RIDING WITH KURT

Pizza is always popular in my household and the other evening I made a stop at a place that always offer a great pie and even has a post it note recommendation for. Also, although I have featured this place before my nephews were in town and they haven't experienced this great place. It is located in Belle Meade Meade which is located on eighteen minutes from downtown Nashville. Michelangelo's Pizza offers some great dining for the pizza enthusiasts. Not only do they have

When it comes to performances in the city of Nashille, TN they get some pretty big names. Whether it is any the larger venues there are plenty of great musicians that perform. This Saturday there is another incredible by an icon in music performing at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 pm. The legend who is known for his theatrical performances in places like Las Vegas and New York. Barry Manilow will take the stage on Saturday evening for another memory made experience here in th

The state of Nevada offers some immaculate beauty of the dessert. It is the 36th state and received statehood on October 31, 1864. It has been part of a couple post it note trips going back to about three years ago. There is a drive that offers awesome beauty through a stretch along Interstate 15 that is fifteen miles in length. The drive begins just north of Las Vegas and takes you through the Virgin River Gorge. It connects Mesquite, NV to Saint George, UT. The Virgin

The city of Nashville, TN has many fascinating stops and places to explore. There are also a tremendous amount of museums throughout the city. Here are three great museums to check out when visiting the music city. The first one was recommended to me by post it note and sits on the north side of downtown. The Musicians Hall of Fame offers a vast display of genres of music history. The museum begins with a ten minute video about the history of the Municipal Auditorium, mu

The southwestern United States offers some immense beauty. If there is one state where you can find some beautiful desert views it is located in the state of Arizona. There are so many different areas of this state to explore and it has been part of not only my post it note journey but also a place I have been to about eight times. Here are three amazing stops to check out in the state of Arizona. The first is located in Northern Arizona and offers breathtaking views. It

The week has begun in Nashville, TN and there will be no shortage of great events this week. There are plenty of great experiences at The Ryman, Nissan, Ascend, Pinnacle, Schermerhorn, and First Horizon Park.. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. The Ryman has two excellent performances this week. Tonight and Tuesday at 7:30 pm the alternative band Pavement will offer a very memorable nights of music. This weekend starting on Friday and runn

When it comes to the Mid-Atlantic and New England states the area is connected by train. I had a great experience with Amtrak on my most recent post it note trip in this area of the United States. It is a fascinating way to travel as it was my first time doing Amtrak. Here is a great stretch that goes from Washington D.C. to New York City. The start of this great train adventure begins at Union Station at Washington D.C. that has plenty of restaurants, shops, and is locat

The other evening I made a stop for some pickup for dinner that I may have featured a few times but it will not disappoint. It is a post it not recommendation that has some great Greek dining. There are a few of these stops but this place is located just west of the city of Nashville, TN. Taziki's Restaurant offers great Greek food and will not leave you disappointed. For my starter I had their Greek Lemon Soup with plenty of flavor and ingredients. The soup is incorporat

In 1861 the state of Tennessee would secede from the Union with intention of a Confederate South. In 1862 the city of Nashville would become the center of intention for the American Civil War. The city was the dividing line to the Eastern and Western battle lines and the realization that the control of the Cumberland River would control the both amphitheaters to the American Civil War. The Union would focus their attention to the city of Nashville knowing the importance of

Utah offers incredible beauty and it is a state that I come to enjoy as part of my post it note journey. The other day I had a great discussion about one National Park that is absolutely beautiful and offers incredible landscape. It is located in the southwestern area of Utah and will not leave you disappointed. Zion National Park is a huge canyon that offers amazing hiking and areas to discover. The start begins with entering the gate where you can pay the entrance fee bu

Prior to my most recent trip to Washington D.C. and a few other stops someone provide provided me a post it note. This was my connection from Washington D.C. to Annapolis, MD. It was very affordable and offered great views of the area between the two cities. The Flix Bus is a convenient way to get from Washington D.C. to Annapolis, MD. The bus leaves from Union Station and is only a forty five minutes to the drop off location in Annapolis. The seats are very comfortable

The city of Nashville, TN is everchanging and in the last year there has been plenty of new hotels added. There have been at least ten hotels opened in the last year in the downtown area of Nashville. The other day I made a stop at one that has recently opened up only three blocks away from Broadway. The Motto Hotel is a Hilton Hotel that offers both exceptional stay and great dining along with close proximity to the various sights throughout the downtown area. The hotel o

The new week is upon Nashville, TN and although the weekend has come to a close there is no shortage of great events this week. There are events at Ascend, The Ryman, The Pinnacle, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and Geodis Park. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. At Ascend Amphitheater this week you have a great lineup beginning on Wednesday. On Wednesday at 7:30 pm Lindsey Stirling will be offering a great show. Friday evening Turnpike Tr

The history throughout Nashville, TN is very extensive. The train first arrived in Nashville, TN in 1854. It connected the cities of Chattanooga and Nashville. In 1859 they added a rail line to Louisville, KY. A place that was added was on the corner of 10th and Broadway which would become central to train travel from Nashville, TN. The Union Station was Nashville's train station beginning in 1900. The building was built by the Louisville and Nashville Terminal Company.

The state of Colorado became a state in 1876 and was part of the western expansion that President Grant saw as the future of the United States. Over the lasts four years I have enjoyed visiting this state along with the two post it note trips to this great state but I have been traveling to Colorado since the 1990's. There are plenty of great areas of this state to explore and it differentiates between each area you explore. The southern part of Colorado offers extensive b

Immigration to America from China began as early as 1785 when three individuals settled in Baltimore. The largest influx of Chinese immigrants to the United States began in 1848 in California with the Gold Rush. They would offer food tents to the miners in and would call this area of America the Mountain of Gold. During the expansion of the railroad in the 1860's they would be the backbone to laying track to connect the western to the eastern United States. In Washington

There are plenty of great pockets throughout the city of Nashville, TN. There is one stop that offers great shopping and dining. It is located in the Sylvan Park/ Nations area on Charlotte Pike just west of the downtown area of Nashville. The L & L Market offers a little bit of everything and when it was recommended to me by post it note nearly three years ago it is a place I always enjoy checking out. Some of their great restaurants include Penne Pazze, Honest Coffee Roa

When it comes to Texas there is no shortage of good food. Back in November I made a post it note trip to one town that offers an excellent food scene. Here are some great dining options when visiting San Antonio, TX. The first offers amazing Tex Mex and is an original to San Antonio. Mi Tierra offers a wide selection of Tex Mex foods and beverages. The menu has so many good option and a amazing festive ambiance. Their chips and salsa to start is very good with the house

In 1718 early Spanish Missionaries and explorers settled an area of Texas that would become a part of Texas history. They founded the Mission San Antonio de Valero which would become known as The Alamo. In 1731 the city of San Antonio would be established with a group of 56 settlers from the Canary Islands. The early history of San Antonio and the Alamo would be part of the Spanish and Texas history. The first troops to occupy the Mission known as the Alamo were from Spai

The week has begun here in Nashville, TN and there are no shortage of events this week. There are events at Bridgestone, Geodis, Ryman, Schermerhorn, The Pinnacle, and First Horizon Park this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. The Ryman has a excellent lineup this week. Tuesday at 7:30 pm The Infamous Stringdusters will perform. Tori Amos will offer an unforgettable night of music on Friday at 8:00 pm. Saturday at 8:00 pm Kurt