by Brian Wesley | Feb 13, 2016 | Adventure, History, Museum, Tour, Urban Exploration
Everyone knows that Henry Ford was quite the revolutionary. That’s why when I was visiting Detroit, MI and I heard I could tour one of the Ford factories I immediately jumped on that opportunity. The Rouge Complex built around 1920 is 1.5 mile wide and a mile long... 
by Brian Wesley | Feb 6, 2016 | Adventure, Beach, Caribbean, Hotel
Nassau Nassau is a gorgeous island with crystal clear turquoise water. However, there are much nicer islands in the Bahamas and nearby Caribbean that call to the Wesley’s. Nassau is a great place to spend a day soaking up the rays, exploring large hotels, or... 
by Brian Wesley | Jan 11, 2016 | Adventure, Chicago, Hotel, Urban Exploration
The Chicago Motor Club was once an office building used to test and rate automobiles for consumers. Like the Consumer Report for AAA. Today the Motor Club has been purchased and transformed ($41 million) by Hampton Inn hotel. They have done a fantastic job restoring... 
by Brian Wesley | Jan 9, 2016 | Adventure, Deep South, History, State Park, Urban Exploration
As a kid I remember traveling with Dad through Nashville on the way to a work conference. We drove by Nashville’s Parthenon and I got a glimpse. I had always wanted to return. This summer while driving from Bowling Green, KY to Gatlinburg, TN, we took a... 
by Brian Wesley | Dec 12, 2015 | Family Hikes, Hike, State Park
Reading other travel blogs is an important part of my day. Earlier this year I saw an article about the top twentyfive US waterfalls. I was familiar with most but a few caught my eye. I have an online Google map where I mark places I’d like to visit so I... 
by Brian Wesley | Nov 28, 2015 | Adventure, Chicago, Midwest, Urban Exploration
Buckingham Fountain Buckingham Fountain, one of the largest in the world, was built in the early 1900s and was inspired by the fountains of Versailles. The fountain is said to represent Lake Michigan itself and the states that surround it. Every hour the fountain... 
by Brian Wesley | Nov 20, 2015 | Favorites, History, Museum, National Park, Philadelphia, Urban Exploration
When in Philadelphia you’ve got to stop by and see the Liberty Bell located at The Liberty Bell Center. You’ll probably only spend an hour or less here but it’s centrally located and it’s easy to park here and venture out to other places like... 
by Brian Wesley | Nov 14, 2015 | History, Museum, Utah, Video
Hill Air Force Base Museum Are you looking for something to do to entertain the kids in the Salt Lake area this weekend? The Hill Aerospace Museum is a great place to go! It’s entertaining for kids as well as for adults. It’s just minutes south of Ogden. Often, we... 
by Brian Wesley | Oct 3, 2015 | Chicago, Favorites, Midwest, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
Chicago is absolutely stunning! The art deco is unique and vibrant. The people are friendly and the city is inviting to everyone. There are definitely things to do in Chicago that are unique to the city. When I first visited I asked five locals “if you had... 
by Brian Wesley | Sep 12, 2015 | Adventure, Deep South, Food
It’s hard to find quality seafood in a landlocked state. So, every time we have the opportunity to visit the Deep South, there is an immediate need to have seafood. Over the summer, we had the chance to spend some time traveling the Gulf Coast. We were... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 22, 2015 | Favorites, Hike, Midwest, National Park, Video, Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful is pretty spectacular- even to the six year old. 🙂 We recently had the opportunity to visit Old Faithful and loved every minute of it. There are usually a lot of crowds surrounding the boardwalk but there was hardly anyone... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 1, 2015 | Adventure, California, Hike, Los Angeles, Urban Exploration
Almost 100 years old, Pasadena city hall is a free must-see if you’re exploring the fun and vibrant downtown area of Pasadena. There is a large atrium and a nice balcony you can explore. We visited late one Saturday evening and saw no less than four different... 
by Brian Wesley | Jul 9, 2015 | Adventure, Favorites, Science Museum, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
Kennedy Space Center Florida As a child, I had a fascination for space and astronauts. I really thought I would become one some day. I always felt like if I could make it to NASA, I would make my dream/goal come true. A few months ago, my family and I were able to... 
by Brian Wesley | Mar 28, 2015 | Adventure, Favorites, History, Museum, Shopping, Urban Exploration, Utah, Video
Anyone that wanted to cross the Rocky Mountains had two travel options, plane or train. A plane trip was too expensive for most, even celebrities. Most people rode the train and for almost 100 years were guaranteed to stop in Ogden UT. Along the Transcontinental... 
by Brian Wesley | Mar 17, 2015 | Adventure, Favorites, Food, Urban Exploration, Video
Over the years I’ve had heard a lot about Austin, Texas but had never had a chance to visit until recently. Sitting between Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Austin has been kind of an in-between city that has had to work hard over the last 60 years to compete with... 
by Brian Wesley | Feb 12, 2015 | California, Favorites, Food, Los Angeles
Messob.com While visiting LA I was able to see a childhood buddy of mine named Seth. One evening he asked, “What would you like for dinner tonight?” I responded with, “I dunno, something different!?!” Seth asked me if I had any issues eating food with my hands, sans... 
