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 | 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 Tammy Wesley | Nov 21, 2015 | Chicago, Food, Urban Exploration
Chicago is famous for a lot of things, but our top favorite has to be Chicago-style deep dish pizza! In our opinion, you can’t find any better family pizza than Giordanos Pizza. It just doesn’t exist!!!! Sure there are more authentic Chicago Pizza joints, but the... 
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 Katie Wesley | Nov 7, 2015 | Adventure, Favorites, Urban Exploration
Dunn’s Falls – From a Teenager’s Viewpoint: Dunns Falls is a 65-foot man-made waterfall that was built along with a grist mill back from the 1850’s. The falls provided a source of power for the water wheel. There is an 1857 grist mill that you can look around... 
by Tammy Wesley | Oct 31, 2015 | Adventure, Favorites, Food, Urban Exploration
We recently had the opportunity to go to the Medieval Times Tournament in Atlanta, GA. Brian and I had been before but the kids had never experienced it. I think it was so much more entertaining with the kids. By the end of the night, we were hoarse from screaming... 
by Tammy Wesley | Oct 20, 2015 | Deep South, Disney, Disney World, Favorites, Food, Theme Park, Urban Exploration
EPCOT is probably the BEST Disney park in southern Florida! It holds the attention of every boy and girl, adult and child alike. There are so many things to do and see and lots of places to eat. If you ask our kids, they would say that EPCOT is their favorite park!... 
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 | 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 Tammy Wesley | Nov 26, 2014 | Adventure, Blog, Favorites, Interview, Urban Exploration
Traveling with Kids- Entertainment Keeping kids entertained and happy on long road trips We’ve made it a goal to travel as often as possible. Consequently, the kids are used to getting in the car and driving for several hours at a time. We’ve often been asked how... 
by Tammy Wesley | Oct 29, 2014 | Adventure, Hotel, Shopping, Urban Exploration, Video
Bellagio Conservatory Website: Bellagio Conservatory Las Vegas, Nevada The Conservatory in the Bellagio hotel is the coolest ever! This is our kids’ favorite thing to see in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s an oasis in the middle of a bustling city. The perfumed smells of... 
by Tammy Wesley | Mar 10, 2014 | Adventure, Blog, Favorites, Interview, Urban Exploration
While we’ve always supported schooling, Mark Twain’s* quote echoes LOUDLY: “Never Let Schooling Interfere With Your Education” Both of us were raised in rural areas in the Deep South and our classroom extended from the mosquito-infested woods to the open highways.... 
