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The week is kicking off and there are no shortage of great shows in Nashville, TN. There are events at Bridgestone Arena, The Ryman, The Pinnacle, and The Truth. Here are your happenings for the week in Music City USA. Bridgestone Arena events begin on Thursday this week. On Thursday night at 7:00 pm The Nashville Predators have their home opener against the Minnesota Wild. Friday evening at 8:00 pm Johnson Blue Skies offers a unforgettable show. Saturday hockey returns

Chicago, IL is known for so many great attractions, sports, shows, music, and food. In August of this year I was able to experience this fantastic city with another post it note journey. One thing is the food scene is absolutely incredible in the Windy City. Here are four stops to experience the local Chicago dining experience. The first is known for their Chicago Dog and location in Wrigleyville. Murphy's Bleachers is a lively bar that offers great Chicago classics and

The Southern States have so many great cities to explore. One these cities may be in a unlikely state that may not be on your radar. It is a city that I have traveling to that began nearly three years ago that I had and still have plenty of great post it note recommendations for. Oxford, MS is a place with a deep history, a great food scene, a historic college, a game day experience, and the home of a well known author. In 1832 the city was founded where the land was boug

In 1861 the United States would become divided leading to shots being fired in Charleston, SC from Confederate soldiers on Fort Sumter. The American Civil War would begin which lead to many battles throughout the states at that time. Nashville, TN would also become a focus of attention by both sides realizing its importance with the Eastern and Western Campaigns as well as the Cumberland River. The Union Army lead by General Carlos Bull advanced on the city of Nashville, T

If there is one state that offers some amazing National Parks it is Utah. The entire state is absolutely stunning and so much to see. I have been traveling to Utah for some time including some post it note trips. There is one National Park in Eastern Utah that offers a breathtaking scenery with a natural landscape. Arches National Park located near Moab, UT is a massive park that offers over 2000 naturally formed arches. One thing to note when visiting the park you need

There are so many great states to travel to out west. Over my lifetime I have always enjoyed traveling to the Western United States. There is one state that you can never go wrong with that offers exceptional outdoor activities and I have received plenty of post it note recommendations for. I first made my way to Idaho when I was living in Montana and did a ski trip at Schweitzer, ID that was absolutely awesome. Four years ago I made my way back to Idaho for a trip that i

In 1881 a individual named Aaron Winters discovered an investment that would eventually pay off. The area was located in southern California and would eventually become a highly visited area. The mined product would be known as Borax and it would be profitable to those in the late 1880's and early 1900's. I had the opportunity to visit this area of California over three years ago on one of my first post it note trips. Death Valley California lies nearly 282 feet below sea

The weekend may have come to an end but the week has begun and there are great events this week in the Music City. There are experiences at Bridgestone Arena, Ryman Auditorium, The Pinnacle, and Geodis have events. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend for Nashville, TN. Bridgestone has a great lineup this week including hockey. The Nashville Predators have their first preseason game of the season on Tuesday night at 7:00 pm vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thursd

Colorado is a state that I have always enjoyed traveling to. I have been traveling to this amazing state since I was a kid but in the last four years I have been there three times including two as a post it note journey. If you are looking at planning a trip to this fantastic state next year then here are three great stops for outdoors in late May. The first is located in the Boulder area of Colorado and offers great hikes throughout the area. The Flatirons are a rock str

Finding that winter destination for travel is always a challenge. There is one place that I have been traveling to that offers an incredible outdoor scene, dining, great shopping, and it is ideal for the months of December through February. It is a state that I have been to about eight times including a post it note journey over three years ago. Southern Arizona is absolutely amazing during the winter months. There are a few areas to check out when visiting the area aroun

In 1769 the first area of what is known as Tennessee was settled by a lone individual who would build a cabin along the Watauga River in Northeast, TN. Prior to this the British built a fort in the pioneer region that would be called Fort Loudon in 1756. By 1779 the first settlement was established by a group led by James Robertson who built Fort Nashboro which became Nashville, TN. If you are a fan of history then there is a great walking tour for Tennessee history over

There are so many great dining experiences throughout the area in Nashville, TN. There is one place that I made a stop at the other evening that offers exceptional Vietnamese food and even has been recommended to me by post it note. It is located in Bellevue, TN which is only seventeen minutes from the downtown area. Pho Ann offers so many great Vietnamese dishes from their starters, main courses, and desserts. I had their Pad Thai with Shrimp that was absolutely deliciou

When it comes to hidden gems for travel there is one state that has it all. It has a great food scene, history, quaint towns, and plenty of areas to explore. On my recent post it note trip to the Mid-Atlantic and New England States back at the end of May and early June I was able to get back to a state that I once lived at. Rhode Island may be one of the smallest states in the United States but it has a history that dates back to it's founding in 1636. Almost 400 years la

The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a beautiful architecture piece located in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. It is home to the Nashville Symphony who offers some incredible performances including this previous summers series Dolly Parton Threads: My Songs In Symphony. The concert season has begun again starting this week with some great shows and performances along with having a post it note recommendation for this stop. There is also great shows that are often perfo

The temperatures may be still hot this week in Nashville, TN but this city is on fire for events this week. There are experiences at Bridgestone Arena, Nissan, Ryman, The Pinnacle, Ascend Amphitheater, First Horizon Park, First Bank Stadium, and Geodis this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in The Music City. Bridgestone Arena has an all ages this upcoming weekend. It is the Disney on Ice that offers your favorite Disney characters while ice skating

Washington D.C. is home to the United States Capitol, The Smithsonian, The Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, WW Two Memorial, The Korean Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and other great attractions. There is also a incredible food scene that is found throughout the city. Here are three fantastic dining experiences that I enjoyed that were recommended to me by post it note on my trip there back in May. The first is located just

When it comes to Nashville, TN there are plenty of great pockets to explore. Just North of the downtown area is the area known as Germantown. Here you will find plenty of great attractions, restaurants, and shopping. In Germantown there is the Nashville Farmers Market where it has always been a place I have enjoyed along with the post it note recommendations for it. Here you will find all things local with the various vendors, food court, and shops. There are plenty of g

In May of this year I was on a post it note journey that included Washington D.C., Annapolis, MD, Providence, RI, Warren, RI, Newport, RI, and Boston, MA. Part of this experience was my first train ride on Amtrak that provided a very memorable time. It took my through several cities that I look forward to want to explore but one offered me a reflection for what occurred there 25 years ago today. New York City is one place that I eventually look forward to traveling there b

If there is one continent that I look forward to traveling to by post it note it is Europe. The area has gone through a series of eras including one that stretched from the 14th century AD until 17th Century AD. At the Art Institute of Chicago there is a large collection that commemorates this time Period. The Renaissance was a era that began in Florence Italy was a revitalization of the arts, literacy, religion, exploration, politics, and society. It also a derivative of

If you are looking for a state that offers great beaches and seafood then Florida is definitely the place to check out. There are so many great beach towns throughout this state that was founded by the Spanish. Back in March I made a post it note adventure to a city that I always enjoy. Fort Lauderdale, FL offers everything that sunny Florida has to offer. The beaches are amazing along Fort Lauderdale Boulevard and offer both beautiful sunrises as well as breathtaking d