Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holidays in legendary Springfield, IL! Shopping, entertainment, culinary treasures and even Abraham and Mary Lincoln themselves are all here waiting for your arrival in town. The annual tradition continues and we can’t wait for your arrival. Complimentary midwest wagon rides, Santa and so much more. Plan your getaway now.
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Located on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway and just north of the state capital in central Mississippi, Ridgeland is for the active traveler who desires outdoor recreational opportunities, flavorful dining experiences and some of the state’s finest shopping.
From a bustling downtown to relaxing country drives framed by extravagant fall color, Clarksville, Tenn. is a favorite mid-south fall road trip. If your getaway wish-list includes off-the-beaten-path but convenient, affordable with plenty to do, natural beauty and not too crowded, Clarksville checks all your boxes.
Plan your perfect getaway to Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee! Follow the Florida Mermaid Trail. Explore the forest on foot or play in the tree-tops. Ride, pedal and paddle your way through wide open spaces. Cast your line in the bayou or the Gulf’s warm waters. Enjoy annual festivals and special events. Start exploring a variety of options for discovery and adventure at: http://www.amroad.net/FLadvtrcoastgetaway
Blues Brothers Con: A Blessed Event
August 19th (2pm – 11pm) & August 20th (10:30am – 11pm), Old Joliet Prison
This 2-day annual event will feature Dan Aykroyd and James Belushi reprising their iconic roles of “Elwood” and “Brother Zee” in a performance on Friday, August 19th. The Blues Brothers will be supported by Chicago Bluesman Toronzo Cannon, and Curtis Salgado. Saturday August 20th features an ecumenical Gospel music service led by Joliet-area faith based and civic leaders, followed by seasoned Chicago Blues veterans Mondo Cortez & The Chicago Blues Angels, Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames, and Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials.
Enjoy affordable family fun in the heart of the Ozarks. Pulaski, Missouri is located halfway between Joplin and St. Louis along Interstate 44. A few highlights of this town are: Ozark scenery, Route 66, The Trail of Tears, a historic downtown, world-class fishing, floatable riverways, 30% off at Route 66 Community Art Gallery, and more. Explore great deals on lodging and entertainment packages and start planning your trip today!
Check out Small Towns and Big Fun in West Tennessee! We are pleased to provide a round-up of some of the best summer events Western Tennessee has to offer, including: the best BBQ in Tennessee, live music, Ripley Produce, carnival rides, the annual fair, hot air balloon rides, and more! Please click below to download the itinerary and start planning your family-friendly American Road Trip today.
The Pilgrims established the first permanent English settlement in New England when the Mayflower landed in 1620. Because of its role in American History, Plymouth County continues to be a popular destination. Discover the spirit of salty tales and lighthouse legends as you explore our historic coastline and proud maritime heritage. Stay & Play in Plymouth County with lodging, dining and shopping for all!
Places are powerful reminders of the past, few more so than Jackson, Mississippi. Opportunities for Civil Rights education, illumination and enjoyment abound. Here, reenergizing the movement requires somber reflection, but also the celebration of endurance and the spirit of hope.
Few other places have as much potential to teach us about the movement as the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. This state-of-the-art space – the only state-funded such museum in the nation – features eight distinct galleries, guiding visitors from the struggle for freedom through the Jim Crow South and beyond to the present moment.
The Mississippi Freedom Trail takes history out of a building and into the streets. Made up of numerous sites of Civil Rights significance, the Freedom Trail ushers visitors past the home of icon Medgar Evers to the Greyhound Bus station where Freedom Riders were rounded up and arrested. Other sites include the site of a Woolworth Department Store sit-in, the site of the Capitol Rally, the Edwards Hotel, and the Municipal Library where nine students from Tougaloo College protested segregation.
Designated as a National Park Service Monument, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers home still stands today. A WWII veteran and Mississippi’s field secretary for the NAACP, Medgar Evers both lived and died at this site, assassinated in his driveway in 1963 by a Ku Klux Klan member. Medgar’s commitment to desegregating higher education and expanding voting rights and economic opportunity changed Mississippi forever.
Dedicated to the timeless contributions of African Americans, the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center uses art, artifacts, photography, and other cultural treasures to demonstrate the crucial impact of Black voices and Black accomplishments in Mississippi and the world. Stroll permanent exhibits spanning a detailed history of Farish Street District to the contributions of Black doctors, scholars and folk artists.
