Tag: USA-Midwest
Viking Mississippi Debuts August 2022
By Chris Chamberlain
Book future fun! For the first time, Viking is accepting reservations for cruises along the Mississippi River aboard the Viking Mississippi, a new ship that will start sailing in August 2022. America has its share of river cruising options, but most revolve...
21 Point Inspection for Accommodations [NEW]
By Hope S. Philbrick hotel inspection
From the day we launched Getaways for Grownups, we’ve consistently featured hotels and resorts. We will continue to do so: We know that wherever you go and for whatever reason you’re going there, accommodations can set the mood for...
Whitewater Rafting in West Virginia’s New River
Find thrills on the water in southern West Virginia.
By Rachel Cooper
As an experienced flat-water kayaker, I am comfortable on the water. But riding through Class IV and V rapids offers an adrenaline rush unlike just about any other outdoor experience. While whitewater rafting the...
Taste of Louisville, Kentucky
One chef’s recommendations of the city’s top eateries.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Louisville, Kentucky is booming with great tastes, from bourbon and beyond.
As a visitor to the city, it’s a challenge to narrow down the options of where to sip and savor. Too many options, too...
Bourbon City: Louisville, Kentucky
Gateway to Bourbon Country.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Louisville, Kentucky is a must-stop for any bourbon lover. The city is packed with delicious bourbon experiences from distilleries to speakeasies, museums to bars, legendary traditions to innovations yet to be discovered.
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center &...
Frankfort, Kentucky
Add the capital of the commonwealth to your Bourbon Country itinerary.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Though I’ve been doing business in the Bluegrass State for decades and it’s a favorite vacation destination—my husband and I have looped around the Kentucky Bourbon Trail multiple times—until a few...
Hotel Covington
Sleep like an angel at this sophisticated, adults-oriented boutique hotel in Downtown Covington, Kentucky where “historic” and “contemporary” gracefully collide.
By Hope S. Philbrick
What to do with an old department store?
Unfortunately, it’s a question many American downtowns are being forced to ask.
The best answer I’ve...
Art in Hamilton, Ohio
Visual treats abound in Butler County.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Donuts are on the menu in Butler County, Ohio, home to the nation’s first Donut Trail.
That gives you an easy dozen reasons to visit, since 12 mom-and-pop sweet shops comprise that sweet trail.
What surprised us most...
Eat & Burn: Butler County, Ohio
Sweet spot.
Our Eat & Burn series showcases destinations through their cuisine and inviting ways to burn calories.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Butler County is located in the Southwestern region of Ohio; Indiana sits on its western border and Kentucky is less than an hour south.
Reaching this...
Hop-On Hop-Off London Bus Tour
Tour the United Kingdom's capital riding atop a double-decker bus.
By Carrie Whitney
The image of a double-decker bus is synonymous with London, England, but in...
Bed & Breakfast Accommodations in South Carolina’s Old 96 District
Story by Hope S. Philbrick
Photos courtesy Old 96 District
Sponsored by Old 96 District
Located in the western part of South Carolina bordering Georgia, South Carolina’s...
Come Find Bourbon
There’s a fresh, new answer to the common question of where to stay when exploring Kentucky Bourbon Country, thanks to the tourism commissions of...
Mixed Case: Sheltering Sips (3 of ?)
Our Mixed Case series serves up an eclectic mix of recent ‘adult beverage’ discoveries by the dozen.
Whether you’re perusing a bar menu while traveling...
Titan Farms Peaches: 2020 Cocktail Creation
There’s a little tradition around my house: Every summer I receive a box of peaches from my friends at Titan Farms and South Carolina’s...
Brewferm: DIY Belgian Beer
By Hope S. Philbrick
Whether you’re an experienced homebrewer or simply hoping to increase your at-home beer supply during the pandemic, look to Brewferm.
Brewferm is...
Mixed Case: Sheltering Snacks 2
Our Mixed Case series serves up an eclectic mix of recent taste discoveries.
By Hope S. Philbrick
This column typically features ‘adult beverages,’ but while sheltering...
Road Tested Picnic Gear: Mermaid Straw & Rigwa Bowl
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, picnics are climbing up the list of fun things to do. Packing up a lunch or snacks to eat...
Bourbon Country [2019 Update]
Savor America’s Native Spirit
Loop through Kentucky on a road trip that promises adult fun, picturesque views, learning opportunities, tasty treats, and freebies
By Hope S....
Inn to Inn to Inn: Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
One luxurious way to hike part of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Recently, I hiked 30 miles in three days.
It ranks as...
Houseboat Rentals in the U.S.A. [Exclusive]
By Hope S. Philbrick with additional reporting by Katie DeTar
Two years ago, in the course of researching this story for Simply Buckhead magazine, I...
“Dirty Dancing” Weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge
Carry a watermelon. Hold the frame. Shake your maracas. Never let anybody put you in the corner. Most of all, smile and have the...
Mall of America [UPDATE]
Bloomington, Minnesota is home to the No. 1 tourism attraction in the United States.
The shopping mecca offers plenty of grownup fun even if you...