Ever since I was little, I’ve had a fascination with human wonders. Some might call them freaks of nature, but obviously, I’m not going to go that route. I always enjoyed going to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not exhibits and thumbing through the latest edition of the Guinness World Book of Records. People and monuments ...
Gray Stone Guesthouse– Gray Stone Guesthouse is located in beautiful and historic Hermann, Missouri, about an hour and a half from St. Louis. Hermann is known throughout Missouri for its Oktoberfest celebration, but features other events throughout the year and is a haven for wine lovers and antique collectors. The Gray Stone Guesthouse is located ...
The big city is great most of the time. Chicago has coffee shops, movie theaters, more stores than you can count and gas stations on every corner. Sometimes, however, Illinois residents need a break from the lights and the noise. The solution? A fun-filled weekend vacation to eliminate stress and get away from it all. ...
Alton, Illinois lies just 20 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri and every holiday season this small city puts on a spectacular Christmas light display at Rock Springs Park. With more than 2.5 million lights that adorn trees and displays, a trip though the park is sure to delight both the young and the old. ...
A life-size bronze statue of Robert Wadlow stands on the lawn of the Southern Illinois University Dental Campus in Alton, Illinois. It’s eight feet, 11 inches tall. As I said, life-size. Alton’s Gentleman Giant was born in 1918 and died of an infected foot blister on July 15, 1940. The Guiness Book of World Records ...
St. Louis area dining options abound, including German-style and romantic atmosphere restaurants. The St. Louis area is renowned for its dining in restaurants. Here’s my review of two St. Louis area restaurants called The Feasting Fox and Gentelin’s on Broadway for your dining pleasure. The Feasting Fox Is One of St. Louis’ Unique Restaurants The ...
