The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is located at 2400 S Scenic in Springfield, MO We made a spontaneous decision to take a leisurely stroll in the local Japanese Garden one morning, followed by an early lunch. The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden was truly a tranquil and peaceful experience, a departure from our usual routine, but …
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On our journey in St Louis, MO, came about due to an incredible need to take a few days break from the drive. I practice slow rolling frequently, but Zach is a go-go-go kinda guy. Our first stop was at Anheuser-Busch for a quick tour and tasting (we don’t drink, so we shared ours with …
The Repurpose Project in Gainesville, Florida is one of those places you could wander for hours and still not see it all. Part creative reuse center, part salvage yard, and part treasure hunt, it’s a nonprofit dedicated to keeping usable materials out of the landfill and in the hands of people who can give them …
Refab St Louis Repurpose Shop: A Bus Life Treasure Hunt Refab – St Louis Important Update: This store has since relocated! We have not visited the new store, but plan to the next time we are in the area! We had such a great time exploring this amazing Refab St Louis repurpose shop during our …
The Herbaria Factory Tour is Located at 2016 Marconi Ave, St. Louis, MO We visited Herbaria for a fascinating tour of their factory. It was nice to hear how this small shop originated in someone’s kitchen and has flourished into a local success story. The delightful aroma throughout the place was truly memorable.
The Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! Factory Tour is located at 5025 Pattison Ave Saint Louis, MO We had the best time touring Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! The tour was amazing, and our guide really knew his stuff. The tasting was definitely the highlight for me! I felt like I was one of the lucky people who found The …
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Anheuser-Busch Factory Tour Located at 1200 Lynch Street, St Louis, MO We had a great time at Anheuser-Busch for a quick tour and tasting. Even though we don’t drink, we shared our tasting with others and had a blast. We went for the Day Fresh Tour, which cost $15 per person and lasted about an …
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Some stops are about the food, some are about the photo ops — and Gustafson’s Smoked Fish in Moran, Michigan manages to be both. Known since 1978 for smoking Michigan fish to perfection, they also stock jerky in every flavor imaginable, plus a mix of snacks, souvenirs, and “just passing through” essentials. On our visit, …
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We took a beautiful hike along the Cut River Bridge this morning 🙂 Super cool and very quiet! We got to hike up a ridiculous sand hill, then “run” back down it — pure kid‑level fun. Somewhere along the way, we even stumbled on a geocache without really trying 😄 And yes, the 264 stairs …
Sometimes the best travel discoveries are the ones you stumble into without much of a plan. That’s exactly what happened when we found ourselves at Call of the Wild in Gaylord, Michigan, located at 850 South Wisconsin Avenue. Now, I’ll be honest – this was one of those stops where we wandered through, enjoyed ourselves, …