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Taking a Tour of the Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

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Houmas House Plantation tour

Tucked away in the little town of Darrow, Louisiana is a gem of a place called The Houmas House Plantation and Gardens. Known as the “crown jewel of Louisiana’s river road” it is a property that is steeped in historical significance, and has ben restored to reflect the splendor that Southern Plantation homes have long been associated with. Taking a tour of the Houmas House Plantation while walking through this fairy tale setting with my dog at my side and an ice cold drink in my hand was absolutely blissful.

Houmas House

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The Weird and Wonderful Abita Mystery House

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Weird. Wacky. Eccentric. Wonderful. Junky. All of these words have been used to describe the Abita Mystery House (aka the UCM Museum) in the Louisiana North Shore community of Abita Springs. After spending some time there I can assure you that all of them are 100% accurate. Prior to our arrival in the area we heard musings about this roadside attraction that is self-described as “Louisiana’s Most Eccentric Atttraction” but we absolutely weren’t prepared for what awaited us behind it’s bright red door…

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West Coast Wonders: How to Spend a Day in Monterey

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Magical Monterey is a jewel on the mid-California coastline that is overflowing with attractions. Just off the picture-perfect Pacific Coast Highway, and within easy reach of San Francisco and Big Sur, Monterey is an idyllic stop-off spot for road-trippers who are making their way along the West Coast.

Monterey Wharf

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Flying High at the National Soaring Museum on Harris Hill in Elmira, NY

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For aviation enthusiasts the words Harris Hill and soaring have long been synonymous. That’s because the small city of Elmira, NY  is home to the one of the country’s largest manufacturers of gliders. On top of that, Harris Hill has also been the site of countless national and international soaring competitions. Being lovers of all things aviation, we decided to see what soaring was all about with a visit to the National Soaring Museum and Harris Hill Soaring in Elmira, NY.

National Soaring Museum and Harris Hill Soaring

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Getting Nerdy at the International Motor Racing Research Center Watkins Glen, NY

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International Motor Racing Research Center

Watkins Glen, NY has a long and deep automotive racing history. The city has gone from hosting the towns first road race back in 1948 to hosting global events at the Watkins Glen International Speedway. It’s only natural then that Watkins Glen would be home to the International Motor Racing Research Center.

International Motor Racing Research Center entrance

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