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28/10/2018

Happy one year anniversary to Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
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26/10/2018

The Great Passion Play & Holy Land
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25/10/2018

Walt Disney Hometown Museum and boyhood farm in Marceline MO. Story coming soon in January’s issue.
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18/09/2018

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

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11/01/2018

We've all heard of the Seven Wonders of the World and perhaps you've visited some, but have you heard of the 8 wonders of Kansas? Read this week travel post to learn more about the wonders of Kansas!

Read here: https://midwesttravelbuddy.com/8-wonder-kansas/

By Trisha Jolliffe We’ve all heard of the Seven Wonders of the World and perhaps you’ve visited some of them in your lifetime. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were made to record the world’s most remarkable natural and manmade wonders. But why only seven wonders? There are numerous l....

18/11/2017

In the mood for a history lesson? Check out our blog to learn about the beloved Oklahoma native, Will Rogers. Read it here: https://midwesttravelbuddy.com/youre-doin-fine-oklahoma/

By Trish Jolliffee McCurry Through the years, I have spent a lot of time driving through Oklahoma on my way to Kansas or Texas. As a friend once said, it is not the end of the world but you can see it from here. I have always giggled at that idiom. However, Oklahoma is …

17/11/2017

Howdy yall! Check out our blog post about the Texas State Fair! It’ll make you want to mark your calendar for next year for sure! Read it here: https://midwesttravelbuddy.com/howdy-texas-state-fair/

by Trisha Jolliffe You’ve heard the expression “everything is bigger in Texas” – even the State Fair is big! Held in Dallas, the Texas State Fair is an event that lasts 24 days every fall and has record attendance year after year. As I write this, the fair has been over for a week …

04/11/2017

Headed to Nebraska? You should! Check out our blog about several attractions in the state. Read it here! https://midwesttravelbuddy.com/visit-nebraska/

By Abby Crites Many people visit Nebraska for the agriculture events and farming shows. Nebraska has several family-friendly attractions and festivals throughout the year. One of the longest annual festivals is the NEBRASKAland Days celebration in North Platte. This festival includes an outdoor ro...

27/10/2017

New post is up on our blog and it is definitely worth a read! Check it out using this link! https://midwesttravelbuddy.com/oklahomas-hidden-treasures/

By: Tasha Fabela-Jonas Commerce, Oklahoma One of baseball’s greatest legends, Mickey Mantle, grew up in the small town of Commerce, in the northeast corner of Oklahoma. Baseball fans can visit this famous switch-hitter’s childhood home at 319 S. Quincy St. Mantle, a.k.a. “Commerce Comet,” where the…

23/10/2017

It's pumpkin patch season. This patch is located at the Weston Red Barn Farm in Weston, MO. Steve Frey and his wife Cindy have owned and operated the farm since 1989.

23/10/2017

Read about our visit to St. James winery where you will find award-winning wines and world-class dining in Branson Missouri!

By Vanessa Westmoreland   When talk started about St. James opening the area’s first winery with a restaurant, who knew that “talk” would become a dining experience unlike anything else in Branson! Travel Buddy heard the chatter and we decided to experience this new hotspot for ourselves. A delightf...

13/10/2017

Looking for a place to vacation? Atlanta is calling your name! Read more about this wonderful city in our travel blog.

By Trisha Jolliffe   Have you ever been to Atlanta? In all of my years of travel, I have never had the opportunity to visit this wonderful city. Recently, my family and I had the chance to explore Atlanta and came away with a new appreciation of what this city has to offer. First, the …

13/10/2017

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11/10/2017

Sign up today for your chance to win a trip to Branson, Missouri! You could be the winner of four days & three nights at Fall Creek Inn & Suites, dinner to Shorty Smalls and show tickets to the Dixie Stampede.

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09/10/2017

Hello, Chicken Pancake. This fried chicken marinated and slathered in hot pepper aioli, with white american cheese between two apple pancakes was delish! Find it at The Tattooed Dog in Wentzville, Missouri.

06/10/2017

Check out our blog to learn about some secrets in Kansas! Follow this link to read 🌻 https://midwesttravelbuddy.com/secrets-in-kansas/

By: Tasha Fabela-Jonas   Hutchinson, Kansas Do you ever wonder where the master prints of “Gone with the Wind” and “The Wizard of Oz” are kept? These Hollywood films and thousands more are stored inside an off-limits area of The Kansas Underground Salt Museum known as Strataca in Hutchinson, Kansas....

03/10/2017

Monday night football in Kansas City, Missouri.

02/10/2017

Bird is the word at Morning Day Cafe in historic Liberty Square in Liberty, Missouri. This quirky cafe serves up yummy local food and tasty happy hour drinks.

02/10/2017

A fiberglass reproduction of the Proud Raven Totem Pole can be found in Springfield, Illinois. A figure that has the likeness of Abraham Lincoln can be seen at the very top.

29/09/2017

Ames, Eldon, and Mount Vernon are a few of the many charming towns Iowa has to offer! Read more about these places in this week's blog!

By: Tasha Fabela-Jonas Photo: Jessica Strom (public domain)   Ames, Iowa Who doesn’t adore a little garden gnome peeking from the bushes with its red pointy hat? When we think of these cute German lawn ornaments we think of them being relatively tiny. This isn’t the case at Reiman Gardens at Iowa St...

27/09/2017

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26/09/2017

Travel Buddy wants to make your great with this giveaway! Sign up today for your chance to a trip to Branson Missouri! This adventure includes 4 Days & 3 nights at Fall Creek Inn & Suites, Dinner at Shorty Smalls, and Show Tickets to the fabulous Dixie Stampede.

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24/09/2017

We tried some Thai fried ice cream rolls today at Freezing Moo in Overland Park, Kansas.

Milk is poured over an iced grill then scraped into rolls to make these East Asian inspired goodies.

22/09/2017

If you are traveling through the Arkansas area in the next month, be sure to check out our blog on all the fun activities provided at the Arkansas State Fair!

By Abby Crites The Arkansas State Fair is an 11 day event that brings visitors from all over the region to Little Rock. This year, the fair will be in town from October 12-22, 2017. The fair hosts events such as livestock competitions, cook-offs, craft shows, concerts and traditional carnival attrac...

20/09/2017

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18/09/2017

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12/09/2017

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07/09/2017

Sequoia Park in Eureka, , is home to massive old-growth trees

06/09/2017

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The winner will be announced September 30th!