Unique & Fun Things To Do Travel Blog

      Ahh, Key West.  This is the place to be if you like to have time on your hands and aren’t afraid to do nothing. Located at the very bottom of the country, Key West is actually closer to Cuba than it is to Miami. While Key West has been popularized by cruise ships and vacationers for years, the locals really make it a welcoming environment even if you’re in front of them at the bar. Known for their special key limes, famous residents, Cuban influence, and great weather. Key West is probably known best for its celebrations and nightly parties. A great place for any visitor for so many reasons, a trip to Key West should be on your vacation destination list any time of year.

      Life as a road warrior can be stressful. Between handling jet lag and attending back-to-back meetings, you have to find a way to make the most fiscally responsible decisions during your trips. Who has time to think about the massive carbon footprint he leaves behind?

      Fortunately, business travelers are becoming more concerned about the environmental impact of their road warrior life. Big companies like Dell and Google go the route of purchasing carbon credits, but it is simply not beneficial for businesses looking to cut costs. Free green travel, however, is possible, even for the stress-prone business traveler. Take a look at the top ten cheap or free green travel tips for ideas. 

      Texas is one of those states in our country that embodies a particular spirit all its own. Fort Worth in particular, seems to nurture the feeling of history and western heritage with its many things to do and see. Known as “cowtown”, Fort Worth is the only place in the world that can boast a twice daily cattle drive. Fort Worth has, of course, stepped into the modern arena hosting major NASCAR race events at Texas Motor Speedway in April, June, and November. It is also a business hub and a superb place for fine arts. Voted one of the best places to take the family by Frommer’s, there is no shortage of things to do around town.

      Long ago now, Palm Springs was regarded as dessert land and was mainly unsettled except by the native Cahuilla people. Then Palm Springs saw a major change as Hollywood moved in starting in about the 1920’s. Homes went up by the thousands in the years following. From a part time playground of the wealthy to a full time place of residence for families and retirees, Palm Springs has seen some major changes over the years. That good old California weather makes Palm Springs a great place to play outside. June-August gets a little steamy so be ready for high temps if you go to Palm Springs during those months. Now, get ready for a trip to a land where the sun shines almost always and stars are everywhere!

      Whether you seek the quiet calming touch of nature or the excitement of big crowds and festivities, Gadsden has something for you.  The Coosa River, with its vast rushing waters and beautiful banks, is a great place to go for peaceful days connecting with nature or lively evenings as a venue for live concerts like Riverfest, which draws roughly 70,000 people to Gadsden in the summer.  The residents are known for their southern hospitality and are happy to share their beautiful town with you.  Not far from the Talladega Super Speedway, Gadsden might be the perfect place to enjoy some down time from all of the race activity.

Out west, there are some popular national monuments you might like to check out. The distinction between a National Monument and other landmarks of its kind is that it rests on land under federal jurisdiction and proclaimed by a president. The monuments out west tend to be slightly more organic in nature than those which reside near our nation's capitol. While there are many more monuments to visit out west, these are the ten most visited most recently. So, check these beautiful places off your bucket list and wait for the next list to come.

Probably best recognized by the enormous arch that dominates the city’s skyline, St Louis has a lot of attractive sights and things to do for any visitor and locals. The “Gateway to the West” is also a great place for its music, sports, and beer making. St Louis has a brilliant past and a lot of wonderful things to see and do. Great for the family or for singles, when in St. Louis, don’t lie around. Get out and enjoy some or all of these fun and unique places.

      Located in Lancaster County, Manheim usually attracts large crowds due to the Manheim Auto Auction, said to be the largest of its kind in the world.  However, on the top of the list for visitors to Manheim in the late summer will be a day at the Pa Ren Faire. 200,000 guests are expected to be packing the area wearing horned helmets and other creative renaissance garb. Manheim is sure to enjoy some tourist dollars in an otherwise relaxed part of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. 

      This lovely little piece of Tennessee became the place that attracted travelers to the quiet community in the Appalachia beginning in the early 1960’s. This stemmed from outside contractors not being granted access to the desired neighboring town of Gatlinburg. From a small community with modest lodging and not much of a draw outside of the natural landscape, to a community that draws up to 10 million guests a year, Pigeon Forge is a great place for families to get it all in. Early developers of the town thought it would draw crowds by building attractions with different themes. Over the years, Pigeon Forge’s attractions covered different themes to stay relevant. Early on, the attractions focused on a Civil War theme. Then it transitioned to train robberies and the gold rush. Finally, an appropriate Appalachian theme came to be and much is modeled around that today. Pigeon Forge is one of those places cut out of the country that is home to salt of the earth locals and a steady stream of travelers enjoying a bit of Americana. There are endless attractions and things to see in this gorgeous land connected to the Smokey Mountains, which is exactly why a visit here should be on your family's vacations to do list.