Quirky Attraction: Julia Grant Statue (aka, Mrs. Butterworth) in Galena, IL
In Galena, Illinois sits a statue of former First Lady Julia Grant that some feel looks more like Mrs. Butterworth.
Historic Sites
Visiting Westwood Village Cemetery for the Graves of Marilyn Monroe and Other Celebs
At Westwood Village Cemetery in Los Angeles, I visited the grave of Marilyn Monroe – and numerous other celebrities.
The Griffith Observatory – What Will You See and When’s The Best Time To Visit?
Find out what you’ll see at LA’s famous Griffith Observatory and when’s the best time to visit.
See Rock & Roll History on the Sun Studio Tour in Memphis
At Sun Studio in Memphis, you can tour “the birthplace of rock & roll.”
Quirky Attraction: Irish Hunger Memorial in New York City
The Irish Hunger Memorial is a small parklet in New York City with limestone and native Irish plants.
Visiting the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to Experience Martin Luther King Jr. History
The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis was the most overwhelming museum experience I’ve ever had.
Visiting Graceland For Free: See the Meditation Garden and Graves of Elvis and His Family
Yes, it’s possible to visit Graceland, Elvis Presley’s mansion in Memphis, for free. Stop by the Meditation Garden and view the graves of Elvis and his family.
The Death Valley Ghost Town: My Visit to Rhyolite, Nevada
Situated in the mountains of western Nevada, just outside Death Valley National Park, Rhyolite is one of the best-preserved ghost towns in America.