If you are looking for a fun free place to take the kids in Cedar Rapids, Old MacDonald’s Farm should be your next stop. Old MacDonald’s Farm is located inside Bever Park at 2700 Bever Park Trail Cedar Rapids, Iowa. My daughter and I were thrilled to find this free public zoo and we love …
When I was a kid growing up in New Jersey my family ate a lot of pizza. We lived all over New Jersey and in New York which gives us an interesting perspective on Real NY Style Pizza . Although it is commonly referred to as NY Style Pizza, this authentic pie can be found …
Last weekend my family and I visited the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa. We had a great time visiting the sea creatures, river animals, and all of the hands on fun this family fun destination has to offer. There is so much to see here that one trip just wasn’t enough …
This past weekend my family and I visited the All-American Award winning city of Dubuque, Iowa. During our visit we enjoyed fine dining in the heart of the downtown area and discovered Why You Have to Visit Caroline’s Restaurant! There aren’t many things in life that I enjoy as much as a good meal and we …
Ever since I have moved to Iowa 2 years ago, I have been within 10 minutes of the Original Home of the American Gothic Painting but have never visited until now. I have always been curious about The Grant Wood Studio because I knew it would be interesting to visit a home where a masterpiece …
Since moving to Iowa in 2013 we have tried to explore all of the events, restaurants, museums, and parks this beautiful state has to offer. Growing up on the East Coast, I never expected the Midwest to have so many activities. I always have heard about the “country” being boring but being a “city” kid …
This past weekend my family and I decided to spend the day in Iowa City and visit the Old Capitol Museum. Since moving here about 2 years ago, we have driven through Iowa City many times but we have never explored the area. Even though there was still snow on the ground, the weather was …