Category: Video of the Week

Get Your Kicks on Illinois Route 66

Video of the Week brought to you by: Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau

You can still get your kicks on Route 66. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are waiting for you in the historic I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor along Illinois Route 66.

From the Route 66 Welcome Center at Joliet Area Historical Museum to the 20 Walldog murals that embrace the city of Pontiac, IL.  Don’t miss local favorites like the two-cell jail in Gardner, IL and the Polk-a-Dot Drive-in in Braidwood, IL.Find all the Route 66 attractions and sites then plan your road trip: HeritageCorridorCVB.com/Route66

The heART of the Alleghany Highlands

Every day the skills of talented artists add great beauty to life in the Alleghany Highlands. From quilters to blacksmiths, potters to performers, all kinds of artists and craftsmen fill the downtowns, mountains and valleys with pure joy. A passion for arts and culture amid the backdrop of Virginia’s majestic mountains is part of what makes the Alleghany Highlands of VA #UniquelyAlleghany. Visit the Alleghany Highlands.

 

Yesterday is Preserved for Today in Thoroughbred Country

Video of the Week brought to you by: Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina

Experience four beautiful counties in South Carolina–visit Thoroughbred Country, a place of natural beauty, where yesterday is preserved for today. Explore American history and a shopper’s paradise. Paddle the Edisto River and stroll along the paths of an elegant garden. Savor genuine southern cuisine and rest in a cozy historic inn or bed & breakfast. We’re Way More Than Horses! Plan your vacation: Learn more

Old Car City – Another Georgia Gem in Cartersville!

The world’s largest known classic car junkyard covers 34 acres with six miles of walking trails through more than 4,000 cars on display in all their rusted glory. Additional oddities include the owner’s extensive Styrofoam cup folk art collection and Elvis Presley’s last automobile.

Old Car City USA is open Wednesday-Saturday 9 AM-4 PM. Admission is charged. This must-see attraction is located near Cartersville at 3098 Highway 411 NE, White GA 30184. Call 770-382-6141.

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2019 Joliet Area Restaurant Week

Plan now to enjoy the 2019 Joliet Area Restaurant Week. With over 30 eateries offering culinary creativity there’s something for every palate and every wallet. The event takes place February 1-13 and 15-17 throughout the Joliet, Illinois area. Find out more about this celebration of flavor, including a list of participating restaurants at jolietrestaurantweek.com

 

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Experience the Sights & Sounds of the Sandhill Cranes

Start planning your trip to experience the most amazing rock concert along the Platte River. From mid-February to early-April, over 600,000 Sandhill Cranes converge on the river near Kearney, Nebraska, making it one of Earth’s greatest migrations. Book a blind along the river, or check out our public viewing areas.

Make the most of your stay and take a look at our local attractions, restaurants and places to stay at:
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Legend of Love

Video of the Week brought to you by: Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Yazoo City’s Witch of Yazoo and Glenwood Cemetery: Join in the FREE tour October 20th at 10am! Make plans to Visit Yazzo and take this tour in the 2nd “Spookiest Cemetery” in America. Watch the video for a glimpse of the fun! Learn more and plan your trip.

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Humpback Bridge & Alleghany Highlands Blueway

Built in 1857, Humpback Bridge has become one of the most cherished landmarks in Virginia. Today, one of the reasons people visit the Alleghany Highlands is for great outdoor recreation on the pristine mountain lakes and rivers of the Alleghany Blueway. Enjoy the beauty and craftsmanship of the bridge then hit the water for paddling, tubing, fishing and swimming. In the Alleghany Highlands you can experience history over the water and good clean fun on it. Historic Humpback Bridge and the present day Alleghany Highlands Blueway are both great reasons to visit! Learn more and plan your trip.

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OMNI Prize Arts Festival—Ottawa, IL

Video of the Week brought to you by: Ottawa Visitors Center

OMNI Prize Arts Festival
September 7-9, 2018—Ottawa, IL

Omni Prize is the Midwest’s premier juried art festival showcasing visual artists, theatre, film and music in Ottawa, Illinois (just minutes from Starved Rock State Park). For 3 days art will come to life on display on the streets, in restaurants, shops, parks, riverfront and more. Music will be in the air and artists will make art jump in the streets and off the pages as never seen before. Open to the Public with FREE admission. Cash prizes and recognition will be awarded to winning artists from an esteemed jury and from public votes!

Watch the Ottawa OMNI Prize Festival video on Youtube: http://www.amroad.net/OttawaOmniPrizeFestVideo
Learn more: http://www.amroad.net/OttawaILEotW

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