The Driveby Tourist

08/22/2024

Why not visit a "lesser-known" president? His home and now the museum is south of Nashville Tennessee. Not to be overshadowed by his more well-known fellow Tennessean, Andrew Jackson, you'll find his place here. https://rebrand.ly/jc8i35a

James Polk From Tennessee became an effective president. He proved himself as a very good administrator and leader.

08/21/2024

What happens when you hit the "mid-point" of Route 66? You realize when you are here, you are halfway there! And have lunch at the Mid-Point Cafe! Here, check it out: https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/4CtbU2

The US's next president became Andrew Jackson War Hero President. He's the first president from west of the Appalachian Mountains.

08/20/2024

Travelers are enjoying my posts about presidential homes and museums. I've got five more "on my list," but for now, let's look at the Andrew Jackson Home and Museum. Here's the link: https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/HLXeAf

The US's next president became Andrew Jackson War Hero President. He's the first president from west of the Appalachian Mountains.

08/19/2024

Have you visited iconic Catalina Island, about 20 miles off the California coast near LA? Now is the time to think about making a visit. It's quaint and picturesque. You may have read about it? Take a look to learn more! https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/XFXNQm

The Driveby Tourist Catalina Island Avalon California - Avalon - Catalina Fox - Catalina vegetation - Catalina Golf Carts

08/18/2024

While visiting all 50 states, many travelers like to visit all the largest, strangest, weirdest, etc. attractions. Here are a few of them in the southeastern states! Check them out for your next visit: https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/phmYco

Moving on to the Southeast (or south?) to see more. Let's go and see some of the Southeastern US Weird Places!

08/17/2024

The North Shore of Lake Superior is a "must-see." Check out this link to learn more. https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/JhElOk
Whether you camp or not, it's a great place to visit.

Bismarck trip sightseeing along the way - Day 2 Bismarck Trip sightseeing - Salem Sue - World's Largest Buffalo

08/16/2024

Eventually, I headed to the Great River Road, but I took a detour to Bismarck, ND, to visit someone. Check out a few attractions in North Dakota. https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/JhElOk

Bismarck trip sightseeing along the way - Day 2 Bismarck Trip sightseeing - Salem Sue - World's Largest Buffalo

08/16/2024

Here's a link to three new posts I've recently completed about the Twin Cities Gateway. I published it for , a "conduit" to connect tourism bureaus with travel writers. This one covers an area in the north metro, including 10 suburbs. https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/U5AJgq

Make the Twin Cities Gateway Visit a Happy Visit! Find a delightful downtown in Anoka, Take in Northern Soda and New Brighton.

08/16/2024

I've just published three posts to The Driveby Tourist. See this link to get an early view!

Make the Twin Cities Gateway Visit a Happy Visit! Find a delightful downtown in Anoka, Take in Northern Soda and New Brighton.

08/15/2024

I hope you can visit the Great River Road. Fascinating views of American history and commerce. And the Father of Waters! Check out this section in Arkansas. The view may be taken as "spooky" but, still, be sure to visit this oxbow lake.
https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/t4S3Qy

Begin Day 9 in West Helena Arkansas. Last night there were four guys outside my hotel room drinking beer and talking somewhat loudly about being done with a construction job. They had been there about

08/14/2024

Here's a post about "Miscellaneous Information" that didn't seem to fit in other categories. Some may be of interest to you. But how do you know unless you look at it! https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/bCIAZe

The Driveby Tourist News and Information page. This provides links to various information and, gives some info on Minnesota winters!

08/14/2024

At the game! Go Twins!!

08/13/2024

Have you heard of The Mothman in West Virginia? Read here about the legend that's "Stranger than Truth!" Here's the story: https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/a7zQxt

As I drove through West Virginia, I found a dozen reasons to love WV! Wondering around the state to visit a National Park and other places,

08/12/2024

Where is Zachary Taylor buried? Did you know that although he was a Southerner, he threatened to lead the fight himself if the South seceded? Here's a post about his home in Kentucky! https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/M0PFn2

Zachary Taylor the Conflicted Man & President lived a life of conflict. As a military officer, in wartime. And he angered his own party.

08/11/2024

The US has beautiful National Parks. Did you know the National Park Service manages over 450 parks and historical areas? Although 63 carry the status of "National Park" others are just as interesting and important. Here's an NP: https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/8LRfO8

The Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado shows a geological oddity. Sand Dunes between Rocky Mountain peaks. The swirling winds do it!

08/10/2024

A former CBS news traveler (Charles Kuralt of his On the Road segment) called this one of the most beautiful drives in America. It's in Nebraska. I did this in April before it "greened up, " but it's still a fascinating drive! Check it out: https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/nCZAxI

The Driveby Tourist Drive Nebraska Sand Hills - Nebraska Lakes - Nebraska Scenery - Doesn't look like Nebraska - Nebraska off the Interstate

08/09/2024

Let's visit yet another quirky location. This one's in Indiana, about an hour's drive northeast of Indianapolis. Check it out and find out how it got started. https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/oOziq7

These Midwest awesome quirky attractions are located in four Midwestern states. While there certainly are many more, I viewed these!

08/08/2024

Here's the first president to ascend from vice president. Many called him "His Accidency!" He was a compromise candidate and later served in the Confederate House of Representatives. Check him out! https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/OUqd6J

Due to his unexpected elevation to the Presidency, his detractors said John Tyler Became His Acccidency! I think he loved it!

08/07/2024

Want to see more quirky attractions? I'm covering more of these in the last few days! These are in the New England area. How about viewing of the "finds" here: https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/OQs5FB

Visiting the Eastern states and must visit New-England Quirky Fun Attractions. Although I found more, I'm writing about seven of them.

08/06/2024

If you drive "there," you must drive back, right? Driving back gives you a whole new set of places to visit. Here's info about my trip home from Route 66. I'm still in the west! Take a look at this adventure! https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/bWgzrV

Written late afternoon. Had a GREAT visit to Monument Valley. It's in the Navajo Nation and is a Tribal Park. The reviews say the dirt road is rough. It's beyond rough! As usual, pictures don't

08/05/2024

Here are some quirky attractions on my "home stretch" from an epic road trip of all 26 states east of the Mississippi. It's the kind of trip most people don't do. And those that do, only take it once. Here's the link. https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/UEhHh0

Approaching the end of the trip, sadly... I found a few Quirky Wonderful Home Stretch places to visit. Can't leave them out!

08/04/2024

Here's another visit to a US President's location. This one's in Virginia and includes a Founding Father. Take a look! https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/fqveMz

James Madison's Bill of Rights Impact may be greater than his leadership in developing the US Constitution.

08/03/2024

I hear too many people refuse to visit a company's store because of their politics. If I didn't visit a place because of its political stands, I wouldn't go anyplace! Here's one that often gets boycotted. But their product is great and this attraction is cool! https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/rjdwxH

Want to read about Strange Attractions Maine to Alabama? Here's a summary with links to five posts about all those quirky roadside locations!

08/03/2024

Happy Birthday to me! Yes, another trip around the sun bites the dust! A favorite topic of mine is quirky attractions. Here's a shot at visiting the "quirkiest" (my picks) for the quirkiest in each of the Lower 48 + Washington DC. https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/0hTiu4

The Driveby Tourist Ultimate Quirky Road Trip - Ultimate Road Trip - Bamahenge - Jackalope Museum - Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard - International Spy Museum

08/02/2024

While you are visiting Minnesota, give "Eat Street" a try. Many ethnic restaurants in a 6 or so block area of south Minneapolis. Here's one of them. https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/LBUfAa

Harry Singh's is a Caribbean themed restaurant. Harry started cooking when he was 9 years old and after coming to the Twin Cities, getting 2 degrees, and working as a probation officer, he decided to open a restaurant!

08/01/2024

If you've only been to Nebraska by driving through on I-80, consider stopping a few places on your way. Here's a few places on the route. https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/9Yi63h

The Driveby Tourist Nebraska Attractions toward Denver - Great Platte River Road Archway Monument - Fort Cody - Original Pony Express Station

07/31/2024

Still time to do Route 66 this year! Or start planning for next year and make it an "epic trip." Check out this section of New Mexico! https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/fLYRiH

Day 12 - Albuquerque NM start for the day. Eventually, end the day in Holbrook, AZ. Will back track to see Petrified Forest National Park.

07/30/2024

DuluthMN, looking at the harbor and Lake Superior beyond the lift bridge. It's 70 degrees by the lake!

https://www.the-driveby-tourist.com/20-north-shore-to-love/

07/30/2024

Have you visited the UP? (Upper Peninsula of Michigan). You can call the residents "Yoopers!" Most will be great with that. Here's a post about the UP. https://link.the-driveby-tourist.com/A4qvmk

The Driveby Tourist Upper Peninsula of Michigan - Minominee MI - Da Yoopers Tourist Trap - Marquette MI - West Shore Fishing Museum