If you are planning a trip to Springfield, one of the must-see attractions is the Abraham Lincoln Museum. Here are three reasons you need to visit. 1. It’s Not Boring Let’s be honest, some museums have you glazed over in … Continued
As an Illinoisan, born and raised, I used to think it was every Midwesterners rite of passage to come to the Land of Lincoln. The beloved 16th president lived and worked here for a large portion of his life after … Continued
Here are the best things to do in Springfield MO Springfield is often recognized as the birthplace of Route 66, the two-lane ribbon highway that eventually became known as the iconic “Mother Road.” On April 30, 1926, at the Colonial … Continued
We have driven from Chicago to St. Louis and back, countless times over the years. Before sitting down to write this, I actually tried to calculate how many times we’ve taken the mind-numbing drive. It has to be at least … Continued