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Visit Rollins College and See a Statue of Mister Rogers
It’s a beautiful Day in the Neighborhood! The Mister Rogers Statue in Winter Park, Florida wasn’t on our original itinerary. However, Fred Rogers is a hero of mine so when I heard there was a statue of everyone’s favorite neighbor, I added Winter Park to our Florida itinerary. Fred Rogers Rogers graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL in 1951 with a degree in Music Composition. Seventy years later, in 2021 a statue called “Beautiful Day for a Neighbor” was created to honor his legacy. The front of the statue shows him interacting with a group of children, using his iconic Daniel Tiger puppet. The back side of the…
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Visit the Lilly Pulitzer Flagship Store on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
Lilly Pulitzer is synonymous with Palm Beach style, so I couldn’t pass up a trip to visit the Lilly Pulitzer flagship store while we were in Palm Beach… When in Rome and all that. A Look Inside the Lilly Pulitzer Flagship Store How it Started Lilly Pulitzer was an American Fashion designer who created the iconic shift dress in the late 1950s. It all started when Lilly worked at a juice stand and wanted to wear something colorful that would hide the fruit stains. She began selling more dresses than juice, so she decided to open up her own boutique and the rest is history. Her popular resort wear has…
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Five Great Reasons to Visit Castillo de San Marcos
Castillo de San Marcos is an old historic Spanish located in the heart of St Augustine’s Historic District. As a result, it’s one of the top places to visit in St Augustine. This fort is a National Monument, therefore admission is free with an America the Beautiful National Parks Pass. If you don’t have a pass, admission is $15 for adults. Admission is also free during the St Augustine History Festival in May. Here are five reasons to visit Castillo de San Marcos, in no particular order: 1. Admire the Architecture of the Oldest Fort in the US The Castillo de San Marco was built by the Spaniards to defend…
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Cafe Lola is the Pinkest Brunch Spot in Las Vegas
If you like to start your day by sipping a delicious cup of coffee in a bougie coffee shop, then Cafe Lola in Henderson, Nevada is made just for you. Café Lola was named Nevada’s most instagrammable café by Food Network and is a pink lovers paradise. This adorable cafe is easily one of the cutest, pinkest, most Instagrammable places I’ve ever been to. It’s so pretty and I look forward to stopping in to try something new every time we’re in Vegas. So what makes Cafe Lola the perfect Instagrammable brunch spot? Cute Coffee Served in Cute Pink Cups Many of the hot drinks come with a cute saying…
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Discover Three Great Hikes at Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park in Terrebonne, Oregon is home to over 1000 rock climbing routes and miles of hiking trails. Whether you love to stroll along the river or prefer epic views from up high, you will find great hiking trails at Smith Rock. In this post I am sharing three hikes at Smith Rock that offer stunning scenery along the way. The first is the Crooked River Trail, followed by the most challenging Misery Ridge Trail and lastly a route that includes the Homestead Trail with a couple extra side trails to explore. Crooked River Trail Hiking Guide Hiked August 2018 The Crooked River Trail (also known as the…
