I'm intrigued by museums housing odd artifacts and memorabilia. For some reason, wacky museums kept coming up in conversation with reps from different destinations whom I met at Travel Media Showcase in September. Three of the strangest I heard of were [Read more]
Another Reason To Love Kansas City, MO: The Nelson-Atkins Museum Of Art
September 10, 2008 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
The first night we descended upon Kansas City for the 2008 Travel Media Showcase we and the other attendees had the fabulous opportunity to experience the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. When we pulled up to this museum I instantly recognized a scene I had only [Read more]
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National WWI Museum, Kansas City
September 8, 2008 | Author: ColoradoGal
On my free day to tour Kansas City after Travel Media Showcase, I checked out the National WWI Museum, just a few blocks from the Crown Center and my hotel, the Hyatt Crown Center. I wish I'd gotten my act together and arrived at the museum with more time to [Read more]
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Arts in New Orleans – Part III
March 19, 2008 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
In my previous Arts in New Orleans I and II posts I wrote about the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Today's post is about the Contemporary Arts Center located at 900 Camp Street, across the street from the Ogden. Many years ago [Read more]
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The Arts in New Orleans – Part I
March 4, 2008 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
I recently had the honor of staying at the stunning Harrah's New Orleans. The first thing I did upon entering my 20th floor room was run to the window and when I looked outside was I ever thrilled. Talk about a room with a view! Over my several-day stay I [Read more]
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Best Activities for Kids in Denver, Colorado
February 26, 2008 | Author: ColoradoGal
Recently, while we were enjoying the indoor pool/waterpark at our local AmericInn (only $5 per kid; which beats the price of the local rec center!), my son picked up a brochure for the Denver Downtown Aquarium. He's been carrying the flyer around with him [Read more]
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How to Survive the Gift Shops at Child-friendly Vacation Attractions
January 23, 2008 | Author: SoCalGal
I remember being a kid and racing through any museum my parents had the temerity to drag me to, mindless of whatever exhibit they thought would enrich my apparently blighted youth. What was I looking for? Why, the gift shop, of course! What else could [Read more]
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