a large group that you need to feed but you’re not sure where to go. Omaha has a lot of restaurants for large groups, fortunately. Depending on the amount of people, and whether you want a private space or just really large tables, there’s a restaurant for you. UPDATED: This…
