Boot Hill Distillery: Soil to Sip in a Historical Location

Connie Food & Drink, Kansas, Road Trips May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Boot Hill Distillery, Distillery in Dodge City Kansas 0 Comment

We’ve been to several distilleries in our travels, some of which buy their grains from local farmers. But Boot Hill Distillery in Dodge City, Kansas, is the only distillery we’ve been to that does it all—from farming the grain to bottling the spirits. In addition, the distillery itself is in a historic spot, right atop the former Boot Hill Cemetery.

On our 2018 visit, Director of Sales, Lee Griffith, led us on a tour of the distillery. Along the way, he recounted the history of not only the distillery, but also of the building itself, as well as the initial use of the land beneath the building.

Foley, Alabama: Two Museums and a Soda Fountain

Connie Alabama, Attractions & Events, Culture, Food & Drink, History, Road Trips February 8, 2024March 14, 2024Alabama, Alabama Coastal Connection, Foley AL Model Train Exhibit, Foley Railroad Museum, Holmes Medical Museum, Stacey's Old Tyme Soda Fountain 0 Comment

Foley, Alabama, is a popular side trip from Gulf Shores, just 11.7 miles north on Alabama State Route 59. You also go through the town if you drive Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway, even though it’s twelve miles east of the coast. There’s a lot to do in Foley, from shopping and museums to an amusement park and nature preserve. On the day we visited the town, we went to two museums and a soda shop.

7 Restaurants in Richmond, Indiana: Gems of Culinary Delight

Connie Food & Drink, Indiana June 9, 2023March 27, 2024Where to eat in Richmond Indiana 6 Comments

We continue to be delighted with the restaurants in Richmond, Indiana. Every time we visit, we discover more culinary gems. Here are seven that we tried—and enjoyed— during our latest Richmond visit. They range from small cafes and casual pubs to fine dining.

21 Mississippi Gulf Coast Things to Do in Winter

Connie Attractions & Events, Destinations, Food & Drink, Mississippi, Road Trips, Shopping October 1, 2022January 27, 2024Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast Museums, Mississippi Gulf Coast Things to Do 0 Comment

Last winter we spent several weeks exploring Mississippi’s coast, from the Alabama border on the east to Louisiana on the west. Although the area experienced cooler weather than normal, we never wanted for things to do. Here are 21 Mississippi Gulf Coast places to go and things to do, no matter what the temperature.

10 Ways to Play in Peoria

Connie Attractions & Events, Destinations, Food & Drink, Illinois July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 2 Comments

Peoria is one of those cities that we can visit again and again and always find new things to do. From scenic drives to ballgames, history museums to a wildlife park, there is plenty going on, whether you spend a weekend or several days. In this slideshow, we suggest 10 ways to play in Peoria and nearby communities.

Where does the term “Will it play in Peoria come from?” See the answer in the last slide.

The Original Burger King — No Whoppers Here

Connie Food & Drink, Illinois June 22, 2021November 29, 2021burger king, iconic restaurant, mattoon il, original burger king, where to eat in mattoon il 6 Comments

You can’t order a Whopper® at this Burger King. In fact, you won’t find a Whopper within 25 miles of the Mattoon, Illinois, restaurant. You see, the original Burger King is not related to the chain of the same name. So, while you won’t get that fake charcoal flavor the chain is known for, you can enjoy a tasty, diner-type burger with all the toppings.

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