RIDING WITH KURT

In 2001 I moved to Rhode Island unsure what my future would hold. Twenty five years later I would return to this state and a city that I worked in. It is a very historical city that is located in Southern Rhode Island. It is also a town that I received a post-it note for. Newport, RI was founded in 1632 after three individuals led a group who where English colonists breaking away from their Portsmoth settlement. Over the next two years Newport would be scene as a haven for

American history is very interesting as it emerged from the Native Americans to the colonists through the American Revolution, The Civil War, War of 1812, World War One, Great Depression, World War Two, The Vietnam War, and through the modern era. There are no shortage of great museums when it comes to the Washington D.C. area and the Smithsonian. There is one museum where you can experience all aspects of American history and what makes up this country. The Smithso

The week has kicked off in Nashville, TN and there is so many amazing experiences this week. There is an amazing performance beginning at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center this week as well as other venues. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. Tuesday evening is the beginning of an incredible performance by the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. They will begin a seven week show of Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Sympho

Just west of the city of Washington D.C. lies the city of Arlington, Virginia. It's just a ten to fifteen minute metro ride from the heart of Washington D.C. It is home to one of the most moving stops in the area and part of my most recent post-it note trip to Washington D.C. The Arlington National Cemetery was established in 1864 after the Union confiscated the land that once belonged to Ulysses S. Grant. It was founded as a ste for the casualties of the American Civil War.

In 1632 Maryland would be established as an American colony with the help of Lord Baltimore who would provide the area as a haven for persecuted Catholics. In 1649 the city of Annapolis would be founded near the Chesapeake Bay. This great city and state would be part of my most recent post-it note trip to the Mid-Atlantic and New England States. Annapolis is an amazing city that offers an extraordinary history going back to the 17tb Century. There are so many excellent restau

Washington D.C. is home to many remarkable buildings and architecture structures. It was a city that goes back to it's founding's in 1790 when George Washington established this area as a neutral ground that serves as America's nation's Capitol. This one structure was part of my post-it note journey to Washington D.C. On September 18, 1793 George Washington laid the cornerstone of The National Capitol Building which would serve as the home for the United States congress. It

Over the course of history with the United States America was involved in two wars from the 1950's through the 1970's.. Two of these memorials can be found in Washington D.C. near the National Mall. This area of Washington D.C waz even recommended to me by post-it note. In 1950 America would be involved in a conflict on the peninsula of Korea. This would be war that would determine the fate of the Korean people and one that would end in the decision of the 38th Parallel th

Over the course of four hundred years of American history immigrants have been settling areas of New England. There is one place in Providence, RI that you can see the history of food from Italian immigrants. There is one restaurant that I first dined there twenty four years ago and a area that was recommended to me by post-it note. Federal Hill is an area that is located just outside of Providence, RI. It was settled by Italian immigrants and over the course of history the

CMA Fest has come to an end but that doesn't mean that the excitement is over in Nashville, TN. There are plenty great events this upcoming week and weekend in Nashville, TN. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. The Ryman has a couple great shows this week. On Tuesday night at 8:00 pm Ca7riel and Paco Amoresco will perform. Friday through Sunday John Muloney will offer three great nights of music with show times at 7:30 pm on Friday and 7:00

Learning about the various species of animals and sealife can be vary challenging. There is one such place that a individual recommended to me by post it note. It is located at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History is absolutely fascinating. The museum has every known species of mammals, birds, sealife, reptile, and other creatures to walk on Earth throughout History. The moment you walk through the entrance there is a massive Eleph

Today marks the eighty-second anniversary of the Normandy Invasion by American and Allied forces. Last week I was able to visit a wonderful memorial that not only pays tribute to the Normandy Invasion but those who served our served during World War Two. This area is located in The National Mall and recommended to me by post-it note. The World War Two Memorial in Washington D.C. pays tribute to those that not only served but to the nearly 405,000 individuals that lost their

The National Mall is one of the most historic areas of Washington D.C. It was also a place that was recommended to me by post-it note. It is large area of Washington D.C. that offers some disinguished memorial, monuments and buildings. Here are three great memorials to check out when visiting The National Mall that are tributes to former United States Preidents. The first sits right in the center and historians believe in theory that it illustrates George Washington still

The city of Boston has no shortage of great food establishments. One such place was a pizza stop that was recommended to me by post-it notes. It's a pizza establishment in the North End of Boston that has been around since 1926. Regina Pizza is a legendary pizza stop that has been serving great pizza for 100 years. The original location is located on Thatcher Street and despite it being a little small their pizza is mind blowing. There pizza selection is very diverse but y

I had a wonderful time visiting a state that I once lived in. The history, the food, and everything this part of New England had to offer. Plus the post-it note recommendations did not disappoint. If there is one part of this trip to Providence, RI that cappped it all off was my stay. The Downtown Providence Marriott is located in the heart of downtown Providence, RI. They offer a little bit of everything with comfortable hotel rooms, a great dining experience at Bluefin

I'm heading back to Nashville, TN. What an amazing post-it note adventure it has been. Looking forward to some more fantastic post-it note adventures in the near future. Plus I still have more to share with my travels to Washington D.C., Maryland, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. #ridingwithkurt #delta #postit

Last night was my final evening in Boston, MA and for this post-it note journey. My stop Last night was to a place I had been trying to go since I lived in Rhode Island for nearly twenty five years. It has been around since 1912 and sits just west of the city. Fenway Park offers so much history for not only the city of Boston. It is the second oldest baseball stadium in America but considered one if the most loved. The game was between the Boston Redsox and the Baltimore

Today I made my way back down to Boston, MA to first stop at a deli that had been recommended to me by post it note. Then it would be off to do the second part of the Freedom Trail. The deli is very popular has been featured on Food Network, Diner, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri, and is deli that never slows down. It is located in the North End of Boston and will not disappoint your taste buds. Pauli's is a legendary place that not only offers excellent subs and sand

Yesterday I arrived in Boston, MA from Providence, RI via Amtrak. It has been twenty four years since I have been to this magical town. After checking into my hotel in Chelsea I headed to my first post-it note stops in the heart of downtown Boston. This area of Boston is very historic and is part of the Freedom Trail. Faneuil Hall has been a gathering place since it was built in 1742. It was built by Peter Faneuil as a gift to the city of Boston as he was one of the wealthie

My next part of my post-it note trip takes me to Boston. Looking forward to checking out all the great areas of the city plus some of the places that were recommended to me by post-it notes. Plus I have still more to share with my travels to Washington D.C., Maryland, Rhode Island, and places in between. #ridingwithkurt #postit #amtrak #Boston