Dinosaurs of all sizes and appetites hide among the plants as Lauritzen Gardens transforms into a prehistoric world during Dinosaurs – UpROAR. The special exhibit, which runs through May 12, combines the attraction of dinosaurs with the history of plants, some native to Nebraska. As soon as you enter Omaha’s botanical garden, you are transported […]
The aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans wafts through the air, enticing your senses as soon as you walk through the door. If you weren’t in the mood for coffee before, you are now. Welcome to the first of its kind in Seattle – Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. It is to coffee what […]
Note: This location has been closed. However, there are still other full size locations – Extreme Sandbox As someone who had his own fleet of Tonka trucks and construction vehicles as a child, the chance to play with a larger version as a grown-up was too much to pass up. Extreme Sandbox Mini in Roseville, […]
Historical houses tend to make the best bed and breakfast inns. The Engle House in Abilene, Kansas, is a perfect example of that rule. Built in the early 1900s, its owners transformed the house into the city’s best bed and breakfast inn. Chris and Scott Ostermann bought the house in 2014 with intentions to renovate […]
Disclaimer: We received compensation for this story, but all opinions and views are ours. Wearing a colorful Christmas-themed sweater, Connie Brunner seems comfortable among the vintage furniture and wares inside Cedar Street Market Antiques in downtown Abilene, Kansas. The store is an extension of her interior design business, Third and Vine. She uses pieces from […]
Abilene enjoys the holiday season. From Seelye Mansion decorating its 25 rooms to people showcasing their homes, Abilene is a fun place to celebrate the season. Seelye Mansion A must-see attraction when visiting Abilene, the holiday season makes Seelye Mansion a top-rated attraction. Decorations include dozens of Christmas trees and more than 75 poinsettias, as […]
Dwight D. Eisenhower loved calling Abilene his hometown. The Kansas city reciprocated its affection for the man who would go on to become a five-star general, head the D-Day invasion of Europe that changed the direction of World War II and then go on to be elected the 34th president of the United States. However, […]
With an icicle hanging from its mouth, it seemed appropriate that Otto the Otter stood guard over the lake at Grotto Park. The world’s largest otter sculpture calls Fergus Falls home. While most may think that summer would be the best time of the year to visit Fergus Falls, most anyone who knows us understands […]
Recently, the Refractive Surgery Council invited Omaha bloggers to Kugler Vision for an informational presentation to learn about Laser Eye Corrective Surgery. As the first to arrive, I found it humorous that each us bloggers wore glasses, while the office staff we met didn’t. I assumed they had perfect vision from birth or underwent Laser Eye […]
Do you have a future Husker, Mav or Jay? Maybe, you have a future Omaha Storm Chaser in your home. No matter what, everyone is a superstar at Omaha Children’s Museum’s Super Sports exhibit. The exhibit encourages children to check out a variety of sports displays, including ice hockey, curling, basketball, volleyball, baseball and football. […]
