3 Museums for Wizard of Oz Fans

Connie Attractions & Events, Kansas, Minnesota August 21, 2022March 24, 2024Judy Garland birthplace, Judy Garland Museum, Land of Oz, Oz Museum, Wizard of Oz, Wizard of Oz museums 3 Comments

When I was growing up, Wizard of Oz was broadcast on television once every year. I, and every kid I knew, looked forward to the day that Dorothy would end up in the land of Munchkins and journey to Emerald City. Along her journey, Dorothy worked her way into our hearts as she faced fearful obstacles and made new friends. So, today, when I find that our travels are taking us near a Wizard of Oz attraction, it immediately goes on our itinerary. Here are three that we’ve enjoy over the past few years:

Midwest Wanderer Newsletter – June 1, 2022

Connie Attractions & Events, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Midwest Wanderer Newsletter, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Road Trips, Roadside Attraction, Wisconsin June 1, 2022July 15, 2023Great River Road, Hollenberg Pony Express Station, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, McGinn's Tree Ranch, Midwest Wanderer Newsletter, oklahoma city, PistachioLand, Pony Express, Ship Island 0 Comment

Welcome to the new Midwest Wanderer newsletter!

Life is getting back to normal! We’re experiencing far fewer mask mandates and cancelled events. Time to get back to exploring, and the Midwest Wanderer newsletter will guide you to some fun and interesting places to explore.

Cathedral of Saint Paul – Fascinating Stories of Its History and Architecture

Connie Attractions & Events, Minnesota February 28, 2019February 29, 2024Cathedral of Saint Paul, Cathedral of Saint Paul MN, Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul Cathedral, Things to do in Saint Paul MN, Things to do in St Paul MN 5 Comments

During the Cathedral of Saint Paul construction, the local Saint Paul newspaper referred to it as the bishop’s folly. It’s too expensive, too grandiose, too big and will never fill to capacity, the newspaper claimed. However, the cathedral opened on Palm Sunday, 1915, to standing room only at all four masses.

This is one just one of the fascinating stories that kept us engaged during our tour of the Cathedral of Saint Paul, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Itasca State Park: Mississippi River Headwaters

Connie Attractions & Events, Minnesota, Podcast, Video January 21, 2019January 22, 2019Bemidji Minnesota, Lake Itasca, Lake Itasca State Park, Mississippi River, Mississippi River headwaters 2 Comments

Watch as Connie walks through the Mississippi River. She and Skip are at the Mississippi River headwaters in Itasca State Park, near Bemidji, Minnesota. The 2,552 mile Mississippi River begins here as a small stream flowing from Lake Itasca.

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Charles Lindbergh House and Museum: Childhood Antics

Connie Attractions & Events, Minnesota, Podcast, Video January 11, 2019January 11, 2019Charles Lindbergh, Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Little Falls Minnesota, minnesota attractions 0 Comment

Aviator Charles Lindbergh gained his fame as the first person to successfully complete a solo transatlantic flight. The Charles Lindbergh Museum in Little Falls, Minnesota, chronicles his life and career with exhibits and films. On a tour of the adjacent Charles Lindbergh House, however, visitors are treated to stories of his childhood and many of his boyhood antics.

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2018 Midwest Wanderer Year in Review

Connie Attractions & Events, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Road Trips January 4, 2019January 4, 2019Alton Audubon Eagle Festival, Great River Road 2 Comments

What a busy year! As we look back on our photos, it’s hard to believe we packed so much into 2018. Besides two month-long trips west, we spent a lot of time touring the Midwest. We traveled the Great River Road from the Mississippi River headwaters near Bemidji, Minnesota, down to the Quad Cities. We also visited southwest Kansas for the first time, with stops in Liberal and Dodge City. As we look at our year in review, we’re sharing a few photo highlights from our 2018 travels, which perhaps will give you inspiration for your 2019 travel plans.

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