Built as Omaha’s first suburb, Dundee has gained fame as the site of a World War II bombing and the home of famous people, such as Academy Award-winning actor Henry Fonda, director Alexander Payne, and the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett. Dundee is also home to classic and outstanding restaurants, such as Dundee Dell. Dundee…
Somewhere in rural Kansas is Lucas. The strangely wonderful Lucas. Because I love weird and beautiful stuff equally, I immediately fell for this town. And if you love the idea of visiting a place that will make you say “Whoa” as well as ‘Why?” you’re going to join the Lucas fan club too. Disclosure: I…
Abilene, Kansas has its place in America’s Old West history: It’s the end of the Chisholm Trail, that led cattle from Texas to Kansas for years. It’s funny how the end of the trail was the start of diving into Kansas’s cowboy history for me, but here we are. Let’s check out Abilene and the…
The annual celebration of trains and railroad history, Railroad Days, takes place in Council Bluffs, Iowa, this year on Saturday, Sept. 24, at various landmarks and locations. While the appeal to railroading fans is clear, it’s also a super family-friendly day full of train-themed activities for a low cost! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by…
Tucked away in Lincoln, Nebraska, there’s a cave that’s been part of a brewery, brothel, shooting range, and daycare – not at the same time. Robber’s Cave has a rowdy past. Take a tour to learn all about it. What’s Robber’s Cave? Robber’s Cave is a mostly man-made sandstone cave that opened in 1864. I’ve…
It’s THE place to shop for furniture in Omaha. And Kansas City. And Des Moines. And Dallas. And… Nebraska Furniture Mart is so large and famous, that is simply known these days by three letters: NFM. How did a little furniture store opened in a basement grow into the world’s largest furniture store? It started…
