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Towering metallic sculpture of a hand making the “I love you” gesture in American Sign Language. Mounted on a pedestal with a plaque reading “I LOVE YOU,” the piece celebrates inclusivity and connection. A person in a black outfit and beanie mirrors the sign beside it, adding a human echo. Set against a backdrop of trees and a bright blue sky along a paved walkway, the scene feels heartfelt and iconic

Columbia SC Public Art Guide: Murals, Sculptures & Interactive Art Hunt

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🗿 Sculpture Hunt in the Chill — Columbia SC Public Art at Its Most Unexpected February’s forecast? Cold hands, warm hearts, and roadside art that made us pull over with zero hesitation. Our Columbia SC public art stroll served dinosaurs with emotional boundaries, clangy sculptures that hit Zachary’s sweet spot, and murals designed to make […]

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Things to Do in Ames Iowa: Metal Art & Reiman Gardens

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Things to Do in Ames Iowa: A Surprising Travel Gem We were on our way to Minnesota to attend Unicon21 and decided to make a stop in Ames Iowa. Usually, we keep our stops brief, but this time we took a day to explore the area, and we’re so glad we did! If you’re looking

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Reiman Gardens Ames Iowa: Complete Visitor Guide & Review

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 A Hidden Gem Worth Discovering Nestled in the heart of Iowa State University’s campus, Reiman Gardens Ames Iowa offers an unexpected botanical paradise that delights visitors year-round. Located at 1407 University Blvd in Ames, Iowa, this stunning destination combines natural beauty with unique attractions, making it a perfect stop for travelers exploring the Midwest. What

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Giant yellow Kraft macaroni noodle sculpture with “You know you love it” slogan, located outside the Kraft factory in Springfield, Missouri. Hiding the Springfield Underground Cave Tours

Springfield Underground Cave Tours: Kraft Noodle Adventure

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Springfield Underground Cave Tours: Following the Kraft Noodle Trail It all started with a noodle. Not metaphorical, not culinary—just a giant, unapologetic elbow macaroni looming roadside like a beacon of processed cheese devotion. This Springfield Underground cave tours adventure began when Kraft placed their pasta sentinel there, creating an unlikely gateway to Missouri’s most fascinating

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Wooden gazebo with white benches and red trim at the Angus Barn, flanked by lanterns and trees, offering a quiet resting spot beside the chaos of the Kicking Booth.

Road Trip Pitstops | Quirky Stops and Travel Highlights

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Let the Road Trip Pitstops .. Begin 🚐 We were northbound, dodging heavy rainclouds and running on gas station snacks, 80’s playlists, and a half-packed bus with questionable organization. 🎶⛅ 🔊 Amplify The Odd If you’re deep into a spiral of road trip pitstops mysteries, complete the trip with a soundscape that matches. Tap into Spotify

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Copycat Kandy Kakes Recipe: Our Kitchen Disaster Story

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CopyCaturday: Copycat Kandy Kakes Edition Somewhere in the wilds of Instagram, someone crowned Saturday as Caturday. 😹 We adore our feline overlords, so let’s be honest—we feature them daily, not just on Saturday! Plus, they mostly spend every day judging us in silence! So we gave it a twist: welcome to CopyCaturday, where we test-drive

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Michigan Bus Break & Our Towed Car Fire Story: An Update

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In the last three months, we’ve done our fair share of traveling, but two months ago we officially landed for a Michigan Bus Break. So while we’re stationary, the journey continues — just a little more locally flavored! Michigan is one of our Home Bases, so we came up to soak in the summer, reconnect

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Wooden gazebo with white benches and red trim at the Angus Barn, flanked by lanterns and trees, offering a quiet resting spot beside the chaos of the Kicking Booth.

The Angus Barn Kicking Booth: A Southern Rite of Ridiculousness

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Angus Barn Kicking Booth 📍 Angus Barn Steakhouse, 9401 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27617 Right off Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh—where filet mignon meets roadside folklore—there sits a steakhouse with a surprise tucked behind the trees. The Angus Barn is legendary for its prime rib, its wine cellar, and its unapologetic Southern flair. But if you’ve

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Colorful billboard at South of the Border Road Trip attraction, featuring Pedro in a sombrero and poncho beside an RV, set under a clear Carolina sky.

South of the Border Road Trip: The Ultimate Pit Stop

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Big Stuff Everywhere—And We Mean Everywhere! What South of the Border road trip would be complete without a stop at South of the Border? 😂If you’ve ever driven down I-95, you’ve seen the billboards. Lots of billboards. It’s like Pedro himself is personally guiding you to one of America’s most quirky roadside attractions—a place where

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