Dotted Globe USA Travel Bucket List

07/02/2021

Planning to hike in the Southwest or California's desert in the summer?
Take the sun seriously!
Carry plenty of water, do not hike around noon, and plan shorter hikes - just some ways to stay safe out there.

06/14/2021

With Hawaii and California reopening for travel, there has never been a better time to plan your summer vacation. Find our list of best places to visit in the USA now.

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07/28/2020

Jamestown is a must-visit attraction in North Dakota for many reasons: Historic Downtown, Fort Seward, Frontier Village, World's Largest Buffalo Monument, and the National Buffalo Museum..
The National Buffalo Museum is dedicated to the American bison and is a great place to learn about the near extinction and subsequent successful conservation of this magnificent animal..
The museum has many exhibits about Native American art devoted to the bison, bison paintings, and even bison sheet music in addition to fossils and skeletons of bison..
While visiting the museum, you will also see a live herd that calls the grounds home. Here's a tip: the museum also has many cool bison themed gifts and souvenirs to splurge on!

07/25/2020

While in Bismarck, you must take a stroll around the Downtown Bismarck Historic District. The area is 16 blocks large and compromises of many prominent buildings. .
You will see late Victorian and revival style architecture buildings, most of them the work of architect Arthur Van Horn..
What else can you see & do? Dine in Bismarck's most famous restaurants, check out the murals in Alley 5.5, and shop in one of a kind boutique stores! .
We loved spending time in Bismarck and can't wait to explore the rest of North Dakota!

07/24/2020

The best way to start a day in Bismarck? By eating a breakfast skillet at Kroll's Diner! This iconic restaurant has one of the best breakfasts in the USA and has been featured in the Food Network Magazine. .
They are a 50s style restaurant, popular for their German food including knoephla soup and fleischkuekle, a deep fried meat pie. .
My Cajun breakfast skillet was loaded with hash browns, eggs, sausages, green pepper, and cheese. It came with both pancakes and french toast - delicious ❤️.
We can't wait to try their German specialities some other time!

07/23/2020

It's that time again. Time for another road trip, time for another exciting destination! And while we have been trying to avoid the crowds all summer, this amazing state is just perfect to explore America's wide open spaces. .
Here's the view when we landed here just before noon!.
Located on the banks of the Missouri River, the former city of Edwinton was renamed in 1873 to honor Germany's Iron Chancellor! .
To know more about where we are headed and all the cool things that we're going to do, follow us here or on our Instagram handle

07/22/2020

There is nothing more American than a road trip. From Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ to Mark Twain’s ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’; the ultimate summer road trip is on everyone's bucket list!.
Want to go on a safe and healthy summer road trip while still staying away from the crowds? There are many amazing places in the USA to plan a road trip this summer including remote and inaccessible destinations, hidden gems, and stunning natural areas!.
We have put together a list of our favorites in this post to help you plan a safe and healthy trip this summer.

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03/09/2020

Perfect time to reshare this post on one of our favorite cities! Denver in winter is all about romance and fun. The city literally sparkles well into spring – yes, while other cities take down their Holiday Lights, many areas of Downtown Denver keep them all year long!
The Mile High City has lots of cool winter activities from sledding, skiing in the Rocky Mountains, taking the ski train to Winter Park, and amazing winter scenic drives.
For indoor lovers, you will find winter concerts, live music, romantic dining, and high teas, plus lots more amazing activities in our ultimate guide to Denver in winter.

Looking for romantic & fun things to do in Denver in winter? Find cool winter activities, sledding, ice skating, ski trains, winter scenic drives & more!

08/16/2019

This summer has been pretty hectic! After our spring road trip to California in April, we traveled to New York, Chicago, New Orleans, and San Antonio over the past three months - all with a 10-month-old baby girl. Now the kids are back in daycare and we finally have the time to update a slew of destinations on the blog, starting with New York!

"I would give the greatest sunset in the world for one sight of New York’s skyline. Particularly when one can’t see the details. Just the shapes. The shapes and the thought that made them. The sky over New York and the will of man made visible.”
– Ayn Rand in The Fountainhead

The Big Apple is huge, vibrant, photogenic, and feels like it’s calling to you. Add in the fantastic food carts, bargain shopping deals, an easy to use the transportation system, and you will feel like living here for keeps. Read more on the best things to do on your first visit now!

Are you visiting the Big Apple and looking for the best things to do in New York? Find the best New York City attractions, tours, and activities using our New York City travel guide. Explore

02/21/2019

February has been so good to us. From the crazy schedule of being a new mom to 4 days of complete fun and relaxation with the love of my life, it has been such a great month. For our Valentine’s Day trip, we went to Estes Park. We got cheap tickets on Frontier to Denver (score!) and then Visit Estes Park graciously agreed to host us during our stay. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Estes Park and its surroundings are so beautiful that it’s hard to pick the favorite part of our trip. We were treated to amazing views while on our way to Estes Park and then the peaks of the Continental Divide loomed in front of us as we drove Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountains National Park.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
We saw deer grazing by Lake Estes and had to stop for an elk crossing the road...which is completely normal in Estes Park! We had the time of our lives on icy trails, snowy slopes, and frozen lakes. Somehow, I had never imagined that Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park in winter will be so much fun! And now, I can see us returning year after year with the kids in tow! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Next time, we even plan to learn skiing. Do you like to ski? What is your favorite snowy winter destination? Let us know below! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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