Nearly 4 million miles of roads. That’s what we’ve got here in the U.S. Those of you who have been reading Flyover America for a while (or, even, for just a post) probably realize that a number like 4 million presents a problem if you’re a Flyover America type in the midst of conjuring up [...]
Posts Tagged ‘united states’
Cross-Country Route Confusion
Posted in How-To: America 101, Road Trip Tales, tagged Alaska, cross-country route, drive, New Jersey, road trip, united states, VW Microbus on November 4, 2009 | 14 Comments »
Essential Travel Photos: Chicago Edition
Posted in Seeing America, tagged Chicago, Illinois, photography, Sears Tower, Skydeck, travel, united states, Willis Tower on August 24, 2009 | 16 Comments »
Is the 2.5-hour wait to get up to the Skydeck of Chicago’s Sears, er, Willis Tower worth it? (Oh, that name change!) Without hesitation, I say yes yes yes. Stepping out onto one of the new glass box observation decks with my sister-in-law and nieces is my favorite travel memory of the summer.
Leave Time for the Gift Shops!
Posted in American Style, State-by-State, tagged aquarium, Boston, Capitan, Chicago, gift shop, ICA/ Boston, Illinois, Institute of Contemporary Art, Massachusetts, museum, New Mexico, Old Faithful, park, Rock City, Shedd Aquarium, Smokey Bear Historical Park, travel, united states on August 14, 2009 | 16 Comments »
Flyover America has moved! Please join us at www.ReadFlyoverAmerica.com. Museums are marvelous. Parks are perfect. Aquariums are A-OK. But, really, can you deny that you heart races just that much more over the thought of the post-attraction gift shop visit? Whether you’re after salt shakers that pay homage to Old Faithful or a birdhouse reminder [...]
